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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
7
A columnist contrasts modern Christmas with earlier times when gifts were handmade and given with love. Mothers knitted scarves and mittens, homemade treats filled plates, stockings hung by the fireplace, and family trips to church with a spirit of peace and goodwill.
A sharp boy recounts a deaf and dumb beggar with an impediment in speech and his middle Gugger missing. The father corrects him as the prince contemplates punishment while a healer touts Dr Pierce’s Patent Pellets for illness and digestive woes.
A laboring note from the Louisville Courier Journal quotes a couple celebrating a decade of marriage with a calm partnership. The man asserts harmony and mutual concession as the secret to a lasting union.
A fragment notes German upkeep of a large army costs the nation heavily with ongoing running expenses. The speaker acknowledges the burden and reflects on postwar attitudes toward those who have died.
Clara E. Putnam writes in Oklahoma Farmer reflecting on a wartime Christmas scene. The piece contrasts bells and choirs with cannon fire and tears, urging calm and pity while the holiday mood fades in the field of battle.
Advice warns parents to keep children away from lit trees and never leave candles or glowing decorations unattended. Securely fasten trees, avoid flammable near flames, extinguish lights fully, and use electric bulbs when possible. Don’t place near upholstery. use asbestos imitation snow and keep a wet sponge handy for emergencies.
The mistletoe is famed for Christmas decor with yellowish leaves and white berries, yet it is largely valueless. It is a parasitic shrub with many species, often on deciduous trees in the US and apple trees in Europe, feeding through the bark and sometimes aiding itself via green leaves. Its berries spread sticky seeds as birdlime, used to trap birds and other animals. It grows slowly, bearing its first berries at four years, but it drains sap and can cause tree decline or death when clustered on one host.
The article describes Christmas practices in Norway and Sweden, where candles burn in village windows for Kristine and gifts, homemade trees with cakes, and widespread charity. It notes pennies saved for the poor, grain sheaves on windows and poles, porridge for Robin Goodfellow, and extra feeding for cows and horses.
Readers are urged to embrace joy and share holiday cheer. Communities host gatherings, charity drives, and bright decorations to spread goodwill. Residents are encouraged to reflect warmly on traditions and celebrate togetherness this Christmas.
A reflective piece contrasts divine forms and human likeness, noting two reversals in creation and the unique incarnation of Christ. It ponders deity entering humanity, the singularity of Christmas, and Jesus entering the world through a special door with cosmic imagery.
Upset stomach relief ad promises fast results after meals and belching by taking one pleasant tablet. Claims immediate end to indigestion gas and stomach distress. Sold by druggists.
Uncle Abimelech Bogardus of Preakness New Jersey says Cyrus the hired man is in the hospital after a bull yearling incident. Cyrus restrained the animal with a nose-ring pole, then removed it, leaving the yearling snorting but unharmed though thought to be in distress.
An old advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to act through the blood. It touts strong tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available and notes F F Cheney Co of Toledo as representatives.
A brief dialogue over nuisance neighbors features a new resident planning a call about a neighbor’s dog that howls all night. The exchange hints at tension while keeping a light, domestic tone.
A humorous note about a wedding absence and a pun on heart failure. The lines imply Banks did not attend the ceremony and joke about the reason as a wordplay reference.
An old time home remedy claim for GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules to relieve kidney and bladder issues and general aging symptoms. The ad promotes odorless capsules, outlines alleged benefits for kidneys liver bladder and related pains, and offers money back if not effective.
A fragmented speech quotes Representative Bell of Georgia protesting Kaiser Wilhelm II over Allied use of shotguns. It claims Wey soldiers die more from shotguns than machine guns and parodies the Kaiser regarding gas warfare and heroic conduct.
California prison expert Spencer Luthow said at a Los Angeles dinner that in 1910 a ward at a large reformatory saw a striking incident. The superintendent showed a solemn look and remarked he had reformed.
A short, devotional line expressing gratitude and a prayerful memory, attributed to Lesalng, reflecting a reflective or religious sentiment.
A short note from Tam So-Beneca expresses deep gratitude and a resolve to value generosity and kindness in daily life.
The passage features a quirky dialogue with phrases like “Things have come too pretty pass” and “What’s the matter now” as a seven year old child, noted for speaking better slang than the speaker. It showcases early vernacular and wit in a humorous exchange.
A scene of parental interference complicates a couple's courtship with the girl's father acting as a stern obstacle. The report emphasizes family authority shaping romance and social expectations in a conservative setting.
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