An Old House Full of Christmas Joy and a Stranger
In a bustling family of Bertrams a shy neighbor, Mr. Jorden, learns the value of children through Dorothy who buys him flowers. Her gift changes him from a loner to a friend, as the household discovers happiness and belief in the magic of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrams
Dr. S Bertram
Little Brown House
Lawrence Cole
Helen
Samuel Jorden
Dr. Bertram
Marjorie
Bertram
Dorothy
Mrs. Bertram
Mr.Jorden
Mr. Jorden
Santa Claus
Christmas Waits in England and their toll on towns
In England the waits are musicians who roam towns at night during the weeks before Christmas, inviting donations. Historically a single contractor could hire many waits and take a large share of profits, restricting engagement to his players only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pauses Explained by First Grammar Class
A teacher asks what pauses are in grammar. The smallest girl misanswers that pauses are things that grow on cats and dogs, sparking minimal classroom humor.
Living with Intention Says Phillips Brooks Reminder
A brief quotation urges forming a clear life aim and bending living toward a definite purpose with full effort. It emphasizes firm resolve to be something meaningful rather than drifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
A Bit of Deception Poem by Roy Farrell Greene
A brief verse describes a narrator under mistletoe without a kiss license as he checks for signs of romance and spots a sprig in the feathers of a hat, hinting at a near staged moment of affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Farrell Greene
Old English Christmas Customs in Cornwall and Devonshire
The piece describes Christmas Eve practices in Cornwall and Derbyshire with midnight mass, street carolers in Chester, and the Ashton fagot custom in Devonshire. It notes yearly gifts to the poor from a bequest of £20 set in 1729 for twenty beef portions each Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
England
Derbyshire
Chester
Ashton
Devonshire
John Martyn
St. Mary Major
Exeter
Santa Will Stay in Town Despite Threats
Editorial cartoonish letter argues against Santa threats to Samn and replies no Uncle Sam will depart, asserting confidence that Santa remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Samn
Uncle Sam
R. K. Munkittrick
Dairy and Poultry How Successful Farmers Operate This Department
A Farmer section discusses udder productivity focusing on front versus rear udder development. It cites Prof Plumb data showing front udders yield less milk than rear when unbalanced, notes how well-balanced udders narrow the yield gap, and offers practical tips on preventing cow self-suckling with quassia washes. It also covers odor in milk and a Canadian station test denying turnip flavor transfer from feed to milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hayward
Aittle
Plumb
Canada
Poultry Geese and Egg Market Advice
Poultry briefs note geese thrive outdoors and resist bad weather, unlike chickens. Ducks suit swampy land, while egg prices should reflect breeding standards to maintain profit. Scientists claim glass in poultry houses traps heat by altering light to heat waves, so ample light is advised.
Deep Silo Silage Quality Question Brightens Debate
In a dairy note letter a reader describes a 45 foot silo where the top 15 feet yield sweet silage but the bottom becomes sour due to high pressure. The writer questions whether deeper pressure should improve preservation and invites more reader input on silage quality and dairy feeding outcomes.
Paris exposition method praised for stock display at shows
The article argues the French practice of keeping prize animals together after judging enhances public inspection and learning. It urges U S shows to adopt similar stalling to allow direct comparisons, noting advertising value and the show managers' duty to educate visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Absorption of the Yolk and Future Demand for Horses
The bulletin summarizes yolk absorption in hatchlings, noting failures cause bowel trouble and mortality, with 13.3 percent showing yolk-sac abnormalities. It then reviews Professor Nelson's analysis of horses' future demand, arguing horses will remain needed despite autos, streetcars, and bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Man who risks nothing accumulates abundant supply
A pithy proverb notes that a man who risks nothing ends with a plentiful store. It reflects on courage, restraint, and the value of bold actions in pursuit of rewards.
Enigmatic Quote on Crimes We Have Not Committed
A reflective line from Mme Necker ponders the scale of crimes never committed. The remark contrasts perception with restraint and hints at moral judgment within society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme, Necker
Sheep population in the United States rises to over forty million
Historical census data track U S sheep numbers from 1840 through 1900 with dramatic growth. By 1900 the United States housed about 41,883,064 sheep valued at 122,665,913 dollars, with roughly 18 million in Rocky Mountain states across Montana Wyoming New Mexico Colorado Utah Idaho and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain States
Montana
Wyoming
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
United States
Polishowls Fancier's Fowl Not Suited for Farm Profit
The Polish fowl is a decorative breed valued by enthusiasts. Varieties include White Crested Black, Black Crested White, White Crested White, Silver Spangled, Gold Spangled, and Buff. Its large crest makes hawk prey unlikely for farmers yet impractical for farm profit. winter-keep is hard due to wet crests. Young chicks require meticulous care. they lay well in summer but not in winter. Notes by B P Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Niles
Commonplace Methods in Poultry Keeping
The young poultryman often enters poultry keeping with a belief that his plan is unique. He may try many schemes but eventually must return to basic, proven practices of cleanliness and proper feeding.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ian
Santy
Dreamland
Santa
Nelson
United States Department of Agriculture
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!