Santa Claus as a Symbol of Parental Love and Imagination
The piece discusses belief in Santa Claus as a real force in children’s lives, comparing him to divine figures for adults and noting how even after learning the myth, Santa remains a symbol of parental affection and the joy of childhood. It extols imagination and humor as vital to experiencing life’s "spice."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Hven
Toyland
Montravel
Indian Ocean
Ixlands
Genji
London Globe
Rockefeller Gifts and Greek King George Birthday Notes
A historical column surveys John D. Rockefeller’s gifts to Chicago University and other schools, questioning impact versus need, while marking King George I of Greece turning sixty five and facing constitutional pressures. It also mentions Paria intrigues, Lantelme’s Paris scene, and brief notes on Emile Laser and Sir John Morley with scattered scientific anecdotes and Mount Washington plant displays.
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Rockefeller
Chicago University
Rockefellers Dolors
George 1
Greece
George
Europe
Denmark
Alexiander
Ushia
Constantine
Sophia
Emperor
Germany
Alexandra
Paul
Wnole
Russia
Paris
Paria
Parisian
Manuel
Portugal
Aby
Milo
Lieio
Parla
Mule
Lantelme
George Tr ‘Vers
Lamtelme
Emile Laser
Sir John Morley
Lacker
Berlin
Blackburn
England
Isis
Fragmented quotes amuse readers in late 19th century papers
A jumble of humorous snippets from Washington Star Washington Herald Lewisville Courier Journal and Spare Moments features wordplays on dinner etiquette profanity college football and local long island geography. A Brooklyn school joke notes sea on the south shore and sound on the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Spe
Lewisville
Seonard
Long Isand
Brooklyn
Long Sincw
Long Island
December 24 history items span 1815 Brunswick plot to destroy the family
On December 24 historical notes recount Cromwell taking Edinburgh Castle, Teneriffe eruption, Brunswick family plot, a failed Bonaparte assassination attempt, and other 19th century events including ships seized and Wilmington bombardment. Notable names include Brunswick, Bonaparte, George Atkinson, Mackay Bennet Cable, and Erastus Root.
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Teneriffe
Nuwama
Wilmington
H. C
Westm Union
Atkinson
Georgia
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Bluefield Evening Leader
C. H. Putnam
T. G. Gwynne
Bluefield
W. Va
Congress
Santa Chote
Siedig Hunt
Appalachian Mountain Club
Tremont
Mount Washington
Three-Mile Island
Boston Globe
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Eureka Hardware Co
Joshes
Washington Star
Washington Herald
Athens
Fisay Ald Bolor
Lippincott
Robin Hood
Edinburgh Castle
Cromwell
Brunswick
Wolfen Buettel
Vox Indians
Mississippi River
Erastus’ Root
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