Origin of the Christmas card rises in American art
The article traces the Christmas card from a Boston art card of 1873 to a popular modern token. It notes early Berlin Vienna exhibitions, Mrs. C. E. Whitney inspiring holiday motifs, postwar artistic growth, and 1880s design competitions led by Rosina Emmet, Alexander Sander, and Anna Morse. By 1883 cards spread beyond a single firm, adopting seasonal symbols and simple yet tasteful imagery. The bayberry candle revival and practical notes on current card varieties close the piece.
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Robert Herrick
Herrick
John la Farge
Boston
Vienna
C. E. Whitney
United States
Richard M. Hunt
B. C. Moore
Samuel Colman
Rosina Emmet
Alexander Sandier
Anna G. Morse
Dora Wheeler
J. Carroll Beckwith
B. H. Blashfield
Robert E. Bloodgood
H. Caliga
Thomas W. Dewing
Frederick Diel- Percy Mithrop Pierce
A. M. Volk
J. Alden Weir
C. D. Weldon
Weldon
Whi H. Low
Buffalo
New York
Slige Thif Loots East Side Boarding House
Slige Thif loots East Side Boarding House after renting a room and leaving a satchel and personal effects as he returns to rob. He is believed to have taken a considerable sum in coin two bank books with deposits and valuable insurance. Reports suggest similar burglaries may follow as he arrived day before yesterday and waits for further opportunities to escape the city.
Advent Services at Trinity Corner Fairfield and Bread
Special Advent services are held Friday evenings at 7 45 in Trinity at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Bread street. Rector Rev C I Gomph leads the sessions with instructions on church customs and services. All who are interested will be welcomed.
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Trinity Corner
Fairfield Avenue
Bread Street
C. I. Gomph
Patient asks for reading material during typhoid convalescence
A convalescent patient hungry after typhoid fever asks the nurse for a read and a postage stamp while the doctor notes everything should proceed in the same proportion. The nurse brings a spoonful of tapioca pudding and refuels the patient’s dinner plan.
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Cote Ee
Harper’s Bazaar
Good News Shoe Sale At Thing Co
A Christmas sale at Dilton & Co. and G B Thing & Co. promises a large variety of footwear for the whole family. Shoppers may exchange if sizes are off and are urged to visit 1105 Thing & Co. and 1153 Main Street for dependable footwear at savings.
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G. B Thing & Co
Main Street
Cotton production estimate released by department
Washington reports a department of agriculture estimate that U S cotton output last season reached 6 612 335 000 pounds or 13 820 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight. Last year totaled 15 692 701 bales and the five year average is 11 847 270 bales. Pittsburgh dispatch notes a domestic suit where Elizabeth Adams sues Milenera Hyatt over clothing taken after an ankle injury and recovery.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims Instant Croup Relief
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the quickest method to relieve croupy coughs and wheezy colds in children. It promises almost instant relief, soothing, and healing without opiates, attributed to F. B. Brill at Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Bryan's Position Outlined Before Congress in Commoner
Lincoln Nebraska December reports William J. Bryan using bold type in the latest Commoner to present his positions on topics now before Congress. The paper notes he does not advocate retiring the current national bank currency but opposes further changes.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Congress
Bryan
Fragmented discussion on banking privileges and honors in Congress
Fragmentary passage argues for limited expansion of national bank privileges and emergency currency issuance by the government, plus debate over conferring honors to former presidents without compensation. The text hints at party aims and civil service appointments amid Democratic handling in Washington.
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Senate
House
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