Christmas customs traced from Saturnalia to modern celebration
The article surveys Christmas origins from Saturnalia in ancient Rome to Germanic trees and English medieval rites, noting how pagan practices blended with Christian observance. It highlights mistletoe, the Yule log, carols, and gift exchanges as enduring elements shaping today’s Christmas. It also discusses Canadian wildlife conservation and urges American aid to famine-stricken Europe, linking holiday generosity to broader humanitarian duty.
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Saturn
Italy
Rome
Germany
England
Baal
Scandinavia
Thor
Wildlife as a Revenue Resource in Conservation
The piece argues wildlife conservation must be viewed as a commercial proposition. It notes wildlife, unlike coal or iron, can be replenished under proper administration, allowing a sustained revenue stream as a natural resource.
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Canada
United States
H. H. Williamson
Dominion Commission
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain
Montree
Parka
Plea From Grax Fathers Over Hunger And Disease
A group from Grax Austria pleads for aid to relieve hunger and disease among wives and children. They describe starvation and cold, with families wearing torn clothing and facing six years of deprivation. They lament rising food costs and the inability to purchase necessities as wartime suffering continues.
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Grax
Austria
Power line dreaming in the west and a crime chatty city
Editorial notes discuss a preliminary Federal Power Commission permit for the Southern California Edison to develop 2 500 000 horsepower from the Colorado River. The piece contrasts vast hydro power potential with wasted streams and clips on New York crime reports and a looming harbor strike in January.
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Southern California Edison Company
Federal Power Commission
Colorado River
Jersey
New York
Public ownership proves streetcars can profit city
H B Porter argues in The Times that public operation of transportation lines can succeed with low fares. He cites San Francisco where public street cars charge a cent fare, remain clean and comfortable, and yield profit to the city, challenging claims that any fare higher than one cent is necessary.
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the Times
San Francisco
H. B. Porter
Frisco Dinners Drop This Christmas Season
San Francisco shoppers reported lower prices for Christmas dinner components than a year ago with turkeys selling about ten cents cheaper and Christmas trees down by 50 to 75 cents per item according to grocers.
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San Francisco
Obituary notices for Thomas Healy Ellen Donaldson and Mary Ramsey
Obituary notices report Thomas Healy died after a brief illness at his home 132 Wilson Street. Survived by four daughters and five sons plus a sister, he worked many years at Fairfield Chemical works. Funeral Tuesday from his home and St. Peters Church with high mass. burial at St. Thomas cemetery. Also detailed are obituaries for Mrs Ellen Donaldson and Mrs Mary Ramsey with funeral services at St Thomas Church and St Pauls Cemetery, including celebrants, bearers, choirs, and floral offerings.
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Thomas Healy
Wilson Street
Mary
Eleanor Alice
Irene
John
Thomas
William
Edward
James
Mary Gallagher
Fairfield Chemical Works
St. Peter's Church
St. Thomas’ Cemetery
Fairfield
Kelly
Decai
George T. Kelly
North Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Healy
My Dat Paper Reads It All for Thrills and News
A playful verse extols reading the newspaper for news across the seas. It revels in sensational tales from germs to riches, noting lively ads and gossip. The speaker prefers the cozy hearth and cheap paper to travel, claiming it offers all the thrills without leaving home.
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Paris
Profteering
Russia
G. T. Kelly Dies Suddenl y at Home
G T Kelly prominent Knights of Columbus leader dies at home after 15 years of devoted service to Park City council No 16. long tenure includes treasurer Building Association president grand knight and state deputy. widow Catherine Killian survives. memorial service planned for Sunday at 3 p m at Chapter Rooms.
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Kelly
Knights of Columbus
Park City
Order
New England
Building Asso
Asso
Golden Hill
Philip Sheridan Assembly
St. Patrick's Parish
Holy Name Society
F. of A
Crane Relief Association
Catherine Killian
Strikes in Bombay Mill District Turn Violent
Three thousand mill workers near Bombay wrecked a factory office and looted shops injuring one Inspector and two soldiers. Police dispersed the mob as 60 men were arrested. Disruptions spread through mills streets and gas works amid a two month strike wave. London funds sought for support. Alaska Copper River natives face salmon shortages as canneries deplete the river mouths.
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Bombay
India_Information Bureau
Cit
Commissioner of Police
all-India Trade Union Congress
London
Alaska
Christmas spirit runs high with gifts for needy families
A Bridgeport Christmas drive saw 600 plus ticketed youngsters receive meals and toys from local organizations. UMC workers, city officials, and the Chamber of Commerce coordinated food, clothing, and grab bag distributions benefiting 400 families and 1,200 children.
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Hugo
Evry
Chamber of Commerce
Broad Street
Cirle
Mr. Price
Santa Claus
Bridgeport H'sh
Foresters of Court Berkshire No. 4722
Milk
Bridgeport Boys’ Club
Bridgeport Merchant S
Salvation Army
Hermits
Charity Board
Zamora brickmaker with Villa in Mexico
General Pedro Zamora, once a bandit, now allied with General Francisco Villa, is reportedly making adobe bricks at the Samitic hacienda in Durango. He is said to seek honest work and has traveled to Mexico City to meet officials led by Colonel Luis Alvarez Gayou.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Pedro’ Zamora
Francisco Villa
Samitic
Duranso
Zamora
Luis Alvarez Gayou
Durango
Gayou
Special Meeting notices and court orders from Bridgeport area
Public notices announce a Park City Council special meeting at 460 Washington Avenue on Sunday December 26 at 3 pm to act on the death of Grand Knight G T Kelly. Also Philip Sheridan Assembly Fourth Degree K of P calls a Sunday December 9 meeting to address the same death. Court notices from Fairfield County and Bridgeport detail divorce and custody actions, newspaper publication orders, bankruptcies, and a U S District Court citation with dates in 1920s era Bridgeport filings.
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Park City
Washington Avenue
G. ‘T. Kelly
J. G. Fitzgerald
Philip Sheridan Assembly
Fourth Degree
At & P.m
George T. Kelly
Tames E. Falvey
EN Johnson
Oscar Johnson
State OF Connecticut
Falmela County
Superior Court
Bridgesport
Ellen Johnson
Fairfield County
Thia
Bridgeport
Thnes
Bridgee Port
Conn
Goramencine
A. T
Michael J. Flanagan
ST Spinel
SEU Senata Spinelli
Revere Pred Revere
Vincent Bezzetta
Fairfeld County
Tridgeport
Bridgeport Timws
Fred W. Tracy
Fairefeld County
United States OF America
Dstrict
Connecticut
Cosgrove & Wynknon Coal Company. Incorporated
District Court of the United States
District of Connecticut
Steamship Land
United States Court Room
New Haven
William FR. Palmer
Willam J. Hayes
Albert J. Merritt
Broad St
United States District Court
David Schles[inger
David Schlesinger
Fairfield
Haward Deutzsch
John Keogh
Esa
N Keogh
Funeral for Thomas Davey Draws Large Crowds at St Patrick’s
A large concourse attended the forenoon funeral at St Patrick's Church for Thomas Davey of Davey Bros Inc. The high mass requiem was led by Rev Fr Kane with Rev Fr Traynor, Fr Mooney, and Fr Hosey assisting. Buried in St Michaels cemetery the bearers included John E Lydd and James L McGovern among others.
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St. Patrick's Church
Thomas Davey
Davey Bros! Inc
Cortese
Beech- Mont Avenue
Father Kane
St. Patrick's
M. J. Traynor
So Mary's
Fr. Mooney
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Hosey
Fr. Lynch
Joseph Weller
St. Michaels Cemetery
Kane
Gloster
Michael Dempsey
Peekskill
N. Y
Nicholas Whyte
John E. Lydd
Cty
Thomas M. Cullinan
William McLaughlin
James L. McGovern
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State Commission For the Blind
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