Christmas Classics and the Nativity in Art and Verse
A discussion of beloved Christmas works notes Correggio's Holy Night as the era’s most popular Nativity image praised for its light and serenity. It cites Detroit Institute of Arts director W R Valentiner and his New York Times Magazine list, then highlights the enduring appeal of Clement Clarke Moore’s A Visit From St Nicholas, first published in 1823 in the Troy Sentinel with editor’s note praising its charm and goodwill toward children.
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Christmas Classics and the Hidden Author Behind Moore and Santa Claus
The piece recounts how Clement C Moore’s poem gained fame after anonymous publication, Moore’s later acknowledgment, and how his work influenced Christmas lore. It also highlights Francis P Church’s famous "Is There a Santa Claus?" editorial in the New York Sun of September 21, 1897 and traces Virginia O’Hanlon’s enduring belief, noting she became Virginia O’Hanlon Douglas, a New York schoolteacher and widow.
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Is There a Santa Claus in The Sun's Answer
The Sun answers the eight year old Virginia O'Hanlon affirming Santa Claus exists. It argues that belief is grounded in love generosity and devotion and that childhood joy would vanish without Santa's presence. The piece frames faith as real beyond skeptical doubt and urges continued belief.
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Illinois State News Capsule 1933 Highlights and Crimes
A mixed statewide report notes arrests for riding bicycles intoxicated in Rock Island, deaths including Dr J F Corbin in Galesburg, and Gen George E Leach’s briefing on Illinois National Guard funding and staffing in 1933. Other items cover Lincoln landmarks work at Vandalia Springfield, Hurley will probate, Donnelly with American Express, Manzer death, Roosevelts NRA attack pre primaries, East St. Louis police clash, Civil Works strikes, kidnap and murder case, Civil War veteran burial, Newlin appointment, and Rock River bridge plans at Oregon.
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DuPage County
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Joliet
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Stockland
Samuel Trenter
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Ralph T. Newlin
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War Department
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Children and Homes Shift in Foster Care Roles
The federal children's bureau reports a 7 percent drop in children in institutions and an 11 percent rise in those in foster homes for the year ending last June. The figures are based on a survey in 18 cities, published by Literary Digest.
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