Portraits of Jesus Christ and Christmas Folklore Across Ages
The article surveys historic depictions of Jesus from the Lentulus description to medieval Nativity scenes, then shifts to Christmas observances from St Francis’s Greccio pageant to the Madonna and Child, and notes on Dr Clement C Moore and his poem. It also covers turkey production, Christmas savings and post office logistics, mistletoe, Bible publishing, and global demand for scripture.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Jesus Christ
Publius Lentulus
Palestine
United States Marines
Rome
Jesus
Britain
St. Francis of Assisi
Greccio
Abruzzi
Italy
Thomas of
Celano
St. Francis
St. Glotto
New York City
Moore
Doctor Moore
Chapel of the Intercessions
New York
Benjamin Moore
Old Trinity
Diocese of
Columbia University
Clement C. Moore
Columbia
General Theological Seminary
America
Troy
N. Y
That daughter of mine is crazy to go away to school
A brief line quotes a worried parent debating the cost of sending a daughter to school this fall with a remark on available funds. The exchange hints at financial strain and the decision looming over education plans.
Dr Drake's Glossco Cure for Croup Ad
A physician's time tested remedy claims to relieve croup in 15 minutes without vomiting and also eases coughs colds and whooping cough. Marketed as a safe owners choice for homes with children and recommended by children's specialists. Bottled 60 cents.
The Bride Shops What is this Rhubarbs to Pie
An illustrated skit-like ad mocks pimples and blackheads and promotes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum as a daily facial routine. The Louisville Courier Journal carries the Culticura promotion and notes letters of credit as capital letters.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Woman Known for Dapper Style Maintains Cheerful Smile
A well regarded woman who consistently presents a bright, stylish appearance bears a calm, confident grin. Her polished dress and poised demeanor are noted by neighbors and friends as a hallmark of her character.
Building Rich Blood Fights Rheumatism Inside Out
An advertisement touts internal relief from rheumatism by increasing red blood cells with 8.8.8.1 and 5.8.8.5 or similar blends. It promises renewed strength and vitality as blood purifies and impure toxins are diminished. The copy urges readers to take the product, claim its affordability, and visit the druggist for larger bottles.
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Uncle Sam
Florida
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American Bible Society
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Russia
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Jay
Northwestern Yeast CO
Ashland Ave
W.N.U
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Whitehall Street
Boston Transcript
Conrad
Westetter Co
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Hcstetter
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Chevrolet
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Lone Star Service
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Texas
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Denver
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Burkburnett Building
Ft. Worth
Partic
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Dept
Turlock
Cal
Estra Products Co
W. Madison
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Sayre
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Oakenwald Ave
Lyceum
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N. Maybell
Tulsa
Okla
Olive Rose Chemical Co
Parkway
Ill
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U. S. Law & Adjustment Agency
Chester, NL
Liberal Commission
J.h.whitford
Cresco
Nipi CO
Hohman
Hammond
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Parker’s
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