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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
2
A poetic tale shows the constellations hosting a celestial gathering on Christmas Eve. The Star of Bethlehem arrives, introducing a radiant history of guiding travelers to the manger and earning the others’ rapt attention.
A neighbor offers two wicked lozenges to treat a sore threat and urges gargling. The narrator pockets them without intent to use, later discovers the lozenges in the pocket, and feels relief after acknowledging the act.
A Christmas Eve front poem describes bright lamps in Chicago and Bethlehem visions of angels and the Star of Bethlehem. It recalls Mary and the Savior’s smile, with angels, golden harps, and heavenly light, praising Christ born anew.
A bygone kitchen scene laments the loss of plum pudding with brandy sauce and the old way of serving festive desserts. A narrator recalls richer flavors and simpler holiday traditions.
In a Korsaren (Christiania) quip a couple jokes about a European honeymoon. The man jokes he fears seasickness while the woman notes love as a remedy, with a playful line on the return trip.
A saleslady asks a storekeeper about a customer’s undershirt. The storekeeper notes that undershirts shrink, while the saleslady says the item is too large for the man. The exchange highlights a common clothing concern and sizing issue.
A lonely traveling man far from home receives a Christmas photograph of his mother with a loving note. The image and message reassure him that, though apart, their thoughts stay close, making the holiday morning a joyful moment. The piece reflects timeless home ties and maternal affection.
A fragment from a Christmas hymn and poem by Charles Wesley includes the line Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King and notes peace on earth and mercy mild.
A joke from London Tit-Bits about an Irish father and his son Pat. The son asks for ten pounds and then tries to recall the letter after sending it. The father replies that his prayers were answered because the letter never reached him.
A New York Sun and Globe piece notes how recalling popular songs reveals age. It contrasts Civil War era tunes with World War era melodies and warns listeners to dodge overbroad reminiscence while attending gatherings.
Italian decree prohibits use of Tyrol and Tyrolese terms causing confusion in Upper Adige and conflicting with the April 6 1915 Treaty of London. Picture card and hotel trades suffer as printers rename Der Tiroler Bolzano to Der Landsmann, Journal of Germans South of the Brenner.
A short exchange where one speaker invites Tom to dinner at a near house. Tom hesitates asking about the wife. The reply suggests her cooking may fail or succeed, with a light humorous tone.
A note urges readers to avoid risks by cultivating a habit of handing others lengthy clippings with a request to read them, illustrating how unpopular feedback can be mitigated by thoughtful presentation and polite prompting.
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