Christmas Eve change of heart on a hilltop infield tale
John Holland wanders from the city to a lonely hill where he meets Ruth a freezing child waiting for Santa Claus. He consoles her and together they retrieve the tree and gifts. the next day Ruth and Holland share a simple Christmas dinner and happiness blooms from kindness.
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Nolland
Ruth
John Lolland
Santa Claus
Holland
Woody Hill
Rosey
John Ilolland
Clara Morrie
Five Dollars for Christmas Hope Ends in Tragedy
Blazer, a bootblack, hides five dollars for Tony a crippled brother. On Christmas Eve he is accused of stealing and jailed, while Tony hopes for treats. Tony dies overnight. Blazer, released, discovers the tragedy and later learns Tony had already passed.
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Blazer
Tony
Leslie
Illustrated Newspaper
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Cure for Catarrh and Colds
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh hay fever and colds in the head with a 50 cent price. Includes testimonial from C J Corbin of Philadelphia and mentions Etre' Cream Bats and E H Sher won at a National State Bank in Elizabeth.
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C. J. Corbin
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
E.h.sher
National State Bank
Elizabeth
Dr Kaufmanns Book and Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims Dr Kaufmanns great book on Diseases and home cure with colored plates is best work. It offers a free copy for two 38 cent stamps to A P Ordway Co Boston. Also promotes Sanfords Radical Cure for Catarrh with a parlor stove fragrance and complete treatment for $1.
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Tuer
Boston Stak
Marriage makes men thoughtful and forms excuses
A witty remark notes that marriage brings thoughtfulness and half the time is spent crafting excuses, reflecting on domestic life and its effects on men.
Quotations on Virtue and Character From a 19th Century Reader
A mosaic of maxims on duty virtue and self reflection. It cites editing humility against pride and warns envy harms happiness. Observations attribute virtue to effort and character, linking success to lifelong discipline and gratitude.
Shadows Grasp and the Lifelong Reach
A reflective line on children chasing shadows, and adults who spend life reaching for elusive forms as long as sight endures. The prose suggests patience, perception, and the persistence of human curiosity across ages.
Courage and Speech in Personal Character Growth
The text urges developing inner strength through personal courage to speak honestly when needed and stay silent when prudent. It emphasizes admitting ignorance rather than seeking credit through false pretenses and highlights self discipline and integrity as key traits.
Silence and Virtue Give Insight, Says Thought
A reflection on the value of silence for reasoning. The author notes that restraint in speech benefits mind and virtue, while speaking prematurely can harm insight and clarity.
What to give for Christmas gifts in a thoughtful era
The article suggests choosing gifts with care, from handmade items to practical luxuries. It notes personal taste matters, advises planning weeks ahead, and recommends considering recipients like writers, domestic helpers, and friends. It also mentions shopping wisely and using common sense. It ends with a note about King of Denmark ordering Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for royal guards.
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Settlin
Paangx
Denmark
Royal Foot Guards
Dr. Bull
Christmas gifts and family balance sheets in a holiday reflection
A holiday column ponders Christmas as a family festival, praising heartfelt gifts over costly displays. It warns against overindulgence and lists those who should be remembered, from postmen to servants, urging sensible giving and preserving the wife's individuality. Also notes a joke about keeping a store and a pun on illuminated buoys, followed by an ad for Carter's Little Liver Pills.
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Carter Medicing Co
New York
Jahaxyoung & CO
Blazer
Bobby
Prometheus
Tony
Emerson
V. Y. Evening Post
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