Christmas traditions and history across nations
The article traces Christmas origins from ancient solstice rites to early church practices, noting Diocletian, May and January observances, carols, Manger songs, and the spread of trees and feasts. It contrasts Scotland and English dissenters, Puritan abolition, and post restoration cheer, then cites US nationwide observance and well wishes. It ends with telephony in Naples explorations and lists of healthiest and unhealthiest cities worldwide.
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New York Letter notes civic projects and social squabbles
From Our Own Correspondent in New York dated December 20, 1881. The piece laments hard times for charity appeals while urging support for Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty pedestal. It reports the East River Bridge progress with a champagne launch, boardroom turmoil over freight contracts, and reliance on questionable material. It also covers storms at sea, church musical fray at St Thomas P E Church, Chanukah tableaux at the Academy of Music, police raids on lottery sellers, and a wealthy lottery rival reference.
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Atlantic
St. Thomas P. E. Church
Academy of Music
Babbitt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Remedy Ad in Lowell Times
An 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for biliousness tested by Mrs. Clement of Franklin New Hampshire. The claim highlights a Lowell Massachusetts production.
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Week to register for winter town meeting note
Elder J Mietz will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow after noon and evening. Rt Rev Bishop Clark preached at Trinity Church on Wednesday evening and administered confirmation to thirteen candidates.
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Deaths Vacant Chairs and Stage to Pulpit at City Church
Santa Claus deposits at the Boston Store fund stockings for Christmas. A Sunday program at State Street M E Church features Deaths Vacant Chairs. Evening talk Starred Rev Edwin F Jones and Mrs Dr Fuller, a clairvoyant, at Bristol Hotel through Jan 1 1882 offering sittings and disease treatment.
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Bristol Water Works Proposal At Town Meeting
A town meeting in Bristol discussed a water supply proposal from George H. Norman. The plan included exclusive street access for 50 years, hydrant payments of 3000 dollars annually, and town buyout rights after ten to fifteen years, with conditions on street restoration and hydrant use for fire protection. The resolutions were unanimously adopted and the town Council ordered to proceed.
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