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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
6
An advertisement extols a luxurious modern hotel with fireproof, complete facilities. It promises genuine hospitality and pleasing service, noting the Crazy Mineral Water Treatment at very reasonable rates and inviting readers to write for full information.
The notice identifies Tom B Cuny as a licensed embalmer and funeral director in Hempstead Texas. It notes professional credentials and the day and night service availability.
Mrs Louis Roaster Miss Helen Grace Legler and Badge Donigan visited Houston Sunday afternoon. J W Avery Max Kellner and G H Zaibmen renewed subscriptions to The Times. Mrs M L Patty builds a four room cottage near her daughter Mrs K A Wilputs. T C Walker and family of Pierce Junction were here last Sunday. L Glover of Houston visited Miss Lauriene Leggett Sunday. Mrs W F Donald spent Sunday with UC E Greer on Route 1. Mrs D Q Martin and daughter of Houston visited relatives Tuesday. For sale a used 1 horsepower gasoline engine in good condition at The Times Office.
A Greenville Texas man sick with muscular rheumatism improved after six weeks of drinking Crazy Water at Mineral Wells. He traveled for baths, later returned for treatments, and now enjoys renewed health. The article notes the town’s new million dollar Crazy Water Hotel at Mineral Wells.
An article traces Santa Claus evolving with progress from sleigh to car to airplane. It notes his big red vehicle, aiming to deliver more gifts faster, and hints at future radio broadcasts to reach children worldwide from his northern home.
A child narrates plans for Miss Jenny, who is unmarried, to receive multiple gifts from a relative. The dialogue reveals the idea of giving a pair of children and many presents so Miss Jenny can enjoy a merry Christmas and a happy new year despite financial limits.
A fragment suggests a quarrel between relatives around Christmas about gifts. One party wants reconciliation before the holiday and hints at a costly present, while tensions hint at extended family dynamics and expectations for the season.
A fragment describes an Ari mistletoe ritual where each berry is removed as a kiss is taken. The practice centers on pairing kisses with berries in a ceremonial exchange.
David and Jack bring home a tree on the lawn for local birds. The family decorates it with lights, apples, crusts of suet, berries and bread for the birds. A cardinal perches on the top branch, drawing neighbor admiration.
A fragment notes EF H Martin in connection with Prigidaire and electrical supplies. The brief item references branding and supplier context without further detail.
A brief note explains that Yule is an old term for Christmas with numerous theories about its origin and meaning. It surveys multiple explanations and suggests the term has deep historic roots across cultures.
Report claims Santa Claus appears in multiple locations simultaneously, defying the old rule that one person cannot be in two places at the same time. The narration suggests magical or suspected modern loopholes allowing dual appearances during a festive period.
In 1930 a note recalls Wynken de Worde printing the first known set of Christmas carols in 1521, marking an early step in printed holiday music history.
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