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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
8
In a crowded street scene an eastern king and his retinue arrive at a humble stable bearing gold frankincense and myrrh. Shepherds hesitate yet join the scene as Mary hushes the newborn and the angels fade from view in a quiet, reverent gathering.
A summary of how Santa Claus emerged in America from Dutch settlers and transformed in New World culture. The figure shifted from a lean ascetic to a jolly red suited gift bringer, adopting a reindeer sleigh, December 24 gift delivery, and a kinder persona, spreading from America to Scotland and Australia.
The article recalls an old custom where husbands used a holly-bush switch to quell wives who talked back. The prickles remained on the stick, a harsh method now forgotten as part of a dark, bygone era.
A brief line of dialogue contrasts Christmas with Thanksgiving, noting gratitude as the only crowd-pleasing outcome. The exchange frames being a husband as related to receiving thanks, implying a salience of appreciation over gifts.
Epiphany Twelfth Night honors the visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem and commemorates Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles. The observance falls on January 6 or the eve of Epiphany, Twelfth Night, symbolizing the star of Bethlehem.
The article urges readiness for Christ's return with warnings against worldliness in churches. It outlines duties for believers to stay watchful, do the Lord's work, and live holy lives, stressing accountability for teachers and workers who misuse opportunities or neglect Scripture. The message ties vigilance, evangelism, and faithful stewardship to the second coming.
Mrs Martindale reflects on judgment as she enters her hall and discovers a DIY makeover. The article details a shabby hall transformed with a washed green carpet, red framed mirrors, cream monk's cloth shelf, and a buckram valance, illustrating homemaking projects from SEWING Book 6.
Classic advice covers cleaning with oatmeal on damp cloth and brushing milk on bread to refresh it. Tips include storing lemons in cold water to soften, using black magnesia to hide roof stains, greasing hot pans for popovers, and opening oven doors to prevent rust. Emory boards remove rain spots from suede and cream of tartar helps rust stains when boiled.
Dzudi dominates town gossip as Palmetto questions linger about alimony and status. The crowd argues whether he embodies cash surrender value or mere floaters. A passing remark about Noah’s residence hints at a peripatetic lifestyle.
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