The Spirit of Christmas Giving by William L. Gaston
A reflection on Christmas shopping and generosity, praising the season as a force uniting rich and poor. It describes the joy of giving, the warmth it brings to homes, and how the Christmas spirit inspires humane acts beyond material wealth, invoking the Bethlehem gift and the star guiding the ages.
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Luis
Christos Trate
Bethlehem
Earth
Heaven
Gale
William L. Gaston
Western Newspaper Union
Edward IV permits gaming during Christmas in England
During the reign of Edward IV, gaming was allowed in England for the twelve days of Christmas. This period saw relaxed rules as courts and towns observed holiday leisure, with gambling and games reportedly common in public life.
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Edward IV
England
Presbyterian Auxiliary Bazaar to Open December Sale
The Presbyterian Church auxiliary announces a Christmas bazaar on Thursday Friday and Saturday December first second and third at a downtown building. The public is invited.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Miss Sinia Reaves Visits San Marcos With Miss Lo Rea Coker
Miss Sinia Reaves spent the week in San Marcos with Miss Lo Rea Coker who is a student at S. W. T. T. Cc.
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Sinia Reaves
San Marcos
Lo Rea Coker
Uncle Alex Stedman Pioneer Negro Dead
A native of the Old Slave South and respected citizen Uncle Alex Stedman died Saturday night November 19 1927 in Cameron Texas He was born in Virginia about eighty years old His grandfather brought him to Texas settling at Yarrelton Later he lived with his mother Aunt Lou at Major J C Rogers home The funeral was Sunday at Mt Zion church with talks by W G Gillis and S M Burns Many friends attended including Mr and Mrs Wm R Rogers Mrs Lina R Kemp Mrs Ella R Hooks Fitz Hooks Yamily and others
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Alex Stedman
Virginia
Hikey Stedman
Alex
Texas
Yarrelton
Lou
Cameron
J. C. Rogers
Mt. Zion Church
W. G. Gillis
S. M. Burns
Wm. R. Rogers
Lina R. Kemp
Ella R. Hooks
Fitz Hooks
Waco
Martha Lou Hooks
Roger Neblett
Tom Moore
Lil
Minnie Stedman
Lucille Butts
Chas. McDermott
Yamily
Zone Meeting Set for Wednesday at Methodist Church
The Methodist church hosts a zone meeting on Wednesday November 30 with seven auxiliaries. The hostess group invites all ladies to attend at 2 p.m.
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Methodist
Smithville Families Visit Stedmans and San Antonio Relative
Mrs. Tom Moore of Smithville and two nieces spend the week with the Stedmans. Mrs. Russel Wine of San Antonio visits her mother Mrs. Bob Wiley. Mrs. Wine is remembered as Miss Ruth Wiley.
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Tom Moore
Smithville
Stedmans
Russel Wine
San Antonio
Bob Wiley
Mrs. Wine
Ruth Wiley
Divorce Petition Notice in Milam County Texas
The sheriff is commanded to summon John J. Jenkins by weekly newspaper publication for four weeks before the January 2, 1928 district court term in Cameron. Mrs. Nellie Jenkins sues for divorce on statutory cruelty grounds, asks custody of minors and support. John J. Jenkins is defendant.
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Milam County
John J. Jenkins
District Court
Cameron
Nellie Jenkins
Penn Wolf
Texas
Two Apples Compete as the One Fruit Forever
In a playful exercise, the piece asks which fruit could sustain all meals for life. It reasons aloud that only two fruits could fit, both being apples, and concludes that one of them would be the pineapple.
Breakfast Pineapple Dip with Bacon and Rolls
A dish of drained pineapple slices sautéed in bacon fat until browned is served with crisp bacon crescent rolls and coffee. The author notes it would be a breakfast fit for any Olympian and laments that Hawaiian pineapple was not grown in their day.
Luncheon Pineapple to one small can of shredded chicken
A fragmented recipe note instructs mixing luncheon pineapple with a small can of shredded chicken and pineapple from a No 2 can. The fragmentary text hints at a simple fruit chicken dish but lacks full steps or measurements.
Pineapple Celery Salad in Lettuce Cups
A simple well balanced salad combines crushed pineapple well drained with chopped celery and mayonnaise or boiled salad dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with fancy cut pimiento. Accompany with cornbread butter and tea for a complete meal.
Pineapple Dinner Casserole With Pork and Potatoes
A simple casserole dish combines raw peeled sliced sweet potatoes with pork chops or tenderloin and crushed pineapple. Season lightly with salt brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon then bake two to three hours in a slow oven. Lamb can substitute pork but excess fat should be trimmed for better flavor.
Miss Bess DuBois to Visit Parents for Thanksgiving
Miss Bess DuBois will arrive tonight from Sherman where she teaches to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Dubois.
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Mrs
Dr R V Pierce and His Favorite Prescription
A benefactor physician Dr R V Pierce left a lasting record through medical study and herbal knowledge. He developed Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription a tonic for women’s irregular and painful symptoms available in tablet and liquid form at local stores.
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R. V. _ Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Miss Stella Stewart Visits Thorndale Neighbor
Miss Stella Stewart of Thorndale spent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Jim Laird.
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Stella Stewart
Thorndale
Jim Laird
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
Denite
Old Slave
State of Texas
Milam Co
THE
Houston Chronicle
Louisiana
the Daily Chronicle
Sunday Chronicle
Chronicle
Houston
J. H. DuBois
Dayton Tires
Browns
Dayton
Jones
Brown
Dayton Thorobred
Chevrolet
Ford
Pharis
Milam County Battery Company
M. C. Fox
Hicks Rubber Company
Kelly & Phillips
St. Cameron
Tex
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