Old Time Christmas Love and Family Gifts
A nostalgic verse from Mary A. Denison in Ladies' World recalls Christmas gifts from family members across generations. The speaker cherishes familiar homely comforts by the old fireplace, contrasting modern presents with enduring memories tied to Grandpa, Father, and grandparents.
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Santa
Mary A. Denison
Ladies’ ‘World
New York
Christmas Mystery Box and a Neighborly Gift of Hope
An impoverished husband and wife in a rural winter fear a joyless Christmas until a sick neighbor needs help and the couple shares what little they have. A kind letter reveals a long-lost nephew’s aid, followed by a Christmas box, evergreen trimming, and a tender kiss rekindling their faith in generosity and the spirit of the season.
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Mrs. Bennett
Hannah
Samuel Bennett
Hannnah
Sam Bennett
Samuel
Sean
Mrs. Darrow
Sam
Mrs
Santa Claus
Darrow
Darrows
Shmuel Bennett
Cutter
Expressman
John Bennett
Henry
Hanna
N. Y
Not Favorably Impressed Town Topics Line
A dialogue snippet questions Simmons wife knowledge and notes she gifted him cigars at Christmas, reflecting discreet social impressions in town chatter.
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Simmons
Kimmons
Christmas feast customs in Denmark
The article describes Danish Christmas practices with meals spanning breakfast, dinner, and supper. Breakfast includes beefsteak and reindeer cutlets while dinner features grod soup made from oatmeal and rice, plus roast goose with apples and roast pork with beet roots and gherkin pickles.
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Denmark
Lessons on Messiah Hope and Deliverance from Isaiah and Exodus
The piece teaches a Sunday school lesson contrasting Isaiah’s portrait of the Messianic Prince of Peace with Israel's reliance on spiritual aids and God’s protection. It then analyzes Exodus 14 15 including the pillar of fire the Red Sea crossing and Moses song, noting natural explanations for the sea passage yet affirming divine timing and power.
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David
Jerusalem
Pekah
Israel
Rezin
Damascus
Isaiah
Ahaz
Judah
Red Sea
International Committee
Moses’ Song
Hebron
God
Moses
Suez
Bitter Lakes
Pharaoh
Economical fencing from old rails proves sturdy
A Kentucky farming guide describes turning old rail fences into cost efficient stock turning barriers using No. 12 black wire. It details stake sizes braces rails and step by step building with a rack and simple tools to produce ten to twelve panels per setup using about a hundred pounds of wire.
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Kentucky
Ohio Farmer
Leaves of Healing and Warnings from Ram's Horn
A Ram's Horn reflection warns that burying hope kills progress and sin weighed lightly returns heavy. It contends education needs God as a compass and notes religion's noise signals spiritual confusion. The piece urges heed to conscience and remorse as ultimate rewards.
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Ram
Farmers as the most Conservative yet Progressive Citizens
Agricultural Epitomist argues farmers are the nation’s most conservative class due to independence and Providence based dealings. Yet their reluctance to change can hinder progress, as shown in rural mail delivery opposition. embracing postal expansion would spur farmers to become quicker, up to date businesspeople.
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Providence
Potatoes Should Be Stored Out of Sun to Prevent Green Potatoes
If potatoes are kept where sun can reach them they should be covered with old sacks or straw or similar material to block light. Green potatoes are not salable, so proper shading matters for saleability.
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Hannah
Samuel
Te Mare
Samuel Bennett
Sam
Mr. Bennett
Bennetts
Amy Darrow
Mrs. Bennett
Miss Bennett
Amy
Bennett Farm
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