Real and Unreal Christmas Contrasts Highlight Spirit
The piece contrasts the real Christmas as a birthday of Jesus with the unreal modern view centered on Santa Claus and pageantry. It celebrates giving, forgiveness, peace, and joy while warning that worship of Santa shifts focus from the Christ event to spectacle. It emphasizes humility, charity, and the universal blessing of salvation.
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Bethlehem
Howe
Santa Claus
Wienaedt
Grandpa
Grandma
Presenta
North Pole
Banta Claus
Early Christmas Mailing Boosts Cheyenne Post Office Activity
Cheyenne posts say Christmas mail began early and remains steady with many packages marked do not open until Christmas. Postmaster Larsh urges early mailing to improve service and delivery, noting growing volumes and special insurance options for parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Larsh
United States Post Office Department
Sam
Robber Killed In Montpelier Idaho Burglary
Three men robbed the Burrel Thiel store in Montpelier Idaho at 4 am A railroad watchman confronted them one robber drew a pistol and was shot dead by the watchman The other two fled Sheriff Ed Hansen dispatched a lookout for the two suspects heading toward the area
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Kemmmprer
Wyo
Montpelier
Idaho
Ed Hansen
Burrel-Thiel Store
Hansen
Cartoon Santa Claus and the Nast Legacy
A Cartoons Magazine writer argues modern artists lack the enthusiasm of earlier depictions of Santa Claus. He highlights Thomas Nast who popularized Santa in 1863 with Christmas poems and Harper's Weekly war-era images such as Santa Claus in Camp and Christmas Eve, portraying the Union and family separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Cartoons Magazine
Merry Saint
Thomas Nast
J. M. Gregory
Kris Kringle
Nast
Carliaat
Beet Meeting Was Big Success in Worland
A Worland gathering of businessmen and ranchers discussed boosting the beet sugar industry. J Ashbey Howell of the Washakie County Alfalfa club presided. M F Robertson served as chairman and M J Hamilton as secretary. The group reviewed a 1415 beet crop report and noted rising production and exports in 1916 versus 1915, with gains in average yield and sugar content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worland
Wye
Dee. Li
J. Ashbey Howell
Washakie County
Alfalfa Club
F. Robertson
M. J. Hamilton
M. Jr. Wild
Wild
G Real Western Sugar Company
Colorado
Gerretary Hamilton
Alsa
Esporta
Big Time Planned For The Farmers Institute
Farmers Institute day in Oldwewater December 16 at Reed Bros garage promises a grand event with regular features and prizes for best bread grains corn and potatoes plus awards for cake and displays. Prizes include one dollar first and seventy five cents second for each grain and food item. The exhibit entries span Winter Wheat Spring Wheat Oats Corn Potatoes and various displays. Events cover Silo rotation livestock care poultry and other farm topics with talks and demonstrations beginning at 9 00 a m.
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Chugwather
Wyo
Farmers Institute
Oldwewater
Thorealay
Reed Bros
Clherente Chief Cour
Prise
Etnie Chlef
Tes Ciepelle Mateine Company
Sear
Chugwater Trevnd Company
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Meard «& Bastin
Chugwater Valley Hawk
Chumeater Record
John Olean
Tr i. UW. Corry
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Victrola
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Victor
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Carey Avenue
Mig Sid
House of Dependable
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Teon
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Electric Supply & Construction Co
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