The Christmas Spirit and Community Chest Charity Commentary
The piece extols the Christmas spirit as a noble force reflected in literature and art. It highlights the community chest movement in 360 U.S. cities and an expected $80 million raised this fiscal year, up $5 million from last year, amid unemployment and economic gloom. It notes charity’s rising role and calls for continued observance of Christmas in improving mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Washington Irving
O. Henry
United States
Association of Community Chests and Councils
The Giving of Christmas Cards
The Christmas card stands as a gesture of goodwill not a gift. Miss Mildren P. Blakelock notes its 1844 origin by W. E. Dobson and explains cards recall shared memories and seasonal observances. Despite critic views, cards serve the Christmas spirit and test post office patience with diverse shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildren P. Blakelock
Homiletic Review
Literary Digest
W. E. Dobson
R. A
Miss Blakelock
Blitzen’s mischief changes Christmas Eve to lessons of misbehavior
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union piece recounts Blitzen the reindeer causing trouble at Santa’s workshop and on rooftops. After a chaotic night marked by crashes and cravings for sweets, Santa disciplines Blitzen, and the tale ends with a plea for children to write Santa to forgive the playful rogue before next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litzen
Santa
Blitzen
Vixen
Conder
Reindeer
Tiltzen
Miltzen
Western Newspaper Union
Holiday Mystery Ties Lois and Louis in Misparse
Lois Smith finds a box of gifts mistaken for a holiday parcel to Louis Smith. Inside are a knitted tie, candy, handkerchiefs, and a love letter. After a tense misunderstanding, Lois reveals she made candy and knitted a tie for Louis, ending in their rekindled bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Smith
Argyle Apts
Expressman
Lois
Louis
Louis Smith
Western Newspaper Union
Notice for publication stockraising homestead claim
John Nesbit of Chateau Montana filed intent to prove up a stockraising homestead entry dating from February 16 1921 to establish ownership of lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 3 and sections 4 township 24 north range 8 west before U S Commissioner Charles H Ferris at Chateau January 31 1931 Witnesses include E J Osgood John R Young Charles LePage and John Moore all residents of Chateau Montana First pub December 25 last January 22 M D Nicholson Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
John Nesbit
Chateau
Range
Principal Meridian
Charles H. Ferris
E. J. Osgood
John R. Young
Charles LePage
John Moore
M. D. Nicholson
Register
Delinquent Taxes Notice for Teton County Montana 1930
The County Treasurer announces a complete delinquent tax list for 1930 with names, property descriptions, and amounts due. Taxes and costs must be paid or property will be sold at public auction January 20, 1931, in Chateau, Montana. Personal property taxes may be collected by levy or suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana
Chateau
Teton
C. G. Meadows
Mont
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E. L. Jourdonnais
Choteau
Montana State Press Association
Ak. Ee
Canada
Boyd Davis
C. E. Davis & Sons
Choteau House
H. C. Huffman
Prop
Mischie
Natalie M.grath
CLUB
GEO. L. Burrell
MY Cafe
Rachel Edwards
Chas. H. Connor
M. S. Bullerdick
Choteau, Mont
C. H. Dolaney
M. D
Richfield Cottage NO
Col
M. K. Lykins
Auctioneer
Chateau, Mont
Northwest States Utilities Company
Aytch
P. Woodson
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
C. W. Boussard
Larson
Joseph Knudtzon
Choteau Creamery
SMITH
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard
C. Young
Mgr
Mozer Shoe Shop
Joe Mozer
The
Teton County Abstract Co
County
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
Chas. G. Roberts
B. Maynard
M. D. Homeopathic Hospital
Arnetta Johnson
C. James Smith
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