Christmas Wishes And War Talk In Clearfield
A long text from Clearfield county discusses upcoming events including Christmas on December 25 and public courts in January. It blends local notes on weather, schooling, and salaries with verbose excerpts on German sentiment and World War I era debates, ending with reflections on Christmas charity and communal giving.
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Hermans Nidder
Germany
Herr Bass
Belgium
Adolph Lasson
von Disforth
Gemany
Christmas Weather Prattle and Wary Cold Scene
The piece reflects on a Christmas season with grim weather, noting zero temperatures and hard conditions for pedestrians. It urges healthful acts like sharing food and clothing, recalls past heat waves, and stresses communal duty to prevent suffering amid severe cold.
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Jane
Wit and whimsy in old papers snippets
A montage of humorous quips and cartoon caption snippets. Jokes about marriages in heaven, mountain trips, frugal spouses, a poet seeking punctuation, and a stingy suitor populate a late 19th or early 20th century humorous column. Notable echoes include Dorcas Society, Washington Herald, Puck, and Bey-Cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Dudge
Under the Stars A Christmas Carol
A verse poem recounts the nativity with the Christ child under a guiding star. Wise men and shepherds witness the birth as angels sing while the Virgin Mary prays beside the manger toward Bethlehem. The speaker longs for Christ’s coming again and asks to be crowned with love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ-child
Babe
Bethlehem
Anna S. Drisco
Restful Time When Bores Leave Town
A concise Boston Transcript line notes that with the departure of most bores, the speaker enjoys a grand, restful period away from town, emphasizing leisure and peace. No additional context or events are provided.
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Matt
Boston Transcript
Chicago slum block shows 200 to one bathtub
United Press reports on a Chicago slum block where 457 families totaling 1596 residents live in 184 houses, with 107 dilapidated. Investigators note eight bathrooms for the entire block and describe crowded, unhealthy conditions amid contrasts with wealth nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Cheago
Lake Shore Drive
America
Lake Shore
Peter Palmer
Chicago Avenue
Oak
Milton
Cambridge
Borough Council Fails To Hold Session
Borough council could not convene last evening due to a lack of two quorum. Members are busy before the holidays. A meeting will be held December 29 to wind up the year’s business.
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Pro Ous
The
Washington Pary of
Teerield
Counts
John Fr. Bieedr. Etter
Brobert H. Uaimleville
Warry A, Reed
EL JO
Oneral
Robert H. Bummerville
James HW. Minls
H.C
John W. Barratt
E.W. Habs
Gary A, Reed
Gell
Qlearfeld
Pennrslvania
Clearfield County Teachers Institute
Clearfield
England
Pittsburg
Wilson
Deed
William Jennings Bryan
Rapter
Bennett
Morida
Colonel Goethals
United States
Panama
Zunape
Athere
Europe
Galicia
Kiel
Charfield
Washington Herald
Puck
Thomas Campbell
Ethel
Meiki
Under the Stars
City OF
Clearfield Trust Co
Emperor William
Ross & Woods
Chinaware
Lowney
Hallmark
Market St
Clearfield, Pa
Gias
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