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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
2
Colonel Smith, wandering through the city, is pelted with red paint from a hotel painter. The dispute over damages leads to a settlement of $33.75, covering his clothes and the feelings of his aunt. The case highlights pride and a Christmas tense mood in a historic hotel quarrel.
A nostalgic meditation on Santa Claus as St Nicholas bishop of Myra in Asia Minor. The piece recounts his charitable gift of gold to aid two orphans, transforming a nobleman’s tale into legend, and lauds the saint's enduring influence on children and Christmas lore as recounted by the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The article argues against being overly practical in Christmas giving. It notes that even thoughtful, philanthropic people often advise utilitarian gifts, but the author contends the greatest happiness comes from playful presents. It compares boots to toys and candy, suggesting children favor toys and treats from Santa Claus over strictly useful items.
Mrs. Burton Harrison recalls how belief in Santa Claus gave her years of satisfaction and imagined sounds of the night as tiny chargers on the roof. A six year old dismisses Santa as parents, leaving her feeling quenched and dejected.
A newspaper note recalls that good digestion comes from a cheerful heart and clear conscience, urging readers to remember this motto during Christmas meals and holiday feasts.
The Harleian draft prophecy warned if Christmas falls on Monday many disasters follow. The Pall Mall Gazette in 1866 noted that 1866 matched the forecast with a long winter wind, the war ending at Sadowa, and a cattle plague linked to the 1865 rinderpest outbreak.
The passage reflects on Christmas evolving from theology into a festival of love. It argues resolutions are easy to form but hard to keep, and praises the season's generous spirit while noting the moral warmth that accompanies shared meals.
A large store display offers a thousand Handkerchiefs from 4 cents to 1 dollar plus a world of items including China Ware Flower Bowls Japanese Ware Lamps jewelry canes and fancy goods. Rocking Chairs Tables Sleds Chamber Suits Crockery Wall Paper Carpets Sewing Machines Organs perfumes clothing and shoes promised at hard time prices. Please give us a call.
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