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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
Poetic lines extol the beauty of Bethlehem bells ringing across cities and hills. The verse links peace, poverty, and hope with the Christmas story and the enduring love leading to Calvary, recalling a memory of a radiant morning and the world drawn to light.
A mother comforts her children as damaged toys and hardship test their Christmas. Thomas learns of loss but Edward Gray returns home with resources and reports a hopeful faith in providence that sustains them through trials. The tale ends with renewed trust and gratitude on a holy day.
A new safety trend features electrically lighted Christmas trees with a battery powered box at the base to reduce fire risks. The portable unit promises safer holiday decorating by keeping electrical cords and outlets away from the tree area.
The text reflects on how mothers and daughters feel exhausted after Christmas preparations and celebrations. It notes that many women admit relief when the day ends, suggesting a misbalance in how the holiday is prepared for or spent, and questions the burden carried in this festive season.
The tradition began with Prince Albert introducing the Christmas tree to England after his marriage. Earlier, trees were used for gifts in 1632, and France adopted the custom around 1840 with Queen Victoria's husband popularizing it in England. The Queen maintains the custom for her own gifts.
A widowed mother and her four children face a bleak Christmas with no gifts or heat until a long‑absent son returns home. They improvise by selling a kettle for a sled, endure envy from neighbors, and cling to faith as Christmas morning brings unexpected hope.
Edward Bok writes in the Ladies' Home Journal urging a radical shift from traditional Christmas celebration. He notes many men express relief when Christmas ends and blame the holiday for conflict guided by wives.
An essay traces the Christmas tree from ancient customs to modern practice. It notes the tree of candles as a world wide tradition, with roots in Norse and German myth and Christian symbolism, including the child at the top and angels at the side.
Penelope Smith says she will never marry again so close to Christmas. The reason she gives is that she received the cheapest batch of gifts ever, prompting the decision.
A brief verse notes no one misses Christmastide expenses and suggests the season’s cash from the past is enough to ease the present, reflecting on frugality and memory from a Chicago Record context.
Editorials charge President McKinney’s address favors the wealthy and distrusts democracy. Critics warn of militarism and elite bias, noting omitted calls for postal reform, savings banks, and broad tax relief. They compare policies to monarchy and warn of rising self rule in Hawaii.
The Boston Globe and New York Times discuss the need for cautious use of executive power to curb wasteful spending. Senator Hale warns the party to go slow, while the president could wield a veto to restrain rapid expenditures, with ship subsidies as a focal test for moderation in the next session.
The Minneapolis Tribune argues that industry growth can occur without subsidies and Congress should stop subsidizing ships. Obsolete-vintage vessels may need aid to exit, but new builders can prosper without government support.
A deceased government pensioner in Ireland led to a dispute over funeral expenses of $82.67. An audit found flaws and ordered an examination. Red tape and investigation costs reached about $2,000, yet the widow’s bill was rejected, leaving the government out over $1,900.
The editorial assesses the President's impulses on Porto Rico tariff and warns that gains from noble impulses fade without firm purpose. It contrasts Hanna's influence at the door with party needs and notes the danger of shaping policy under false pretenses. The piece cites anticipated Philippine commitments and skepticism about railroaded schemes in Congress.
A roundup of editorials from Peoria to Pittsburgh criticizes a canal plan favoring an enemy, while Michigan Senator Burrows flags three costly measures totaling about 500 million dollars. Some winter jobs may wait as treasury limits bite and campaign fund misuse is noted. A Scots courtroom anecdote ends with the judge directing the witness to address the jury.
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