College man learns work ethic for Christmas romance
George Porter returns home from college and faces mockery from friends as he tries to earn money for Dorothy Smyth. He bluffs into a cafeteria job, endures messy kitchens and discipline, then wins Dorothy with a box of candy and a proposal as they share a kiss after the Christmas dance.
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George Porter
Dorothy Smyth
Bryn Mawr
Porter
George
Dad
Mary
Dorothy
Hadley’s
Psi
Archibald
Ike
Smyth
Donald
Western Newspaper Union
The Spell of Christmas Reflection
The passage describes a seasonal mood shift toward joy, generosity, and reverent memory. It contrasts festive empathy with economic austerity and cites George A. Gordon in Atlantic Monthly on being driven by an ideal, communal spirit for a brief period.
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George A. Gordon
Atlantic Monthly
Spoil the Show by Bentlegg as Santa Dominates Christmas
Parson Snowball laments dishyere feelings and selfishness in Christmas preparations. Bradder Bentlegg, insistent on playing Santa, draws scorn for his bow legs and theatrical stance, threatening to spoil the church fair romance. The speaker labels Bentlegg a good man yet warns his costume overshadows others.
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Parson
Snowball
Bradder Bentlegg
What Interested Him
Tommy Squiggs jokes about Professor Wiseman predicting the world’s end next Christmas day. He asks if the date is before or after dinner, implying a family quip about prophecies and holiday plans.
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Mr. Squiggs
Professor Wiseman
Tommy Squiggs
Why He Changed Skating Plans in a Sleigh Ride
A dialogue shows Madge and Marjorie discussing a shift from skating to a sleigh ride after George comments on Marjorie’s mistletoe-trimmed hat. The exchange hints at romantic interest influencing plans.
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Madge
George
Marjorie
Christmas Mists and Mistletoe Bring Family Reunion
A lonely Major at a New York hotel receives a mystery mistletoe basket from Pamela Grayson, his grandniece, sparking a Christmas reunion. The Major invites Ralph Carter, a Virginia-born cousin, to join them, and Pam's happiness grows as two generations share warmth and plans for future holidays.
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Carter
Maj
Robert Lee Carter
George
Pam
Pamela Grayson
Florrie
Carter's Landing
Oak Grove
New York
Ralph
Virginia
Andre
Bethlehem
Bob
Bonnie
Cartera
Ralph Carter
Annabelle
Martha Ann
Hudson
Hastings
Great Hotel
Round Table
Major
McClure Newaypaper Syndicate
The Ascension and the Proof of the Resurrection
E 0 Sellers presents the final lesson from Luke and Acts, detailing the proofs of the risen Christ, the Holy Spirit's enduement, and the mission to preach worldwide. It explains the present place of Jesus in heaven, warns against predicting times, and links these themes to ongoing Christian service and hope for peace.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Calvary
Europe
America
Manitoba Dairy Growth Shapes Provincial Agriculture
Manitoba’s agricultural sector shifts from grain to diversified farming with strong dairy development. The 1914 wheat yield was high while oats lagged. fodder crops and cattle rise, alfalfa acreage doubles, beef and pork expand. Dairying drives profits with creamery butter topping four million pounds and Winnipeg securing year round milk supply.
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Manitoba
Canada
Krome
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Toronto Globe
United States
Government
Winnipeg
A Pleasant Way to Help
A cherub explains his way of helping Catherine's mamma by punishing Catherine when she is naughty, in a light exchange that reflects a humorous child’s perspective. The tone is gentle and charming, suited to a family audience from a Youth's Companion excerpt.
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Catherine
That rich Mrs Stiggins and the old neighbors
In the exchange the speaker notes Mrs Stiggins’ wealth but recalls their shared early days. The remark signals tension between money and enduring social ties as the world’s sentiment shifts. The line suggests the difficulty of discerning whether laughter is with or at someone.
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Martha Pattie
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Sellers
the Ascension
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