Gift shopping misadventure ends in humorous coincidence
A stressed man looking for a shirtwaist for his wife asks a saleswoman for size help. She guides him to a lace front shirtwaist, revealing in a twist that he is buying for his own wife Alice Wingett. The exchange ends with light banter as a fellow shopper and club member recognizes the coincidence.
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Aish
Thomas J. Wingett
Wingett
Alice Wingett
Cummins
Alice
Mrs.Cummins
Mebby
Old Fashioned Candies and Southern Potatoes Dishes
A vintage culinary piece lists recipes for sweets like maple cream candy fudge and honey hermits, with instructions on sugar syrup, nut additions, and candy shaping. It also describes Southern potato preparations including baked in ashes fried sweet potatoes and a sliced potato pie with butter sugar and nutmeg.
Utility query on gifts raises wife’s practical view
Mr. Meekton jokes about his wife preferring useful presents. He recalls last Christmas when she bought him a snow shovel, implying practicality over sentiment in gift giving.
Christmas Plot Ends In Bizarre Cigar Sale
A woman buys a box of hay perfectos for 40 cents, prompting a bystander to joke about her husband’s reaction. The dealer says her husband instructed her to buy them, noting she could sue for divorce if he learned he pays Sd a bez for his elgars.
Holiday Thought About Duty and Warning
A brief reflection urges giving the Lord his due while noting the devil may tempt and threaten. The fragment emphasizes spiritual vigilance during the season, warning against distraction and urging steadfast faith.
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Holiday
Always a New Lot at Christmas Time
A festive note with hopeful lines about four thousand children ages now old enough to notice tree lights. It mentions new Christmas come-ons each year and the ongoing surprise of holiday displays.
Christmas Stocking Dilemma Mentioned In Family Note
A brief family note mentions a father delaying Christmas plans by hanging a large watch to ensure the stockings are hung properly. The tone evokes a domestic, folksy Christmas scene with a small domestic action as a safeguard.
Lessons for December 24 on Isaiahs Messiah Hope
The lesson presents Isaiah 9 1 7 with Golden Text From unto us a child is born, tracing the prophetic vision of Jesus first coming to light in darkness and later fulfillment in John s Revelation. It emphasizes Jesus as Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace guiding Sunday school leaders to teach peace with God and peace of God through Christ.
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Jesus
Isaiah
John
Ahaz
Assyria
Syria
Israel
Judah
Jerusalem
Zebulon
Naphtali
Galilee
Jesus of Nazareth
Christ
Jesus Christ
Hezekiah
St. John
Lord
Beth- Jehem
God
Western Canada Dominates at El Paso Dry Farming Show
Western Canada swept top honors at the El Paso International Dry Farming Congress winning first prizes and sweepstakes in wheat oats barley and rye with alfalfa notes. Potatoes parsnips beets carrots and rutabagas also gained high honors. The piece highlights markets and new railway outlets plus Dominion Government land offers for settlers seeking affordable homesteads in regions like Peace River.
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Western Canada
Texas
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
el Paso
Canada
Western
Chicago
el Paso Exhibition
Hudson Bay
Bay
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Dominion
Peace River
Sorrow Adapts Him to Circumstances Quip About Tar Bath
An adaptable quip on sorrow appears in a small ad for Noxsle's Croup Remedy used by the family of a U S president at the White House with reported success. The 60-cent remedy is available from Kells Co in Newburgh New York for druggists or mail orders.
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Noxsle
U. S
White House
Kells Co
Newburgh
N.Y
Never Seen A Stock Certificate So Beautiful
A brief quoted exchange centers on stock certificates, noting their beauty and appeal. The dialogue underscores the allure of shares as tangible, attractive financial items, reflecting a moment of seller confidence and buyer acknowledgment.
Treat Dandruff With Cuticura Ointment And Soap
Retiring tips for dandruff relief advise applying Cuticura Ointment to spots and itching, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. A clean scalp is said to reduce dandruff and related conditions. Free sample offer via mail with a book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
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Washington Star
Philip Stafford Moxom
Ruskin
Cristmas
Dad
E. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Infon
Ata Ses
Castoria
Wdith
LE Xativa
H.W. Qwovh
Uures
United States
Germany
Hrartiing
Striker Company
Ohio
Boschee
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
Temple St
Shrinafield
Mass
Fe Watson E. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Hea West
Falls
Felfare
L. B. Taylor
Seneca Bt
Buffalo
B. Bowrus
Crear
N.N. Y
New York
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