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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
11
A lyrical Christmas verse by J William Pope celebrates bells ringing for Christ’s nativity. Images of midnight chimes, cherubs, and East light frame the scene as homes deck with pine and box, organ music, and a chorus of praise.
Excavations in Rome Greece and Egypt reveal ancient toy remnants held by the British Museum. A Behnesa Egypt rag doll with joined arms and legs shows early Christmas day joy among early Christians about 2 000 years ago. Stone clay and wooden toy dogs horses and donkeys are described.
A debate centers on the Santa Claus myth as a convenient explanation for disappointed children. Proponents argue it provides comfort and responsibility, while critics question its impact on parenting and honesty.
A proposal suggests adults replace gifts with collective donations to poor children or charitable institutions. The idea, cited from the Christian Register, invites testing a season of shared giving alongside usual charity.
A ragged man invaded a wealthy man's office on Christmas Eve and poured out his woe filled tale. The millionaire, tearful, asked his servant to remove the stranger, saying the man was breaking his heart.
The remark notes a recurring pledge by girls to begin making presents now for next Christmas, a familiar yearly commitment echoed in this column. It captures the lighthearted resolve to frontload craft projects despite past delays.
A nostalgic poem recalling Christmas memories from a past era. It contrasts children’s joyous anticipation with wartime sorrow, then urges renewed holiday spirit, shopping, and the return of Santa Claus and a bright Christmas tree for future years.
Weliever's grocery offers Gold medal Flour in barrel lots and a sale on fifty pound bags of black salt at Darlington Lumber and Coal Co. Bird and Son fire resisting Asphalt Twin shingles offered cheaper than wood by the same dealer.
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