19 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
The Decorah Republican newspaper based in Decorah Iowa reports it was established in 1860 and published on Thursdays by A K Bailey and Son. The brief notice confirms the paper's historical origin and publishing lineage.
A compendium of opinion pieces on politics, economics, and society. The column critiques tariffs, public spending, labor, prohibition, and foreign affairs, weaving in notes on editors, politicians, and cultural trends. It references Wilson, Taft, Bryan, Roosevelt, and various newspapers and institutions with a satirical edge.
The poem recalls the biblical nativity story with its star in the night sky and angel voices. It links Christmas themes to timeless praise of peace and goodwill across ages and remains fresh in the present.
Whitelaw Reid longtime American ambassador to Great Britain dies in London at Dorchester House after a brief illness. He rose from Xenia editor to editor in chief and chief proprietor of the New York Tribune, serving in politics and journalism before his diplomatic appointment in 1905.
Seventy-one prizes and over 2300 dollars in value from fat cattle hogs and sheep entries at Chicago. Forty-nine animals represented the college earning 71 prizes including champions reserve champions and numerous top placements. The college also gains at least six Armour scholarships worth 250 each. Prof. W J Kennedy called the winnings satisfactory and noted the absence of a grand champion.
C B Hutchins Republican representative elect from Kossuth county advocates redrawing the states senatorial and congressional maps. He plans to introduce bills after the session convenes, noting since 1882 no actual redistricting has occurred. He cites Jackson county and Kossuth county as example districts with population disparities and urges a constitutionally required post census redraw.
Children craft festive beasts from food and sticks. Potatoes form bodies onions heads cranberries eyes toothpicks tails legs and joint pieces to unite components. Creative builds mix vegetables fruits and toothpicks into vivid holiday creatures.
A short, old fashioned Christmas verse urging gentlefolk to rest and find Christ Child love and grace. The lines reference moonlight, stars, snow, night winds, and a candle blown, ending with a blessing for all.
The piece recalls a Christmas during the 1812 war six months in, noting Hulls surrender of Detroit and a US victory over Guerriere. It highlights a New York City banquet for Captain Isaac Hull and Captain Stephen Decatur aboard the Constitution and United States, and the era ahead of peace. The article reflects on American naval fortunes and New York’s fear during 1813.
The article argues the Christmas tree predates Christianity, tracing origins to ancient Egypt winter solstice festivals where a palm tree symbolized the year end. It notes the palm tree’s supposed month spray and twelve shoots representing the completed year.
A historic belief held that a girl not kissed under mistletoe at Christmas would miss marriage next year. In some locales kissing was seen as a kindness, and a damsel once wore mistletoe on her hat to ensure a kiss.
The article tracks Christmas celebrations in France and contrasts regional and national differences. It notes shifts toward adopting American and English Santa Claus customs and the inclusion of mistletoe as part of festive practices.
A holiday call to action pressures advertisers to present compelling offers as Christmas approaches, urging stronger promotion and shopper engagement.
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