Betty Dane Finds Christmas Spirit by Giving
A shy widow Miss Betty Dane buys Christmas gifts in the city to cheer others and ends up hosting Florence Nesbit and, later, Florence's Uncle Jack Patterson. The act transforms her loneliness into fellowship, as she discovers the joy of giving and finds a personal romance.
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Betty Dane
Betty
Miss Nesbit
Florence Nesbit
Florence
Dane
Deacon Green
Miss Dane
Mall
Lands Sakes
Miss Betty
Land Sakes
Tam
Miss Bliss
Miss Florence Nesbit
Jack
Jack Patterson
Boo
Mr. Patterson
Washington Home Magazine
Blue Christmas memory of Frances Willard and family
The piece recalls Frances Willard’s childhood blue Christmas when frugal gifts and simple pleasures brought warmth to a prairie family. It contrasts hard times with the mother’s loving generosity and reflects on how imaginative joy sustains children, urging tenderness toward those with limited means.
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Frances Willard
Prairie Home
Pollok
Fixing Christmas Day and its disputed date
An article notes no specific birth date for Jesus in disciples writings, cites winter references, and explains the church's December 25 celebration adopted in the second century. It mentions Pope Julius I approving the date after scholarly inquiry and the Gregorian calendar as the standard.
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Christ
Julius I
Santa Mail brings faith through a Nixie letter
A post office Nixie recalls a Christmas Eve letter to Santa from Marian, a girl at 302 Walnut Street, asking Santa to take her late brother Charlie's toys to heaven and to comfort their grieving father. Santa delivers by leaving the toys at a hospital, restoring faith in the clerk and reader.
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Santa Claus
Walnut Street
North Hole
Charlie
Papa
Mamma
Marian
Children's Hospital
New Year Resolutions Encourage Cheerful Self Improvement
A reflective piece urges readers to set practical New Year goals, favoring consistent effort over bold but risky aims. It promotes cheerfulness as a foundation for higher character and reminds that hopeful, charitable acts bless both giver and recipient.
Yuletide Customs Across Austrias Non German Communities
A survey of Christmas observances among Austrias non German groups. Poles in Galicia attend mass and share a consecrated egg feast while bowing at table for angels. Czechs fast on Christmas Eve hoping to dream of the Holy Child. The quiet house hides the Christ Child gifts at the door as children fear silence. The piece includes tales on misinterpretation and Christmas charm stressing simplicity and fellowship.
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Austria
Galicia
Autumn Hunting in the North Woods
A Katherine Pope essay laments careless hunting in Wisconsin and federal lands. It contrasts diverse woodsmen from Indians to lumberjacks and mayoral tourists with lax laws and frequent poaching. The piece recalls deer fatalities, local guides, venison theft, and calls for stricter enforcement to protect game.
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North Woods
Nimrods
Wisconsin Woods
Jack
Chicago
Andi
Wisconsin
Anderson
Katherine Pope
Double Tobacco Crop Proves Successful In Arkansas
A Kentucky planter near Rison, M. W. Cravens, reports two tobacco crops from the same ground in one season. The first crop rivals Kentucky first grades, the second crop ripens in 70 to 85 days and is nearly as strong. Bison, Arkansas, on Yellow Clay soil, shows unexpected soil productivity and rapid cropping.
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Arkansas
Rison
Kentucky
Bison
M. W. Cravens
Pine Bluff
Isaiah Nine Verse Narrative on Christ the Light
A sermon summary examines Isaiah’s prophecy of the Great Light bringing deliverance and peace. It traces the Coming One’s character names Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace and outlines His kingdom’s peaceful, righteous, everlasting rule. It notes Matthew’s fulfillment and calls for interpreting Jesus through these titles.
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Ahaz
Hezekiah
B.C
Jerusalem
Prophet
Father
Matthew
Jesus
Capernaum
Satan
Emmanuel
Isaiah
God
Christ
Mattie
Peace
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J. J. O'Connell
A. R. Kimball
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
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Jaan Olede
Ale Decatur
Benjamin B. Kingsbury
Hesaeess
Xopeumegy
Ur. Om. &. Myers
H. W. Myers & Son
Dew Drug Store
Clinton
Third Ince
Ohio
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Louisville
Chattanooga
J. A Williamson
Toledo
D. G. Sao TL
Columbus
Cf. & D. Railway
Gy Hamilton
Dayton Ey Pigua
Sidney Ey Wapakoi
Lime
G. Edwards
Ly Detance
AY Sherwood
Ly Sherwood
Ly Moats
Ney
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Ceol
Laave Delanes
Fostoria
Lear Reteras
Haare
Bufalo
Lyrem
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