Christmas customs around the world in the 19th century
The article surveys festive traditions from Russia to Italy, noting pork and almond soup in Spain, the rise of Christmas trees in England after 1840, bees humming the Hundredth Psalm in England, and a 70 foot private tree at Arundel Castle. It mentions France’s Strasburg pie, plum pudding in England, and an Italian midnight ceremony to disperse waterspouts involving sailors.
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Russia
Spain
Eicria
Prince Albert
Great Britain
Norfolk
Arundel Castle
France
Strasburg
Turkey
Klondike
Italy
Christmas Mail Advisory Urges Immediate Sending
A letter from R S Braner, superintendent of the Railway Mail Service Postmasters, warns consignors to mail Christmas presents immediately to avoid disappointment. Due to coal strikes and reduced train service, December 15 to 25 will see no planned increases and possible snow blockades, prompting urgent campaigns to mail parcels at once.
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R. S. Braner
Braner
Notice Special meeting of Building Trades Union Hall
Special meeting called for Sunday December 14 at 3 00 in Union Hall over Bloomquists Store. Matters of importance to be discussed. Every union man is requested to be present.
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The
Building Trades
Union
Bloomquists
Germany faces labor law fears and market manipulation
United Press reports Berlin observers warn that proposed workers book inspection rights could be countered by doctored balances or holding companies. Industrial leaders say profits would be understated on paper while foreign powers gain leverage. The piece ties German labor policy to broader fears of socialization and U.S. reactions.
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Germany
Indusel
Compar
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