First Christmas Morn Reflections in Denton Journal
The piece recalls the Christmas story and its enduring religious meaning, urging charity and brotherhood. It notes the anniversary of Christ’s birth, the Apostles’ and Christians’ spread of the Gospel, and calls for feeding the hungry and aiding the vulnerable. Congress swiftly passed a bill establishing a boundary commission.
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Bethlehem
Earth
Gethsemane Garden
Calvary’s Cross
Jesse
Christ
Houses
Congress
Baltimore exposition plan to raise funds and begin work
The 1897 Baltimore exposition board resolved to press forward raising the remaining capital, with $340,000 already subscribed plus $100,000 stock from railroads, needing $60,000 more to reach half a million and start payments. each attendee should secure $1,500. The note also urges not to let Christmas degenerate into mere gift swapping, but to refresh traditions with thoughtful presents. Philadelphia sees a Traction Company strike, with six thousand workers turning out and resorting to violence. authorities expect peace to prevail as unemployment bites.
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Philadelphia
Traction Company
The Great Wanamaker's Christmas Display Brightens Philadelphia
Wanamaker's Philadelphia reports a festive crowds as the store showcases The Symbols of Christmas. An extra engine and dynamo illuminate the decoration after weeks of preparation by artists and staff. The display aims to give pleasure and draw shoppers during the holiday season.
Christmas Dress Length Lots Offer Common Sense Gift
A promotional snippet touts dress length bundles as a practical Christmas gift with broad appeal, promising something for everyone and hinting at large quantities prepared for the season.
Down Quilts and Dress Patterns Offer Holiday Luxury
Long vintage advertisement lists wool dress patterns and numerous fabrics with yardage and prices. Emphasizes down quilts with Siberian down, quality covers from silk to sateen, and gifts suited for Christmas, highlighting ranges from modest to premium at various price points.
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Paris
Star Design
Siberia
Wanamaker’s Boxing Goods Save Time With Lower Prices
Laily Heach boxed for £1.50. Wanamaker’s positions itself as the business center during holidays by charging less instead of higher prices. Boxing goods save salespeople’s time, and while the boxes cost a trifle, time remains the dearest good sold.
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Laily Heach
Wanamaker
Richmond land seizure in Caroline County 100 acres
By authority of the General Assembly a 100 acre tract in the Eighth district Caroline County known as the Richmond land is levied upon and seized in execution as the property of George C. Studwell. It lies on the Concord to American Corner road, adjoining B. T. Seeders W. C. Todd and C. W. Hobbs.
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Cleveland
Congress
Great Britain
United States
Monroe
Aes
America
Tam
General Assembly
Caroline County
Maryland
George C. Studwell
Concord
American Corner
B. T. Seeders
W. C. Todd
C. W. Hobbs
Richmond
Benjamin Jloser
Tilghman Hubbard
Court House
Denton
Enid
George
Circuit Court
Equity
Charles W. Hurst
Edwin C. Fields
John 5S
Slaughter
Thomas L. Day
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Denton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Coe
Grover Cleveland Hobbs
James L. Hobbs
Senator Gorman
United States Senate
Francis H. Root
Buffalo, N. Y
Bishop Hurst
American University At Washington
Geo. W. Jenkins
Santa Maria
W. E. Brown
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
Anthony Slaughter
M. E. Church
Hillsborough
T. J. Lambert
Charles E. Anthony
Annis E. Slaughter
Collins—Engle
Grove
M. M. P. Parsonage
E. C. Ewing
Cyrus F. Collins
Mollie A. Engle
United States Government Fund
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y
Albert G. Towers
Solin Schofield
T. Pliny Fisier, Aniditer
Wanamaker's
Flere
Oehm's
Acme Hall
Baltimore and Charles Streets
Joan Wanamaker
Berry
Nisi
Charles W. Slurst
Assignee
Wiliam F. Pathmer
Eliza A. Palmer
Geo A. Deakyne
A. K. Cruser
Mullin
JAS. T. Mullin & Son
Wilmington
White Road
Ridgely
Long’s School Louse
Dearborn
Denton National Bank
H. Jaunty
Chas. F.smith
Richard T Carter
Guardian, &c
Virginia T. Slaughter
Tu Equity
Williston
WH. A. Wanamaker
Alpheus Brigden William Rree Day
Richard J. Satterfield VE
Thos. A. Satterfield, Et al
Orphans’ Court
Maude
James N. Todd
Henry QR. Lewis
GEO
N. Moore
W. Hobbs
John A. Sigler
Jas. B. Steele
Register of Wills
Administrator's Sale
Orphans’ Court of
James F. Fountain
Hickman
Concord Camp
William W. Noble
F. P. Covey
EF. Sfurmer
Jeweler
Easton
W.S. Ulguman
Salisbury
Ald
Baltimore
Greensborough
Coats
Capes
Ore
Robson Bros
New York
Ali Hoa
Hlaia
Suosh
Sopuss Lyroyzadas
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