Christmas carols revive in America in modern times
Elmo Scott Watson notes a nationwide revival of Christmas carol singing on Christmas Eve. From department stores to train stations, groups perform in Old England costumes, reviving a practice rooted partly in pagan and Christian traditions. The piece traces carol origins from Luke's Nativity to Austria's Stille Nacht and England's wassailing customs.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Ray Walters
America
Christ
St. Luke
David
Christ the Lord
Theophilus
Caesarea
Urban
Europe
England
Barlee
Hodgin
Eng
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Tor
Joseph Mohr
Oberndorf
Salsburg
Laufen
Mater
Salzburg
Mailer
Maier
Totenbarg
Salzach
Franz Gruber
Gruber
St. Nicola
Mohr
Uniox
Japanese Girl Sleeps on Floor With Mats and Cushions
Describes a young Japanese girl going to bed on the floor rather than a high bed. She uses two sleeping mats a coverlet and an extra padded coat as a bed. Her wooden round pillow is wrapped in paper. She sits with two floor cushions nearby.
Bouquet for Dad Teacher
Teddy explains his father helped with homework, noting many mistakes were shared. The teacher responds to the observation about the effort.
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Teddy
Father
Seaside loaf sent by baker delights Betty and mother
Betty comments on a brown bread loaf sent by the baker to the seaside. She notes its sunburned appearance and thanks her mother for the gesture during tea time.
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Betty
Bad Advice Exchange Sparks Lesson on Pennies and Dollars
A terse dialogue shows a child pressing for coins and a father challenging the habit with a sharper demand for a larger sum. The exchange ends with the boy signaling agreement to the adult instruction.
Veterinary Surgeon Helps After Narrow Train Crossing Attempt
A man, injured while trying to cross a track ahead of a train, is treated in hospital. The doctor, a veterinary surgeon, reassures him that he can be of little assistance, prompting the humorous remark that the surgeon is the right man for the case as the patient jokes about crossing the track.
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Sid
Tarantula
Neighbor Tarantula
How She Would Dress
A brief dialogue where a wife seeks fashion guidance from a fashion book while a stern husband insists she follow his budget. The exchange highlights control over attire and money within a domestic setting.
Exhibition A Swaps Horses for Humans in Themed Show
Observers note the event markets a human centered performance as if a horse show with riders or handlers replacing animals, highlighting the paradox in a public display. The act draws attention to spectacle and identity in a controlled arena setting.
Population origins prompt thought provoking question
An inquisitive person asks why China became densely populated. The answer credits ancient civilization starting long before modern inventions like automobiles and street opening.
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China
Music in the Making
A schoolmaster finds a boy scribbling a slip reading "Blow blow draw blow draw blow." When asked for meaning the child explains it's the mussie for ny mouf organ, a playful mispronunciation implying music or a mouth organ.
Tell-Tale Mary Tess Age Mystery In Answers
Marjorie notes that Mary Tess never reveals her age while observing that age seems to weigh on her. The brief exchange hints at concealment and growing pressure without exposing a specific number or details.
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Mary
Tess
Marjorie
Parson and Deacon Duttons Debate Heaven on Earth
A fragment shows a parson and Deacon Duttons discussing Heaven, noting moments when heaven feels close on earth and acknowledging times when it does not. The exchange hints at contrasting spiritual views.
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Parson
Deacon Duttons
Poached Eggs Defined by Mrs Newlywed Quip
A playful exchange defines poached eggs as ones that are stolen, with Mr Newlywed humorously offering the line in a domestic joke.
Parachute Jump Plan Sparks Safety Questions
A person states plans to jump from 10,000 feet tomorrow despite concerns that the parachute might fail. The dialogue implies risk facing the stunt, eliciting questions about safety precautions and potential outcomes.
Reward offered for arrest of bounty fund violators
One hundred dollar reward is posted by the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association for any individual who is not a regular law officer to arrest and convict anyone illegally collecting bounty funds. The notice urges action within the forest area.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Adv
Reward Offered for Sheep Thief and Camp Robber Convictions
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers' association offers a $250 reward for the conviction of any sheep thief and a $100 reward for the conviction of any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
Fountain Pen Frustration Sparks Sales Banter
A salesman extols a new fountain pen while a customer notes ink leaks are impossible to avoid. The exchange highlights the humor and frustration of early writing implements.
Reading Progress Question From A Probing Teacher
A teacher questions why Jim has not progressed to fluent reading at his age. Jim retorts that perhaps the teacher was better than J, suggesting variability in instruction.
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Jim
Moustique
Neighborly Plane Noise Delights
In a casual note, the speaker expresses delight at hearing a neighbor’s plane. A friend agrees, noting the sound as something worth listening to, while Crabbe mentions hearing the installment men taking it away.
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Crabbe
Force of Habit Moll and the Waste Paper Basket
A playful note describes a poet's reaction after a turn down. The poet, referred to as Moll, is said to fling himself into a waste paper basket in a comic image. The exchange highlights a humorous, lighthearted mood.
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