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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1872
Page
6
In a lyrical Winter scene elves work with tinkle of bells and crystal hammers. The poem contrasts cold imagery with blossoms and a quest for light and air as nature awakens. Tiny creatures claim they cannot alter humans yet invite joy and growth through magical effort.
In a Our Young Folks tale, Johnny Holmes’s drum parade distracts the back yard as sisters Mollie and Flora prepare a doll wedding. Baby is left with Biddy amid chores, nap time, and a planned feast as Mrs. Holmes checks accounts.
A chaotic comic tale follows Peter riding to a wedding on an obstinate ass. The wife argues while the stubborn animal refuses to move, until a needle and clever yoked effort spur the beast forward, ending with the couple arriving at the kirk and leaving behind their load.
The London Fun column offers quirky recipes and tips. It suggests skin and truss a creature, boil on toast, simmer chestnuts, and even prepares humorous ad lib remedies and odd preservation methods. The tone is playful and satirical, packed with tongue in cheek instructions and thrift humor.
An advertisement lists J W Griswold Co cloak house offerings of silk mantles suits linens grass cloths lawns laces and trimmings priced to beat competition. It also promotes Dr Sage and Pierce remedies with testimonials and a steam shovel at Bruce Station Michigan noting daily excavations and public belief in medical elixirs.
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