Christmas Carols Through the Ages and Their Roots
The article traces Christmas carols from their pagan origins to modern practice, noting carol singing as a communal tradition in England and France. It cites Wynkyn de Worde’s 1521 collection, Tudor bans, Puritan suppression, and restorations, plus famous carols like Silent Night and God Rest You Merry Gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
England
Wynkin de Worde
Lorraine
London
Caxton
Queen's College
Oxford
Grenot
Henry VIII
Thomas Trysdale
France
Jesus
Leipsie
Michael Haydn
Ludwig Erk
Oberndorf
Germany
Joseph Mohr
Franz Gruber
Erk
Town of
Bethlehem
Boston Divine
Phillips Brooks
Joseph Barnaby
Louis H. Redner
Christmas Card Assembly in a Busy House
In a chaotic scene, Bessie Bratn orders the group to finish preparations for Christmas cards. Tessie Tongue stamps, Hannah Hand addresses, and Elle Eye checks cards while others scramble to complete tasks under her firm command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bratn
Tessie Tongue
Hannah Hand
Elle Eye
Dessie Groain
Martha Danning Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Chapel at Union Station Serves Dead In Transit
In Chicago the new Union railway station features a chapel where bodies in transit may be cared for and travelers may pray while moving between trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Railway
Chicago
Christmas Morning Angels Sing Over Bethlehem
A poetic Christmas scene speaks of angel hosts heralding the birth of a shepherd in Bethlehem. A sleeping child is awakened by celestial bells and chorus urging praise, proclaiming the universal hymn of love as the dawn breaks on Christmas morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Bethlehem
Brices Christmas at Old Farm Home
Brice Harper returns home for a month long Christmas vacation at the old farm with Aunt Margaret and Uncle Jack. She plans a festive reuniting with neighbors and coworkers, organizes a large tree, cooking, and gatherings with postals and help from the Dill boy, while the store club girls join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice
Old Farm
Riod Harper
Christ
Aunt Margaret
Uncle Jack
Sam
Brice Harper
Mag
Jock
Dill
Shonter
Tomson
Expressman
Postals
Margaret
Bam
Old Sam
Jack
KR. F. D
Mary
Western Newsosnar Union
Nearly insane at times in Knoxville Tennessee
Mrs T A Saunpers of W11 E Depot Street Knoxville relates her experience with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during menopause. She describes severe nerves and memory loss, three years of suffering, and back pain. After eight bottles she reports weight gain and removal of doctor visits, urging others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Lydia & Pinkham
T. A. Saunpers
Depot Street
Knoxville, Tenn
Electric trains to span Andes between Argentina and Chile
The plan envisions future travel by electric trains across the Andes linking Argentina and Chile. Electrification of the Chilean railway to Caracoles is underway, with Argentine section work expected next year. Equipment will be supplied by American, British, Swiss and Belgian interests. Estimated total cost is about 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
South America
Argentina
Chile
Caracoles
Banker Lang Recieves 5 Cents to Aton(e) for Apple Theft
A Carthage Missouri banker J E Lang is paid five cents in 1913 for an apple stolen thirteen years earlier. The unknown sender, now reformed, says the bright red apple lure haunted him since boyhood and that restitution brings him peace.
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J. E. Lang
Carthage
Lang
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Jaim Wl
Hays
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Hannah Wand
Bledock
Bella
Cena
Frank Herbert Sweet
Uncle Sam
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Sporn Medical CO
Goshen, Ir
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Parker
Droggiata
Patchoyte N.Y
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue, N
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Cutlcers Laboratories
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Vermont
Los Angeles
Cals
L. B. S. Business College School OF Efficiency
N. Main St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Portland Examiner
Portland
Ore
Sampte
Barber Colleges
Catalezue
Moler Garber College
Regent St
Krommola
Delicia
Act Kowl Supply Limited
Whl
Bookles G.il Gerry Co
Michigan Ave
Florina
Florida
T. E. Smith
N. EB
Second Street
Miami
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