Yuletide in Many Lands presents global Christmas customs
The article surveys Christmas traditions across Europe and Russia, detailing England’s somber feast with plum pudding, Germany's two trees and St Nicholas, Norway’s bird feeders and carols, Sweden’s clean homes and saffron treats, Denmark’s goose and midnight orchard rites, Russia’s sun goddess myth and festive gatherings, France’s quiet holiday, Italy’s children’s recitations, Spain’s lively gaiety, and American adoption of varied customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chureh Towers
Spain
Sweden
Soltmalty
England
Italy
New York
British Isles
Ireland
Germany
St. Nicholay
Kris Kringle
Lapland
North
Howes
Norway
Ann
Santa Claus
Denmark
Yuletide
Russia
France
Ameria
Mary BP
Pringle
Clura A
Uruna
Sky Signs In London Banner Past Wakes and Warnings
The article recalls historic London warnings before Napoleon's invasions. It notes siren failures, plans to cut routes to the capital, and the Vencibles' alert procedures. Beacons by night and smoke by day were tested to warn London of approaching transports. False alarms occurred as Napoleon’s forces neared Boulogne and Dune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Napoleon
England
Boulognae
Dundee
Cowhide Horseshoes Reported in Australia Portrayed Invasion Claim
A brief item notes a claim that seven cowhide horseshoes invade in Australia. The report echoes era style language and presents the assertion without confirmation. Further context or sources are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ardent pledge and dinner dispute referenced in dialogue
In a fragmentary exchange a character recalls signing a food conservation pledge and questions why another complains when told they will not be home for dinner. The brief hints at tension over expectations and responsibilities in domestic life.
Fragmentary quotes hint at revenge and fate in a crime note
The text presents jagged lines about robbery and revenge with phrases like fate will overtake him and I gave up ideas of revenge. It reads as a garbled, fragmentary excerpt likely from a crime or courtroom context, hinting at contemplation of legal action and retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tego
Tye
A True Philosopher Questioned On The Stone
A terse line asks what the philosopher's stone is and offers a wry LT quip about not throwing stones at others. The exchange hints at philosophy and satire, reflecting a playful debate on knowledge and action.
Delilah’s Hair Tonic Row Sparks Harsh Retaliation
Delilah grows furious at Sam kon over refusal to name his hair tonic brand. The dispute hints at underlying tensions as the argument escalates into a heated exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah
Samkon
Heal Itching Skins Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts a skin cream for itching burning crusting and scaling. It claims daily use prevents minor troubles from becoming serious and directs readers to mail for a sample via a Boston department store. The ad adds a Russian proverb about faith and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outleurn
Dept. L
Boston
Kidney trouble not easily recognized warning in ads
An examining physician from a major life insurance company notes many insurance rejections stem from kidney trouble, a disease often undetected by applicants. The piece promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a successful remedy based on druggist reports, urging readers to try it and offering a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Smiley Says All Sport Is Too Tame Comment
Lamhb quotes Smiley asserting sport lacks excitement and jokingly suggests airplane pote as a remedy, reflecting playful banter about athletic daring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Lamhb
Watch Survives Laundry Mishap in San Antonio
A watch left in an army shirt pocket survived a big washing at a local laundry when a worker detected the item just in time. The watch, still keeping time, evokes a curious tale of misplacement and luck amid ordinary laundry misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Haul of the Ancients in a Hotel Scene
In the Haul of the Ancients, a scene unfolds with a young drummer guided into a hotel by several elder women. Dialogue reflects stage intrigue as managers question payment and casting potential.
The Real Stackers War Message Ad Parody
Fragmented wartime screed riffs on helping with the war and mocking foes. An odd ad copy peddles Dr Pierce's Pellets for liver and stomach plus laxative guidelines. Humorous quips reference beauty and a drag store stereotype with truncated dialogue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
KGEDS
Christ
Ites
America
Packer
Carter
SPOHN
Thoas
Fiarnees Havans
Spomn Medical CO
Goshen, Imd
U.S.A
Canada
Ottawa
J. Broughton
Adame Giveats Ghicerd Lily MW Macivaces
Jaffereon Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Partanborg
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia Brinkham
Mre
Dewey Ave
Spartanburg
Chicago
Lydia ¥. Pinklain
Lydia E.pinkham
Jon
Bronx
Newport Ave
Lil
Lydia Ebinkham
Algernon
Miss Cayenne
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucan
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
Esa
A. W. Glaason
Halls
B.J. Cheney & Co
Motnera
Infanta
Fletcher
Castoria
Gil
Billa
Jett Murine
Otani Hyonda
Monta — Hofrashea
Murine
Muring Eye
Ball
David Roberta
W.N. Y
Pisa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!