German Christmas Then and Now in Berlin’s Heart
A reflective piece contrasts old and new Berlin Christmas traditions from humble roots to imperial spectacle. It recalls Lustgarten fairs, family trees, and gingerbread with modern electric lights, luxury gifts, and grand state observances led by the Kaiser and Empress at Potsdam, while noting widespread scavenger hunts for the perfect Tannenbaum. It notes vast crowds, street markets, and the shared holiday spirit across classes and colonies, from shopfronts to hospitals and prisons.
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Hans Andersen
Grimm
Berlin
Haupstadt
Lustgarten
Prussia
Bertin
Caruso
Destinn
Tannenbaum
Army Corps
Mecca
Igerlin
Pethlehem
Yell
Thoringla
Mecklenburg
Ileben Vaterland
Germany
Empire
Potedam
Valete-De-Chambre
New Palace
Helping Santa Claus and the selfish child study
A mother recalls guiding children to help others rather than seek gifts, turning Christmas desire into acts for the poor and sick. She emphasizes indirect discipline, suggesting parents foster generosity by making helping Santa Claus a family habit.
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Santa Claus
Christendom
Wombat Told To Spruce Up By Boss Overlooked Salary
A well dressed friend confronts Wombat about his appearance warning he may lose his job. The exchange mentions a new hat suit and shoes while Wombat cites his wife’s worse financial situation, ending with the boss remarking on the week’s pay to improve.
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Wombat
Bill
Milk Cleanup for Kid Gloves in Simple Steps
A judge suggests adding a feather in her hat. The method uses skim milk to clean kid gloves. Apply milk with a clean cloth, rub, then dry. Repeat with castile soap and a thin sponge until the gloves are clean and dry.
Thousands of Free Homesteads in Western Canada
The article urges taking advantage of thousands of 160 acre free homesteads in Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta by filing paying a ten dollar entrance fee and residing on the land. It notes many openings attract thousands yet only a few hundred homesteads are available and highlights the lands value for farming including grain cattle dairying and timber potential. It also mentions optional lands for purchase from railways and others with reasonable prices and easy terms. The 1913 Western Canada crop yields are cited as strong proof. It ends with a humorous quip about an old man marrying a young fool.
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U. S
Canada
Manitoba
Saakatohawan
Alberta
Treat pimples and blackheads with Cuticura products
An old advertisement-style health note promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for pimples blackheads and skin irritation. It advises gentle application wash off after five minutes and regular use for prevention. The piece also mentions free samples requests and briefly references other items and a museum envelope exhibit.
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Addrey
Dept. L
Boston
Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign Expands Broadly
Ten people estimate the scale of the Red Cross seal drive as over 100 million seals printed and distributed. If linked end to end they would stretch about 2,400 miles from New York to Salt Lake City. The effort uses 100,000 volunteers and 25,000 agents with widespread ads. The goal is to sell at least 60 million seals to fund tuberculosis work locally, with only printing and handling costs retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New York
Salt Lake City
Importance of Order in Home and Child Rearing
The piece stresses the role of orderly, punctual households in shaping clear mental processes in children. It cites Fletcher’s Castoria for Infants, Froebel, and Montessori, noting that good habits aren’t tied to wealth and can be fostered by every mother and father. It weaves in anecdotes about Guggenheims and a Baltimore address on disciplined upbringing.
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Fletcher
Froebel
Wroebel
Montessori
Guggenheima
Oswald Garrison Villard
Baltimore
Sudden
Ryches
Lord Lackland
Mrs. Sudden
Sherry‘s
Social engagements and a witty telephone request
A fragment notes a sweet young thing asking for installation of a residence telephone with a quip about social obligations. The excerpt also references a judge and a Dean’s Mentho Tated Cough Drops line, while mangled text hints at leadership and influence ideas amid nonsensical phrases.
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Anager
Dean
Rug St
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