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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1894
Page
3
Fragmentary poem reflects on creation and divine light at Christ's birth, describing heavenly bells, angels singing, and the world awakening with references to the moon, sower, and earth weaving God’s name into the loom of life.
A hunter recalls a deadly blizzard near Christmas in early Dakota. Struggling through a freezing night, he keeps moving, spots a deer drinking at a creek, shoots, and is saved by the animal’s warmth and a successful recovery, recalling Indian trapper companions and a family Christmas memory.
A lively Christmas scene describes Santa Claus, elves, and a bustling workshop. Elves prepare presents from cupboards and wardrobes while Santa oversees gifts, roast turkey, and mince pies. The text follows their busy rounds delivering joy.
A collage of Christmas lore and historical note recounts Santa Claus scenes with toys and a poodle, then shifts to a reflection on old games and manners. It recalls a 1377 London mummery arranged for Prince Richard with masked participants, noble guests, and a staged royal amusement ending in feasting and dances.
A collage of festive musings and snippets from a Christmas gathering. Characters discuss gifts, decorators, and social banter as two tales blur into the mood of the season. A playful bracket of scenes hints at magazine advice and domestic chatter amid holiday cheer.
A humorous verse recounts Santa Claus on Christmas Eve slipping but pressing on with a jovial resolve. He fills stockings through a mystic skill while contemplating age and ingratitude, amid a backdrop of “microbes of sin” and a poetic battle against Satan’s spread.
A family gathering ends with laughter as Bobby Clamwhopper boasts of the meal. The mother scolds gently while others affirm the dinner’s quality and the family’s shared enjoyment of good things.
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