Christmas of Other Days in the South and New England
A reflective piece recalls antebellum Christmas customs across the South and New England. It notes plantations, log rituals, master and mistress roles, feasts, dancing the Virginia Reel, church programs, and simple, crude toys from foreign makers, contrasted with modern gifts and innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh
New England
Prince of Peace
Kasatinas
Rachel
George Washington
Chloe
A Simple Christmas Gift Shade Embroidered Light
A festive handmade shade described with Madeira embroidery on paper lawn and Permian lawn. It uses an Empire frame, green emerald silk, white batlete edging, and an eyelet and merceraged cotton pattern. The piece emphasizes modest cost and a young woman with many friends.
Christmas at the White House Through Presidential Eras
The piece surveys how Christmas customs varied from Washington to Roosevelt. It notes formal courtship era entertainments with wigs and buckles, Jacksons social shifts, Lincolns family focus, Hayes wine exclusion, Cleveland nursery focus, Roosevelts private family celebrations, and a wish for the Roosevelt children to escape public scrutiny next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capitol
Andrew Jackson
Lincoln
White House
Tad
Hagen
Ruther
Ford B. Bayes
Mrs. Hayes
Cleveland
Mia
Christman
Roosevelt
Quentin
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Men in 1900s Style
The piece outlines affordable, practical gifts for male recipients. Safe options include toilet and desk items, shaving sets in leather cases, and compact dressing-table conveniences with brass and lacquer accents. It notes preferences against wearables and suggests ornamental brushes, powder puffs, and brass desk accessories as suitable, budget-friendly choices.
The Mystery of The Yellow Room
A midnight murder attempt targets Mile Stangerson in a locked yellow room. Reporter Rouletabille and locals pursue clues as a revolver shot, cries, and a hidden escape shape the baffling case within the chateau pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Stangerson
Professor Stangerson
Chateau
Professor Statezerson
Daddy Jacques
Bernier
Mlle
Stangerson
Addy Jacques
Bate du Bon Dieu
Angenouy
Jaret
Mila Stangerson
Joseph Rouletabille
Mo Sainotalt
Rouletabille de Barce
Mik Flareron
Sianclair Ia
Molarene Mile
Siangerson
Jubille
M de Marquet
Toaeserrate
Mo de Maleine
Artussin
Chateau du Grandiler and the Stangersons Legacy
The article sketches Chateau du Glandier in Ile de France as a feudal ruin turned scientific base where Pro. Yeesor Krangerson and his daughter pursue research on matter. It details M. Stangerson and Mlle Mathilde Stangerson, their French American lineage, a pending marriage to M. Robert Darzac, and the prelude to a reported wedding amid plans to publish on matter dissociation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Bianguxson Boushi
Thaces
Tate
Chateau du Glamdier
Jean de Belmont
Corbell
Auberge du Donjon
M. Stangerson
Flo
America
Philadelphia
MacStangerson
United States
France
Stangerson
Glandier
William Reangerson
Aellisen
William Stangereon
Mathilde Recon
Milo
Stangereon
M. Robert Darzac
Mlle
Dhd
Paris
Mlle. Stangerson
M. Robert Darsac
Academy of Science
M. Robert Darsec
Chateau du Glandier
Pew
Sondu-Law
Mademoiselle
Christmas Charity for the Poor and Orphans Urges Action
A plea urges readers to help poor families and orphans at Christmas by donating clothing, shoes, and small comforts. It stresses Christian duty, the happiness of givers, and the impact of visiting hospitals and children's homes to ease misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Christmas Gift Philosophy Tries to Emphasize Thought Over Cost
A Christmas reflection urges giving with genuine spirit rather than monetary value. It notes that thoughtful acts, shared greetings, and inexpensive gifts can bring real happiness, especially for children and elderly or distant friends, with framed photos as meaningful tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Green
Julia Smith
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Tinor
the Children's Toya
Santa Clara
Gaston Leroux
Barry
Mme. Barry
Broad St
Elizabeth
Newark
Monk
Vantine
Japan
Market ST
Iabe
Jersey St
Chas, Haus, Jr
Spratal
Veeshere H. Winslow
St. Bear Lyceum Theatre
Elisabeth Avenue
Will
Gertieve
J. Campbell
Alek
Obrtetman
Toy Land
Cleveland's
Dolls’ Hospital
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