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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
7
A lyrical Christmas piece from The American titled Christmas Cheer May voices rise in praise as the Christ child is born The text muses on bright lights eager children and gifts While recalling carols angels and peace on earth in a 1890 poem style Set in December with reverent tone and old fashioned phrasing.
Wriven for The Avemious recalls a 19th century Christmas memory from a New England farmhouse. The narrator describes snowy scenery, hearth warmth, a bustling family morning, gifts bought with careful budgeting, festive dinners, games, and the excitement of stockings on Christmas morning, with Uncle Henry and Aunt Helen guiding children.
A garbled medical promo fragment mentions kidneys and a Dr Jon Sharagus Millecare with unclear affiliations and possible product or service references. The legible portions imply a health care context without coherent facts or verifiable details.
A first person holiday reminiscence describes a bustling Christmas morning full of toys, a decorated tree, and gifts. The narrator recalls a warm household, the fairy like room, a snowy scene outside, Santa Claus arrival, and a family farewell with Grace singing and bright goodnights.
A fractured tale from Chinook Canyon tells of Hard Luck Hankins, the notorious kicker of Tenderfoot Ridge, owner of a lone tree claimed to haunt Christmas fantasies. The saga weaves humor and superstition around a mysterious figure whose fate centers on a stubborn, beautyless tree and a village’s yearly wonder.
The article argues that good road drainage is essential to durability. It stresses crowning the road, laying 4 to 6 inches of crusted stone, and ensuring gutters drain freely. A dry foundation prevents water damage, ruts, and structural failure, underscoring ongoing maintenance to keep drains clear.
A collage of Christmas verses and quotes from poets and writers. It weaves seasonal cheer with moral notes from Longfellow Whitman and Russell Lowell. The fragment mentions peace, faith, and the idea of not undervaluing what one does not possess.
Ainslee’s writer observes Indian women shopping with notable reluctance and restraint. He notes governmental influence on where they can shop, limited credit by traders, and the official fear of poor conditions in reservations. The piece highlights timidity, dependence on interpreters, and a steady, guarded movement between shops and homeward transport.
A fragmented vignette on female happiness and work, noting how many women hide unhappiness in a corner of the heart. It hints at income struggles and social expectations, then shifts to a railroad and an advertisement card, ending with a fleeting reflection on contentment.
A well dressed woman balances health affection and money while managing social expectations. She hides poverty from friends, plans to maintain status, and relies on simple rules to ease burdens. An old friend questions her attire as she navigates appearances and sympathy for others in need.
The partial OCR reads a local notice style fragment. It mentions a procession led by THE AMERICAN and mentions moving right along, but the text is garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or formal notice details.
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