Is There a Santa Claus in the Sun Editorial
A long excerpt from the New York Sun classic answer to Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus. It affirms Santa’s existence with eloquent contrast between belief and skepticism, praising faith, love, generosity, and childlike wonder. The piece frames the Santa myth as essential to a joyful world and to human imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New York
Santa Claus
Frank P. Church
Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nicholas
Sun
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-first Street
Virginia
A Christmas Mystery You Can’t Prove
In a reflection on belief the author argues that unseen wonders and the idea of Santa Claus endure beyond proof. He compares invisible truths to fairies and the veil between worlds, asserting faith and imagination reveal what is real and enduring. Virginia is invoked in celebration of belief in Santa’s lasting joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Virginia
Christ Is Born Amid War and Hope
A wartime Christmas reflection frames Christ's birth as a balm for a world scarred by conflict. The author links the ages old song of peace to modern suffering, praying for divine presence with the bereaved and those in danger, and for lives to witness the birth of Christ through renewed faith and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Hells
Skating Plan Upset By Mind Change
A casual exchange reveals plans for skating with George were overturned when Thad’s presence and a small bat trimmed with tle tletoe prompted a walk instead. Marjorie notes the shift in plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorks
George
Marjorie
Thad
Montenegro Turmoil From Feuds to Monarchy Rift
The article describes Montenegro’s ongoing clash between republicans and royalists amid European diplomacy. It notes violence from comitadri led killings, frequent shootings, and Red Cross care for wounded in Cetinje Podgorica and Kolacin. Border clashes with Italians and Albanians intensify fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Montenegro
Serbia
Nicholas
Comitadre
Red Cross
Cettinje
Podgoritza
Kolacin
Associated Press
Plavnitza
Scutari
United States
America
Connecticut
Ericsson Sun Power Visionary and His Solar Experiments
John Ericsson, Civil War Monitor inventor, pursued sun power for years spending over 100000 dollars to harness solar energy. He believed Mojave desert could power US factories, warning coal will exhaust unless solar heat is used. He created seven sun motor designs, all modest successes but never perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ericsson
John Ericsson
Mojave Desert
United States
Grizzly Bear Aplenty Near Bella Coola
Vancouver reports a Canada dispatch on J McHugh a Dominion fisheries engineer who spent three weeks exploring the Bella Coola headwaters. He traveled by steamship and canoe to follow spawning salmon and observed many grizzly bears along the streams as Indian guides shot several of the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
J. McHugh
Dominion Fisheries
Bella Coola
Canadian Pacific
Amarke
Blunt Agent Poses Age Question in Odd Exchange
The excerpt shows an insurance agent and a speaker in a terse dialogue about age and past actions. Distinct names and a clipped rhythm mark a quirky, partially garbled interaction likely from a period piece or humorous pastiche.
Daddy S Evening Mary Tale Biddys Christmas
A quaint tale describes Biddle the cat awaiting Christmas, with a red bow, catnip, and eager anticipation. Daddy narrates Christmas rituals, noting how the ash pile snow scene hints at the season, and Biddle dreams of the catnip feast.
Giving Without Getting Teacher Inspires deeper service
A reflective note argues giving requires inner nourishment and ongoing self development. It warns that a teacher who ceases to learn becomes an uninspired instrument and cannot truly help others. The piece urges living deeply to sustain generosity and shared cheer.
Cannot Praise this Remedy too Highly
A reader’s testimonial touts Peruna as a life changing remedy after two years of illness. The letter credits weight gain and relief from catarrh and various aches to Peruna, urging others to use it as a home emergency measure and noting availability in tablet or liquid form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxee C
Atten
Peru
Earth
Peruna
Samson’s Riddle Origin in Judges Record
In the Book of Judges chapter 14 verse 14 Samson voices the first riddle ever recorded, marking an early example of clever wordplay in biblical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Medicine claims and Swamp Root ad copy in old column
An old promotional text extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming sworn testimonials and urging readers to order samples by parcel post for ten cents. It closes with a paradox about a father of a single baby being happier than a father of twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bayer Aspirin Headache Ad Claims Genuine Bayer Tablets
An advertisement touts Bayer as genuine aspirin with the Bayer name on a package containing directions for headache and several ailments. It notes the Bayer trademark and a 12 tablet tin selling for a few cents, with aspirin described as Bayer’s product. Also mentions plans to send one million bales of American cotton to Japan by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Japan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friends of the Sun
Christ Is
By Louise F. Elmendorf
Madaw
Biddle
Biddle Birdsall
Tnaddy
Nancy
Daddy
Nick
Kitty
Bicile
Phenmera
Denver
Hill
Mr. Hill
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!