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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
10
A group of children recall a chaotic Christmas in the garret filled with toys Santa Claus left, while pretending a mother and siblings maintain patience. The tale follows the thrill of new possessions, secret hiding, fear of discovery, and the eventual quiet sorrow as the children confront their longing and guilt.
A fragmentary diary like narrative recalls children stealing toys from others to keep for Christmas. They hide the acts, fear discovery, and vow secrecy while the hunted items include dolls, cars, dishes, and other playthings as a neighbor’s warning briefly halts the theft.
An early report states a natural gas explosion at the hoarding house of Mrs. Santa Richards in Fittstgeg, Pa, likely injuring two others. E. G. Willers, a bank operator from Marlita, was severely burned and not expected to recover.
A memory of Christmas Eve tension and remorse as children pretend to sleep and hide gifts while their mother frets over ruined expectations. The scene shifts to a quiet tearful confession from the narrator, recalling their father’s silent, reflective stance by the window as the miracle of Santa looms.
A nostalgic poem recalls past Christmas joys as modern riches and quick gifts seem hollow. The speaker remembers a harsh, wondrous Christmas with simple, hand made decorations and a large winter trek to fetch an evergreen, contrasting then and now with a fire, tallow dips, and unspoken family sacrifice. A line hints at an injury from a mishap during the celebration.
Chaos hit the Chicago Opera season as Mascagni’s company collapsed after a constable attached his personal effects for a debt. The Italian troupe faced mutiny as musicians, led by Signor Mascagni, protested and discussed return to Europe amid stalled payrolls and looming Italy-bound travel. Local impresario I Wight Neumann and Alderman Julius Goldzier, among others, intervened as members complained of late meals and uncertainty before travel to Keokuk and Rome.
Application notice lists residents of Tint Wayne to pay licensing fees for a liquor license. It references Fort Worth area details, a building at a brick Fort Wasit location, and mentions Louis F. Cardus and other figures. The message urges payment of installments and mentions property-related costs.
An old advertisement touts cures for chronic nervous and reproductive issues and lists a long range of ailments from throat and lungs to kidneys, liver, and bladder. It promises quick relief, private practice experience, and offers at home or clinic treatments with contact instruction and a call to attend an appointment between specific hours.
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