Animals in Christmas Customs Across Lands
The article surveys how Christmas is celebrated with animals and birds in Norway, Sweden, Brazil, and Spanish-speaking countries. It notes traditions like candles in windows, gift baskets, grain sheaves, porridge for Robin Goodfellow, and rumors of animals speaking on Christmas night with calls to Bethlehem and Christ’s birth in a coastal chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Kristine
Robin Goodfellow
Southland
Brazils
Christ
Bethlehem
Judea
Nativity Tidings Spark Curious Childlike Wonder
A fragment praises the Nativity and the joy it brings to the world. The text notes children and adults alike seeking the fullness to hear the br vile conversation of animals and creation.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Boerne Customer
In a local testimonial Thos F Sanders of Main St Boerne Texas praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for relieving his back ache and kidney discomfort after a single box. The notice urges buyers to ask for the kidney remedy by name and notes the price of 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as the product’s proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Thos
F. Sanders
Tailor Shop
Main St
Boerne
Texas
Dean
Sanders
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dragging Roads Guideline for Road Maintenance
The guide prescribes light dragging at walk pace to center earth on roads, beginning from one edge and returning up the opposite side. Drag after rain when mud allows, avoid dry roads, and widen the traveled way to 18 20 feet while lifting earth 10 12 inches. Use repeated passes and adjust hitch to control earth transfer.
Carrie McLauren detained in Taylor case of estate tied death
Mrs Carrie McLauren formerly married to Frank McLauren of Taylor remains detained with her sixteen year old son Carroll and relatives Harry McBride twenty one and a Negro named Jim Pollard as Sheriff Lee Allen and County Attorney Luke Mankin investigate the death of MacLauren a prominent Taylor resident said to be worth substantial property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Carrie McLauren
Frank McLauren
Taylor
Carroll
Harry McBride
Jim Pollard
Lee Allen
Luke Mankin
Williamson County
MacLauren
Carroll McLauren
Notable Texas News And Obituaries From Kerrville To Abilene
Late last night Sheriff Allen and County Attorney Mankin led warrants to Taylor where Mrs. Lauren her son and nephew and a Black man were taken into custody. MacLauren was found dead beside his car in Taylor with a stopped watch at 11 15 p m His murder remains under investigation. Kerrville saw the death of L E King on November 29 with Masonic funeral honors. In Austin a jack rabbit sausage plant may be built in West Texas to process the rabbit crop. Llano reports Col A J Zilker and Mr Hornaday advancing a filter project for a Llano firm. In Waco Broscoe Watson testified in the murder trial of his father T H Watson who faces prison while his wife Issued emotional statements. At College Station bidders were named for a new fireproof auditorium and an administrative building for the agricultural experiment station. West Texas A M College consideration was raised for an additional campus. Abilene witnessed the marriage of Elva Payne to Henry Runyon in a pink and white themed ceremony at the Payne home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mankin
Taylor
Lauren
Court of A Justice of the Peace
McLauren
Lodge
MacLauren
Austin
West
Texas
Fred W. Davis
Liano
Col
A. J. Zilker
Llano Milling and Manufacturing Company
Mr. Hornaday
Dallas
Waco
Fifty-fourth District
Broscoe Watson
Texas National Guard
R. J. Munroe
T. Hk. Watson
Johns. Patterson
I. R. Watson
McLennan
Atterson
Teague
Farmers and Merchants’ ‘Bank
T.R. Watson
McLennan County
West Texas
Abilene
T. M. Payne
Morgan Avenue
Elva
Henry Runyon
San Angelo
Hog Killing Time Sale By H. Peterman
Casings beef and home supplies advertised by H. Peterman. Fresh and cheap offerings stated for the hog killing season with emphasis on low prices and ready availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Peterman
Keenegia County Good Roads Fund Appeal
Subscriptions for the Kendall County to Mason County line road fund are urged to be paid early at any local bank. The Keenegia County Good Roads Association states the money is now needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall County
Mason County
Keenegia County Good Roads Association
Demonstration in Fruit Tree Planting
On December 14 W B Lanham fruit tree specialist from College Station will give a demonstration in orchard planting at A C Klein's place. We invite all interested in orchards to attend. London. December 7 Da vid Lloyd-George will form a ministry. Political circles focus on cabinet staff and Liberal and Unionist reactions to the anticipated premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lanham
College Station
A. C. Klein
London
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Mr. Asquith
Mr. Lloyd-George
J. Austen Chamberlain
Robert Cecil
Buckingham Palace
Manchester Guardians
Liverpool Post
Government seen as fair chance reflecting British will to win
The text argues that the government offers a fair chance since it embodies Britain’s determination to secure victory in the war. It frames government actions as aligned with national resolve and the belief that victory is achievable through steadfast effort.
Ranch for Sale Near Fredericksburg and Johnson City
1814 acres of farm and ranch land 70 acres cultivated and more tillable. Located 33 miles east of Fredericksburg 12 miles north of Johnson City with abundant water and a goat-proof fence. Includes ranch house priced at $10 per acre with small cash payment and long time low interest balance. For further particulars address.
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Fredericksburg
Johnson City
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Ralph R. Janner
Wm. Hoffmann
Jacksmith and Wheelwright
Otto Kolmeier
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Optician
Eucksburg
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Behrends
Durham
Everton Harris & Sons
Harris
Missouri
State News
Kerrville
L. E. King
Episcopal Church
J. S. Johnston
Kerrville Lodge No
A. K
A. M
F. H. Petermann
Ss. S. Smith
Liano, Texas
America
H. G. T. Rowert
Frederickurg
Thomas J. Martin
Alfred P. C. Petsch
Martin& Petsch
Pnractors
Texaco
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