22 Dec 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
1
Santa arrived Saturday at 10:00 in Fredericksburg with a gift laden truck and a decorated Christmas tree. He paraded Main Street to the Nimitz Hotel then to Courthouse Park where thousands welcomed him. Children lined up as he handed gift packages including fruit and candy.
A festive Christmas caption recalls the timeless call for peace with fellow man. The text emphasizes Compassion and Good Will as pathways to greater happiness. It invokes ancient angelic song and links its meaning to modern kindness.
The Gillespie County Fair Association prepares for its Annual Stockholders Meeting where directors report on the past year’s work. Members praise the leadership, cooperation, and results of the season, anticipating re election of the entire board. The article notes the continuation of the institution formerly known as the Gillespie County Fair.
A fragmentary poem presents the classic Christmas hymn imagery with angels, peace on earth, and heavenly music. The excerpt evokes a solemn world listening to celestial voices as the Christmas carol unfolds through lines describing angels bending near the earth.
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