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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
4
A collection of observations contrasts historical grizzly aggression with modern behavior showing fewer attacks on humans. It parallels polar bear gentling due to human interaction and armed defense, noting Arctic anecdotes and a shift in reputation for both bears.
A whimsical poem fragment praises Belinda for china blue eyes and ragged hair styled in a plait, joking about a pin used on her clothes and the doll like affection her image inspires despite rough origins.
A Kingston Jamaica correspondent describes a Christmas in the tropics with blazing sun and 90 degree shade heat. Markets fill Victoria with decorations, fashion, and music as locals prepare sweets, chocolate, and festive attire showcasing a blend of English influence and tropical style.
A collage of Christmas jokes and festive quips from various papers. Bits poke at family gifts, mince pies, church gags, and seasonal cheer with puckish wit and small-town punch lines. The humor tethers to holiday customs, Prohibition era banter, and local newspaper style.
In Servia the family cuts a young oak to start Christmas, corn is tossed on the bearer, and the tree burns through the night. The national dish is pork and poorest families save for a pig to roast. Santa Claus arrives as an honored guest to receive gifts, departing after the feast with a ring of cakes and presents.
Agnes Repplier writes in Lipppincott's about Christmas gift troubles as readers seek suitable presents for teachers, elderly relatives, missionaries, and sisters. The piece notes the difficulty of pleasing varied tastes and the impracticality of conventional gifts.
A Lehigh Valley wreck near White Haven derailed several coal and freight cars as two sections collided while a parallel train passed. Warrants issued for Patrick McAndrews and Topsy Jennings over brutalities on a 15 year old miner. Smallpox closes county institutions. officials order fumigation of registry books. Plague victim Mrs Gossler moved to penthouse. Dr Flick studies tuberculosis abroad. 14 year old Edward Hoffan dies from hydrophobia symptoms after a dog bite. Christmas bonuses given to loyal Cranberry colliery workers. Moran to wed Rose Doylen in Silver City NM. Finishing notes on Prothonotary Leib possible appointment in Philadelphia. Hires wins suit over coal land. Slatington church receives Carnegie organ. Smallpox case at Tamaqua. Minnesota Nour brand mentioned.
December 25 annual entertainment under Good Will Athletic Association at the Grand Opera house with admission five cents incl. 10 and 25 cents. December $1 fourteenth annual ball of the Tigers Athletic Club at Krell's ball with admission 50 cents.
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