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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

4

Christmas Calf Tears at Quiet English Village

Miss Minna Gascoigne faces social pressure over a starved calf causing property damage and neighborly strife in Axminster county. As criticism mounts, Greville returns the calf to bring relief, and Miss Minna contemplates giving up the haunting animal to reclaim happiness and secure a joyous wedding.

Willoughbys Greville Foroys Jonanan Minna Titis Tims Groville Miss Minna the Willoughbys Jack Mr. Percy George Mr. Perey Grayville Mrs. Merington Percy Miss Gascoigne Holts Willoughby Mr. Willoughby Mrs. Willoughby Spon Heighel Mr. Merington Éanigo New York Percys Vaughan Holt Dick Trevor Percy Latham Elmhurst Europe Eclor Mr. Armitage Graville Axminster Phil Philbins

Choosing a Bride in Rustic Christmas Custom

An old Russia tale describes a Christmas Eve ritual where a hostess veils all maidens with cloth strips. Suitors then pick by chance, revealing identity by touch. The chosen pair wed as fate dictates and bribery may aid luck, though happiness often follows.

Walton Billy Sam Russia Thither Papoose Lot Chance

The Holly Green Holiday Verse in Atlanta Constitution

A festive verse from the Atlanta Constitution celebrates Christmas themes with images of holly green bright flags and bells, spreading hope as shadows fade and rivers and seas appear serene, tying the season to hearts and homes.

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