Christmas in the Attic Ailing Boy and the Troubled Father
In a dark attic of a northern town a weary young man Guy Fairfax returns to his frail six year old son Tony, who loves carols and violin. Tony's mother died young and the father, a traveling musician, longs for the family Grange while grappling with a harsh life and distant kin.
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Guy Fairfax
Guy
Tony
Fairfax
Santa Claus
Mannie
Rothier
Nortisp
Dininer
Norris
Air
Caraton
Metallo
Anthony Lispard Fairfax
Tony's Christmas Quest at Carston House
A boy named Tony travels from a poor home to visit his late father’s former residence Carston seeking Santa Claus. He endures a cold journey, plays "While Shepherds Watched," and surprises the stern host, General Norris, who discovers Tony is his grandson. The reunion leads to forgiveness and the boy’s new guardian Santa becomes a family bridge.
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Tony
Satta Claus
Noboy
Daddy
Santa Claus
Nko Mo
Ony
Cheap Christmas Trees For Little Cash In 1900s Style
A lighthearted guide shows how to assemble an affordable Christmas tree with a 16 cent tree, 10 cent stand, and a 12 cent box of ornaments, using whimsical items like champagne bottles and washtubs as décor, all from a St. Louis Republic reprint.
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Berkshires
Maine
St. Louis Republican
Christmas In Venice at St Mark's in 1889
The author recalls a memorable Christmas at St Mark's in Venice where Catholics and Protestants of many nations gathered on a common footing. The grand church glowed with candles, gold altarpiece, and mosaics as incense perfumed the air. An orchestra and choir filled the space with harmonies, the boy soloist guiding the music, leaving an unforgettable impression.
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St. Mark's
Venice
Beautiful
New York Herald
First Christmas Orders by Bishop Olosphorus in Rome
In 187 A D a bishop named Olosphorus in Rome ordered the celebration of Christmas on December 25 as a solemn feast with divine services. Telesphorus holds a unique early record, while the earliest observance may date to 98 A D with details lost to history.
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Olosphorus
Rome
Telesphorus
Early to bed and life length in nations noted
A fragmented 19th century health column cites observations from India and the Americas about red women and red men living longer, claims life expectancy of one year in the south and 29 percent in Indiana dying in the first year, promotes One Minute Cough Cure for colds and coughs, and mentions Perrault’s Hop O My Thumb tiny book read under a microscope. It also references Baron Munchausen and DeWitt’s Bitter Risers as tonics, with a brief note on Russia teaching gardening since 1812 and Crimea links.
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South America
North America
Indiana
Perrault
Kidney Cure Endorsement by Swartz and Fleck
A testimonial proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure as the best remedy for kidney troubles. The endorsement credits H. J. Moogk of Swartz & Fleck, stating everyone who uses it will agree.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Sandy
J. J. Moogh Swartz & Fleck
Foley’s
To Florida Queen & Crescent Two Fast Trains Daily
Travel bulletin notes two fast vestibule trains operate daily from Cincinnati to Jacksonville via the Queen & Crescent route. Details indicate direct service to Florida destinations with timetable code TM 12-1980wtl-B1.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Florida
West Indias
Lost faith and remedies in 19th century notes
Lost confidence and health fears run through a mixed list of remedies and advertisements. Foley's Kidney Cure is touted as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged. Also offered are diamond testing tips, tinctures, a cough relief, mixed nuts, cameras, lamps, olives and pickles, and a notice about water rent discounts from the Freeport Water Company dated January 1, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swartz & Fleck
Holiday excursion tickets offered by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western announces round trip holiday excursion tickets to all points within 200 miles for December 24 to 26 and January 1 and 2, 1899. Tickets are valid for return until January 4, 1899. For details contact any Maple Leaf Route agent.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Elst
Maple Leaf
Annual Exhibition of Northern Illinois Poultry Assn in Rockford
Tickets to Rockford for the exhibition run December 26 to 31 from all Northwestern line points within 100 miles. Return limited to two days from sale date. One and one third fares for round trip. For full details see BPP Vy or agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
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Northern Illinois Poultry Association
Rockford
Illinois
Chicago &Rthwestern R’y
Pullman
California
Chicago
Central
New Orleans
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Co
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
Ilinois Central
Homeseekers
Merry
Dubuque
Yazoo Valley
Mastesippi
BE. P. Shane
LC. R. R
Freeport
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Ackley
LeMars
Waverly
Pointe North
Ilinois General R. R
Farmers' Institute
Monticello
Wis
Jrd
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THE
Plese
Sandterklawse
Staneley
Carston
Stoneley
Littlemaster
Grandad
Christ Child
Ermer & Burrell
Win
Fy Jungkunz
Mooers Emhmert & Burrell
Wm, Bf, Jungkting & Co
Baron Munchausen
Germany
DeWittt
Mmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz &Co
H. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Z Jungkunz & Co
Russia
Crimea
Burrell’s
Guenther’s
Galena St
Galena Ave
Freeport Water Co
J. Th
Arcada
Whittadlor St
Douglas Overs
Oscar R. Zipf
Union St
Frank St
R. Dirkson
Carroll St
Lincoln Avenue
H. Cy Burchard
North Galena Ava
Chicago St
Clark
Botgins’ Ave
San
Garrell
Baraboo
Towel Mills
Baraboo Towel Mills
Wisconsin
Watcuss
P. L. Bronkema
Galena
Walnut Sts
Tost
General Electric Co
Att
Marine CO
Masonic Temple
INE
Murine CO
Menio Temple
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungkunz Co
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central Ticket Orca
Rowley
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