Christmas customs across nations celebrate the Babe in the Manger
The article surveys Christmas joys from Russia to Mexico, detailing evergreen trees, lights, and gifts. It notes German church processions, Swedish and Norwegian public greetings, and Balkan rituals with corn blessings, Yule logs, and prayers, highlighting worldwide festive unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Norway
France
Italy
Bethlehem
Alps
Germany
Sweden
Servia
Bulgaria
Christ
St. Nick
Tropics
Mexico
Alaska Mining Talks and Copper Plans stir industry
Reports from Salt Lake City note Horn Silver expands its board from seven to nine. Alaska mining gains attention with new copper ledge on Knight's Island, large Alaska ore finds, and plans by Garfield Smelting to boost capacity by 200 tons daily. Gold production in 1909 hit 20.46 million while Alaska’s diggings draw more operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn Silver Company
Salt Lake City
Real del Monte
United Smelting & Refining Company
Daly-Judge Company
Park City
Utah
Alaska
Knight's Island
Prince William Sound
Cordova
Willard Scott
Charles Gott
Valdez
Tickel River
Boston News Bureau
Boston
Fanece
Schwerte
Copper River
Northwestern
Wilding
Mile Post
Tonopah
Tonopah-Belmont Development Company
Philadelphia
Yak
New
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
CJL
Katalia
Dawson
Yukon
Yukon T
Klondike Company
Big River
North
Cordova Alaskan
McKinley Lake
Inditarod
Fairbanks
Garfield Smelting Company
Truth Slips Through Phrases in Odd Exchange Scene
An odd clipped dialogue shows a playful back and forth about truth and soothing phrases. It features Mrs. Winstow and two chambermaids in a staged exchange about coverings, pillows, and clever repartee.
Heiress and Count Face Marriage Promise Debate
The heiress states the count has sworn not to harm her if they wed. Her father questions whether he has pledged to support her afterward. The exchange reveals tensions over marriage and obligation.
Grape-Nuts Restore Health and Eagerness to Work
A Michigan woman details a year of indigestion and fatigue after surgery. After two months on Grape-Nuts her stomach troubles vanish, nerves steady, and she becomes eager to work again. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and asserts Grape-Nuts as a genuine, helpful remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wellville
A Woman's Privilege Whose Wedding Is It Now
A witty riff notes the evolving prerogatives of brides in weddings reflecting social shifts. The speaker jokes that the bride dominates in modern wedding trends and duties, signaling change in domestic expectations.
Old Lady's Hair Regrowth Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
An elderly patient recounts eczema-induced hair loss and scalp itching that improved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment over six months. A separate foot eczema case also notes relief after using the same products. The ad ends with a quip about Hamlins Wizard Oil curing throat soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Dunham
Hiram
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Land of
Juda
Matthew II
POR
Standard Oil Company
Continental Oil Company
Tincerporsted (Incorporated
Uni
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
L. Douglas
Tandard
Douglas Ld Word Everywhere, Shoe Co
Etortom
Spark Mt
Mase
Apo Talcard
Los Angeles
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