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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
21
In a 1927 Western Newspaper Union feature, Mrs. Barber turns fifty dollars from a charitable group into a full Christmas program at a city settlement house. Fifteen young volunteers teach fifteen elderly residents, decorate, cook, and stage a Christmas play, delivering joy through giving and intergenerational sharing.
A retelling of the nativity scene where angels announce the birth of a savior to shepherds in Judea. The shepherds visit the Bethlehem stable and praise God, sharing the Good News with Mary and Joseph as they spread the tale.
A short feature reflects on changing men's fashions and social attitudes as styles shift with new trends. The piece notes evolving dress norms and public reception in a light, observational tone.
A garbled note about Christmas greeting cards cites a figure of 55 million dollars and mentions a missing recipient problem. The fragment hints at misdirected or misplaced cards and a concern over whom they should be sent to.
A reflective Christmas piece weaves memories of loved ones, distant places, and unfulfilled desires into a festive mood. It speaks of voices from the past, the joy of music and laughter, and the warmth of friendship making the holiday richer than grand feasts.
A faith driven exhortation asks if a person will stay true under trial, serving the cause with integrity and courage. It contrasts selfishness with steadfast duty, urging men to bear burdens, plan for others, and keep Christ within in service to the weak and needy. The piece champions virtue, loyalty, and public-spirited fidelity.
Fragmentary OCR text shows questions about finishing a play and whether it has been produced yet. The readable parts indicate a bargaining phrase about price and inquiries into production status and completion of the work.
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