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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
12
A Country Gentleman writer recalls a Christmas substitute at a family farm. Children after the usual tree gifts chased a red and green paper trail, discovering homemade toffee and prizes hidden in haylofts and hollow trunks. The festive hunt ends with unmasked uncle in disguise, amid exuberant laughter.
Fragment of a Christmas carol stanza attributed to Martin Luther. The text recalls the infant Jesus in a manger with stars above and cattle nearby and expresses a prayer for divine presence at the cradle through the night.
Suggestions for boy gifts span leather cases hats slippers and folding gear. include watches cuff links monogrammed handkerchiefs and silk socks. Leather shop displays show vacation outfits and room accessories plus sports gear like skates gloves and mufflers. For book lovers consider books or personalized bookplates.
A gift suggestion praises a handy box packed with tags rubber bands labels thumb tacks twine and other useful items. One bachelor notes greater pleasure from such a box than most gifts and highlights the variety of sizes and contents. It is recommended when a personal gift is not desired.
A short note highlights a Christmas carol or glee with a timely tune from the Louisville Courier-Journal. The fragment mentions holiday music and a yearning to remember with a festive, memory-filled melody.
L. P. Brooks and Louis Brooks attend Big Monday events as wheat fields look fine and volunteer meals improve. E. C. Steadham, six miles north of Graham, basks in favorable weather and the large Monday crowds.
The column lists residents and visitors in Graham and surrounding areas. Ida Dozier Ethel Griffin Myrtle Griffin and R E Griffin with daughters Ethel and Myrtle traded in Graham last Saturday. A J Cantwell from Jean among Monday crowds. Ernest Craig returned to Edna Texas after several county days. J W Robinson from Murray rode to Dallas before rain then returned by train Friday. Will Copeland bought B F Stringer’s place near Du Prairie. Will Griffin said rain pleased Fish Creek residents. Mrs Mary Haas (nee Holcomb) visiting children in Gage Oklahoma yesterday.
Eld. 8. W. Simmons, a minister of the Latter Day Saints, preached at Briar Branch last Sunday and is preaching this week at Rock Creek.
R A Petty of Graham Texas lists 530 acres for rent and not sold by December 10. Mrs Louis Keith and her husband recently traveled from Antlers. she teaches Miller Bend school. Mr Keith returned home Saturday. Bud Lowery J C Lowery and H L Busch from Tank Valley visited the city. Lowry reports wheat in their community in fine condition after the rains.
Cisco and Stram ford Marble Works advertise prompt and satisfactory service for tombstones and iron fencing orders. They invite inquiries for rapid production and delivery to meet customer needs.
G W Gowens of Tonk Valley visited town Monday and discussed Sunday night's freeze. He believes smaller losses were not severe. His wheat, sown late, has grown well since the rainy season began.
Norris Johnson Trading Co advertises price deals while farmers report cattle fattening in Wheat and Oat country. Henry Chapel stockman N P Young cites fat cattle. Reed returns from Dallas Ft Worth. Millican visits from Loving. Grahamsman Ligon renews Leader. remarks cold weather spared small grain. general optimism after rains.
A collage of verses celebrates Christmas themes from Rossetti Scott Mitton Craik Longfellow and others. It notes carols, angels, and seasonal imagery reflecting warmth, light, and goodwill during the holiday period.
An old Norse tale explains why mistletoe hangs in homes and churches. Loki fashioned mistletoe to strike Baldur down, then life returned but the plant remains sheltered from harm until it touches Earth, reshaping how couples kiss beneath it.
The article describes making taffy with granulated sugar in small batches. Use just enough water to dissolve two pounds of sugar and cook in an old fashioned iron skillet to avoid scorching. Test by dipping a cold water teaspoon from the center and do not stir. Buttered plates and greased hands aid handling.
A humorous department store scene shows a girl clerk named Mame handling exchanges for poetry books, a cookbook, and a vanity box while customers demand replacements. An Uncle, Miss, Bald Man, Father, Mamma and Flo join a comic tableau of unwanted gifts and requests for suitable substitutes.
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