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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
2
The piece reflects on Christmas as the birthday of Jesus and a universal moment of awe for children and adults alike. It contrasts Santa Claus and Christian faith, noting the religion’s 1900 year history and its appeal to the soul beyond logic. It speaks of an elusive, golden thread of harmony cast by God through creation.
In Crested Butte a coroner's jury blamed a brakeman for a fatal railroad accident a rarity in Colorado. Arizona held Santa Fe liable for negligence for the first time in years. Denver saw many tramway deaths with juries rarely finding fault, as workers are paid low wages and work long hours.
In La Salle on December 24 a man named Harley Lane was drugged with chloral before or after boarding a Hatton-bound train. Lane contends he was robbed, while investigators note the knockout dose nearly cost him his life and question the existence of two mysterious strangers.
A Friday masked ball at Heffernan hall and aW O W hall Christmas program by school children, with admission benefiting the school library. Sunday school treat for children and a LaSalle event noted. Christmas Eve Presbyterian Sunday school to perform and collect offerings for foreign missions.
Lower grade children held a program and treat on Thursday while older students performed separately with tree and Santa Claus. Ninth and tenth grades entertained teachers Thursday evening. Christmas Eve includes a tree, program and treat at the Methodist church. R. P. church plans its program on the next Tuesday.
In Danville 432 South Street Jacob Schrall describes months of kidney and bladder trouble treated by multiple doctors. After seven weeks on Foley's Kidney Pills he reports steady improvement and offers to share details with interested readers. The ad-like note ends with a plug for Foley's Kidney Pills at Alexander's.
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