Local papers lampoon politics and paying subscribers
A collage of quotes from Hardin County papers critiquing politicians and public issues. Notes on republic rhetoric, pacifist representatives, and the value of citizenship mingle with satire about weddings, divorces, insurance ads, and subscription loyalties across Ackley World Journal Ackley World Journal Radcliffe Signal Alden Times and Hardin County Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac R. Sherwood
Ohio
Congress
Hardin County
The Wonderful Tree Story of a Christmas Miracle
A derelict family named Tanner finds joy when a magical tree summons a Santa gift delivery. Neighbors near and far rally with toys, clothes, and gold to lift the children's despair, turning the empty tree into a beacon of communal kindness and hopeful cheer. The tale highlights selfless giving, shared warmth, and the awakening of generosity in a time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Bel Tanner
Walla
Ms. Wolsom
Tannars
Banta
Nore
Tanner
Hagte
Santa
Jolier
The True Christmas Spirit and the Child Within
A Pittsburgh Dispatch excerpt extols the true Christmas spirit as a yearly catalyst for selfless joy, urging all to emulate childhood innocence and renew compassion through the nativity message. It argues the season should reform behavior and foster universal kindness anew each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syed
Hesven
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Peacock Pie Amid Christmas Dainties and Old Beliefs
A fragment recalls the peacock pie once served at Christmas with ceremonial garnishes that made the dish seem alive. It notes the oath by cock and pie and the belief that peacock flesh was incorruptible, linking the bird to vanity and immortal beauty in historic lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Erie
Christmas Day Birth Beliefs Across Cultures
Readers note diverse Christmas Day lore from France to Yougoslavia. Beliefs claim prophecy for French newborns, legal or thief fates for Slovene boys, gifted speech or sharp reason for others. A 1915 will left five pounds to any child born December 25 in the testator’s town.
Clemenceau Spouting Echoes Across the Atlantic
The text notes Georges Clemenceau nicknamed the tiger expresses bold views afar from home. It claims French voices hear echoes of seven million votes opposing certain leaders or France’s path, with references to Lucius and politics. Brown’s Gift Shop advertises Christmas shopping. Walker of Iowa Falls was reelected president of the Town State Beekeepers Association at a recent convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Jovntie
Lucius
Ansh They Weald Journal
Walker
Iowa Falls
Town State Beekeepers ‘Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lynn Electric Company
South Side
Eldora
Hardin County Ledger
Sherman W. Needham
Alden Times
Radcliffe
House of Congress
Alden ‘Times
United States
Ackley
World Journal
The
Brookhart
Coronel
Ackley World Journal
France
Mare
Hinads
Butohoss
Ackley-Weild: Journal
Brother Stewart
Hampton Recorder
Anouzh
Waters
T. Kenneth Boylan
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Smith’s Novelty
Dolls Games Books
Tinkertoys Sled Ct
Westar
Dritons
Cinderella
Sistera
Father Tanner
Mother Tanner
Thace
Obitaren ‘Tor
Valebe
Ad Eign
Yule
Tide
Clemenceau
Brown
Chrismas
L. J. Rice
Rexall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!