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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
3
A reflective New Year meditation urging repentance and resolve. It notes time’s swift passage, the need to live deeds not years, and that our times are in God's hand. It prays for mercy, foresees eternity, and urges personal preparation, faith, and hopeful renewal for the coming year.
A historical quotation attributed to J. Mi. Burkley of the B.B. speaks of a long year ahead with trust in God. It notes that the coming period may be the hardest yet could become the happiest, emphasizing resilience and faith.
A rhyming overhead tableau titled New Year bells depicts ringing, swinging bells over a festive crowd. The verse contrasts mellow music with the babel of the tower while listing fashion notes and upbeat partygoers in ornate, vintage magazine style.
New Year practices once seen as unpopular are now revived in churches, home watch parties, bell ringing, and whistling as communities usher in the first day. The common refrain echoes wishes for happiness and many more years ahead.
The piece surveys New Year customs across cultures from ancient Egypt and Sparta to Saxons, Germans, Switzerland, Norway, and rural New England. It highlights fortune telling rituals such as Bible divination, ring and hair over a teacup, and year counting, noting longstanding gift traditions and varied national practices. It emphasizes timeless human curiosity about fate and the enduring charm of New Year rites.
A playful local column laments the difficulty of making resolutions for the new year. The tone blends humor with self critique, noting the speaker’s skeptical view of self improvement and the humor found in missed goals.
Denver livestock report shows cattle and hog prices fluctuating modestly. Top heavy steers reach 9.50, good cows around 6, and fat lambs near 3.25 to 9.25 per 100 pounds. Hog prices jump to 9.70 on a load, with general demand active and early clearances noted.
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