Shadow of Santy Brings Belief Back to Farm Family
In a snowbound farm home, Pa Schoonmaker comforts a sobbing Herbie and, with brothers Petey and Normie, crafts a Santa Claus shadow to restore the boy’s faith. The ruse, built with a cardboard figure and a lamp, promises a Christmas morning surprise for Herbie and a hopeful ending as the child murmurs of Santa.
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Newhouse
Pa Schoonmaker
Herb
Herbie
Petey
Normie
Teldow
Santy Claue
Chey
Santy Claus
Penny
Jerbie
Herbie Leerad
Santy É Maua
Wwe
Pa Schoonmakey
Santa Claus
Noriie
Wienesa
Kris Kringle
Ma Schoonmaker
Sam
Reign of Good Cheer and Holiday Garland Request
A festive note requests a garland of holly Rosemary thyme and bay to celebrate. The text quips that gravity is folly and adds a playful line about dill after Christmas Day, reflecting light holiday whimsy rather than a news event.
Disgusted Child Questions Santa Claus Image
A child vents frustration over Santa after learning his new slate and last year's sled were offered for display with paint over. The remark questions Santa’s care and existence, reflecting holiday disappointment and skepticism.
Christmas carolers and a doctor bring holiday cheer
Schuyler Van Brunt seraphina and Thad sneak out at dawn to sing in English fashion with a joss-stick censer. Doctor Post joins, delivering warmth and a carriage ride home. Neighbors Margaret and Mrs Van Brunt share laughter as the trio’s innocent mischief lights a merry Christmas.
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Herald Angels
Hark
Seraphina
Thad
Hari
Schuyler
Schuyler van Brunt
Doctor Post
Doctor
Aunt Margaret
Margaret
St. Jude's
Agnes
Seranhina
Elsa
Dan
Goodby
van Brunt House
Mrs. van Brunt
Annic
Frank A. Munsey Co
Ancient Egyptian Bracelet With Sapphire Seized by Princess Atossa
A collector describes an Egyptian bracelet once worn by Princess Atossa. The piece, set with a near flawless central sapphire, gained its lore after Atossa handed it to her maid Maroda during a palace escape. The bracelet has remained in the family, now offered for sale.
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Hera
Atosea
Cafre
Bazar
Maise Aante
Atossa
Maroda
Egypt
Cambysés
Atosan
Topa
Aatogga
Atonza
Cambyses
Pharaoh
Tio
Salmon Up the Willamette Reach Higher Runs
Deputy fish warden Lou Rathbun reports unusually large salmon runs in the Upper Willamette. Schools were observed leaping Willamette Falls ladders as gates kept by winter loggers were removed due to high water. Salmon travel to the McKenzie River area where a state fish hatchery exists, with anglers allowed within 200 feet of the falls.
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Willamette
Lou Rathbun
Oregon City
Willamette Falls
Rat
Wage Too Minimum An Irish M P Story From Pearson Weekly
A man asks three friends how to handle a servant who breaks china. The Englishman suggests firing her, the Scot proposes deducting from wages but the damage exceeds pay, and the Irishman opts to raise wages. The article notes wood fibers are strongest near the trunk center.
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China
Pearson's Weekly
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Santa
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Fels & Co
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Ops
Valves
BeCss & Buae
Rebecca Sobnston
Indiana
Williamston
Yee Walker
the Herald of the Angels
Elea
Henry H. Steving
Henry H. Steving & Son
M. Edith Steving
Ladies & Children
Automobile Service
Philadelphia St
Indiana, Pa
Columbia
Elsa Fe
Ted
Horace Atwood
Mornagravny W. Virginia
Sta
Iite A
Netrick, Wilson & Co
Steving
SCPE
CN Pwrtarbs & Embalmers
American Union
Elks
Nightwells
Walker Smith
Elmer McSweeney
Orphans' Court OF
Indiana County
Penna
McSweeney
Pennsylvania
J. Blair Button
Said
Willam Lewis
Orphans’ Court
Said County
Dimer McSweeney
Insinna
Orphans' Court
County of
Cald Himer McEweeey
Wy J. Blair Sutton
Orphana’. Court
H. Walker Smith
John C. McSweeney
the Orphans Court OF
County
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John Ce. McSweeney
J. Blair. Suthon
Man Lewis
Iegister
Ors.phans
Hone
John C. Ma Sweeney
J. Blair Sutton
John H. Pierce
J. W. Uncapler
Green Township
P. C. Sensabaugh
Lovejoy
W. F
Isin
Adminstratows Notich
Coraline Buchan
South Mabon
Lug Township
C. Buchanan
PuBols
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