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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
8
The article recounts myths about mistletoe including Loki guiding Baldur’s death, the plant’s sacred status among Druids, and legends of kisses per berry tied to love. It notes All-Heal beliefs, a deadly sap tale, and the plant as a widespread nuisance in parts of America.
The piece reflects on Christmas as more than year’s end, prompting self‑examination. It notes how dissatisfaction spurs sadness and winter’s loneliness recalls empty chairs of loved ones, urging a sober yet hopeful mood.
A fragmented OCR fragment presents odd dialogue about anticipation and a garage bachelor. The text mentions Christer beings and a third floor, with garbled lines about a present and a careless moment leading to a fa warning. Names and clear events are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a bright waning of joy and a religious or communal scene with men and chords. Limited readable content lacks clear names, places, or dates to anchor a concrete event or outcome.
In Liberty Loans, Red Cross, and United War Work Fund drives, the county reports strong support, surpassing previous records. The brief notes lag in War Savings Stamps and urges residents to increase purchases before January 1, warning that Pennsylvania will judge the county for lagging.
A wartime appeal urges pledging to buy W S S notes with 4 percent compound interest. It emphasizes duty to soldiers, national patriotism, and the local community’s pride, urging residents to write the W S S check now and redeemable at full value with ten days notice.
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