Christmas Was Once a Heathen Festival
A historical overview traces Christmas origins from pagan Saturnalia to a Christian feast. It notes varied dating in early Christianity, state Puritan bans in England, and colonial restrictions in America. Santa Claus emerges from Saint Nicholas, with charity legends shaping gift-giving. The piece links Nordic Jul and Druids to modern customs like holly, mistletoe, and Yule log, concluding with Christmas as a joyful home day for all.
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Poms
Lethichem
Salem
Christ
Constantine
Roman Empire
Julius
Skext
Eayter
England
Parihiment
Charlén
Musgachussetts
Connecticut
New Amsterdam
Santa Claus
Saint Host
Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Lot
Christmax
Haz
Ecomhe
Eneland
Great Britain
Tears of sorrow and joy at county jail release
Mrs. Monte McCameron embraces her husband as he leaves jail after a month’s hold up charge. Tears of joy stream as she thanks Mr Casey for help securing their petitioned liberty. The grand jury’s investigation remains unsettled, while the scene closes with Christmas wishes.
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Casey
Monte McCameron
Grand Jury
Nome
Casey” Kimball
A Good Drawing Card in Advertising History
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note discusses a drawing card in ads, noting a man with wide ad experience can attract attention more than a pretty woman. It cites a statistic: sixteen out of two and twenty men and nine of twenty women want to see how clothes are made and if hats sit straight.
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Jay
Matt
Seoke
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Real Salve and Smoke at Police Station Assembly
A Thursday night and Friday morning meeting at the police station featured Prosecutor Molmes, Mrs. Holmes, and Charles Benedict giving speeches. The assembled patrolmen received cigars as expressions of thanks, with Mrs. Holmes introduced as assistant prosecutor and paying homage to the officers’ hard Christmas work.
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Molmes
Shelter Pavilion In Park Sparks Comments On Its Purpose
A man in a Blakesl car walked to a shelter pavilion recently erected in Jie Mithary park and wondered if it was a Quay hall or a place for refreshments. He learned the building was intended to provide shelter during rain, while noting the flower pots on it.
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Jie Mithary Park
Simmer
Vieltara
Cupid Elf interview reveals hearts pierced by Cupid
The Sun reports a mythical Cupid figure visiting the county clerk to observe marriage licenses. Cupid admits limited success at secrecy, details heart wounds from his darts, notes several marriages and broken hearts, and names a few unseen victims among bachelors and divorced individuals.
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Cupid
Christmas Joys In A Jail Of Sorrow
Christmas festivities at the county jail featured a turkey feast with sides and fruit, plus entertainment by a prisoner choir and local performers. Sheriff Metzger and aides arranged the event to lift spirits among inmates, while a grand jury recommendation led to the release of Charles Midaush for the celebration. Enormous prices for canaries and other stray ad copy follow the main item.
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Bob” Metzger
Sailor
Jim" McNulty
Casey” Kimball
A. M. Sweeney
State We Insurance Company
Charles Midaush
Jalumdl
Mia
Col Tallman Receives Mork Chair from State House Staff
Col Tallman, custodian of the state Line, received a Mork chair from state house employees Whorelay. Workmen gathered in the custodian’s office as the colonel was ruptured and placed in the engine. Chambers announced the presentation with a noted friend of Col Hut man recalling boyhood days. Capt Hiatt delivered a brief patriotic address.
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Col. Tallman
State Line
Chambers
Ang Dintge Rony
Col Hutman
Capt. Hiatt
Christmas Gifts Raise Giant State Expenditure
Chicago report claims state experts say gifts totaling about 50 million dollars will be given this Christmas season. The figure dwarfs prior years and highlights the scale of holiday expenditures across public and private sectors.
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Chicago
Santa at the Courthouse Turkey Dinner Gifts
Deputies at the courthouse offices shared a holiday turkey dinner before closing Thursday. County Clerk Oates’ staff gave him a chair. Treasurer Koehne’s crew presented a roll top desk and chair. County Auditor Smith received a cut glass wine set, and Treasurer Shank’s staff gave driving gloves.
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Caunry
Oates
Billy
Soli
Prem Agsocialen
Tam-twit
Dent
Condensed Eggs Report From South Africa Draws Attention
A Canadian commercial agent in Johannesburg reports South Africa as a food market for condensed eggs. Prices range from 7s 64.5c to $1.50 per dozen, with the product made by removing water from ordinary eggs and adding sugar. When prepared for use, water is added and the mixture resembles fresh eggs.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jas
Jardine
Not the usual rush in Indianapolis express offices
Indianapolis express agencies report lighter Christmas business than last year. There is similar weight of matter, but fewer packages sent. The peak rush before Christmas was not evident this year as companies hired more staff to clear shipments early, yet some wonder why people still delay.
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Indianapolis Express
Jnst
Express
Christman
Did You Ever Walk With An Umbrella On Washington Ave
A fragment recalls a rainy day on Washington Avenue before Christmas. The scene describes dodging five women with packages, losing balance, and taking hits from umbrellas while trying to retrieve items. An ad pitch touts Piso’s Cure and Barnard’s cider as remedies.
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Washington- 11
Tad Alpgern
Piso
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Too Much
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Metzger
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OL Roffman
Santa
Barnur’s Cider and Citer Vipegar. & Markets
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