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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1909

Page

8

Indianapolis Sun Classified Ads and Mailing Details

The Indianapolis Sun lists foreign advertising representatives and mailing details. It notes publication daily except Sunday and provides office addresses at 14 E Ohio Street and distribution offices in New York Chicago and St Louis with ad rates and placement notes.

Ohio Street Mith & Budd Brunswick Pifth Avenue New York Tribune Buildies Chicago Third National Bank St. Louis

Birthday of a Great and Beautiful Spirit in Galilee

A reflection on Jesus Christ as the inspiring spirit of humanity. The piece contrasts His peaceable teachings with ongoing world violence, poverty, and misused power, urging global reverence and unity. It cites the Beatitudes and calls for mercy toward the poor and vulnerable.

Galilee Christ Earth Kingdom of Heaven

Do You Believe in Santa Claus by James J Montague

A poetic piece questions belief in Santa Claus, urging skeptical youths to peek into the hall for a possible glimpse of the legendary figure. The narrator teases readers about faith in childhood myths and the wishful hope that the season may hold a secret truth.

Santa Claus

Drake Keeps Promise and Finds Polly’s True Ideal

Drake returns from a trip and recalls Pauline Gray praising Mr. Ashcraft as ideal. At a church bazaar with Pauline, he buys many wares she made and faces her humiliation. He steadies her with a grave remark, declaring it a privilege, and reveals Ashcraft is not the ideal.

Drake Pauline Gray Mr. Ashcraft Polly Ashcraft Paulne Pauline

Christmas and Humanity in a Ground Verse by Garley Selleck

A short poem reflects on Christ’s love and sacrifice, contrasting spiritual wealth with material greed. It urges kindness and justice in daily life and cites a letter claiming the piece is written for the man “right down on the ground.”

The Christmas Wish in Thackeray’s Verse

A note on Thackeray’s Christmas inscription found in Mrs Charles Mason Fairbanks The Sense and Sentiment of Thackeray Harper’s and in Ballads in The End of the Play The lines wish health love and mirth for the Christmastide and for gentle men with a sobering call for peace on earth.

Thackeray Charles Mason Fairbanks Harpers Aes

Merry Christmas Blessings in a Quick Stranger Greeting

A poem excerpt recalls a stranger’s brief Christmas greeting in a crowded street. The speaker notes the cheerful listening tone and the warm exchange as the man rushes on, wishing happiness and returning the blessing.

Meaning of Christmas as Art and Faith

The poem casts Christmas as a breaking of the crucifixion shadow in human hearts. It urges religion and art to illuminate night with Christ's message, urging people to seek aright and find salvation, urging release of the suffering Saviour from the cross and a radiant God for the world.

Christ

Christmas Day Message About Peace and Children

Beatrice Fairfax urges readers to make Christmas a peaceful joyful day for children. Cherish today, cheer lonely souls, and play with your kids regardless of burdens. Emphasizes keeping envy and malice away, joining in universal parenthood to lift all children.

Mary

Santa on the Way In The Land of Make Believe

Poem excerpt describes Santa Claus traveling with sleigh bells and reindeer, singing a jolly chorus about mistletoe and holly. The verse evokes winter imagery, snowy roads, and a child’s dream of Christmas morning through Nesbit’s lines from The Land of Make Believe.

Santa Claus W. D. Nesbit Harpers

Dinner at Grampa's Christmas Feast Recalls Family Bonds

A nostalgic scene from a Christmas dinner at Grampa and Gramma's, where kin gather despite aging and quirks. The narrator notes Grampa's stiff leg, Gramma's white hair, playful family dynamics, and abundant food including mincemeat pie gravies and plum pudding set aflame, ending with a child asleep at the table.

Gramma Grampa

The Mahogany Tree Poem Excerpt

A poem titled The Mahogany Tree evokes Christmas cheer with winds and frost outside while indoors a family celebrates around the tree. It references weather, goodwill, and festive rituals, mentioning Mrs. Fairbanks and a quotation from The Sense and Sentiment of Thackersy in Harper’s.

Ike Mrs. Fairbanks Thackersy Harpera

The Tramp's Christmas

A poem by Hank contrasts festive scenes of Johnny Willie Tom and Sue with a mother urging dressing for breakfast at eight, and Uncle Bob delivering tree surprises as others celebrate. The speaker notes Christmas joy for most, but feels the time holds little meaning for him.

Hank Johnny Willie Tom Sue Santa Claus Uncle Bob

London as World Trade Center and Clearing House

In this excerpt from Old London by Frederick C. Howe, London is celebrated as the world’s commercial center. The city’s night population of 85,000 contrasts with a daytime business rush of 300,000 as it serves as the hub for empire trade. It describes London’s historic role in global commerce, finance, and exchange, highlighting its open, tariff-free stance and diverse wares from all nations.

London Greater Globe Lombard Gracechurch Threadneedle Fenchurch Streets Bartholomew Lane Clive Wareren Hastings India China Gordon Khartoum England South Africa Christendom Old City Corporation Africa America Christ Buddha Great Britain Frederic C. Howe

Final Answer Moves Susant to Mercy in Tragic Court Scene

In a tense exchange, Henry asks Susant to commit, but she refuses until she learns of her bereaved uncle's death. The revelation softens Henry, who muses on her loneliness and his own future, while Susant clings to a sliver of hope that he will stand by her. The passage ends with a plea as she faints.

Grampa Cousin Lou Susant Henry

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The Indianapolis Sun Association of American Advertisers New York City God James J. Montague Doubtera Young Drake Garley Selleck Jesus Christ Wilbur D. Wesabit Ella Wheeler Wilcox Beatrice Fairfax Santa Grampa’s John Lou Fred Harper's Cere
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