A Christmas Spirit Across the Ages and Echoes of Yuletide
A columnist defends a joyful Christmas against dour critics, praises the enduring spirit of Santa, family, and friendship, and traces Christmas customs from pagan solstice rites to English traditions and carols. It notes Yule origins, tree traditions, and the greeting Merry Christmas, with reverent nods to Dickens and carols like While Shepherds Watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chris
Thor
Oden
Merrie England
England
Bob Cratchet
Tiny Tim
Honest Bob
Tim
Scandinavia
France
Wales
Ireland
Italy
Nahum Tate
Wencesles
Walts
George Borrow
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas in Dixie Way Down South in Cotton Land
A nostalgic regional verse recalls Christmas in the South with playful dialect. The refrain praises chickens, hot corn pone, and sweet corn pone, celebrating community and holiday warmth in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Ranch on Head of Bois d Arch Creek posted against hunting
The Company Ranch known as the Ranch on Head of Bois d Arch Creek is posted against hunting trapping and trespassing. Rights will be vigorously protected and all violations prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No exceptions. Signed T B Phillips 31-6te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bois d’Arch Creek
Company
T. B. Phillips
Ranch posted against hunting on South Llano and Little Paint
A posted sign on the ranch at South Llano and Little Paint declares the area off limits to hunting and trespassers will be prosecuted. Signed by John B. Wilson on 21-5te.
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South
Llano
John B. Wilson
Wood for Sale Strong oak loads offered at five dollars
Wood for sale with a few loads of good Span ish oak available at five dollars per load. Call 56-2 to contact Howard Ragsdill about purchase.
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Howard Ragsdill
Gas On Stomach Causes Nervousness A Woman Reports Relief
Mrs. Lela Cook describes years of gas on the stomach and nervousness, praising Adierika remover as giving relief with a single spoonful. The ad claims Adierika clears bloating and matter from the bowels, marketed by Hawkins Dengo, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MRS
Adierika
Lela Cook
Hawkins Dengo
London
Jones Drug Blore
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Bethlehem
Waits
Frances Marshall Morgan
Helly
Safety First Filling Station
Ravelers
Ati Nacel Ewu
Antonio Rea
Austin
F. T. Ramsey & Son
Texas
Becker Hotel
Junction
State Bank
R. Becker
Loeffler Motor Co
Junction Hardware Lincoln Company
Loeffler Motor Company
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