First Christmas Miracle Play Enchants Northern Cathedral
A medieval cathedral hosts the first Christmas miracle play with monks, angels, and a dramatic God on stage. The drama traces creation to the Nativity with vivid scenes of Gabriel, Mary, shepherds, and the three kings. The production inspires artisans decorating the unfinished cathedral and draws a diverse crowd from townsfolk to pilgrims.
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England
God
Heaven
Old Town
Mary
Gabriel
Judea
Ethlehop
Joseph
Jesus
Prince of Peace
Concrete blocks in home building show cost and merit
William A Radford surveys concrete block use for homes, comparing costs with brick and frame builds. He notes blocks offer low wall costs, good performance when properly laid, and potential for exterior cement plaster to improve appearance. A sample 30 by 33 foot house illustrates layout and features.
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Crete
The Shadow of the Christmas Tree in an Era of Giving
A reflective plea on Christmas trees highlighting environmental and social costs. The author contrasts joyful holiday tradition with harm to forests and birds, urging kinder alternatives such as gifting birds or planting trees. The piece questions the modern use of evergreens, promoting ethical and sustainable celebration.
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Truman-kind
Ile
Arbor Day
Free 3.90 recipe claims to cure weak kidneys
An old advertisement promises a free $3.90 home recipe to cure kidney and bladder problems, claiming rapid relief from pain and a self care remedy mailed in a plain envelope. It also touts age hormone remedies and other patent cures, with multiple product pitches and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
May Be Wooden Headed Sycamore Confusion
A humorous exchange features Caller mistaking a college student for a son, while Mrs. Bunderby clarifies he is a sycamore, not a freshman. The quip centers on confusion about identity and age with a pun on a tree.
Old Pete Flood’s Cemetery Quip Telling of Trickster Fun
In a Philadelphia Times item, at the Trenton avenue and Dauphin street police station, Sergeant McCay recalls Old Pete Flood, longtime attendant at Franklin cemetery. When asked about business, he replied in a heavy bass voice, Ain’t buried a living soul today.
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Pete
Trenton Avenue
Dauphin Street
McCay
Pete Flood
Franklin
Philadelphia Times
Postum and Health: A Washington Lady’s Recovery Story
A Washington woman credits Postum with reversing years of nervous trouble and fatigue after giving up coffee. She details four years of improvement, now running her household and caring for two babies, while praising Postum as the cause of her renewed health and cheer.
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Washington
Wellville
Pligs
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Flay
Waldo Cathedral
Ete RD Editor
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Fifth Ave
Chicago
Emerson
Army
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Captain Jones
Fimerson
Jones
Halloa
Sitchen Nea
Pettit
Rales
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Mae the Rooster
Aliazes
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