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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
10
A young woman Zellah arrives in Massachusetts with two children, secretly introduces a Christmas tree and celebration, provoking scorn from the uncle and Westcott. Her defiance sparks tension as townsfolk, neighbors, and servants witness the display, culminating in a courtroom-like public scrutiny. A hidden bond between Zellah and Westcott fuels the conflict.
Zellah endures bullying on the square until William Westcott intervenes, then seeks escape by the shore. Bob Breresford, captain of the Conrad, offers to help her flee to England. She plans a secret departure at four o clock, with a few coins and a bundle for a perilous journey during Christmas time.
In a misty harbor scene a drunken captain tries to seize Zellah but Westcott intervenes in a forceful struggle. The pair clash, the captain is repelled, and Westcott protects Zellah as they decide to head to England together. Westcott confesses deep love, and Zellah responds with a radiant, hopeful joy.
Linda Hull Larned describes creative place cards and dinner favors ranging from tiny trees and rose bushes in wooden tubs to holly branches on edge dishes. The piece notes American made items and European styles including bridal cards, Delft figures, and decorative bouquets for special occasions.
A detailed set of candy making techniques covering glace walnuts caramel almonds and marrons glace. Instructions include sugar syrup temperatures feather stage at 232 degrees F cooling and dipping methods with precautions for rapid work and prevention of burning. Mentions coffee and chocolate cream caramels and vanilla variations with precise steps and equipment notes.
Five words chosen for players to craft intelligent telegrams of ten words each. If telegram blanks appear and messages are prepared as dispatches, it heightens the game.
A magazine fragment describes a party game where guests draw a picture on paper and write a title at the bottom. Papers are passed around so others guess the scene, producing humorous misreadings of the artwork. The real titles are then revealed for entertainment.
A lively social event invites guests to bring unwanted gifts to exchange. Each attendee wraps a humorous or ridiculous item and swaps with others at a signal, later resealing and continuing exchanges to end with a kept surprise.
A party game of a coin on the palm with a whisk broom tests steadiness. Each man takes a turn trying to move the coin without lifting or digging it out. The trick sounds simple but many fail to dislodge the coin.
An observed autumn shipboard event describes a cigarette race where four women with matches stand at one end and four men run to light their cigarettes at a breeze aided distance. A prize is awarded to the winner and the process can be adapted for home use with lighted outcomes.
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