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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
4
Mrs. Mary Metzger of Sweetwater Oklahoma describes severe itching spreading to her entire body for months. She used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as directed and reports relief and now recommends the Cuticura remedies to others suffering eczema.
Advertises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as powerful remedies for eczema psoriasis itch and scalp crusting. Claims to cure humors disfigurements and itching with proven effectiveness. Mentions pricing 28c and distribution by druggists and chemists.
The excerpt surveys Buddhist Shinto figures in Japan, spotlighting Binzuru a revered healer and figure of approachable sanctity, then shifts to anecdotes about William IV era MPs and a humorous tale of charity and independence, illustrating Victorian manners and curiosities.
Verse-like notice from the Atlanta Constitution urges optimism for the New Year with a refrain chorus. It notes Christmas has passed and promises more tomorrows with varied fortunes, suggesting resilience amid changing weather and life’s ups and downs.
A writer proposes a Christmas night idea with gifts arriving on a sled piled high and strapped, drawn by two assistants named Santa Claus. Place cards become tiny cardboard sleds with mucilage and diamond dust, silver cord rope, each pulled by a three inch high miniature Santa Claus.
The sultan of Turkey maintains the royal duty of presenting New Year gifts at the Fildiz Kiosk as dignitaries and officials acknowledge a substantial contribution is expected.
A compact 1904 summary of quarterly lesson themes by Rev. D. M. Stearns. It outlines teachings on the two great commandments, the ten virgins, the talents, and other gospel lessons with Golden Texts from Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. It notes themes of hypocrisy, faithfulness, anointing at Bethany, the Lord’s Supper, Gethsemane, trials before Caiaphas and Pilate, the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
An Italian battleship commander aboard a Venezuelan coast gunboat fumed over a cartoon and threats of action. A New Year’s feast with punch and gifts softened him as Santa descended a window chimney to award presents, ending in cheers for the Star Spangled banner.
A New York society girl hosted a novelty New Year’s party described as an old maids event. Guests dressed in spinster attire with mittens caps and some wearing spectacles. Treats and decor were shaped as parrots dogs and other items. Each guest used a personal teapot for tea.
The speaker laments financial hardship as Christmas nears. A parent contemplates pawning a watch to provide gifts, fearing disappointed children and a pouty mother. The verse portrays strain and anxiety around holiday cheer.
On Mulberry Street in New York's east side children prepare for New Year's by receiving strenna de capo d anno from relatives. Families exchange greetings Buon capo d'angel and Lo utesso a vol per cento anni while vermicelli and merluxio are served. Old people abroad also send gifts ahead.
Lod Ol Man depicts a playful exchange about a Christmas present. Hanskeep reveals a small device for saving cow bills meant to be attached to a cloak, prompting Ascum’s amused remark about a heater.
On Other Days Too it urges that receiving money on New Year’s Day signifies plentiful luck for the year ahead, implying financial comfort and plenty throughout the months to come.
A survey of New Year rituals reveals Japan’s early morning temple rites and festive court breakfast, rituals of luck with red paper, and varied year end superstitions. It notes Earth and Heaven offerings, fortune signs, and a World lecture on New Year beliefs from multiple cultures.
In the Peloponnesus of Greece communities gather en masse to drive the devil from the neighborhood as the new year begins. They use firearms horns trumpets pins kettles or any noisy object, supplemented by loud shouts and screams to cleanse the area.
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