Christmas Traditions Enriching Heritage of Christmas
The piece reflects on Christmas as a sacred festival rooted in Christ’s birth, contrasted with modern revelry. It traces ancient customs such as evergreens, mistletoe, the Christmas tree, and the yule log, then explains Santa Claus origins and caroling as enduring symbols of the season.
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Texas State College For
Christ
Bethlehem
England
Teutons
Santa Claus
Wotan
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
France
There Is an Even Claus There Is an Even Claus
Ross Hutton hides gifts for Polly the lamb and a doll to prove Santa Claus exists. He buys a lamb for Polly after seeing a window display, hears a boy’s disappointment, and returns to locate the boy. Polly’s Christmas morning reveals the gifts and confirms belief in Santa Claus.
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Ross Hutton
Sante Claus
Polly
Ross
Santy
Anne
Santy Claus
Santa Claus
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Box Tradition Origins
A historic note explains Christmas boxes origin from priests placing alms boxes aboard ships. Boxes were opened at Christmastime and masses were said for givers, origin of the modern Christmas box custom.
Lands Closed to Hunting and Trespass Warning
Public notice prohibits hunting trapping and all forms of trespass on lands owned or controlled by the undersigned under state law. Violators will be prosecuted. Names listed include Baumann Westerman Fritz Kassell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Ander
Gut
Baumann
Westerman
Fritz Kassell
Notice of Land Posting and Prosecution
Public warning posted under state law by Mrs. Nettie Ward declaring all lands owned by her closed to hunting trapping and other depredations. Violations will be prosecuted under applicable statutes.
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Nettie Ward
Post Notices of Land Trespass and Canceled Permits
All lands controlled by Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co are posted against trespassing of any character. Signed by Sherman Johnson. Also posted by A B Behrns canceling all prior permits and prohibiting hauling or wood on land owned and controlled by me.
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Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Company
Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co
Sherman Johnson
Reward for livestock theft on our lands
A public notice offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing livestock on lands controlled by the issuer or their employees. The brief hints at local jurisdiction and enforcement actions under unspecified terms.
Pasture posted at Falls Creek against depredation
Notice posted by J. Copeland and C. H. Beasbey warning that Falls Creek pasture is protected against depredation with prosecution for trespass or damage for any violators.
Retail Package Store Permit Application Notice in Llano
The undersigned applicant gives notice by publication of a retail package store permit application under Section 10 House Bill 77 Acts for a business to be located in Llano Llano County Texas. The notice follows Liquor Control Act provisions and references the Texas Liquor Centre Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas” Liquor
Notic
Llano
Llano County
Texas
Texas Liquor Control Board
Blano
Notice of Retail Package Store Permit Request in Llano County
The undersigned applies for a retail package store permit with the Texas Liquor Control Board. Publication is as required by law. The permit would operate in Blanco in Llano County under Section 10 of House Bill 177.
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Elva L. Beaird
Santa Clara
Caro
Byfield
Minry
Ratliff Dairy
United Telephone Company
A. B. Behrns
Falls Creek
J. ¥. Copeland
Cc. H. Beasbey
M. E. Joseph
Hazelwood
Spencer-Sauer Lum. Co
Pat Marschall
San Antonio
Crystal Cafe
Broadway
6Th Sts
Doan
Llano, Texas
Dreamer
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