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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
4
The column surveys subscription promotions for a Christmas gift and a year’s paper, changes in Tabor College tuition with reduced term rates, and notes on local papers Henderson Echo Beho Red Oak Express. It mentions December births and a December-born ring giveaway by Robinson the Glenwood jeweler.
The notice explains production cost increases and a price hike to 1.56 per year set for January 1, 1904, with a special offer of 1.00 for new subscribers until January 1, 1905 and 1.00 for advance or arrears payers. It warns boys entering business and cites cautions from the Advance and a warning for country girls about dangers near the St. Louis world fair site and union depot.
Special rates offered for Christmas and New Year holidays at one and one third regular fare. Sale dates December 24 25 31 and January 1 with return limit January 4. Special rates for college students and teachers during holidays. Full details on file, inquire by contacting R O Beeson, agent.
The article notes evergreen decorations at Christmas predate the Christmas tree, tracing origins to pagan customs. It cites a 1414 event described in a book, where holm and other greens adorned streets and buildings, and a storm toppled a wooden stand in Leadenhall, Cornhill, frightening residents, as reported by Leslie's Weekly.
On the Christmas Tree old fashioned stockings and hearts and animals cut from tarlatan outlined with worsted filled with flat candles tied on the tree remain popular. Sugar figures from confectionery stores add variety. Bakers’ windows display cakes shaped as animals and people decorated with colored sugar curls. Candles in small holders cover the tree. keep a pan of water with a wet sponge handy to douse any spark.
A Bar Creek Christmas gathering features Deadshot Dick and Grizzly Bill with a large party and a Christmas tree. The event notes three hose thieves and two Chinese individuals among the attendees, reflecting a chaotic holiday scene.
The article lists numerous personal care items marketed to women including a brush, comb, powder box, cold cream jar, buttonhook, curling iron, glove stretcher, atomizer, perfume jar, vanity holder, and hairpin cage, noting the range of accessories offered.
Des Moines dispatch notes Hon. George E. Roberts, director of the mint, proclaims authorship of the 1901 Republican platform plank on tariffs and trusts. The piece traces the Iowa idea, the 1901 to 1903 platform tensions, and Roberts' claim of responsibility, while outlining the party’s aim to modernize tariff policy and preserve harmony amid dissents.
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