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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1890
Page
6
A whimsical poem describes Santa with his reindeer Fleet Swift and a load of beautiful gifts. It urges him to heed a woman’s advice and fill stockings for lonely or distressed orphans, spreading kindness and crowning him as a king at Christmas.
In a Milville church Christmas scene, Jonas Hideaway sits silent as a wicker basket is placed before him. A doll wife and infant infant daughter bring unlooked tenderness, unlocking memories of his late wife and softening his stern heart as Prissy presents their child.
A quirky holiday game described as a bran pie tradition where gifts are hidden under a bran ball and covered with brown paper. Participants draw bundles, hoping their own name is inside, while others pass or claim the prize, with humorous embroidered messages on bundles for one bout of festive amusement.
In Rhine regions the patron saint of children is dubbed Sunder Claus an eager impersonator entertains youngsters. On the eve of his descent the children sing for gifts asking for nuts and sugar cakes and Christmas cheer.
A playful holiday scene shows a family preparing for Christmas with a mother reassuring a anxious father. The children listen as they are told Santa will suit each stocking while they dream of a little brother.
In Wester nbora December 1890 style notes on fashion, the author praises elegant headwear and hair styling for theater and receptions, laments fixed bonnets, and critiques draped muffs and nets. She highlights pale blue and black velvet costumes, expressive hats, and the theater’s civilizing impact.
English biologist Mr W Sharp conducted long term drug trials using varying qualities of the same drug. He reports small doses influence living humans and that drug actions are not merely amplified but distinct in character, challenging common opinions on how drugs affect the body.
The article reviews a Sunday school lesson on how Christ opened the disciples understanding to Scripture, urging readers to study the Bible with Holy Spirit guidance. It emphasizes witness, the promise of the Father, and living a Spirit-filled life while noting future return and ongoing church work.
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