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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
10
The article surveys four ancient carols and their origins. It notes uncertainty over authorship for the melodies and words. It discusses origins in English and French traditions and mentions medieval and early modern influences across Europe.
A fragment discusses Christmas plays for children in the home, praising drama to inspire noble deeds and adventure. It notes two or more young children perform, with emphasis on simple, popular plays combining family and community appeal and modest stage setups.
A fragmentary report describes a curiously crafted fossil jewel tinox made from ivory-like tusks and moth-buried wood, with ornate dovetail corners and a front design of a chitter back from a chaawy clding. The piece, weighing 200 to 300 pounds, derives ivory from Blepyart’s tusks and is tied to the Istian Herald mention.
The notice urges fathers joining the Red Cross to send relief to soldiers in Europe and to feed starving babies. It highlights shocking wartime abuses, the organization’s relief work from France to Belgium, and appeals for fifteen million members by Christmas Eve. Membership costs one dollar a year, with another dollar for the Red Cross Magazine.
An early 20th century report describes a public exhibition linked to a robbery incident on a city street. A crowd of about 200 observers gathered as onlookers watched silhouettes and bags, with attention to a procession and a controversial display near local shops. The piece notes police presence, a dramatic river scene, and speeches from a local treasurer and officials, concluding with a tense atmosphere surrounding the event.
A curious reprint notes Webster's evolving dictionary word counts from 70 090 to 400 000 by 1828 and beyond It recalls a New York Times admonition to consult the dictionary and not delay learning new terms The piece uses antiquated spelling and wandering phrasing to stress vocabulary growth and editorial aftereffects
A fragment notes that potter's clay and humus hold water due to chemical attraction. The text states their affinity releases twenty and thirty calories per two kilograms, respectively, highlighting a historic measure of sorption behavior in soils or materials.
A Chicago Herald excerpt presents a nostalgic Christmas carol recounting wise men offering gifts at the manger and shepherds guided by a radiant star. Angels proclaim peace as Christ is born, celebrating great joy for the world.
Kate Langley Boshar recalls festive Christmas prep with baking rituals, family help, and the allure of fruit cakes and mincemeat. The piece weaves memories of parching, stirring, and the anticipation that builds as kitchens glow with activity and treats take shape. It ends noting Pope’s favorite but imperfectly revised Essay on Man.
Women run up to date soldiers club in Paris for Can tattan Australian and New Zealand troops on ten day leave. Tea, music, and entertainment each afternoon. visitors include British officers wives. Prince of Wales and Duke of Connaught praised the facility. Notable incident at the Church of Jeanned Arc visit where medal souvenirs were given. priest remarks on shared service.
A wartime caption shows American soldiers preparing near a French village. The image label reads Somewhere in France with a misspelled location, depicting troops in a quiet civilian setting during combat era.
A Washington Star quote frames a meeting where a scientist asks what to invent. The chairman humorously replies that the first invention should be a method to keep a secret, highlighting the tension between discovery and confidentiality.
A historical note discusses how people speculate about the origin of superstitions. It suggests early guesses arise from limited understanding and reliance on observation rather than proof. The text reflects on conservatism in belief and the long persistence of superstition before clear evidence emerges.
A speaker urges making a tool fit precisely rather than wasting time hunting for the exact piece. The other notes that many tasks are easier to craft to fit than to locate perfect parts, advising to seize opportunities to create.
In a child prone to croup the first sign is hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears and the attack may be warded off, avoiding danger and anxiety.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and said to affect the blood on mucous surfaces. The advertisement claims the medicine is highly recommended by a leading physician and composed of strong tonics and blood builders with testimonials promised.
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