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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
11
A pledge declares loyalty to the U S government and aims to promote enlistment in the armed forces uphold the draft protect efforts at home assist the state in food and health policy oppose profiteering and preach broad American patriotism stand for government by the people and for the square deal.
A fragmented account describes Christmas folklore such as deer observing at midnight sightings, a Spanish saying about dawn birds warding off evil, and Roman Catholic rites with litanies and processions. It notes beliefs in seeing spirits, luck for finding broken crosses, and Christmas figures like Joseph and Mary in rain worship.
Carlyle Smith recalls a childlike scene as Sandy appears in a shaggy coat with goggles and motor mitts. The narrator hides on the stairs, fears noises in the hall, and observes Santa preparing the Christmas tree, certain he cannot be fooled.
The fragment quotes Charles Wagner and discusses themes from a Christmas meditation. It references Eucharist, Christ’s sacrifice, and the call to recall childlike faith amid festive life. Occasional names appear, including a mention of Wagner as author, within a devotional framing.
A Brooklyn Standard Union poem urges gradual dietary changes across days. It humorously outlines sugar, meat, bread, milk avoidance and aims to contribute to the cats for France with a light wartime spirit.
A reflective piece urges honest self review of local leaders and volunteers. It argues that many people claim to want progress but few commit time and energy to committees and service for the town. It challenges readers to join meetings and prove dedication.
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