Christmas Cribs of the Tyrol
A fragmented feature notes Tyrolean Christmas cribs and the revival of nativity displays across Innsbruck Bozen and Vienna. It describes the Ursuline dressed scenes at Tyrolean homes the Bethlehem stable as religious center and the public interest in preserving these artful exhibits amid tourism and cultural memory. The piece touches on historical figures like Santa Claus St Nicholas and local customs in the Netherlands and Austria.
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Courley
Cana
Mal Mascitum
Orsuthen- Inpe
Innsbruck
Moger B
Bozen
Dlona
Munsets
Vienna
Fulisbruck
Aras Mretline
Ursulines
Evity
Eniola
Beavey
Seven Teeth Celley
Tyrol
Ely
Bowhlehem
Alexend
Mavidy
Bethlehem
Christian Temple, Or Else It 3 & Wimple Etre On the Mountain Tilde
Megan
Mary
Joseph
Arts Aide
Vinol claims to strengthen women and all ages
A dubious ad promotes Vinol claiming to build strength for nervous, run-down people including women and children. It touts a long formula with peptones and minerals, promising money back if it fails, and cites Demgen Drug Co in Marshfield as the distributor.
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Chen
Demgen Drug Co
Marshfield
Origin of Christmas Tree Traced to Beynt Era
A credible source asserts the Christmas tree originated from Beynt in a period well before the Christian era. It contrasts popular belief of German origins and notes the palm tree’s monthly growth and use of evergreen spray at the winter solstice as a symbol of the year’s completion.
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Germany
Beynt
Christmas Jewelry Gift Selections From Complete Stock
Christmas gift guidance promises a full stock across watches jewelry diamonds clocks silverware fountain pens ivory pyralin cut glass hand painted china umbrellas Edison phonographs. Choose items to make a jewelry Christmas and solve gift problems with quality at low prices.
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Edison Phonographs
Red Cross Urges Help For Stricken Europe Now
Wartorn Europe faces mass starvation disease and misery as millions of mothers and babies suffer. The Red Cross seeks funds and volunteers to feed clothe and treat the wounded while supporting military hospitals and homefront relief. Citizens are urged to contribute and support efforts for Allies over there.
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Red Cross
Jon
Europe
Amores
Wberties
American Red Cross
Red Cross Membership Drive Aims For 15 Million
The article urges broad support for the Red Cross as volunteers in Europe and at home knit, sew, and fundraise. It promotes a 15 million member goal with a one dollar annual fee and an optional extra dollar for the Hed Cross Magazine. A Christmas gift theme encourages families to sponsor memberships and explain the meaning to children.
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Ty Bell
Aly Red Cross
Uis
Reidhott
Europe
Ani
Red Cross
Stars and Stripes Cheered in Paris at Folies Bergere
Paris spectators cheered the Stars and Stripes as the Folies Bergere finale featured allied nations. The audience rose for God Save the King and national anthems including Belgian, Serbian, Portuguese tunes while Uncle Sam received hearty ovations from many in attendance.
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Paris
United States
George Cotan
Ealers
God Save the King
Uncle Sant
Lel
Chingiliane Sadulteer
Chele Sam
Mistaken U boat sightings confuse merchant crews
The report notes misidentification of U boats by merchant ships, with captains rushing to escape perceived submarines. Howard Vickers and Leonie Jongh comment on the difficulty of distinguishing enemy subs and the risk of false alarms as ships push toward safety.
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Cleyvehind
Eulinarines
Siew
Howard Vickers
Leonie
Ture Jongh
Vickers Angie Te
Casey
Daughters Help Save His Corn in Ravenna
In Ravenna Ohio five daughters of William McKenzie, aged sixty, aided by neighbors, saved the corn crop after his illness. The women named Airs Ilsie Shrader Mrs Celie Thompson Mrs Grace Darkson and Mrs Tuc Selper, along with Miss Cinta McKenale who lives with her father, worked to protect the harvest.
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Ravenna
Wiliam McKenzie
Cubit
Farner McKenzie
Ceres
Airs
Ilsie Shrader
Celie Thompson
Grace Darkson
Tuc Selper
Atlance
Cinta Mckenale
Mothers and World War Red Cross Drive
A World War era appeal urges women and families to join the American Red Cross to aid wounded soldiers and war refugees in Europe. The appeal highlights food clothing shelter and medical aid provided by Red Cross units and hospitals and calls for a nationwide campaign to reach six hundred thousand members by Christmas Eve. Enrollment costs one dollar for a mother’s membership plus an extra dollar for the Red Cross Magazine for a year.
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Europe
Hell
America
Med Cross
Red Cross
Altoen
Chamberlain's Ourh Remedy for Coughs and Colds
Chamberlain's remedy is praised as one of the best and most effective medicines for coughs, colds and croup and is noted as pleasant and safe for children. Many mothers have given it their unqualified endorsement.
Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment Ad Claim
An 19th century style ad promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment for piles and hemorrhoids including external internal blind or bleeding itching or burning. It offers a 25 cent price plus mailed sample and states relief, with mention of being available at all druggists.
Hucphseve Nomen Medicine Company Notice
A historical notice references the Hucphseve Nomen medicine firm and related entities including veterans. The fragmentary text outlines a corporate or civic item involving veterans and a company with a denoted name variant.
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Hucphseve
Medicine Company We Willand
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