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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
3
The Marshfield Times declares it will not publish false or fraudulent ads and relies on the advertiser’s truthfulness. Readers are urged to report any advertisement that fails to meet its representations so the paper can seek redress.
A succinct quotation attributed to Stephen Decatur declares that while a nation may err in dealings with other countries, citizens must preserve loyalty and support for their country regardless of its faults. The line emphasizes steadfastness over blind judgment.
A nostalgic piece recalls Santa Claus descending from snowy skies to lay gifts by the hearth. It notes children know who delivers toys and why the legendary figure remains jolly and essential. The tone shifts from grownups’ smiles to children’s anticipation.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt recalls Christmas memories and the wish of joy amid loss. It reflects on what remains after the holidays as fleeting guests depart, urging spiritual insight and cheerful recollection. The piece ends with a seasonal blessing and warm wishes for all.
Fragmentary lines express enduring sorrow and reaction to loss. The text mentions sympathy failing to fully ease pain, reflecting a restrained, sober tone typical of a local notice or tribute in a historical paper. The readers are left with a brief, muted impression of consolation amid bereavement.
A poem reflecting children’s longing for toys at Christmas and a future dream of giving. The speaker imagines angels removing the glass to reveal toys and envisions a grown life where wealth allows sharing with other children. The piece cites James J. Montague in the New York American.
Reader explores how the Christmas dinner evolved since Henry VII era with boar’s head ceremonies at royal and university settings. It traces traditions at Oxford and Bracebridge Hall as described by Washington Irving in Old Christmas, noting ceremonial pomp and the role of butlers and minstrels in early 19th century manners.
The struggling troupe, hardly earning enough to pay actors, hopes to reach Wayville for Christmas. After a weary day, some cast members quit. hotel proprietor offers shelter and buys the night’s receipts while gifting items from his own family, ending with a tearful, generous gesture reported by the New York Evening Post.
In a dialogue De Guincey asks why women outnumber men, and Thom replies that it is in conformity with nature's arrangement. He adds that humanity sees more of heaven than earth, framing the question in a philosophical light.
In Oberammergau Germany a religious Christmas scene shows the Christ Child as guardian of the time. A Christ child figure descends from heaven with two angels bearing gifts while two others ring bells and bestow blessings on obedient children. Saint Nicholas appears in disguise visiting homes asking if children are good and leaving fruit and candies for yes or a stick for no.
Stephen Twacock comments in the New Republic on Henry O Henry’s writing method. He praises the writer’s instinct over study, noting he read little and prepared even less, yet produced vivid, lifelike fiction through a blend of vision and imagination.
A Wisconsin health bulletin recounts cases where pain and illness stemmed from teeth and tonsils. A hunter bedridden by back pain improves after tooth extraction, while another boy prospers after tonsil removal, suggesting dental and ENT issues can trigger systemic symptoms.
The dedication of the new St. Joseph's Catholic church at Stevens Point Sunday drew many visitors. The church and rectory, including the altars and bells, were formally unveiled during the ceremony.
The piece notes a church complex with total investment around 342,000 including a 1,000 pine organ and bells, a 4,000 equipment cost, and a 5,000 rectory of twelve rooms built in brown brick. Dedication to be led by Bishop Paul Rhode of Green Bay with visiting clergy.
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