Santa Claus in a Christmas Miracle
A Detroit Free Press reader recounts a Christmas Eve visit to a grieving couple, who receive a sleeping infant as a miraculous gift. The baby, named Santa Claus, brings joy and renewal to the sorrowing household, with the parents embracing the child and recognizing the sign of hope amid loss. The tale unfolds with intimate detail of the couple's earlier happiness, the baby's arrival, and the ensuing healing moment.
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Santa Claus Conway
Santa Claus
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W. J
Lampton
Detroit
Frea Press
After Christmas Question Echoes a Family Farewell
A distressed speaker pleads with Charley to delay parting until after Christmas. In a parlor scene the father’s fading hope echoes through tears as a daughter fights to find her voice and ask for more time.
Christmas Carols and Holiday Feasts Across the Nation
The excerpt blends holiday verse and a cookbook section with diverse prints from different papers. It includes a sentimental Christmas hymn urging universal peace and a lively recipe for a festive fruit punch served with a decorated pie dish. The text also mentions a French style phrase and a rustic “possum pie” vignette tied to Christmas revelry.
Voting trends show Wisconsin shifts in 1898 election
A statewide comparison reveals a sharp drop in interval voting, with prohibition support steady near 8 thousand. Dane and Milwaukee counties swing against Scofield, while Dodge and Douglas counties show mixed results. The head-ticket tally ends Scofield 178187, Sawyer 185353, with overall Republican gains offset by Democratic strength in several regions. Local notes cover marriages, deaths, crimes, and civic items.
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Lwo
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Sawyer
Cay. Scofield
Scofield
W. C. Riverhorn
Gov
Gov. Seafield
Maclonal
Thay
Tigher
Dane
Milwaukee Sunalies
Seveld
Dane County
Silverthorn
BIH
Wpublican
Davidson
Jamiese
Wstriel
FH. B. Dale
la Follette Rapublicen
Dodge County
P. W. Deuscer
Yate
Dodse
Douglas County
Judge Silverthorn
Worsley
Cunfin
Tuttle
Riese
Labor
Scattering
Berkey
Tuttrup
Henderson
National
Scone
Kent
Froebuch
Hicks
Arccracy General
Harvey
Supl
Rice
Ralroad Come
Glijehang
Ins
Comer
Douster
Haut
Sereys
Stromme
Malek
Grace
Schindler
Wymr
Wilcox
Railroad Come
Schultz
Christmas Day and its shifting date through history
The text traces Christmas date variations from early Christian times when the feast was celebrated on January, April, and May. It notes January 11 in the Eastern church, June 23 by Abyssinians, January 18 by Armenians, and acknowledges the uncertainty of the exact date. It also mentions ancient customs of decorating homes and churches with holly and mistletoe, possibly remnants of Druids’ observances.
Mistletoe Warning Sparks Hope In Quiet Exchange
A shy exchange between She and Horace hints at a wish for sight for the blind. She sighs beneath a mistletoe sprig, while he expresses cautious hope, reflecting a fragile moment of belief and longing.
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Wisconsin Briefs Highlight Local Deaths and Crimes
At Janesville Frank Zienow son of Catherine Zienow died aged 26. Miss Rachael Hart of Owen Sound and Arthur Buter wed in Janesville. Andrew Hoth near Kewaunee struck by a train. Fire at Meinecke & Son Milwaukee toy factory caused damages of 310,300. Emaquel Frient longtime Milwaukee resident and businessman died aged 63. Oshkosh Campfield murder trial jury still incomplete. one hundred men examined. Henry L Elston, son of A C V, referenced in brief.
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Brooks
Manitowoc
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PN. Hart
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Cleveland
Emery A. Odell
Mohrow Eyuniog Limos
Amelia Burgy
Pice
Jusol Burgy
Ac Fond du Lac
Margaret Somervaill
Guaon
Toho B. Gordon
Beloit
Converse
Jankee
William Church
Burns Bros
Oakfield
Wio
War
Waupun
John Lipps
Petar Wo Hilcont
Racine
Patr
Louis Sapiro
Chicago
Sarah Michel
Henry ©. Berger
J. W. Coon
Vital Atastisticss
Grand Army
Wisconsin
Department of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central
Lake Butte Des Morts
Neenah
Menasha
Oshkoshelty Ilfe
Clark
Cincinnati
Toronto
New York
He Miller
Sehwand & Sercom
Louis Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Raymond Dibble
Arthur Meyer
Ilenry Meyer
John Dougherty
Wiliam Lewton
Janesville
Frank Zienow
Catherine Zienow
Rachael Hart
Owen Sound
Ont
Arthur Butter
Andrew Hoth
Kewaunee
Meinecke & Son Milwaukee
Emaquel Frient
Milwauke
Oshkosh
Henry L. Elston
A.C. V
A Designing Mother and a Christmas Wish List
Mrs. Hickleby notes her son Tommy spends two hours daily on a writing task. She recalls asking him to list everything he wants for Christmas and says he is still at it, a sign of developing interest.
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Santa Crus
Tommy
Mrs. Hickleby
Harper's Bawar
Woodard Pioneer of Horse Trade Files Bankruptcy
Lexington Kentucky December 11 W T Woodard a famed horse dealer files for bankruptcy listing assets of 40600 and 2000 debts. His son W T Woodard Jr is assigned with 9000 liabilities and no assets. The move marks a major collapse in a prominent horse operation.
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Lexington
W. T.woodard
United States
W. T. Woodard, Jr
Bolivian Revolution Rumors Tied to Peru Report
A Bolivian revolution plan discussed with Peruvian authorities was confirmed yesterday. Vice President Alonzo vowed to organize government forces and suppress rebels amid political turmoil in the region.
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Peru
Alonzo
Rabeliob
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