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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
9
A playful verse fragment describes Polly weaving hanging holly with Sally and Bret. The scene centers on Polly’s gleam in her eye and the jesting mood of the gathering as shadows weave across the sky.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses evergreen use at Christmas predating Christian practice, noting holly and evergreens decorated in streets and churches. Mentions Candlemas and historical references to Christmas customs and pagan influence, with a pasted quotation style from historical text. The passage ends mid quote, attributed to Lestle's.
The Washington Star describes old fashioned stockings and cutout figures outlined with worsted, filled with candies, hung on the tree. Bakers’ window displays feature sugar animals and figures, while candy holders decorate the tree. a water-soaked sponge is advised for quick fire control.
Christmas humor from Tar Creek and West jokes about Deadshot Dick and Grizzly Blu. Gift items listed for women include silver and glass toilet articles such as brush sets powder boxes curling irons perfume jars and pins with various containers and holders.
A writer recalls a mouse infestation in a bedroom, noting a mother mouse sabotaged a wall hole to protect her brood. The tale ends with the family leaving, while fragments touch Shakespeare handwriting and presumptive evidence, quoting lines from the Atlanta Constitution and Chicago Tribune.
Eben E. Rexford Literary Contributor to the Ladies' Home Journal writes from Shipton Wisconsin that two bottles of Kodel Dyspepsia Care strengthened his digestive system and removed indigestion. He recommends it to others as valuable and beneficial. Sold at Strauss drug store. A two wheel road cart with overcoat and gloves was left on Wenzel Wengel's property Halloween night. Owner can recover by calling Star Meat Market and paying charges. 613
Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas says the One Minute Cough Cure provides immediate relief for coughs croup and lagrippe without upsetting the stomach It draws out inflammation heals and cures by aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues Sold by Strauss drug store Jewelry and gift items from Frank L Zweck offered with right prices.
H A Tisdale of Sum querton WashingtonDC places value on DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve at 1M One Hundred Dollars a box claiming twenty years of piles relief. The salve mixes Witch Hazel antiseptics and emollients to ease and heal blind bleeding itching protruding piles and skin diseases. Strauss drug store sells the product. L A Wright receives imported English walnuts offered at low prices over the next two weeks at 713.
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