This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
6
In a rural reminiscence with dialect, a speaker recalls Sandy Claus delivering gifts to well behaved children while noting white children receive the more coveted toys, prompting the question of fairness in Santa’s choices and a belief that Santa discerns true goodness.
Dialectal reminiscence recalls a child’s dream of Santa Claus, a broken toy jack, and a rural scene in which the child believes Sandy Claus has seen the mishap and will bring help after waking.
Dialect recounts a mammy reassuring a child about Sandy Claus and whiteman fears, suggesting belief in a benevolent plan and Santa’s watchful hand. The voice implies a protective stance toward children amid racial tensions and social change.
English Puritans of the seventeenth century rejected Christmas joy as Celtic superstition. Parliament ordered December 25 to be a solemn fast, spent in silent atonement for riotous past celebrations. Communities ignored the rule, hiding mince pies and plum puddings while soldiers searched homes for contraband treats.
The piece argues that asking before a kiss shifts blame onto the woman and that many kiss daily without fear. It claims a kiss can be trivial and compares it to a smile, noting a well-timed kiss can end a love story too soon.
A quirky note suggests that children who doubt Santa Claus suffer insomnia while believers enjoy a good night’s rest. The item reads like a parental aside or local superstition printed in a light column.
Stella and sisters plot a Christmas surprise for Grandmother Jessup. They recall past gifts of handkerchiefs and plan a lavish reveal with jewels, love stories, embroidery, slippers, candy, and jokes to honor her enduring spirit in a touching family scene.
A light verse by Wilbur D. Nesbit humorously laments holiday shopping. The speaker describes gifts, the festive mood, and the chaotic parade of shoppers leading to the misstep of reaching the wrong counter.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.