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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
12
A devotional poem contrasts the nativity scene with war torn world. The Star over Bethlehem shines as Wise Men arrive and guns fall silent. It laments altered gifts stained red, Mary’s pale face, and Joseph’s grim mood, urging Alders to learn peace. The refrain proclaims “Peace on Earth” as soldiers lay down arms.
An Anglo Norman carol speaks of Christmas from afar and a yearly feast with bread, meat, and fish. It urges charity to Christians, condemns wickedness, and ends with a toast urging all to drink Wassail, as lords pledge cups in the manor house.
A farm note outlines winter arriving with cold snaps and heavy snow, halting outdoor work while chores increase. It urges early stock and implement prep, warns on low prices for scrub horses, and stresses timely farm sales and proper conditioning to maximize cash from stock and gear.
A fragment from Life by Bryan Waller Procter questions the purpose of laughter and tears, birth and death, and the unseen violet of spring. It ponders why humans live and die and seeks the secret of life’s meaning in a contemplative, rhythmic meditation.
Joe Armstrong, celebrated dog trainer, notes rats around kennels with hundreds of prize dogs. After trying RAT-SNAP, three weeks pass and rats vanish while dogs avoid the product. He recommends RAT-SNAP to friends, available in three cake sizes. Sold and guaranteed by R. H. Daniel and F. W. Kalloy.
Calling cards offered as a budget friendly present are advertised by The Tribune Office as a convenient option for shoppers seeking small thoughtful gifts this holiday season.
An advertisement offers a home typewriter and a matching watch combo for 6.25 with prepaid charges, plus a 14k rolled gold bracelet and wrist watch for 7.75. The pitch requests a $1.00 sample order and lists Elmore Surprise Store New York Times Square address for approval and terms.
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