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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
3
A fragment from December issue of Christmas Times recalls festive homecomings. The speaker contrasts bustling customary nights with tranquil Christmas moments as family members exchange kisses and secrets while the home feels sacred and hushed by holiday magic.
Mrs Curdle buys a bargain remnant for a Christmas dress. Jessie unwraps a vivid gown causing jealousy. A tinker Abraham and Napoleon Trottier trade in second hand finery while Mrs Maloney the washerwoman comments. By Christmas morning Napoleon brings home a showy gift, while the dress becomes a village talker.
Eight year old Mattie Virginia seeks a perfect Christmas gift for papa Mattia Virginia. After consulting family and neighbors for ideas from shaving paper to a pipe, gingerbread man, a pistol, and more, she buys a china match safe featuring Mary and the lamb. Papa is delighted with his daughter’s choice. Harriet Holt Dey no Mentrea Herald.
A summary of Iowa grain values and yields shows corn, wheat and oats totals for 1902 and 1903 with December 1 1908 estimates. It reports corn area 7 398 920 acres yield 31 bushels per acre value 82 984 071 dollars, wheat total 7 167 643 dollars, oats 27 703 798 dollars, and compares past years.
The state at large notes the death of Mrs Hough wife of the Woodbine station agent and sister of Mar vin Hughitt president of the Northwestern road The report also cites a damaging Whiting fire valued at about 250 000 with 27 000 insurance and other city updates including police and fire civil service moves and local court judgments.
DUBUQUE The oldest man in Dubuque county Adam Lucker celebrated his hundredth birthday. Born in Luxemburg Germany in 1803 he came to America over fifty years ago and now resides at the county poor farm. He eats three meals daily sleeps well reads without glasses and credits rising and retiring early for his longevity.
A special session of the state board of health in Des Moines discussed a proposed law to recognize medical certificates from other states with matching qualifications, aiming to prevent re-examination and ease interstate practice. Also noted: mining and bank robbery news across Iowa with local officials and business figures involved.
WAVBERIVY reared on a farm with no musical advantages Cady Kenny has developed a wonderful ability as a pianist in two years he has advanced so rapidly that musicians of this section admit he has surpassed them all must seek instruction at the hands of masters Kenny is 16 years old and until two years ago never touched a piano now he manipulates the keys with ease rendering the most difficult compositions with perfect expression.
The article traces the ancient origins of business signs from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval England. It notes signs in Greco Roman cities, street names inspired by signs, and the late fifteenth century rise of sign use in England among taverns and shops to distinguish locations when numbers and literacy were limited.
A nostalgic view on Christmas for kids stressing simple enjoyment over lavish displays. The stocking, not a grand tree, offers mystery and shared delight, contrasting with costly gifts and fair expectations set by wealthier families. The piece ends with a child’s longing and social class reminder.
A historical holiday message urges bringing good thoughts and kindness to at-risk groups this Christmas. It calls to memory loved ones, prisoners, the sick, soldiers abroad, newborns, and the elderly, extending charity to those lonely or cold, and all seeking warmth and comfort during the season.
A fragment from the Waslington Star recalls a small dandelion starting in one day and weathering frost as autumn turns like May. The poem-style note celebrates humble grit and a quiet heroism amid chilly winds and nearing nights.
Commander F A Miller of the U S Navy purchased pew No 418 in St John s church Washington from a Philadelphian for 1000 dollars.
The pension issue last year was the largest in ten years. The first quarter of the current year shows a 35 percent rise over the same period last year, indicating growing pension obligations and pressures on funding.
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