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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
12
A tattered waif watches a Christmas from a hovel door, drawn to warm glow and dancing children. He dreams of an angel, heavenly rivers, and a radiant Lamb of God on Christmas Day, as snow falls and the casement glows with flame.
An old woman begs for coal on Christmas night but the narrator refuses to help. A conscience pursuit follows as the woman is later found dead and a sick husband perishes next door. The piece condemns charity misused and urges giving to truly needy rather than callous spending.
A humorous critique of male shoppers in gift seasons. It laments men’s limited knowledge and sales staff’s influence, warning against buying misfits as present, while noting women’s savvy and the risk of an unwanted passe offering.
The piece explains Christmas Eve customs in early Christianity, noting the Yule Log or Christmas Block lit to illuminate homes and usher in festive rites. It references candles, ivy decor, and a historic 17th century incident, plus Latin terms like Teast of Lights for the Christmas celebration.
The piece warns against overspending and gifts that cause long term burden. It urges generosity without meanness and stresses choosing gifts loved by recipients, not self serving. It cautions against delaying purchases and tallying gifts for profit or loss, urging a kind spirit instead.
A father scolds his son for profane language as they debate a vow to swear off swearing. Van Chump Sr. recalls the promise and laments the slip, while Van Chump Jr. retorts that his utterance was indeed the slip.
A pie shipped from Howick to London for Sir Henry Grey weighs about 12 stones and feeds many guests. It includes 2 bushels flour 20 pounds butter 4 geese 2 turkeys 2 rabbits 4 wild ducks 2 woodcocks 6 snipes 4 partridges 2 neat's tongues 2 curlews 7 blackbirds and 6 pigeons. Mrs Dorothy Patterson of Howick is noted for the curiosity. The pie stands near 9 feet around and requires two men to present it to the table.
The Washington Star quotes Binkins claiming rapid progress and a promised turn over a new leaf on New Year’s Day. He emphasizes economy and maximizing records before parting with the old year.
The dialogue centers on a child named Freddie seeking a Christmas watch, Colewigger remarks on age, Freddie notes another boy’s ability to disassemble a watch, and a plan is proposed to measure Christmas by stocking height as a playful measurement. The exchange emphasizes playful family conversation about gifts and perception of age and cleverness.
Elders gather as children play while adults discuss nature and art. The talk shifts to arbor culture with references to spruces firs and trees from Norway Arabia France Vallombrosa and California. A boy interrupts: Sam Jess and I have heard nothing about the Christmas tree.
Arthur Merrill, a self-made partner, reflects on a year of wealth and a secret heartbreak tied to Gladys Thorne. News of Gladys’ former fiancé Alvin Trescott’s death drives him to travel from his luxury club life to Warren Iowa seeking closure and clues about a past romance.
Arthur Merrill and Gladys Thorne reunite at a snowy church on New Year’s Eve after misreading a report of her marriage. A midnight celebration follows as they vow eternal forgiveness and ring in the new year as husband and wife.
A Victorian era note describes Christmas alms in Brittany where worshippers bring lanterns to church. After mass, elderly women return the lanterns and receive coins as charity, reflecting church teaching and festive thrift. The piece weaves in other humorous vignettes and quotes about Uncle Sam, clever farming, and cultural anecdotes.
An odd convenient custom in Genoa where five to six wealthy and middle class families share a coach and horses. They rotate use by day among themselves making a costly establishment feasible. Each family has its own coat of arms doors on the carriage and doors are swapped to match the user.
A Frenchman reports an instant remedy for burns from oil of vitriol. A soft paste of calcined magnesia and water, applied to the burned area about an inch thick, eases pain nearly instantly and leaves no scar when removed.
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