Birth and Childhood of Christ in Art Across Eras
The article surveys why Nativity scenes captivate artists and viewers, noting religious meaning, maternal tenderness, and poetic detail. It maps five chief themes The Annunciation Nativity Adoration of the Magi Flight into Egypt and The Home at Nazareth, and discusses how apocryphal legends and medieval poetry influenced portrayal and symbolism in painting.
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Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
Mary
Bus de Voragine
Konrad of
Fusselbrunn
Walther of
Rheinau
Kroswitha
Justin Martyr
St. Jerome
St. Bernard
Protevangelium
Lot
Nazareth
Temple
Joseph
Palestine
Matthew
Tsaiah
Egypt
Elizabeth
John the Baptist
Queen Victoria vs King Edward Dinners Compared
A historical comparison of royal dining at Windsor and Balmoral under Queen Victoria and King Edward. The London observer notes Victoria policed decorum, silence, and a tight guest list, while Edward relaxed rules for conversational ease and sociable dining without losing dignity.
Meddler Described As Man Who Gives Unasked Advice
A meddler is defined as a man who typically offers well meaning but unsolicited guidance. The description frames him as someone who intrudes with advice not requested by others.
Iowa Manufacturers urge governor appoint three on railroad commission
The Iowa State Manufacturers Association backs a three member railroad commission named by the governor with salaries of five thousand dollars a year. O T Dennison of Mason City led the plan arguing mandatory powers and needed rate and regulation changes in the state. The Iowa Implement Dealers Association, in Des Moines, urged unity to oppose the parcels post law and pressed a uniform bill of lading and timely damage claims for goods shipped.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
O. T. Dennison
Mason City
Dennison
Iowa Implement Dealers Association
Des Moine
Democrats to Contest Kendall Seat in Sixth District
The Sixth district Democratic congressional committee met in Oskaloosa on December 8 and agreed to contest N. E. Kendall's seating. Daniel W. Hamilton, the Democratic candidate, expected to file a notice of contest. Committee chair Will Hamilton presided and called for further action pending the next meeting.
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Oskaloosa
Democratic Congressional Committee
N. E. Kendall
Will Hamilton
Sigourney
Daniel W. Hamilton
Hamilton
Bank Clerk Ramstad Shot by Unknown Man in Vinton
George Ramstad, a bank bookkeeper in Vinton, was shot in the shoulder by a short thick man wearing a slouch hat as he returned from Cedar Rapids. The assailant claimed a mistaken identity, shouting I have you now John before firing. The wound is non fatal but may have serious consequences.
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Vinton Bank
Vinton
George Ramstad
Ramstad
Cedar Rapids
John
Prohibition Amendment Backed by State Officials
W Barber of the Anti-Saloon League cites Sen Cummins and other Iowa lawmakers in support of an interstate commerce amendment to bar liquor shipments into dry states. He spoke at a public address here, noting all Iowa's U S senators and eleven congressmen favor the measure.
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Mason City
United States
A. B. Cummins
W. ©. Barber
Anti-Saloon League of
Clergyman and Exposition Director Shot at Home in St Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg a prominent Catholic church figure and Louisiana Purchase Exposition director was shot and killed at his home on Lindell Boulevard early yesterday. Authorities have not determined if the death is murder or self-inflicted.
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St. Louis
Kiled
Francis D. Hirschberg
Archbishop Glennon
Lindell Boulevard
Son Charged With Fraud in Sloan Suit
John Sloan sues son John S. Sloan and others in Webster City alleging the father released a $7,500 mortgage to the son under fraud and undue influence. The suit seeks reinstatement of the mortgage and accuses improper pressure on the aged father.
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Webster City
John Sloan
John S. Sloan
Ruth Lamson Weds Count Cardelli in Chicago Church
Miss Ruth Lamson daughter of S. W. Lamson a Chicago board of trade member married Count Giovanni Cardelli of Italy in Holy Angels church. Cardelli is a grant nephew of the late Pope Leo XIII and represents a Cleveland iron and steel firm with substantial U S steel interests.
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Chicago
Ruth Lamson
S. W. Lamson
Board of Trade
Holy Angles
Giovanni Cardelli
Italy
Leo XIII
Cleveland, O
United States
Riot near city hall leaves police dead and several wounded
In Kansas City near City Hall a street battle between religious fanatics and police yesterday produced around a hundred gunshots. One police officer was killed, four others fatally or seriously wounded, and two more sustained minor injuries.
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Kansas City
Washington Farmers to Meet in Washington
The Washington County Farmers' Institute one of the state’s largest farmers groups will hold its meeting on December 10 and 11. The corn exhibit is the main feature with past displays likely surpassed this year and the farmers wives exhibits will also attract attention.
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Washington
Washington County Farmers’ Institute
Movement to Teach Fundamentals of Agriculture in Schools
A statewide push to introduce basic agriculture education in rural and city schools gains momentum in Waterloo Black Hawk county. The program covers soil moisture conservation seed selection and crop cultivation with school gardens boosting practical interest. Many Iowa high schools are adopting agriculture into the curriculum as awareness grows.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Towa
Large Plant Is Finished Iowa Portland Cement Co
Des Moines reports the Iowa Portland Cement company plant near the city will open early next spring with about 200 workers now and 400 when in full operation. The facility will produce over 5 000 barrels daily and draw in many trainloads of rock and shale, mainly from near Harlam.
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Iowa Portland Cement Company
Des Moines
Harlham
Carroll Bank May Pay All
Bank examiner H M Bostwick reports the First National Bank of Carroll now under receiver I W Fowler Ottumwa will pay out. Estimated 75 percent of doubtful paper collected worth 380000 dollars. With full 100 percent stockholder levy, all depositors will be paid in full and a possible small stockholder dividend may follow.
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Bostwick
Carroll
First National Bank
I. W. Fowler
Ottumwa
National Treasury Department
H. M. Bostwick
Iowa City Faces Pure Water Challenge for City
Iowa City council focuses on a pure water supply issue as chemical analysis shows organic matter far above Iowa standards. Proposals include a mechanical filter or digging artesian wells, with the city’s rights to compel action not yet determined though the franchise requires the city to obtain pure water.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Seven Million Three Hundred Thousand Deed Recorded
The largest deed in Woodbury county history transfers the Wilmar and Sioux Falls railroad to the Great Northern. The $7,300,000 deed completes a long-ago transfer as the line had effectively left existence prior.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
Wilmar
Sioux Falls
Great Northern Railroad
Council Seeks City Control of Saloons in Dubuque
Dubuque city council adopts ordinance placing all saloons under city direct control and imposes a tax of 120 dollars per year on each. The law also tightens enforcement for pharmacists in liquor matters, bringing drug stores under similar oversight.
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Dubuque
Huquor
Sunday Show Trial In Waterloo Vaudeville Case
L. O. Hieber manager of the Majestic theater was found guilty by Police Judge Kepford of violating the city ordinance that bars Sunday vaudeville shows. The test entertainment included songs moving pictures and comedy acts.
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Waterloo
L. O. Hieber
Majestic Theater
Kepford
Cattle Vaccination Pushed to Fight Black Leg
In Iowa Falls several large cattle herds have contracted black leg. Assistant State Veterinarian W. L. Every has been summoned to vaccinate cattle at multiple points to slow the disease’s spread.
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Iowa Falls
W. L. Every
Leamer Elected President of Iowa English Lutheran Synod
Iowa City advisory board of home missions of the Iowa English Lutheran synod adjourned after transacting important business and electing Rev. A. B. Leamer of Des Moines as president and Rev. Dr. W.W. H. Blancke of Davenport as secretary.
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