Sistine Madonna and Raphael’s Masterpiece
The Sistine Madonna by Raphael ranks as a supreme Renaissance work. The Virgin mother holds Christ Child while Saint Sixtus II and Saint Catherine adore them. Born 1483, Raphael died at 37. the painting was completed in 1520 for the church of San Sisto and now resides in Dresden.
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Raphael
Christ Child
St. Sixtus II
St Catherine
St. Catherine
Sixtus 1
Rome
Valerian
Raphael Sanzio
Santi
Italy
Fra Angelico
Fra Bartolommeo
Perugino
Florence
Vatican
Christmas in Bethlehem Exaltation of the Holy City
The article portrays Bethlehem as the world’s focal point of Christmas, swelling from a 5000 resident town to a cosmopolitan hub of 50000 to 60000 visitors during the season. It highlights sacred sites of the nativity including the manger shrine and the route of the Virgin Mary, noting ancient ruins and the famed crescent cityscape.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Mary
Christmas Mass Attendance in Paris Churches
In Paris Christmas Day is observed as a religious festival drawing crowded congregations to the Madeleine and Notre Dame. Midnight mass is on Christmas Eve and a wax Infant Jesus rests in a straw cradle. The Virgin Mary and St Joseph guard the child as the Magi sometimes join, bearing offerings.
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Paris
Madeleine and
Notre Dame
St. Joseph
Christmas in Other Lands
A survey of Christmas customs abroad notes Spain releasing prisoners and soldiers on Christmas Eve, England bonbon crackers, Ireland holly and midnight masses, and Japan with a year round Santa figure Hotei. The piece contrasts religious observance and secular festivity across places.
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Spain
England
Ireland
Japan
Santa Claus
Hotei
Christmas Fortune Telling Mirror in Black Water
Bachelors and spinsters in Bohemia cut a hole in a river at midnight on Christmas Eve to peer into the ice water, hoping to glimpse the future spouse’s face. Belief hinges on faith and imagination for the spell to work.
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Bohemia
Christmas Eve Traditions From Pagan Roots To Modern Cheer
The article reflects on Christmas Eve customs from ancient Saturnalia to present day festivities. It notes Yule log burning, mistletoe, mummers, and communal feasts, highlighting how churches preserved rites while uprooting the more revolting practices. It contrasts old superstition with today’s merriment and family-centered celebrations.
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Walter Scott
England
Cheshire
Legion
Devonshire
Jones County Supervisors settle claims list with varied expenses
County records detail claims against Jones County from multiple departments including text books, janitor service, office supplies, and road work. Notable items include Kate Maurice salaries and expenses, public printing, and cross‑county service charges.
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Kate Maurice
Bobbs Merrill Co
DC Heath, & Co
Court House
FM Bagley
Monroe
Red Richmond
Helen L Shaw
Treas
Scott Hardware Co
Anamosa Journal
Anamosa Eureka
Metropolitan Supply Co
Offica
Oxford Mirror
Star Printing Co
Underwood ‘Typewriter Co
Zion Office Supply Co
L J F Whelen
Das
B Walton
Verry Callaghan
Fagan
Lovell
EK J Hines
Gophers
Thos Short
Wolf
F Allen
Maggie Nicholes
Soldiers’ Relief
JJ A Weiss
Anamosa
Olin
Garrison
Wyoming
Awstarks
Monticello
Justice Court
State of Iowa
Tom Cunley
F Wilson
Tom Brown
Joe Owens
L Foley
R L. Jackman
J T Clark
James Knapp
W D Sheean
A Johnson
Fred Richmond
Chas
Byers
Walter Blink
H Hastings
J Cunningham
A Hogan
Fred Snyder
Fred McKinstry
Forest Green
James Haverly
John McCullough
Arthur McCullough
Frank Rushford
Joseph Rushford
Celia Hayes
John Lyon
Geo Tate
Neva Smith
Sigworth
Geo O Lawrence
W A Hogan
Kate Mosher
F Hogan
August Weseman
J W H Baker
EM Russell
F Kehoe
William Robinson
Ered Foley
Bobren
A W Adams
Sand Spring Road
Berlin
G Bohlken
Wayne Township
John G Bohlken
Henry C Balster
JJ Bailey
Central Lumber Co
JM Hofacre
V L Hanssen
L C Lawrence
Sand Spring
Henry Morey
Chas Stouts
Paul Petersen
Petersen
CR Schofield
Chas Bates
Henry Shafer
L Schoon
Finn’s
Joe Duffy
Duffy
James Dixon
Skabill Hill
Hale
Anamosa Lbr Co
Eclipse Lbr Co
Ray Fairbanks
Cass
Monrose
Frank Merrill
Chas Zimmers, Jr
Glass
Marfield
Anamosa Lumber Co Lumber
Guy Byerly
Harry Eustman
Wm Copeland
Virl Gearhart
Frank Fisher
Mitch Glick
Wm Flaherty
Hanlon Place
Silas Moneypenny
Olin Lumber Co
Harry Porter
Miller and
Miller and Foley Ronda
Thomson
Ioop Allen
Schmalfeldts
John Buchholts
Burda
AJ Hurda
H P Barber
Onslow
Louis Buchholtz
Das Grad
Eldred & Wherry
Fedderson
King
Harry Freeman
John & Qable
Kirkpatrick
J W Morse
J&b Meade
J H Orris
Hbao
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Christmas IN
Jones County
Enied
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wee Baw
Pat Ro
Chicago
Ilinois
France
Huntington
Durham
Steinway
Krakauer
Richmond
Washburn
Brambach
Locher Bros. Music Store
Monticello, Ia
America
Dixie Gem
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G. P. Rockstad
Iowa
OWA Telephone Company
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