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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
9
The editor asks all juniors to write next week about Christmas or New Year resolutions. Helen Raymond signs off with season's wishes and a call for a story or Christmas recap.
A trio of mini items from 1908 letters to editors. Ethel Bevard writes from La Center about school life and a puzzle of girls names. Grace Kemp thanks for a prize and lists school studies. Jonathan W Winn narrates how Harry earns a sled by helping at home in Molson Ontario.
Conesville Iowa December 18 1908 a girl writes thanking for a prize and planning a Christmas tree at school with a sister visiting from Dowds. Big Timber Montana December 18 1908 a girl replies about a snowstorm a two week holiday vacation and school absence, asks about plans and signs off as a friend.
Seven year old Verness Gananer writes from Fairport Iowa to Miss Raymond on December 21 1908. He notes 32 scholars in his class and his teacher Miss Crow and shares a riddle about a man who traveled a bridge on Sunday and stayed three days returning on the same Sunday because his horse was named Sunday.
A brief note from Columbus Junction dated December 21 1908 announces a two part program this week. A Wednesday afternoon session in the first room and a Wednesday evening event in the high school building will feature a speaker and a song. School closes for one week over the Christmas period.
A Miss Helen Raymond of Muscatine is thanked by a Conesville correspondent for winning a prize announced on November 21. The writer asks about a missing postcard album and requests it be sent promptly, noting the first story she wrote.
A reader writes about wanting a true story on a dangerous ride to be printed, noting disappointment over missing a brother's letter and hoping it appears next week. The message hints at editorial capacity and timing for publishing letters.
A trio of 1908 letters from Conesville Columbus Junction and Wapello detail Christmas wishes. Clayton Reddick asks for a French harp toy pony and cart and candy. Harriet Farmer notes a school Xmas event while eleven pupils attend Linn Grove. Lulu Walter thanks the editor for a book and hopes to send more next week.
A letter to the Junior page thanks editors for a prize and comments on the page's tone. The writer mentions a pet cat and expresses nostalgia for how the section used to be. The note ends with a polite closing.
Zella Kemp writes to the Junior page that she received the prize and finds it very nice. She thanks the editors and expresses happiness that Santa Claus will be around soon.
Clara M. West narrates a mountain journey across the Sawtooth and Black Timber regions. The narrator helps load wood, drives a horse, sets up camp, and describes preparing meals and bedding as daylight fades. The episode ends with a sense of continuation.
In the summer of 1892 a family trip to visit grandma ends with a dangerous wagon ride as a large team of horses prone to running away takes the family three miles from Wapello. Mamma, papa, two aunts and the narrator recount the peril.
students in costumes ride mules and deliver gifts to poor city districts for children. The event features horns, singing, and lively hilarity as part of the annual celebration in Bern.
Mary Ruth Brock recounts a wobbly wagon ride when a family lost control near the river road. Mamma, aunt Ettie, and others were thrown out, mamma unconscious but later recovered. A later tale follows Elizabeth’s Christmas Eve plans as she earns money folding papers and sweeping stores to buy clothes and a large tree for a merry holiday.
Two sisters Helen and May go to the woods with their dog Carlo who guards them while collecting flowers. A man approaches with a gun but Carlo bites his leg, preventing harm and allowing the girls to return home safely.
Elizabeth and her mother struggle in a great city with two sisters and a baby brother after the father leaves them homeless and penniless. The snow falls as Christmas nears and the mother tries to keep the family going while Elizabeth helps with washing.
A short tale follows Jack visiting Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He sees Santa and his wife prepare for gifts then joins a sleigh ride with new reindeer. A perilous run ends safely back home and hints at a second journey on Christmas Eve with Santa guiding Jack through nightly visits.
A narrative piece recounts a peculiar journey the night before Christmas featuring unexpected encounters and a mood of wonder. The tale blends holiday imagery with curious happenings as a central character moves through a wintry scene seeking meaning.
Raymond Brown quarrels with sister Mary over a toy while Santa Claus secretly watches. After forgiveness from Mary and his mother, Raymond dreams of a magical Santa ride and wakes to find presents beside his bed, realizing it was all a dream.
A traveler recalls Xmas Eve at a church celebration amid tales of country robbers who killed for money. A fearsome halt in the road sends them fleeing with trembling nerves, but they reach home safely. Pear Rhyner signs off hoping for tablets if victorious.
Dan Derrick finds a mountain ash with red berries and nets rabbits for his family. A keeper overhears but the tree’s magic awakens with elves and a Lady of the Tree. They bless him, grant a prosperous orchard, and Dan buys a fine fruit farm while the fairy tree remains, bringing luck to New England apples.
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