Many Christmas Traditions From Around the World
A survey of customs in nations and regions. It notes fireworks in Richmond Virginia Christmas Eve, Moravian Love Feast in Salem North Carolina, French birds fed by sheaves, German Boxing Day, Norwegian gift hunts, Swedish door gifts, Italy Urn of Fate, Spanish church holiday with gypsies, and Alaska’s candlelit sea tree poem by Eva Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Coduly Pevge
Richmond
Boy Scouts
Salem
N. C
Selkirks
Ralph Connor
Newburyport
Mass
France
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Santa Claus
Italy
Spain
Alaska
Eva Best
Beware the cough or cold that lingers on
Persistent coughs and colds cause trouble. Creomulsion a mulsified creosote medicine claims to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth. It says the creosote is absorbed, reaches the seat of trouble, and builds the system after colds or flu with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsion Company
Atlanta, Ga
Community Christmas Trees and Holiday Traditions
The article describes how towns like New Castle and Hollywood celebrate with large community trees and carol singing. It notes Hollywood uses baby deodars on Christmas hill and children lantern processions ending with “Silent Night.” It suggests adding a community stocking to help less fortunate children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
England
Hollywood
Cal
Christmas Hill
Garbage Burned 375 Tons in November Report
Three hundred seventy five tons of garbage were collected and burned at the municipal furnace in November. Superintendent Howard Phillips reported to City Health Officer W L Steen. Non city trucks disposed of 100 loads and other individuals removed 200 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Phillips
W. L. Steen
Wendell's Ambition Brand Pills Ad Ends Nervousness
An old advertisement promotes Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from H J Dague or H L Dague promising quick relief for tiredness nervousness sleeplessness and digestion issues with a money back guarantee on the first box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
H. L. Dague
H. J. Dague
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McJunkin Advertising Company
Eer
Pillsbury
Taylor’s Millinery
Faille
East Washington Street
Riecin
Croton Avenue
Mather Bros. CO
Cordova
Tyre
Ivory
Paris
Vienna
SAUEN
Sheffield
Mather
E. Washington Street
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