Christmas Truce in Paris Story of an American Boy
An American boy in Paris recalls Christmas without cheer, a quarrel over a private letter that becomes public, and a poignant moment when he reconciles with his father. The narrative blends humor about a penny a line writer with a plea for privacy as family bonds surface amid exposure.
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France
Daddy
Milwaukee
Doddy
Hke Doddy
England
Leiue
Paris
Ife
Ivor
Jake
Dodday
Tomato culture feats by city merchant William A Stratmater
William A Stratmater, a prominent local merchant, shares his tomato growing method and results. He describes starting seeds in March, transplanting, staking vines nine feet high, and harvesting tomatoes weighing 20 to 36 ounces. He notes July to November ripening and urges soil, sun, and proper care for large flavorful fruit.
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William A. Strjtmater
Mr. Stratmater
Lamgeroes
America
England
Fifty-Two Years of Hanna & Broe Jewelers in New Castle
A nostalgic overview celebrates Hanna & Broe Jewelry in New Castle Pa marking fifty two years since 1848. The article praises the firm from its early days, notes a souvenir stamp box, and observes busy showrooms with customers and attentive staff. It closes with holiday wishes and pride in local business.
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Jastic
Hous
Hanna & Broe
New Castle
Christmas Fractures in Paris Home Tale
A narrator recalls a fractured Christmas with a Parisian father figure, a storm of anger, and an awkward reconciliation. The tension centers on a cigarette case gift, a Napoleon bust, and a boy who longs for forgiveness after a tense rift. The ending hints at a dramatic return of the Napoleon statue at the doorway.
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Daddy
Napoleon
Rue St. Honore
Botho
Tommy to Santa Claus Christmas lullaby poem
A nostalgic Christmas verse from a child asking Santa Claus to bring toys and to wake them with a red drum. The poem imagines Santa as a kind, jolly king who delivers cars, railroad tracks, trumpets, blocks, and jumping jacks, ending with a warm farewell to the old friend.
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Chimney Place
Exquisite Gifts at Clendenin s
Clendenin's New Castle store, a long time favorite, showcases a wide range of Christmas gifts. The Battenburg display attracts many shoppers with delicate pieces and varied prices, while Mexican embroidery, umbrellas, furs, handkerchiefs, wraps, and cushions highlight an extensive stock. Shoppers of all ages are urged to visit for suitable, stylish items.
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Clendenin’s
New Castia
Christina
New Castle
Clendenin
Hawking Clothing Firm Extends Hours Through Christmas
Hawking Clothing announces extended nightly hours through Christmas season, keeping stores open late aimed at catching holiday shoppers.
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Hawking Clothing Company
A GOOD COLLECTOR TAX NOTICE BY DICKSON
Tax Collector Thomas Dickson warns all recipients of county tax due notices to call and settle by January. Mrs. Dickson aids, urging prompt payment to avoid added costs. Dickson is praised for diligence, arresting nonpayers and enforcing timely settlements.
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Thomas Dickson
Dickson
Bright Prospects Shown in New Castle Real Estate Outlook
Dushane, a progressive real estate man, sends a Christmas greeting claiming the coming year will bring prosperity for New Castle. He notes his efforts to develop the town and expresses optimism for the first year of the twentieth century.
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God
Dushane
New Castle
luShane
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Featured in Local Ad
Black and white advertisement notes 27 years of selling rockers and furniture in New Castle at the old stand WLEF and DUEFAPORD & CO promise savings on every article. Central Drug Store on Long Avenue promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, described as effective liver pills that never gripe.
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New Castle
WLEF
Duefapord & CO
DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred C. Hyde
Mahon- Ingtown
Huttons Pittsburg Street Drug Store Offers Fine Leather Goods
The Pittsburg street drug store of James C. Hus on presents a broad holiday leather goods assortment. Pocketbooks purses card cases bill books and similar items in fine leathers with plain or silver trimmed finishes. Prices flexible to fit all budgets and the store also features perfumes and Huyler's chocolates and bonbons in assorted package sizes.
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Pittsburg Street
James C. Huson
Hutton's
Hutton
Huyler
Hutton’s
Bazaar Store Showcases Wide Range of Christmas Goods
The Bazaar Store in the Wallace building at Washington and Jefferson Streets offers an extensive Christmas assortment. The window overflows with stock and the interior is filled with toys, fancy goods, fine china, books, lamps, games, and many other items suitable for holiday giving.
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New Castle
Bazaar
Wallace Building
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
Hair yarns on display promise loan repairs
Two balls of yarn spun from human hair hang in a Dollar Savings Association window beside a sign offering a $1,000 loan repair at $8.25 per month. The thread was spun by a woman 30 years ago and produced at Pearl Steam Laundry, noted for its pleasing work.
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Dollar Savings Association
Slga
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W. A. Stritmater, Cornelius Burke
Enna Royce
Tommy
Santa Claus
Mes Teften
Thomas
Fairyland
Susan
Clendenin's
Cit
C. P. DuShane
Jas. c. Mutton
the Bazaar Store
The
Pearl Steam Laundry
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