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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
3
Fragmented reader text mentions Santa and a toy tin car with a wind mechanism. It references a garbled line about a large red drum and a snowy scene with a shabby coverlet. No clear news event or names beyond H C Searcy.
The passage muses on Christmas happiness as a shared perception reflected in Washington Irving and Dickens. It contrasts Bracebridge Hall and Dingley Dell depictions with Luke’s Nativity story and praises Christmas as a season of benevolence and cheerful acts.
A vivid Honolulu Christmas pageant blends snowless Yuletide cheer with a melting pot mix. Americans, Japanese, English, Filipinos, Portuguese, Koreans, soldiers and civilians join in confetti, firecrackers, and ukulele riffs. The scene underscores cultural fusion and shared holiday spirit.
The article explains how the feast of lights Hanukkah in Kislev relates to the Christmas season. It notes the dedication of the temple by Judas Maccabeus, the eight days of oil, and how Jewish houses lit candles. It also observes Bethlehem and Jerusalem as possible birth sites and mentions Weihnacht and Chanukah as names for Christmas in German and Greek traditions.
The article explains mistletoe kissing as a charming Christmas custom tracing to Norse myth and Venus of the North. It notes mistletoe as an emblem of love and celebration and cites Druids venerating the plant, which was shared after New Year’s and feared touching the ground.
The Oregon local telephone association approved a major executive restructuring at its seventh annual convention in Portland. A 12 member board includes president, secretary treasurer, five vice presidents from diverse regions, and five directors. Charles E Wells of Hillsboro was re elected president. George A Bauman becomes secretary treasurer, succeeding E E Goff who requested relief from the post.
A quirky note suggests Hock Santa Claus has broad stock and can arrange surprises. The piece playfully claims he can provide gifts for all and even affect personal outcomes such as divorce, alimony, and custody for acquaintances.
A French scientist uses a modified wireless receiver to detect thunder storms over 300 miles distant. Mrs Bacon jokes about Christmas gifts, noting she already hears storms in time.
Farmers should prune mildew laden twigs to cut disease sources and improve sun and air flow. Pruning for open trees aids spray effectiveness. Greenhouse tomato growers plant under glass from January 1 to 15, with preparations for seed needed. Benny best variety noted as high yielding.
Farmers should not count on heavy rains to curb pests as grasshopper eggs can survive long flood periods. O A C experiment station notes cow testing results showing butter fat production up 30 pounds per cow over last year, worth about $12 per cow at 40 cents a pound, indicating improved dairy efficiency.
Boiling salt water is an easy and effective method to keep drains clean. The salt and hot water dissolve grease and thoroughly clean pipes. Regular treatments reduce plumber costs and promote a healthy sink environment.
In 1920 orphans in Marash planned a Christmas gift for city children. They proposed to share their weekly supper meals by adding eight to ten walnuts with bread and water, turning their shortage into a communal act of charity.
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