Christmas Eve at General Theological Seminary Honors Clement Moore
Students and Sunday school children prepare a wreath to honor Clement Clark Moore, founder of Chelsea square, author of A Visit From St. Nicholas, and professor of Biblical learning. The piece notes Moore's life, his hesitance to claim authorship, and the poem’s rise from a Troy publication in 1823 to global fame.
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John Dickinson Sherman
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Protestant Episcopal Church
Clement Clark Moore
Chelsea Square
Thomas Clark
Benjamin Moore
Columbia University
New York
New Chapel of the Intercession
Old Trinity Cemetery
Santa Claus
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Moore
David Butler
St. Paul’s Church
Clement Moore
Troy Sentinel
Holland
St. Nick
Moores
Hudson
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pretty bungalow for small family design by Radford
A compact attractive bungalow designed for a small family showcases five rooms and bath with a front living room 12 by 17 feet, a dining room 11 by 12 feet 6 inches, a rear kitchen 9 by 13 feet 6 inches, two bedrooms and a bath. The plan emphasizes light ventilation and space efficiency with standard materials and clapboard exterior.
A Visit From St. Nicholas By Clement C. Moore
The poem describes the night before Christmas with St. Nicholas arriving from the chimney, delivering toys, filling stockings, and blessing readers with a final wish for a Merry Christmas. The elf-like figure, sleigh and eight reindeer, and vivid imagery are central to the verse.
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Clement C. Moore
St. Nicholas
Mama
St. Nick
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
A Modern Kriss Kringle
Harold Barnes portrays Kriss Kringle laughing at the children and planning a novel arrival. He reveals a hangar with a gleaming new airplane ready to deliver gifts, replacing the traditional sleigh and deer with modern wonder.
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Kriss Kringle
The Christmas Handkerchief
A reflective piece from 1922 portrays a Christmas handkerchief that is passed along each year as a gift. The worn keepsake laments aging and shifting treats of being stored away, awaiting a next owner while noting annual jokes about its faded condition and uncertain fate.
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Minnie
Jane
Ink Spots Fresh Ink Tips And Cleaning Advice
Short guide advises applying an abundance of soap and washing hard to remove fresh ink stains. A little explanation follows on how to proceed depending on the fabric and stain depth.
Stain Removal Advice From Household Journal
Instructions outline using lard on stained pieces before soap to loosen a stain, then applying oxalic acid solution if needed. Soak briefly, rinse in clear water, then in water with a few drops of ammonia to finish.
Christmas Letter of Love Gift Idea
A brief note champions a small letter filled with affection as a charming Christmas gift. It highlights that a simple card can carry substantial warmth and meaning for the recipient.
Morgan Silence Sparks Curious Banker Inquiry
In a retrospective anecdote the Indianapolis News recalls how investors in 1901 tied their fortunes to Morgan and big trusts. A Kokomo banker’s wife discussed home remodeling including a downstairs lavatory as he chased a loan, prompting others to wonder what Morgan would say.
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Morgan
House of Morgan
Adam
Indianapolis News
Virginia visitor in crowded Washington on first trip
A Virginian youth visiting Washington for the first time amid crowds of pedestrians, cars, and streetcars erupts with wonder. He jokes that the city must be on court day as he recovers from the dizzying rush, reflecting how the capital's bustle shapes how locals view themselves.
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Virginia
Washington
Washington Star
Ridge of hills yields Monadock and notable peaks
In central Massachusetts near the Connecticut valley a hill ridge rises to Mount Monadnock at 3,186 feet and continues north to peaks like Mount Sunapee and Mount Kearsarge, with Mount Cardigan among the notable summits.
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Hansa
Massachusetts
Connecticut Valley
New Hampshire
American Forestry Magazine
Kearsarge
Cardigan
Not Well to Be Too Observing, Says Pope
A quotation from Pope warns that excessive curiosity about business and crowds invites trouble. It uses the bee keeper metaphor to illustrate the sting of overzealous observation. The line appears as a reflective aphorism on human nature.
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Pope
Sapphires of Varied Tints
The sapphire and ruby share corundum as their parent mineral. Blue sapphires range from pale blue to deep indigo with cornflower blue prized. Siam sapphires can be very dark while Australian stones often show greenish hues. Some crystals display blue patches or yellow shading. slightly cloudy stones may form a six pointed star when cut.
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Siam
Record of a 152 syllable Sanskrit word found
A report notes the discovery of a Sanskrit word consisting of 152 syllables. The release provides no translation or further linguistic context.
If Any Boy’s Dad Can Beat Thlia One
A playful exchange centers on bragging about fathers abilities. Freddy and Tom trade boasts about whose dad can do more, including who snores the loudest and sleeps separately to avoid waking himself. The hometown banter captures lighthearted rivalries among boys in Kansas City.
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Freddy
Tom
Fred
Kansas City Star
Douglas
Agipatun
W.l.douglassboss
W.L. Douglas
One Man Seeks Justice As Suspect Flees Case
A man pursues legal redress while another is fleeing authorities, shaping a developing courtroom or police case as details remain forthcoming.
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