Berlin Christmas Past and Present in a Royal City
A vivid survey contrasts old Berlin Christmas customs with modern displays. It traces sings of trees and markets from Lustgarten fairs to imperial court Bescherung, noting electric lights, toy bazars, and the social reach of the Christbaum across classes, colonies, and the Kaiser’s generosity.
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Hans Andersen
Grimm
Berlin
Empire
Haupstadt
Lustgarten
Prussia
Mercy
Caruso
Destina
Gramophone
Atlantic
Army Corps
Mecca
Helping Santa Claus and teaching generosity at home
A mother describes guiding children away from selfish gifts by inviting them to help Santa Claus aid the poor and sick. She believes this indirect method reduces selfish desires and fosters generosity, citing practical value beyond books on child development. Her ideal Christmas evokes home, country, snow, and kind hearts.
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Santa Claus
Christendom
Wombat Advised on Outfit by Friend
A well dressed critic tells Wombat his personal appearance fails to count under current circumstances. The exchange features remarks about hats shoes and salary as part of urging a spruce up.
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Wombat
Gloves cleaned with skim milk method advised
A vintage note suggests cleaning kid gloves by wearing them until dry, then wiping with a cloth dipped in skim milk. It also mentions moistening a sponge with skim milk and rubbing the gloves over a castile soap before wearing again, as a simple care tip for gloves.
Caleb and Joshua in Hebron and the promised land
A lesson excerpt interprets Joshua 14 15 and 11 focusing on Caleb Gentile who claims inheritance in Hebron after Moses promise. It contrasts Caleb's faith with the unfaithful spies and notes the sustaining power of God during 45 years of waiting. The text cites Morgan and Chapman's reflections on seeking first the kingdom of God.
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Joshua
Ebal
Moses
Jordan
Anak
Israel
Caleb
Josh
God
Lord
Cale
Valley of
Heschel
Hebron
Jacob
Jesus
G. Campbell Morgan
J. Wilbur Chapman
William Booth
Salvation Army
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Earth
Germany
Imperial Court
New Palace
Potsdam
Ivaray
SonstanteChristmas
Phillips Srosks
Mrs. Brown-Potter
E. O. Shuers
The
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
the State Bank
Otterbein
J. H. VanNatta
Pres
Hy Bolt
Sidney Smith
Age T Cashier
Farmer's & Merchant's Bank
Indiana
Jeremiah Edwards
Chas. L. McKinnis
V. Prep
J. S. Ward
Dr. C. A. Chenoweth
Dr. L. Learning
Main St
Fe, Follett
Ind
Smith & Bro
Ward A. Smith
Health & Accident Insurance
Benton County
Seco
Fred F. Killin
Indianapolis
Templeton, Ind
C. R. Mather, D. V. M
Vetrinary
Lumber Yard
J. W. Franklin
Green Hill
James S. Wagoner
Medina ‘Downship
Mr. Merchant
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