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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
5
A devotional poem portrays the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. It contrasts the holy child’s humble cradle with regal expectations, recalling shepherds Magi and Mary’s tender care. The verse laments Herod’s cruelty yet finds consolation in the Christ child’s brief peace in his mother’s arms.
A playful December 25th admonition urges readers to smile, ignore worries about tomorrow and taxes, and greet others cheerfully during the Christmas season. It notes peace is coming and encourages warm, friendly encounters with neighbors and children waking early for Christmas morning.
A verse urging gentle relief for children during Yule. It asks to fill them with happy thoughts and give them a rest from troubles by taking a short vacation for the Fortnight. The speaker promises to stay busy with the children and protect them from burdens.
A Bureau of War Risk Insurance ruling allows former service members with lapsed or canceled policies until December 31, 1919 to reinstate by paying two months’ premiums. Applicants must prove health comparable to discharge or end of grace period and state it in the application. Send payment to the Premium Receipt Section in Washington, D.C. Also promoting Prickly Ash Bitters as a digestive tonic priced at $1.25 per bottle through R. R. Chilton & Co. Special Agents.
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