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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
5
Article surveys factors pressing for change from natural Christmas trees to substitutes. It cites fire risk from candles, rising costs, scarcity, and ecological concerns, noting a shift toward electrified illumination and artificial options urged by forestry experts.
In 1922 a Mrs Stone recalls Christmas memories as an evergreen tree near her with gifts that bring joy, while the next day gifts are distributed to children in need. Local schools report hot lunches, a milk drive victory, a Valley Farm play, and PTA efforts, library upgrades, and new auditorium lamps funded by the group.
A poetic piece urges readers to embrace Santa's spirit through activity and cheerful effort. It warns that neglect and laziness will delay holiday joy and suggests becoming a self-made elf to help grant one's wishes. The poem emphasizes that Santa works in unseen ways and that scarcity rests on inaction.
Christmas spirit spreads through Abbeville Consolidated School as Holly wreaths mistletoe and classroom displays appear. The text credits Miss McNeil County Health Nurse for student benefits and notes monthly records of pupil progress and paper requests at the office.
Mr Joe Lind sey and family visit Tula despite bad weather. Misses Peeples visit Velms Cole and Edna Buzbee. Mr Raymon Henderson stays with parents in Calhoun county. Dudley Grimes returns home for Christmas. Prof Buzbee and daughter recover from cold. Mrs Crockett guests with Davis sisters. Christmas wishes and Methodist Church White Services at 10 30 AM with gifts for the poor.
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