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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
4
The piece notes a shift from last minute scrambles to earlier preparation for Christmas. Shoppers increasingly plan lists and purchases weeks ahead, enjoying calmer shopping and merchants offering layaway to reserve gifts. The change reduces crowds and stress, benefiting both customers and stores.
Christmas gift suggestion offers a year’s subscription to The Paris Post with 1927 start. Send to any address and include a card noting the thoughtful gift. Weekly issues will remind recipients of the giver each time they arrive. Suitable for relatives who used to live in the area.
At a recent funeral a preacher recited a brief history of the deceased and his large, scattered family. Many states are represented among surviving relatives, illustrating how generations move far from home, broadening minds and linking distant communities.
A column muses on the end of beards as a mark of manly responsibility. It notes a Chicago claim that long beards may return for throat protection though dismisses the idea as unlikely. The piece concludes that women guide men’s fashions and keep beards away.
A fragmentary paragraph humorously notes beauty contests reveal pride in contestants while reflections on Paris fashion and social quirks mix with old sayings. It contrasts bootlegger era imagery with Rip Van Winkle and cautions that arguing with fools multiplies fools.
A satirical tale about Algernon Nose, a haughty snob who despises Christmas and gifts. On Christmas Day a community act of kindness softens him, ending with a humbled man unable to look down on others. From Christopher G. Hazard, 1926 Western Newspaper Union.
A cheeky column notes Paris youths worry about wages buying desires while war talk resurfaces. Edison light is joked as peace hope until bills arrive. It quips about engraving machines and a Paris girl’s summer wish as a playful city vignette.
Mrs Cratchit asks about Tiny Tim and Bob replies he is as good as gold and thoughtful. Tim says he hopes people see him in church because he is crippled, wishing to remind others who made the lame walk and the blind see. Tiny Tim adds God bless us every one.
A widower with four children keeps the family together after his wife’s death. Santa fills stockings, then a little girl secretly saves pennies to buy a gift for her father, hoping to surprise him at Christmas.
Pretty handkerchiefs may be made at home. One features a square of fine white linen with mauve appliqued corners outlined in embroidery. The other has a tiny white linen center surrounded by wide footing lace edged and bordered with daisies.
The Idaho editors will gather in Boise for a midmonth banquet where a benefactor will honor the group as the state’s brains. They claim to represent communities with a balanced influence, viewing newspapers as leaders of thought, industry, and citizenry.
Step by step guide describes pressing a fondant substitute into a date stone, rolling in sugar, and shaping with a second roll. Alternate fillings include chopped nuts or peanut butter. A practical method for prepared date treats and confections.
A late night scene follows Little Willlie and Mamma as they wonder where Santa Claus might be at that moment, capturing a warm holiday mood and children's hopeful curiosity.
Mrs. Bertha Landberg of Spokane Washington reports goitre reduced by five inches and improved health after using Sorbol Quadruple BR colorless ointment. She says eyesight returned sleep improved and intends to share full experience. Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. sold at drug stores and locally at Paris Drug Store.
A commentary ponders why Santa Claus emerged as a male figure and not in a female form, noting the complexities of cultural and historical influences shaping mythic iconography. The piece suggests gender roles influenced the depiction but does not settle a single answer.
Wanted in this territory by a well known Advertising Calendar house. Strong line, permanent work with weekly commissions. Prefer married, well educated men with references and experience. Use Dun and Bradstreet references. New line starts December. Grand Island Neb.
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