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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
14
Emily Burks Adams recounts the Randall family planning to host Marta and her child in their garage for Christmas. Despite past reverses, the Randals embrace joy and laughter, insisting happiness comes from togetherness rather than wealth.
In a 1925 Western Newspaper Union piece H. Lucius Cook argues Christmas cards should symbolize love and friendship, not obligation. The author defends cards as timeless, joyful gestures in a busy world, urging respect for the tradition as a winged messenger of goodwill.
A humorous dialogue shows Willie Wille asking why people smile at Christmas while a teacher notes his father is glad due to strong business. The exchange reflects seasonal mood and financial optimism.
A nest of four mahogany tables proves useful at tea time and for coffee cups, used a dozen times daily. The set offers practical storage and display options, fitting well as a versatile Christmas gift.
A festive line declares Christmas as a joyous season with Bing and Joy, evoking the band’s command and a call to sing Dixie in holiday cheer. The excerpt centers on celebrating Christmas with music and shared merriment.
Mrs Mary Jones visited Mrs Glenn Doolen Thursday. Mrs Mona Arnold of Clinton attended the funeral of Luie Bates’s child and stays with Robert Arnold’s family. Several neighbors visited Blanche Doolen, and Limp Caudle spent Monday with the Joneses. Robert Arnold’s family joined Frank Quayle for Sunday dinner. Shoppers browsed in Centralia on Saturday. Eli Morgan builds a shed on his garage. A dog bite scare in Arnold Chapel leads owners to guard pets. People still haul coal while roads are good for winter travel.
Local shop Atkinson and Co invites shoppers to view a display of holiday nuts fruits and candies offered at low prices noting they stock only useful items with real worth for the season.
A long list of potential gifts fills the Christmas store display including handkerchiefs hosiery gloves umbrellas necklaces and other fabrics and accessories. The inventory also features perfumes fancy aprons wool and silk dresses coats bed linens and linen towels with decorative items like candle sticks and glassware.
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