No Man Is Useless Message of Cheer
A Christmas tale of Mr Simmons overwhelmed by crowds and cold, finding solace in nature. He recalls joyful childhood memories in a pine grove, opens a Christmas card that reads The best day in the year Brings the best wish in the world To my best friend, Merry Christmas, and recalls Stevenson No man is useless while he has a friend as he returns to town.
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Mr. Simmons
Yesteryear
Merry
Stevenson
H. Lucius Cook
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Joylessness Amid Repeats Insults Joyless Couple
Mary Graham Bonner notes the critique that Christmas feels repetitive with wreaths gifts and greetings. The piece contrasts usual loves and friendships with the extraordinary nature of Christmas. Additional thoughts reflect on the ordinary beauty of love children birthdays and anniversaries.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Christmas Wish From Two Bugs
A humorous exchange about Christmas gifts features two bugs predicting the season. One wonders what to expect for the holiday, while the other jokes that they will likely receive items of little use in the world.
Christmas Change Sparks New Neighbors Next Door
A car stops in a poor neighborhood on Christmas morning and prompts a woman to help Bet Bogg and her husband. Neighbors, who had never spoken before, promise to share chores and dinner and become friends as a result of the chance encounter.
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Bogg
Herbert Sweet
Altoms and Martins advertise a Christmas sale lineup
Local ads advertise a wide range of goods for Christmas including books, toys, radios, clothing, fruit and nuts, candies, and holiday decor. Specials mention Michigan beans, lemons, oranges, mixed nuts, pepper, pork and beans, and discounted shoes. Also noted are rabbits for market, cro
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Altoms
Crosley
A. L. Murfin
Michigan
C. N. Ruses
Tambo
Martins
Martips
Santa Claus
Ger O
McNess
Altoma
Vernon
Ill
Drowning Tragedy In St Louis Home Under Tubing Wash
Mrs Evola Vingeza aged 29 of 4459A St Louis avenue drowned while washing in a kitchen tub Tuesday. Mrs Bright downstairs found her, neighbors carried her to American Hospital where doctors pronounced death by drowning. Husband Joseph cites fainting spells. Wool socks sold at Martins.
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American Hospital
Joseph
Woodrow Wilson Stamp Sales Open December 28
Washington reports the die proof of the 17 cent Woodrow Wilson stamp is completed today and sales will begin December 28. The announcement names Woodrow Wilson as the subject and notes the stamp denomination.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Toys and Games Catalog Items Include Dolls and Guns
A list of toys and devices including steam engines dolls toy lamps trains telephones radios bells and a variety of play firearms and tools. The catalog mentions mechanical toys by brands Mamma Unbreakable By Lo Baby and Tom Tinker with items like hammers hatchets and air rifles.
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Bureau of Engeevie Foe Printing and Postmaster” Center
New
Hulerenry
Castoria
Paris
Patoka
Eaikei
Peters
J. Altom & Son
Ilinois
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