Christmas origins and evolution across eras and cultures
The piece traces Christmas from ancient Egyptian and Druids traditions to its Germanic shaping, noting evergreen decorations, midwinter feasts, and familiar legends. It cites Saint Nicholas and varied names, mentions a Germanic dwarf figure, and concludes with Christmas as a major, peaceful festival observed worldwide.
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Germany
Sante Glaus
Kris Krinsché
St. Nicholas
Knecht Riprecht
Robin Goodfellow
Card of Thanks from the Krose Family
The Krose Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers and for the sympathy shown after their father's death.
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Krose
German Service And Chinatown Couple Name Baby
Rev B H Gillmann pastor leads Sunday School at 10 and morning German language service at 11. Mr and Mrs Lee Lang of Chicago Chinatown name their baby One Lon Hop honoring Lindbergh amid oriental heritage.
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St. Pauls Tatheran Churchi
B. H. Gillmann
Luther League
Lindbergh
Lee Lang
Chicago
Chinatown
Humboldt County Sheriff Sale Notice 1927
Public notice from Humboldt County Iowa reporting a sheriff sale under a special execution in favor of L A Andrew as Superintendent of Banking. It details a judgment against Hans Holm Mark Holm and Nels Polm for a debt of 10667.16 plus 165.82 costs, describing real estate in Section 1 Township 93 North Range 27 West, totaling about 212.40 acres. Sale set for December 31 1927 at 2 pm at the courthouse in Dakota City.
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Humboldt County
Hans Hat
Marie Helm
Nels P. Helm
District Court
Iown
L. A. Andrew
State of
Iowa
State Bank of
Renwick
Hans Holm
Mark Holm
Nels Polm
Levme
P. M
Dakota City
Humboldt
Lews
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House of Better Values Furniture
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L. W. Midler
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Tyo
L. R. Turner
OX Oltien
Henwick
Lowe
A. H. Stafford, D. ¥. M
Tenwick, Juv
Center Press
Popular Mechanics
Toolg
WEO
Popular Mechanics Company
Ontario St
Lexee
Wreue
Ats, Sue
Pursuit Air Council
American Legion
Siprio
Aned
Iter
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Red Star
Mystery Gase Irredenta Esthonig
Blus Crosa Airport
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