24 Dec 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
1
A 19th century sentiment prints a poetic New Year blessing. The article laments the old year’s pass and invites renewed faith, joy, and love as bells ring in the coming year, urging gratitude and cheerful hopes for the days ahead.
Nell orchestrates a Christmas reunion for Grandpa and his three brothers, plus relatives, to share reminiscences and settle old rivalries. The four men recall bear hunting, bear tales, and boyhood mischief as family members watch their lively quarrels and celebrate together.
A reflective piece on Christmas as children's day and the Kris Kringle myth, describing the magical figure, its impact on family rituals, and how tales of gifts and generosity shape childhood memory through the years. A vignette contrasts the warm, shared rituals with a poignant anecdote of a boy giving away his toys and keeping a memory.
A rustic piece recalls an old English superstition about warding off bad luck by bringing in coal or stones at New Year. The text includes short rhymes warning against misfortune and a humorous exchange about Christmas gifts for a husband, ending with a short judge’s remark.
Poem recounts a town’s Christmas wish for relief as Christmas bills press hard. Needy residents including a crippled man and his friend Liza face hard times and hope for charitable deeds. Nixon Waterman signs the piece.
A Christmas scene contrasts a bright, joyful house across the street with a dark, silent mansion. The lively home shines with wreaths and a grand tree for a little girl in a white dress, while the neighboring house sits empty behind closed blinds, its absence casting a chill on passersby and reminding readers of happier households nearby.
A collage of holiday humor and shopping quips from multiple papers. Notes on gifts, stockings, coal, and dinners mix with jokes about watches and spare ribs, reflecting the seasonal mood and social norms of the era. Ends with a staged domestic scene and a punny exchange.
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