The Cooky Lady and Patsy's Christmas Letter
Patsy Reynolds adores Ann the cook who rolls dough and bakes red and green Christmas cookies. Tim, the postman, is teased as Patsy asks Santa for another best girl after Tim jokes about Ann cooking for them. Santa letter mishap fuels a tender holiday moment.
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Atsy
Ann
Patsy
Mother
Shea
Daddy
Tim
Santa
Santa Claus
Patsy Reynolds
Joclle Webb Pearson
Western Newspaper Union
Canaries Bring Christmas Hope to Carl Woods
Carl Woods lacking funds for Nedda Langley Christmas gift finds solace when a canary visits his piano, sings a new tune he records, and his composition earns acceptance with an advance payment, inspiring faith in a small holiday miracle.
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Nedda Langley
Carl Woods
Carl
Nedda
Blanche Tanner Dillin
Western Newspaper Union
Costs Of Caring In A Community
A humorist notes salvation may be free but choir fees and living wages in churches stir debate. The parson’s truth highlights tax funded schools and paying for education. A community that funds religion, education and philanthropy earns broader satisfaction and prosperity.
Admiral Dewey Birthday Celebrated in Montpelier
The piece recalls Admiral George Dewey’s 100th birthday in Montpelier Vermont and his 1898 victory at Manila Bay. It credits his action with boosting US prestige and notes the navy’s long preparation for its moment of trial.
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George Dewey
Montpelier
Vermont
Admiral Dewey
Manilla Bay
Europe
Uncle Sam
Admiral Dewey's Battle and the Philippines Crisis
The text reflects on the battle commanded by Admiral Dewey, praising his duty and the seamen's competence. It suggests the fight placed the Philippines in U.S. hands and posits that readiness and peaceful virtues could solve ensuing problems for America.
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Admiral Dewey
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt housing plan to invest up to 16 billion dollars
The President envisions a five year push of twelve to sixteen billion dollars for housing, aiming to ease ownership for American families. The plan seeks to lift welfare by enabling any worthy and industrious family to undertake home ownership, reflecting a national dream of vine covered cottages inspiring toil and community contribution in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Illinois
Sugar in Milk of Mammals
The milk of mammals contains four to seven percent sugar.
Cheetah Hunting Through Eras in Eurasia and Europe
The article traces cheetah hunting from ancient Assyrian and Egyptian monuments through Mogul Asia to Europe via returning crusaders. It notes cheetahs as a noble sport in Italy and France during the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Asia
Europe
Italy
France
Horseback Newspaper Delivery in Early Days
A note on how newspapers were distributed by riders on horseback in early times. Horn blasts signaled the arrival of the latest edition to towns and villages.
Christmas Charm From Chief Preface to Celebration
The message highlights Christmas as a simple festival that appeals to all with universal understanding. It emphasizes genuine fellowship in shared life and the gift of the world's greatest Life given to everyone.
Birth of Christ remembered in silent Christmas night
poem fragment evokes the approaching birth of Christ with imagery of a moonless night, stillness, and distant bells answering each other in the mist, reflecting a reverent Christmastide mood.
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Christ
Tennyson
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