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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
3
A snowy street scene follows Jacques and his French family as he begs for a paper and buys gifts for his sister Marthe. Santa left a note promising a Merry Christmas and a bright New Year as the family discovers piles of presents and oranges under a makeshift tree.
Jerry and Sally wait by a window with whooping cough and plan a party. A Snow Fairy appears on the mantel singing and dancing, then vanishes as they drift to sleep. Their mother finds them asleep and ready for a snack, ending the day with quiet cheer.
Poem urges inner conscience to aid needy strangers during Christmas. Emphasizes relief of suffering as the greatest gift, tied to the Master’s birthday and heavenly reward. Includes author’s name and location Kansas City.
A nostalgic riff extols reading Dickens Christmas Carol with vivid scenes of Tiny Tim Cratchit and Scrooge. The piece celebrates Mrs Cratchit's goose, the Spirit of Christmas Past, and a playful party with Mr Fezziche. It ends with Tiny Tim's five word toast God Bless Us Every One.
Simple ice cream method with raisins macaroons and vanilla. Heat cream, dry and crush macaroons, then fold in sugar raisins and vanilla for freezing.
A 1922 Western Newspaper Union note urges sending Christmas letters to convey thought and feeling. It argues letters offer richer, lasting joy than hurried gifts, describing a bright top halo and friendly tone as a lasting gesture.
In a 1923 contrast of holiday mood and underground gloom a blind street musician sits in a damp station. The weary traveler, Christmas gifts in hand, pauses to share a kind word and coins as the man plays to lift others spirits in the dismal passage. He thanks passersby saying some people don’t see the good he does.
Jimmie relates his sister's expectation of a handsome present from him at Christmas. Cholly wonders if the gift refers to himself, suggesting playful misinterpretation.
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