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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
3
The verse bids farewell to the old year as a fleeting monarch and welcomes the new year with spring flowers warmth and seasonal imagery. It contrasts past memories with future hopes noting the cycles of love happiness and pain. The author signs Nan Terrell Reed in the New York Times.
The piece surveys New Year traditions from Candlemas and wassail in Scotland and England to Christmas boxes and boxing day. It notes how ancient rites, superstition, and gifts marked the season, with references to pagan origins, medieval morality plays, and royal practices shaping festive customs.
The passage describes a man weighed by wavering resolve as January first approaches He recalls promises and resolutions that now seem hard to keep His mood shifts from lightness to deep weariness with impending obligations and sorrow.
A historical reflection argues that prosperity comes from cooperative intelligence and individual initiative within a true capitalism. Leaders and governance are needed, but true progress relies on social circulation of value and shared prosperity across society.
A nostalgic verse by Nora Archibald Smith recalls children caroling in olden England. The chorus ends with a blessing wishing happiness and a good new year, contrasting modern life with timeless sentiment.
A reflective editorial urges readers to approach the new year with forgiveness and resolve. It emphasizes personal reform through the Rule of Love, order, punctuality, and getting up on time, urging kindness, honesty, and patience to strengthen community as the year begins.
Ralph resolves not to fight with Frank Ross in the new year. His father asks why, and Ralph explains he always loses, prompting the pledge for peace with his rival.
The record notes the passing of the old year and arrival of the new year, urging readers to keep their regular sleep patterns regardless of observers.
A civic piece urges calm discussion to resolve troubles and reduce suspicion and hate. It argues many people have good in them and can change the world by uncovering noble sentiments buried under unfair thinking and harmful living theories.
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