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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
7
In a dialogue from Chicago News Nellie and May exchange witty jabs about unwanted gifts and fashion nosiness. An aunt’s costly collar becomes a comic test of taste and independence as they swap plans to dodge excess, preferring frugal rejoinders and a night at the theater.
Mistletoe remains a central Christmas decoration with imports from across seas and Canada, plus Texas grown clusters on live oaks. The article notes its parasitic nature on oaks, its less artistic appearance than English mistletoe, and the festive kiss under the sprigs that prompts good-natured merriment at gatherings.
Dozens of misspelled letters to Santa Claus clog the dead letter office as clerks struggle to locate the intended recipient. Envelopes read Santy Kinws or Saint Claus while ink-smudged pages reveal pleading lines and a single plea Please bring me. The pile grows weekly at the collection division adding to a seasonal nuisance for post officials.
An ancient custom in northern England features a large Christmas Eve log placed in the wide hearth. The family gathers around as the log is lit with a brand kept from the prior year, symbolizing protection against evil spirits and good fortune if the fire lasts through the evening.
A fragment from a child’s conversation about Santa Claus. The boy Montague recalls waking to see Santa and describes the moment, while the father dismisses the sight and tells him to run off and play.
A brief exchange about dreams and luck centers on a woman receiving a diamond ring for Christmas in a playful family dialogue. The husband teases that dreams, like luck, often go against expectations.
A nostalgic verse evokes a Christmas mood felt at home and in the office. The speaker laments a blue mood despite festive vibes and notes financial worry as the season approaches.
A compact set of holiday verses and carols mixed with religious lines from authors like Tennyson Miriam Bryant Bayly and Gilder. The passage lists festive imagery and references to Christmas as a season of gifts and reverence for the child Jesus.
In a concise Smart Set dialogue Marjorie and George debate schedules with witty banter. Gladys questions the plan as George insists on setting his own time reflecting social timing and wit.
A quirky Christmas quip about George and mis tiled mistletoe appears in the Plain Dealer with playful banter about past decorations and paragus pun.
A playful defense of belief in Santa Claus praising his jolly nature and gifts. The piece counters skepticism, urging children to trust in Kris Kringle as a benevolent figure who delivers joy while they sleep.
A Nevadian recalls New Year's at Blue Ridge where weeklong camp life produced lively pranks and high spirits. He notes the place offered unmatched fun from Puget Sound to the Rio Grande with no need for medicine, as the camp thrived with robust recreation and camaraderie.
A New York Journal reminiscence recounts Doc Doe's camp days with Long Bil and the crew. He plans to move to San Francisco after New Year, with a farewell staged amid feverish medical mockery and a final envelope containing over $5,000 to cover expenses.
Holiday decorations rely on rosemary ivy and holly, with holly Ilex opaca common from Maine to South Carolina. The Carolina variety tops Maryland and Delaware for holly shipments, supplying northern markets with bright red berries and glossy leaves.
The piece traces New Year customs among Manhattan’s early Dutch settlers and their descendants. It notes the old habit of visiting friends with punch on New Year’s Day, describes the contrast with later critics who deny the punch, and mentions the practice reaching most notable families on Manhattan Island.
A fragment from the Allasla Constitution evokes a wild New Year’s scene with imagined cyclones earthquakes and river floods. The poem voice shifts to a domestic joke that “That ain’t a bit of trouble That’s daddy swearin off” amid wartime imagery and Indiana shouts.
Clarissa and Fidella discuss a tense moment after New Year’s Day. Clarence and Clarissa frequently clash, criticizing each other’s behavior and arguing about improvements.
Fragmentary verse from a Chicago Tribune piece evokes a frosty New Year greeting. The speaker urges someone indoors while noting the old year’s end and the world as an oyster, with hints of a restless city mood.
The speaker notes no plans for new restorations this year and mentions many unused old creations. The remarks reveal a focus on existing pieces and hesitation about introducing new work.
Readings of a jagged poem fragment appear with scattered phrases and a name El Kiser. The text shows interrupted lines and breakages suggesting an unfinished literary piece.
A World summary describes Russian New Year celebrations in smaller cities with early preparations in November. Hosts stock food and drink, invite friends, and hostesses choose young women for the twelve days. A server delivers invitations, prayers are offered, and processions feature sleighs, gifts, and dressed ladies as guests arrive at each home.
A brief humorous note from the Washington Star records a man claiming he has kept a New Year resolution made years ago by replying he would never make any more resolutions. The quote highlights a playful take on self improvement.
A humorous exchange centers on Charlie Hinks asking what year it is after waking yesterday, highlighting a playful misread of intelligence and memory in a small town scene. The remark suggests lighthearted banter about aging and awareness among locals.
Wilkins asks Dikire about yesterday’s poker game. Dikire replies he took three calls and rates it as the best game he ever sat in.
A fragmented poetic scene shows the Old Year fading while the New Year settles beside the February hearth. The imagery recalls wishes, warmth, and lingering desires as time shifts.
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