Christmas Cheer matinee aids San Antonio children
The Christmas Cheer benefit at the Grand Opera house on December 18 aims to help the needy with proceeds from a nine to ten act program. Acts include Romeo and Juliet scenes by Hanford and Nobles, Milton Nobles, the Auto Suggestion Club, Tyroleans, and others. Donations are slow. headquarters at 210 East Commerce Street coordinates food fuel clothing and money gifts for local families.
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Grand Opera House
Jack Burke
The
Grand
Lloyd Spencer
the Plaza
Nix
the Royal
Hanford-Cromah-McLean-Tyler
Plaza
Musicians’ Union
Stage Hands’ Union
R. D. McLean
Charles B. Hanford
Odette Tyler
Marie Dromah
Plaza Theater
Spencer
San Antonio
Milton Nobles
Charistmas Cheer
East Commerce Street
Joske’s
Alamo
East Commerce Streets
Santa
Santa Claus
Wger
SED Panehantunssiet Bel
Christmas Cheer Supplement Seeks to Spread Joy Across the Season
A 1910s San Antonio Light supplement edited by Laura S. Clegg promotes Christmas Cheer through essays and a Major Scott piece. A lawyer narrator urges charity, recalling a wounded soldier named Jack who received a Christmas box and a pink note that led to a marriage proposal, illustrating how Christmas aid lifts spirits and changes lives for those in need.
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Christmas Cheer Association
Laura S. Clegg
San Antonio
Major Scott
T. T. Jackson
Jack
Charity Letter From Bishop Shaw Supports Mexican Aid
Bishop Shaw of San Antonio applauds the work of charity feeding the hungry and clothing the naked in the name of the Holy Child. He expresses hope for success and prays for divine reward for supporters, noting the benefit to poor Mexicans and sending a small contribution.
Christmas Happiness For Children Argued By Rector
Reverend Philip Cook argues that while happiness is a right, giving children material gifts provides immediate joy. He cites biblical teachings on caring for the least and urges readers to bring light to weary parents by providing warm clothes, meals, toys, and other comforts this Christmas season.
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Philip Cook
St. Mark’s Church
Christ
Bethlehem
David
Christ the Lord
Christmas Valor Amid Philippine War Letters and Honor
Major W. S. Scott recalls a young recruit who joins for patriotism behind a sweetheart. The tale follows his frontline service in the Philippines, Christmas routines disrupted by war, and a daring November mission where Jack volunteers for a dangerous raid on insurgent ammunition.
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Philippines
Jack
War Department
United States
San Francisco
Christmas Cheer work brings hope to all
A writer reflects on the season's spirit as prosperous citizens give gifts with genuine kindness. The Christmas Cheer effort unites classes, inspiring volunteers to visit hospitals, poor farms, and jails. Errors may occur with impostors, but most recipients feel renewed hope and joy. The piece urges sustaining and enlarging the program beyond one year.
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Marin B. Fenwick
Christmas Cheer Society Trusts Helping the Poor
Marion Ellen Ball praises the Christmas Cheer society for finding genuinely needy families. She recalls sending gifts with her sister to orphans and notes the happiness in giving, urging all San Antonio residents to support Mrs Houston and the society.
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Marion Ellen Ball
Christmas Cheer Society
San Antonio
Mrs. Houston
Debutante Gift Insight From T T Jackson
A reflection on gifting to those less wealthy and especially to children. The author argues gifts should bring joy rather than obligate repayment, proposing a simple plan: give one hour of joy to a boy on the cusp of manhood or a man still a boy.
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T.T. Jackson
Christmas Cheer From San Antonio Women For Children
A member of the large class in between writes a Christmas reflection praising San Antonio women for bringing cheer to children during the Christmas Tide. The piece recalls biblical scenes and emphasizes blessing the king, the poor, and the helpers who bring joy to the little ones.
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B. Storey
San Antonio
Ld Santa Claus
Princess Lichnowsky Publishes Child Training Work
The wife of Germany’s ambassador to Great Britain, Princess Lichkowsky, is noted as a gifted painter writer and musician. She is also a sociology and eugenics student and awaits the release of her renowned book on children focusing on training health and culture.
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Great Britain
Princess Lichkowsky
London
Princess Lichnowsky
Maine Blacksmith Howard Hayman Sets Lifting Feat
Lewiston Journal notes Howard Hayman of Calais a 35 year old blacksmith at 5 9 and 173 pounds. On October 3 at Milltown he hoisted 1150 pounds of lumber car tracks, and he can lift one end of a 1156 pound horse while shoeing it. Born in Baileyville he spent most of life in Calais and can break horseshoes, a star stunt among traveling strongmen.
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Maine
Howard Hayman
Galais
Hayman
Milltown
Mr. Hayman
Baileyville
Calais
Maximus
Lewiston
Chinese Pathology And Its Practices In Mongolian Medicine
The article surveys Mongolian and Chinese medical ideas including pulse diagnosis and cures from dried herbs to rare preparations. It notes a belief in specific pulse varieties and the Chinese reverence for ancestors, with burial customs of three years and bones placed in vases. It critiques assumed ignorance due to cultural traditions and the focus on anatomy in healing practice.
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Medical Review of Reviews
John
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A. J. Byrne
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Victoria
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Col. C. C. Gibbs
Edgar Produce Company
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White Caldwell
Carlos Bee
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W. S. Scott
Department of Texas
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Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Nic Tengg
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Flinch
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Commerce Street
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