The Bethlehem cradle and the Christmas spirit enduring
A reflective piece on Christmas as a universal good will, tracing the Bethlehem cradle from sacred cradle to modern festivity. It celebrates the harmony between heaven and earth, the church and home, and calls for joy and charity during the season. The essay links religious reverence with social cheer and familial reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Earth
Evangel
Heaven
God
Liverse
Apher
Bia
Christ Child
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Judea
Noel in a Stable: Katharine Tynan Poem Fragment
A fragmented Christmas poem by Katharine Tynan evokes the nativity scene with the infant Jesus born in a stall and the humble stable. It contrasts the lack of warm comforts with the holy birth and includes repeated refrains of Noel and references to cattle, the manger, and shepherds.
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Chita
Jesus
Sons of Men
Noel
Theo
Chile
Sentence Sermons Reflect on Faith and Self Control
A Chicago Tribune excerpt offers pithy maxims on religion and virtue. It warns that heavy sermons sink into bait and notes that true strength comes from personal effort, judging by the repeated idea that what one puts into religion shapes outcomes.
Sunday Short Snaps of City Politics and Graft Debates
A collection of satirical notes on San Antonio politics and civic life. References to Aldermen Wilson Salliway Kriseh and Fentimann, streetcar dynamiters, walking delegates, anarchists, and The Light newspaper. Mentions city events, pensions, pensions, theater patrons, and planned improvements for 1904 amid debates on graft and public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Salliway
Fentimann
Debut for Enid Shaw Ends Washington Social Season Start
Enid Shaw, eldest daughter of the Secretary of the Treasury, will debut in Washington society this season. She leads the debutante procession with a reception planned for December 15 and will aid her mother in hospitality at weekly receptions and cabinet officer wife duties. Shaw graduated from Cornell College Iowa last June, spoke at commencement, then spent several months touring Europe.
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Washington
Enid Shaw
Miss Shaw
Cornell College
Iowa
Shaw
Wanted: To sell buy or rent second-hand furniture
An ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO. advertisement offers complete furnishing services from kitchen to parlor. It invites readers to call 107 West Houston Street to be convinced about selling, buying, or renting second-hand furniture and stoves.
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Alamo Installment CO
West
Houston St
Mahncke Hotel Bar welcomes patrons with courteous service
C R Basse, proprietor of the Mahncke Hotel Bar formerly with Henry Hoecke, invites friends and customers to call. The establishment promises the best goods and polite and courteous treatment to all.
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C. R. Basse
Henry Hoecke
Henry Hoeke Store at Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street
Visit Henry Hoeke's for courteous treatment high grade goods and pleasant surroundings at the Alamo Plaza location on Crockett Street.
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Henry Hoeke
Ade Alamo Plaza
Crockett Stree
Pocket Knives at Popular Prices from KE Praeger
KE Praeger advertises a large Christmas assortment of pocket knives at popular prices. Located at 322-324 EB Commerce Street, the ad highlights value and selection for holiday shoppers.
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KE. Praeger
Commerce
Holiday goods at L Goldman & Son's in San Antonio
Now is the time to stock up on holiday supplies at L Goldman & Son's 114 Main Plaza. Wholesale only with mail orders given immediate attention for nations stationery laces toys and fancy novelties.
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L. Goldman & Son's
Main Plaza
Cure for Sexual Weakness Claims Broad Michigan Aid
A Michigan specialist touts an easy cure for sexual weakness in men of all ages. The advertiser boasts a long track record of successful results and urges men to seek his remedy for renewed vitality.
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Michigan
Free at Home Cure for Sexual Weakness by Detroit Doctor
A Detroit doctor claims a new treatment cures sexual weakness and related conditions in men of various ages without devices. It promises quick, private results and offers a free receipt or formula by mail to those who apply in writing.
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Plesse
Bitter
Steele
Harvey Steele
W. H. Bitter
H. C. Schumacher
The
Predosebach
F. J. Caldwell
Lee Johnson
A. B. Hillan
T. B. Johnson
City Haverbeings Department
H. C. Raynor
Detroit
Michigan
Raynor
Luck Building
Mich
Rural Route 13 Mail Carrier Speaks on Wages
Silas Hopkins, a Rural Route 13 letter carrier drafted by Uncle Sam, vents about wage debates in the press. He defends carriers long hours and rough conditions, saying critics who complain have never walked his rounds through snow and mud delivering Farmer Peppergrass’s Granger Weekly Friend.
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Silas Hopkins
Sam
Yessir
Peppergrass
Silas Jason Hopkins
Uncle Sam
Vox Populi
Tailor A Reidner Offers Suits and Services
Get what's due for your money at A Reidner Tailor 104 West Commerce St. Best value fit and satisfaction advertised. Suits for ladies and gents priced at 18.00 with covered buttons. Also repair cleaning and pressing services available.
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A. Reidner
West Commerce St
International Drug Co Bicycle Delivery Service Advert
The International Drug Company at 1403 West Commerce street offers bicycle delivery to any city area. It promises only the purest drugs, low prices, and prompt service. Contact both phones No 444 for a trial.
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THE
International Drug Company
West Commerce Street
Smith's Studio Opens on Houston Street Display
The ground floor studio at 323 E Houston St showcases the peak in photo graphic art. Call to inspect the display and view the best in the field.
Plumber Shafer Offers Bright Nernst Lamps at West Commerce
A notice promotes Nernst lamps as a way to cut light bills by half while improving light quality. Visit Shafer the Plumber at No 125 West Commerce Street to see them and ask questions.
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Kriseh
Iis
Shafer
West Commerce St
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Republican Daily OF
Texas
SAN Antonio Light Publishing Company
T. B. Johnson V
W. S. Messmer
Eastern Business Office
Tribune
New York City
Western Business
C. Beckwith
Inily
Inday Light
Eee
Tynsight
Christmas
Will
Ings
Wities
Bors
wewrwNeel
Neel
Babe
Mother Fair
Katharine Tynan
Awenah
Chicago Tribune
Humbus
Alderman Wilson
Electric Light Company
James Slayden
Don Carlos
Jack Frost
Alamo Plaza
Light
West Side Improvement Association
Miters
Wim
Simms
Anton Schumacher
Thée Light
Campbell
Anarchists
Board of Health
Empire Theatre
Harry Carson Clarke
Alderman Brown
Secerety
Capital
Mahncke Hotel
M. J. Hewitt’s
San Antonio Gas
East Houston St
Hotels
Menger
McClean & Mudge Mers
Cor
Houston and
St. Mary’s Sts
L. Mahncke
Bexar
E. Sanner
E. H. Short
Elite Hotel
Plaza and
Soledad St
Ernest Sanner
Pickwick Restaurant
A. Danilovich
West Commerce
Soledad
Bottling Works
Marvel
Marvel CO
Pimee Ee Bidg
New York
Times Building
N. Y
Kalteyer
Houston
Adolph Dreiss
Alamo
Bexar Drug Co
Fischer & Springall
Corner Avenue
Silver King Saloon
Cor. W. Commerce
N. Flores Sts
Fred Hummert
E. Commerce St
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