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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
6
The article traces the Christmas tree tradition from ancient winter solstice rites and Roman Saturnalia to Christian symbolism. It notes evergreen decorations, tallow dips, and fruits like the apple as symbols evolving through German forests and church efforts, culminating in the tree as a ceremonial emblem of Christ and light.
A poem by Faith Baldwin in St. Nicholas celebrates a Christmas tree that shifts from wind and stars to a child's laughter and holly glow. The tree recalls its forest roots while welcoming crystal ornaments, ribbons, and a star, symbolizing the season’s love and warmth.
The piece traces the holiday tree from pagan origins to Christian symbol. It recounts Boniface halting a Thor ritual under an oak, the oak becoming a symbol of the new faith, and notes Norse Yuletide customs with evergreens, earth and Asgard symbolism, and sacred animals in the tree lore.
Denver authorities in cooperation with the U S Forest Service implement a plan to curb wasteful forest cutting. Licensed vendors sell tagged trees, ensuring supply for children while thinning Pike National Forest near Denver to promote healthier growth.
A fragmented listing of radio programs and times across NBC Red and Blue networks, detailing shows from December dates with hosts, audiences, and noted programs like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Farm and Home Hour, Copeland Hour, and various institute broadcasts. Includes references to stations and sponsor cues with sporadic program titles and times.
Radio scripts show NBC Blue and Red networks January program listings with times for health, farming, music and talks. Stations carrying the NBC network include WEAF WJZ WABC and many others across major cities.
Governor Pauten's special committee urges establishing a state highway system with county control for non system roads and a one cent rise in gas tax. The panel's chair is Charles F. Scott with members from Iola Pleasanton and other towns.
Oswego reports Robert Deming a prominent southwest investment figure and one of Kansas's wealthiest men died at his home. In Wichita, developments in Sedgwick county reveal a third oil well surpassing earlier totals, with the Shumway and Trapshooter wells producing over 7,000 barrels.
Pratt Clebert Neil age 15 son of Mr and Mrs Tom Neill of Wichita was killed while duck hunting with friend Billy Crane. He rose from weeds as Crane fired and the shot killed him. Coroner J K Sappington ruled it an accident.
Private John T. Bush and six other enlisted men leaped from the same plane in San Antonio. Bush became stuck on a parachute rump in a strong air current, hanging stationary for about a minute and a half. He touched down roughly 100 seconds after his mates due to the upward draft.
Popular Mechanics notes Angora rabbits valued as pets and wool source in France. Raised on over 1,000 farms, wool fetches high prices per pound and the annual French output reaches about $190,000.
A vintage sales pitch claims Pape's Cold Compound can end a cold quickly even when it reaches the throat or lungs. The ad suggests quick noon relief and urges readers to try the remedy to avoid a miserable day.
The dialogue centers on Jane asking why Jen avoids dancing with Bob. Jen replies she prefers sitting in a high lap to having him on her feet.
Prices of cotton and linen doubled by the war. lengthen their service by using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. All grocers advertise.
Readers confront the challenge of persuading others about personal taste, noting that confidence in one’s own judgments does not easily translate into broad agreement or acceptance. The piece explores subjective flavor and social reception.
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