Historic Christmases in American memory
Elmo Scott Watson recounts how Christmas evolved from biblical events in Bethlehem to its varied observances in early America. He notes Puritan bans in Massachusetts, festive Virginia and Southern colonies, and culminates with Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware on December 25, 1776, a pivotal Continental victory at Trenton.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Bethlehem
Palestine
St. Luke
Christ
Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Gal-ilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Mary
Beth- Lehem
Baba
Egypt
New World
America
Christopher Columbus
Elain
St. Nicholas
Columbus
Jamestown
New England
Plymouth
William Bradford
England
General Court
Massachusetts
Massachusets
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Maryland
George Washington
Continental Army
Newtown
Penn
Trenton
Delaware River
McKonkey's Ferry
Glover
Massachusetts Bay
Washington
Rahl
Jersey
Gates
Sunlight and Rickets Highlight Medical Teachings
A German doctor Dr A Hartman asserts sunlight combats rickets in childhood, noting prevalence in China and linking gastric symptoms in the poor to environmental exposure. The discussion points to living conditions and dietary factors affecting bone disease.
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China
A. Hartman
Winporta
Battle of Trenton Ballad Remembered On Christmas Day
An old ballad recalls the 1776 Battle of Trenton with Washington Greene and Sullivan leading ragged troops across sleet and snow. It celebrates twelve hundred Hessians captured and the next day’s deliverance from tyranny. The verse ends with a call to sing freedom and honor the memory of that raid.
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Trenton
Harsh Light Affects Homes As Glass Lets Rays In
The report notes ultraviolet rays enter houses via ordinary glass. It mentions rickets are rare among poorer Chinese despite malnutrition and widespread nanilation, a condition described as prevalent in the group.
Won Fame as Poet Jacques Jasmin the Last Troubadour
Jacques Jasmin rose from a German bar room start to fame as a noted poet and the last of the troubadours. He was widely recognized for his artistic charm and literary voice in his era.
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Jacques Jasmin
Troubadours
Germany
Paris Verse Maker Echoes in Whispers and Rhythm
A contemporary versemaker in Paris once claimed to have left his presence tricking all, over with poetry and vibrating the Aeolian tarp, a vivid image of artistic influence and dramatic style.
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Paris
Weasel Fur Described as Chinese Marten Pelts
The article notes weasel family pelts from neutral China. Pelts are heavy bright yellow and silky with grayish brown top and underfur. A white line runs along the back from neck to tail and down the sides, identifying the animal as Chinese marten.
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China
Governor decries high cost of last Kansas legislature
Governor Paulen calls the 1927 Kansas legislature outrageously expensive after state accountant G M Conkling reports an average of over four employees per senator and more than one per house member. The senate with 40 members had 165 staff, while the house with 125 members listed 152 employees.
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Yopeka
Kansas State Senate
House
G. M. Conkling
Paulen
Senate
Kansas likely to call special session on highway control amendment
Topeka reports strong probability of a special legislature session to submit a constitutional amendment enabling Kansas to assume control of the state highway system. The state Chamber of Commerce backs state control and opposes county commissioner role, calling a bond issue unnecessary.
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Topeka
Kansas
Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Kansans Propose Lake Cheyenne Game Preserve Plan
G R Atherton of El Dorado Lee Larabee of Liberal and J B Doze of Pratt, backed by Representative Hope of Garden City, urged the agricultural department to establish a Lake Cheyenne game preserve in Barton County Kansas. Department officials said they would consider the proposal under a general law.
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Washington
Lake Cheyenne
Barton County
Kansas
Agricultural Department
G. R. Atherton
el Dorado
Lee Larabee
Liberal
J. B. Doze
Pratt
Kansas Fish and Game Bureau
Hope
Garden’ City
Topeka couple killed in train crossing crash near St. Marys
Mr and Mrs Marcus Andlauer of Topeka former Kansas Citians died when a Union Pacific passenger train struck their car at a crossing near St Marys. They had visited their son Clement 14 a student at St Marys college. Two other children Eleanor and Mary Jane aged 9 remain. Mr Andlauer was Topeka manager for the Hincke Milling Company.
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Topeka
Marcus Andlauer
Kansas Citians
Union Pacific
St. Marys
Andlauer
Clement
St. Mary’s College
Eleanor
Mary Jane
Adert. Hincke Milling Company
Wichita Boy Survives Bead-Removal After Tree Incident
Six year old Max Oakes of Wichita was pulled from danger after choking on a bead while climbing a tree with a bead clenched in his mouth. A delicate operation by a local physician used a bronchoscope with a special grasping attachment to retrieve the bead from his lung despite pneumonia beginning on the left side.
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Wichita
Max Oakes
Max
Sproul Injured in Oil Field Accident Delays Congress Trip
Representative W. H. Sproul of Sedan remains at home after an oil field accident near his residence. His physician states he will be unable to travel to Washington for the present session for about two weeks.
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Independence
W. H. Sproul
Sedan
Washington
Congress
Congress to Fund Fort Riley Rebuilding After Fire
Congress will appropriate 198000 dollars in an emergency bill to rebuild the quarte rs at Fort Riley after recent fire damage. The funds will be available early in January to avoid delays in starting the work.
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Washington
Congress
Ft. Riley
Mrs Lizzie Clay Killed in Atchison Area Car Crash
Mrs Lizzie Clay aged 62 of Frankfort Kansas died when the car she rode in skidded on icy paving four miles west of Atchison and dropped down a 10 foot embankment authorities reported the fatal accident occurred on the icy concrete roadway.
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Atchison
Lizzie Clay
Frankfort
Kas
What Kind of Boy Was Jesus Childhood Reflections
Frank H. Sweet notes two legends about Jesus boyhood during Christmas Eve readings. A lame shepherd’s curative touch and a lifeless bird’s ascent inspire kindness and thoughtfulness in children. He urges daily good deeds to honor Christ’s birthday.
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Jesus
Christ Child
Frank H. Sweet
Western Newspaper Union
Mistletoe Makes a Match for an Old Maid
Miss Martha Brent receives a mistletoe box addressed to her and redecorates her home with it. A middle aged man from her past arrives claiming a kiss under the mistletoe changed their lives and asks to try again.
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Martha Brent
Cassland
Miss Brent
Brent
Martha
Mary Holland’s
Fitzgerald
Jane Roth
Western Newspaper Union
Child negotiates with Santa over Christmas wishes
A mother and child discuss Christmas presents, the child insisting Santa can spare many toys because he has plenty, while the mother cautions the request is too large. The dialogue reveals hopeful bargaining and holiday spirit.
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Santa
Lets Like Him December 25 Christmas Play Propmter
Mrs. Bim Harry took part in a Christmas play last night and is hoarse today. The leading man was someone else but he served as prompter, causing local amusement.
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Bim
Harry
Christmas Superstition About Nine-Knot Holly Under Pillow
An old superstition says tying bine holly leaves in a handkerchief with nine knots and placing it under the pillow on Christmas night will cause the sleeper to dream of their future spouse.
Wassail and Old Time Christmas Celebration
The piece recalls wassailing as an indispensable factor in ancient Christmas, New Year and Twelfth Night celebrations, noting its role in traditional seasonal merriment.
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New England
Rosemary for Christmas Decora tions Part in Holiday Decor
Rosemary once played a far greater part than holly in Christmas decorations, reflecting its prominence in seasonal adornments and aromas of festive home styling.
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Rosemary
Holly
Rural Missouri schools tied to state progress and roads
Dr Stratton D Brooks of the University of Missouri stresses in Kansas City that rural school quality affects the state’s progress as much as highway improvements. He links country urban ties through commerce and emphasizes education as a community builder for future citizenship.
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Missouri
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Women Should Serve as School Directors
Mrs. Ernest J. Mott of San Francisco argues that women must sit on school boards in any community. Drawing on her tenure on the San Francisco city and county board of education, she says women bring essential insight into the home school relationship and the many details directors handle.
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Ernest J. Mott
San Francisco
Board of Education
Kansas Highway Signs to be Removed by Next Year
The Kansas state highway commission ordered all advertising signs along highways removed by the first of next year under a new act. The law bans non official markers and prohibits billboards within 1000 feet of intersections or railroad crossings.
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Kansas
Kansas State Highway Commission
Commission
Build to Suit Needs The Ideal Home Grows Naturally
A writer explains that a home built to suit practical needs yields lasting pride and satisfaction. The ideal house appears to have grown naturally and cheerfully, with low repair costs. Building this way secures two things for the money: the best and most for a high-quality living environment.
Construction Quality and Long Term Costs
The note stresses that first class construction with proper interior and exterior work is essential to prevent future deterioration. It warns that surface level quality can lead to costly repairs, maintenance, and tenant losses, urging durable materials and construction methods to minimize wear and tear.
Opening remarks of Massachusetts committee on better homes
A Massachusetts state committee on better homes opens with a focus on using the home one already has rather than owning a new one. The speaker emphasizes making the most of existing shelter over acquisition as a path to happiness and wisdom.
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Massachusetts State Committee For Better Homes
Tree for Dry Climate The Chinese Elm Shade Tree
Government scientists recommend the Chinese elm as a sturdy fast growing shade tree suited to dry and harsh climates. The tree’s adaptability and resilience are highlighted as benefits for landscapes facing arid conditions.
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