Washington Letters and Deeds in 1917 War Year
A 1917 Washington letter details war economy from treasury income to bond sales and wartime staffing. It notes wheat flour conservation, desert irrigation efforts, and symbolism around the war effort plus a Christmas bishop story. The issue also lists recent real estate deeds in Jefferson Clarke and Shepherdstown counties and includes a miscellany of quotes and moral reflections.
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Washington
Dear
Register
Treasury
United States
Washington City
Europe
Paris
Marne
Robert M. Lucas
Norman C. Lucas
Frank C Lucas
Cross Road
Avilla
Duffields Road
J. J. Russell, Jr
DeKalb Russell
Jefferson
Clarke Counties
J J. Hussell, Jr
Luther Henry
Robert Lee Hlardy
Shenandoah River
H. Vickers
Kiyo
Luther B. Vickers
Shepherdstown
Geo. M. Beltzhoever
Chas. E. Williams
E. E. Billmyer
Church Streets
Christmas at Mount Vernon and Santa Claus Tales
A nostalgic look at Washington's Mount Vernon Christmas feasts with Mrs Washington hosting in luxury amid slave service and generous hospitality. The piece recalls gifts from Nellie Custis, harpsichord music, dancing, cards, and extended dinners, then shifts to reflections on Santa Claus and the history of Christmas traditions including the nativity site and the origins of the Christmas tree.
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Mount Vernon
New England
Philadelphia
Washington
Custis
Virginia
Mount Verona
Lady Washington
Nellie Custis
Gars
Christmas Songs and the Spirit Beyond a Single Day
An excerpt reflecting on Christmas as both a time of joy and solemnity. Henry van Dyke notes happiness at birth and religious meaning, yet cautions against limiting Christmas to a single day. True generosity and thoughtful acts should endure year round.
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Origen
Christ
Egypt
Clement of Alexandria
Henry van Dyke
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G.W. Shull
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