Christmas Giving Over Wealthy Gifts
Ethel Cook Eliot recounts Mary and John, a high school teacher and his wife, choosing charity over costly presents at Christmas. They explain to relatives that their modest gifts totaled a few cents while donations to Serbian relief and others in need funded soup and carfare. Relatives realize the true gift lies in thoughtful giving rather than material excess.
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John
Mary
Isabel
Thomas
Ostman
Christmas Robe Keeps Father Busy in Household Tale
A brief Christmas scene shows a robe worn by a runner helping a family. The father stays occupied with chores and care, leaving little time for leisure as the robe becomes a centerpiece of daily life.
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Father
Comet and Cupid and Santa's Sleigh
Comet and Cupid, two Santa reindeer, reflect on their role before Christmas Eve. They recall guiding Santa’s sleigh, racing through space to wake a boy in Poland and deliver hay to a Canadian child, ensuring no present or roof is forgotten. They finish in stalls, acknowledging their essential teamwork with Santa.
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Omet
Cupid
Santa
Comet
Poland
Canada
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Morning Call for Every Child
A nostalgic note reflects that Christmas dawn often suffices for many youngsters, suggesting a single morning call brings embrace, gifts, and joy. The piece emphasizes the simplicity and magic of holiday morning rituals as a universal child experience.
Constitutional limit on delinquent tax law provisions in Texas
Austin action holds portions of the last legislature’s delinquent tax law unconstitutional. The ruling bars commissioners courts from contracting with attorneys to file suits for tax collection, preserving only use of attorneys to assist prosecutors. The decision states the legislature cannot delegate discretion to sue, nor empower tax relief actions, and affirms exclusive county powers while not striking the entire act.
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Austin
Tex
Commissioners Courts
State Legal Department Commissioners Courts
Attorney General
McAdoo Addressed Women’s Democratic League in L A
William Gibbs McAdoo spoke before the Democratic Luncheon Club and the Women’s Democratic League in Los Angeles. He signaled his presidential bid and urged California to play a larger role in the race. He criticized President Coolidge’s stance on veterans bonuses and condemned the voluntary consolidation plan as a seven year itch for lower rates, urging decisive action instead.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Gibbs McAdoo
Democratic
Women’s Democratic League
California
Coolidge
McAdoo
Dredge San Bernard Ready to Clear Trinity Shoal South of Liberty
Anahuac Texas report notes the government dredge boat San Bernard will move up the Trinity River to an eight mile south of Liberty point to remove a shoal. An appropriation of $65,000 is allocated for Trinity improvements from Liberty to the mouth at Anahuac.
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Anahuac
Tex
San Bernard
Trinity River
Liberty
Trinity
Anahuace
Southern Pacific imposes embargo on perishable freight
The Southern Pacific Company of Mexico announced an embargo on perishable freight to points in Mexico south of Mazatlan. Dead freight for destinations in the restricted area will be accepted but subject to delay.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company of Mexico
Mexico
Mazatlan
Southern Pacific
Shelby County Cotton Crop Expands Despite Weevils
Timpson Texas report shows Shelby County surpassing 1922 cotton by November 14 with 16 174 bales ginned to date and a total 3 296 more bales than the prior year, despite boll weevil damage and drought.
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Timpson
Tex
Shelby County
Cotton harvest optimism soars in Troup Texas area
In Troup Texas the cotton crop has surpassed expectations by about 1000 to 1500 bales. Last September forecasts were around 5000, but over 6450 bales have been weighed so far with harvest still underway. The bumper crop has boosted local business.
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Troup
Tex
Food wholesale prices rise in England in September
Wholesale prices on food in England climbed in September versus August with cereals up 3.2 percent meat and fish rising 5.2 percent and other foods increasing 8.7 percent.
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London
England
Butterflies Block Traffic in Santa Barbara Migration
Millions of large brown butterflies moving southward clogged the highway south of Santa Barbara on Wednesday, delaying motorists as they spread across the roadway and reduced visibility.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Adjutant Volk Drives Rapid Rise of Altus Legion Post
Roy R Volk, adjutant of the James Monroe Rosch post in Altus Oklahoma, increased membership from 18 to 292 in under a year. He secured a well equipped post club room with kitchen for 300 meals, a billiard room, and a $1500 library and aims for 500 members and a post owned home. Volk, injured in World War I, lost three immediate family members and is disabled. He was cited for meritorious work at Post Field as an air service sergeant.
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Roy R. Volk
James Monroe Rosch
American Legion
Altus
Okla
Volk
Ing Country
Post
Post Field
Flags In Sealed Case Honor Ohio War Flags
Flags carried by Ohio units in the World War rest in a sealed glass case in the Ohio statehouse at Columbus. The return ceremony, honoring War Department orders, drew Civil and World War veterans. Three World War units the regular army National Guard and reserve corps are represented. Col Charles Rhodes presented the flags to Adjutant General Henderson as American Legion officials joined the ceremony.
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Ohio
Columbus
War Department
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Charles Rhodes
Fort Hayes
Fifth Corps
Henderson
American Legion
Legion Their Best Friend Defends Support For Ex-Service Men
James A. McFarland of Dalton Georgia national commander of the Disabled American Veterans tells the San Francisco Legion convention the American Legion is the best friend of the ex service man. He emphasizes Legion strength to force recognition and asks Legion to stand by disabled veterans.
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American Legion
James A. McFarland
Dalton
the Legion
San Francisco
Legion
Legion Post Leases Lincoln City Auditorium for One Year
The Lincoln Nebraska post of the American Legion has leased the Lincoln City auditorium for twelve months. The agreement includes all existing city contracts. The Legion plans to use part of the building as clubrooms and expects to establish a canteen in the facility.
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Lincoln
Neb
The
American Legion
Lincoln City Auditorium
the Legion Post
Mountain coalpile catches fire at Bridgeburg yard
A massive coal pile in the storage yard of Canadian National at Bridgeburg Ontario, storing about 150000 tons, has burst into flame after smouldering for two weeks. Firefighters hesitate to mount the heap to avoid a cave in that could drop them into the glowing core.
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Canadian National Railways
Bridgeburg
Ont
Women Draw 1812 War Pensions in 42 Receivers
Forty two pensioners, all women, currently draw War of 1812 pensions. The last soldier on the rolls, Hiram Cronk of Ava New York, died in 1905, marking the end of living veterans listed.
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Hiram Cronk
Ava
N. Y
Dandelion Butter Color Ad Adds Local Appeal
An old advertisement touts "Dandelion Butter Color" as a harmless vegetable butter color used by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores sell bottles labeled Dandelion for 85 cents as a kitchen additive.
School Report Prompts Riddle of Arithmetic Trouble
A mother tongue twister exchanges blame for a child’s poor school progress. Johnny explains his math problems, once solved by a rival student, now left for him to complete. The dialogue hints at pride, pressure, and parental concern in a small domestic moment.
Cascarets for liver and bowels price box
Ad quotes Cascarets as a cure for biliousness constipation and sick headache with a ten cent price per box. Also mentions London underground escalators capable of moving 60 000 people per hour at a station. A stray line notes people rarely admit flaws in table manners and correct them.
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London Underground
Carter
Towns Change Names Amid War Era Shifts
The piece notes 1925 Norway moves capital name from Christiania to Oslo to avoid royal associations. It compares Russian and Canadian name changes during war, citing Kerensky era St Petersburg and Berlin Ontario becoming Kitchener amid riots. It also advertises Dr Peery's Dead Shot for worms and digestion in one dose.
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Christiania
Norway
Oslo
Parliament of
Christian
Kerensky
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Ontario
Kitchener
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