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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
A lyrical verse by Celia Thaxter contemplates holiday joys and desires. It speaks of Christmas songs and light, blessing in every face, and urges choosing love as the immortal joy above worldly gifts.
A brief notice warns of Christmas tree fires from traditional candles while praising electric mini lights for safety and decor. The作者 notes recurring yearly tragedies from candle flames, contrasting with durable, child friendly electric lamps that remain lit and reusable, adding festivity without danger.
An Austrian Christmas delicacy called fruchtbrod combines raisins currants figs and chopped dates into a cake baked hot shaped into a rich seasonal bake shared at Christmas time.
Joe Cone writes a warm Christmas note from Gungy farm describing a quiet life with Irene and his family. He mentions two pens of hens, three cats, a garden, cider making, and a wish to share cheer and goodwill with friends near and far as winter nap settles over the town.
The piece traces presidential attitudes to Christmas from John Quincy Adams who avoided the holiday as folly to Martha Washington and Martha Madison who celebrated lavishly. It covers Jefferson, Madison, Jackson, Monroe, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, and Fillmore, noting shifts in hospitality and sorrow shaping White House celebrations.
Poem by Margaret E. Sangster printed in Collier's Weekly envisions a humble manger scene. Angels herald peace and adoration, contrasting with war, banners, and distant triumphs. The hymn emphasizes the Holy Child born to the poor and the world at rest beneath a guiding star.
The Fremont county courthouse burned, causing about 1900 loss. Records in vaults were undamaged. Insurance covered 40000. Fire started in the treasurer’s office, spread to second floor, roof and ceilings burned. Building to be rebuilt. old temple used temporarily by county. A cigar stub is suspected.
General Joffre is reported to assume command of the Allied forces as chief, directing operations and coordinating strategy with the coalition. The decision, pending formal approval, elevates Joffre to the central leadership role in the allied defense.
The state railway commission approved an application by the Omaha and Lincoln Light and Power Company to increase bonds for its Interurban line from Omaha to Papillon. The increase was set at 158,300 dollars after initial requests for 160,000 dollars were considered. The ruling comes amid broader railroad rate and service discussions affecting interurban routes and associated carriers.
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