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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
A devotional poem describes the long awaited king born in Bethlehem and the arrival of Immanuel. It urges righteousness and the removal of evil as the world rejoices in the King’s birth with heavenly music and cherub voices. The poet invites believers to make their lives living temples for the Prince of Peace.
A man in a flat, unable to display a full Christmas tree, chops and saws a tall symmetric tree into halves with grim resolve. He removes branches, then splits the trunk, noting satisfaction at the altered result though the act seems heartless. The piece portrays a desperate containment of festive decor within limited space.
The exchange questions mistletoe etiquette as a tradition. One favors leaving it on the chandelier, the other prefers placing it in a cozy corner. The brief reflects a light social disagreement over holiday decor.
A historical reflection on Christmas cheer spreading across the globe and through daily life from courts to cottages. It extols peace, charity, and reconciliation inspired by the warm sentiment, noting its reach in churches, homes, and schools as children enjoy festive treats.
A 1910 reflection honors shop girls as modern heroines combining Hercules strength Joan of Arc bravery Una truthfulness and Job patience. It contrasts weary dispatchers with diligent workers who polish their appearance and care for families despite low wages and long hours.
A family recalls a Christmas Eve with a beloved baby Bob-for-Short and a lock on the library door. The child’s small adventures, the locking mystery, and the warmth of great-grandparents, grandparents, and a kitten culminate in a living room tree and a shared celebration as the night closes with the child’s wide eyed joy.
A reflective verse laments the passing of the old year and the end of its revelry. The poem contrasts purer snows and sweeter roses with the farewell, noting lasting ties of friendship, fellowship, and memory. It muses on years that bloom and fade, while yesterday remains in the heart as chimes fade away.
An ambiguous fragment reflects on mercy and nobility tied to Christmas cheer, inviting inward reflection. The text blends pious sentiment with seasonal warmth, suggesting the value of compassion over status during the holiday period.
A poem reflecting on the birth of Jesus as the King of Love born in a manger. It emphasizes humility over pomp, divine guidance for mankind, and the joy of the season. The piece closes with praise for a blessed day and the star of hope guiding the feast of the poor.
A reflective Dickens passage contemplates Christmas as a season of kindness and charity beyond its sacred origins. It highlights the time as good tempered, forgiving, and pleasant, inviting a broader appreciation of the holiday’s spirit.
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