Lion Hunts Along the Rio Grande Chronicle
Veteran hunter and the narrator recount a Christmas lion pursuit with his brother in South Texas. They trek with Ramón and a pack of hounds, chase a blue juajaranda and a leopard cat, and finally corner a Rio Grande lion in a gnarled tree after nights of tracking and perilous confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teve
Rio Grande River
Texas
Ramon
Tie
Rio Grande
Steve
Ranger
Deep Bay
Old Mexico
Senor
Christmas on the Farm Describes Rural Holiday Traditions
The article paints farm life during December with scenes of church Christmas trees, gift giving, and family reunions. It details hog killing, squirrel and rabbit hunting, coon and opossum quests, and hearty farm meals. It ends urging friendly visits and neighborly hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Squirrel
Why He Likes Christmas by Eddie Guest
Eddie Guest, renowned newspaper man and verse author, extols Christmas for its spirit. He praises its foolishness and unwisdom, the memories it awakens, and the tenderness it creates, noting forgiveness for wayward sons and forgotten malice during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie” Guest
The Beauty of Christmas Reflections by Edgar Ues
A reflective piece by Edgar Ues on the meaning of Christmas. It ponders whether Jesus’ birth shaped Christmas Day and its call to brotherhood and service. The author questions if mankind could exist without glimpsing unselfish beauty beyond the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Palm Grove
Ranger
Jesus
Edgar Ues
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