The Associated Santa Claus Emerges From Christmas Need
In a Chicago office a group of coworkers turns a Christmas hardship into action. Will James and George Johnson spark a plan to help 10 15 families, pooling funds to give substantial gifts while keeping the effort secret as The Associated Santa Claus. The venture grows with family support and multiple meetings, delivering baskets and joy to 30 40 homes on Christmas Eve and ending with a formal resolution to continue the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulo
George
Will James
George Johnson
Misery Stores
Miss DeForrest
Will
Thiat
Buppose
Ove
Scott
Corwin
Wilson
Thompson
Smith
James
Mr. Scott
Santa Claus
Associated
Ohio Magazine
Christmas Superstitions Across Time
Country Life recalls long held Christmas beliefs. Oxen kneel in stalls at midnight to adore the Nativity and speak for an hour. Judas sleeps Herod ceases clanking chains and Pilate's ghost rests at Mount Pilatus. Church bells sound where a church once stood and a manger sleeper sees a future vision.
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Judas
Herod
Herodias
Pilate
Mount Pilatus
Against Beef Diet Speaker Denounces Meat as Essential
A Vegetarian society member argues meat is not needed for strength. He cites examples like the ox and grain based diets of ancient athletes, claims meat eating causes many ills, and urges widespread abstinence to improve health and curb the beef industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegetarian Society
Beef Trust
India
Cat Tracks a Black Snake in Suburban Louisville
A Kentucky man walking in Louisville suburbs spots a distressed cat staring at a coiled black snake. The animal ignores the man while fixed on the snake and cries in pain when approached. The man kills the four foot snake after confirming it had charmed the cat.
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Kentucky
Louisville
When you die you expect to meet all your husbands
In a sharp exchange Mrs Tartleigh asks about meeting husbands after death, while Mrs Muchwerdde replies she expects to go to Heaven. The dialogue mocks posthumous social expectations with witty restraint.
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Mrs. Tartleigh
Mrs. Muchwerdde
Do you care much for poker
A Milwaukee Sentinel exchange quotes a light moment about poker. The respondent admits a passion for the game when winning, contrasted with quieter times.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Borax as a household disinfectant and multipurpose agent
A period advertisement extols Borax for contagion prevention and cleaning uses. It claims disinfecting properties, safe for fabrics and delicate laces, and notes its water-softening, deodorizing, and cosmetic benefits with a simple hot water solution. It also includes a quip from a county fair and a brief note on PAZO OINTMENT for piles.
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Hellion
Liile Ome
TEE
Underwood& Underwood
Doy
Market Reports
Cincinnati
New York
Little Mis Christmas
Mars
Cicero
Guarn
Carters
TES
Neemalas
Western
Canada
Oonaetricta
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Som
Ater
Slater
West
HH. M. Williams
Law
Toledo, Ohios
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