Saintly gifts and shifting memories in a Christmas lyrical verse
The Chicago Record-Herald piece recalls a child’s anticipation for toys and wonders at gift giving, contrasting past beloved playthings with present duties and mature blessings. It laments fading joys while urging steadfast love and new responsibilities as life advances.
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S. E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Aunt Debby and the Christmas Hearth Tale
In a small village Aunt Debby, over 80, recalls old fireside rituals and church life before Christmas. Santa brings coal and wood and neighbors share a warm, generous holiday as orphans receive a day of meals and gifts at the cherished elder’s table.
A Christmas Surprise for Aunt Debby in Hard Times
A group of six young women surprise Aunt Debby on Christmas Eve by bringing supper to relieve her scarcity of provisions. They share stories of old fires and church wanderings as a bitter storm rages outside and the church fights to endure the cold.
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A Time of Rejoicing at Christmas Spirit
The essay extols the coming Christmas and the Christ spirit. It contrasts childlike joy with adult indifference, urging year round reverence, singing, and universal praise. It highlights humble Christian service amid world turmoil and sacrifice.
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A Cruel Blow
A dialog from Leslie’s Weekly shows Miss Flypp tearfully recounting Mr Huggins’ unkind act. She recalls him asking her what gift would suit a young lady and buying a diamond brooch for Julia Tracy, whom she calls odious.
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Miss Flypp
Tax collector notice from Clermont County 1902 delinquent real estate
The treasurer of Clermont County requires payment of 1902 taxes and announces delinquent listings. Taxes unpaid by December 20 1902 will be sold on the third Tuesday of January 1903. Penalties of 15 percent for real estate and 10 percent for personal property apply. road tax receipts must be shown by December collection. Office hours 8 to 4. respond by letter with detailed property identifiers.
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