Behind Santa’s Beard a Nation Wonders If He Exists
A satirical overview questions Santa Claus as a mysterious figure, detailing myths about his workshop, origin, and methods. It notes aliases, descriptions, and efforts to track his movements, while urging readers to hang stockings and await updates on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famncus
Santa Claus
Santa
Kris Kringle
Jolly Old
Elf
Good St
Foletin
Canada
Marriage License Applications Listed For 11 Couples
The notice lists eleven marriage license applicants with ages, addresses and occupations. Names include William Forsythe, Linda Ei fert, Larry Ogden, Judith Campbell, C Kenneth Barber, Norma Wilson, George Mahlerwein, Edna Castor, Merrel Ramsey, Lois West Duncan, Charles White, Donna Carnahan, Harold Daugherty, Janice Fisher, Eugene Siebert, and Barbara Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Forsythe
Goshen
US Navy
Linda Kay Eifert
Oakland Rd
Loveland
Larry Gene Ogden
Williamsburg
Judith Carol Campbell
Bethel
C. Kenneth Barber
Hadley Dr
West Chester
Norma Jean Wilson
Manila
Shillito
George Mahlerwein
Clarksville
Edna Castor
Main St
Milford
Merrel Byron Ramsey
Auburn Ave
Cinti
Lois Lee West Duncan
S. 2Nd St
Batavia
Charles William White
Felicity
Donna Carnahan
Market St
New Richmond
Harold Lawrence Daugherty
Janice Mae Fisher
Eugene Siebert
Rt. 1
Pleasant Plain
Barbara Collins
Gifts and Eternal Life in Christmas Verse by Paul Varney
Paul Varney urges prioritizing the spiritual gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ over material gifts. He cites Romans 6 23 and John 3 16, contrasts temporary worldly gifts with faith, and recalls the wise men who brought gifts only after accepting Him, noting Hebrews 11 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Varney
Jesus Christ
God
John
Jesus
Silver Gifts Are Yule Tradition
A discussion of silver as a Christmas gift notes that flat silver includes knives forks and spoons while holloware covers bowls plates and tea sets. It explains sterling silver copper alloying for durability and 1907 US law standards, and contrasts plate with genuine silver items from candelabra to tea sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Toys Through the Ages Predict Big Christmas Demand
The piece notes toys have existed since ancient times with children drawn to items resembling parental goods. It cites Toy Manufacturers of the USA predicting over 14 billion dollars in toy spending this Christmas season as the era of abundant, varied playthings continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA Inc
Greece
Babylonia
Egypt
America
Poinsettia Named for 19th Century U.S. Minister
The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas decoration, was introduced to the United States in 1829 by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, a minister to Mexico, and now bears his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
United States
Joel Roberts Poinsett
Mexico
1788 Christmas Proclamation by Gov Arthur St Clair
The Northwest Territory's first Christmas proclamation was issued by Governor Arthur St. Clair at Marietta in 1788 and is preserved at The Ohio Historical Society library in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Territory
Arthur St. Clair
Marietta
Ohio Historical Society
Columbus
Stanback Promises Quick Relief for Tired Muscles
An advertisement touts STANBACK powders or tablets to ease nagging and aching muscles. It claims rapid pain relief from medically proven ingredients and offers a satisfaction guarantee with a promise to "snap back" quickly.
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Vre
the Terrace Park
Wooster Pike
Hening Trucking Company
S. Market St
Mies
Chio
E&s Furniture & Appliances CO
Beechmont Ave
Cann Ford Inc
Willys
Olds
CANN
Batavia, Ohio
Sanae
Phhir Uae
Ponty
Amundsen
Ellsworth
Byrd
Food For
Yuletide
Merry Christmas
Fronk
Amelia
Yule
Clermont Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Ohio
EL Rancho Rankin
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bothbing Works
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