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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
2
The article describes Chinese New Year rites including offerings, greetings, and blessings for wealth. It notes that debts are settled before the new year and that bankruptcy may occur if unpaid. Festivities last two weeks to a month with gifts, feasting, and ancestral blessings.
The piece by Mrs. S. Y. Heaton of Casaville, Muntingdon County, Pa, praises self belief and steady effort as the path to attainment. It urges all to resolve to improve daily in spirit, mind, and body and to press onward despite hardship, promising happiness, focus, and success in the coming year.
The article recalls Scottish New Year rites in Broll and the era, noting the first footing tradition. At midnight families drink warm ale with spirits, then elders carry spiced ale and buns into the street to greet neighbors, exchanging good will and biscuits. Those visiting after twelve receive the Bret foot and a special favor.
The Editor sends New Year wishes and outlines resolutions to expand the paper. He pledges a bigger, better and brighter publication with enhanced service to public welfare.
Franks D Levering attorney at law offers probate court services and prompt legal attention. Stream and Rimer Real Estate and Loans advertise property sales, rentals, insurance coverage, and surety bonds with representation by South Luther A Stream and Wm F Rimer at Main Street, contact No. 447 Black.
The article contrasts New Year attitudes with a renewed sense of purpose and kindness, citing Rev Ralph Welles Keeler and colonial customs. It describes old divination practices in Boxland and England, the dipping ceremony, and New Year gifts such as gloves, oranges, and gilded eggs, noting Christmas gifts were not common in New England but money and toys were traded.
A fragmentary old verse named Wassuiling the Orchard describes a Devonshire scene where a magical rite supposedly makes fruit trees productive. The chant commands the trees to bear apples while singers mark the transition from old to new year with themes of peace and regret. The piece references Frink Walcott Hutt.
A 1916 piece depicts winter quiet as windless skies drop white flakes like swan down. The imagery follows New Year’s Eve to midnight when bells ring and the moon glows, covering all with a soft, tranquil, symbolic snow.
A fragmented notice mentions upcoming events and features in a youth publication. It hints at a compilation story by a youth company and references future events and themes for the new year.
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