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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1892
Page
1
Fragmented verse praises soldiers leaving battle and a charitable world of plenty. It mentions a brother Christ, generosity, and rejoicing that battles end and joy returns, attributed to CEARLES EvGenz Barts.
Alfreds, imprisoned for murder in Norton Tennessee, awaits hanging as Ruth, the jailer’s daughter, helps transform the case with a Christmas pardon. After his sentence, Ruth returns with governor’s clemency. Alfreds is freed and their romance ends with reconciliation.
The piece contrasts bustling London at Christmas with tranquil English villages. It touts medieval churches and yule logs as symbols, tracing pagan roots to the Christian festival. The writer cites ancient sun rituals and asks whether nature’s chorus diminishes the holiday’s sacred meaning.
A chaotic reminiscence spans a Spread Eagle theater Christmas tree scene with jokes and gifts, Col. Corkright’s nose-pulling invitation, and a vain liver-pills partnership gone awry. It recalls Tom Moreau’s Clarion notes, mixed anecdotes, and a long digression on Columbus, Vespucci, and America’s naming, citing Harper’s Magazine.
An old time column recalls methods to keep congregations awake during long services such as bobbing with a nodding stick and perambulating sextons ringing bells. It also recounts Dr Thirwall’s Kerry custom and a clergyman’s humorous tale of his first marriage fee involving a sack of potatoes handed to him after a kissing attempt.
A local advertisement invites shoppers to visit the store during the Christmas season. It promotes a thousand and one useful and ornamental articles and assures profit and satisfaction from in-person purchases. The note emphasizes the time near Christmas and the opportunity to see large varied lines firsthand.
A local store promotes a wide Christmas sale featuring Fine All Wool Plaids and Dress Fabrics, linen damask, towels, and chenille table covers. It highlights 75 cent White Red Blankets, silk accessories, and over 50 fur items. The store extends evening hours to eight, inviting customers to shop for holiday needs.
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