Democratic National Convention to Open in St Louis
The piece notes the Democratic National Convention begins June 14 in St Louis and mentions widespread petitions in Jefferson County for the prohibition question. It discusses war prospects and big navy plans, with leaders calling up millions, and President Wilson’s congress address proposing tax increases to fund expenses and curb disloyalty among naturalized citizens. Congressman Sloan comments on pay-as-you-go and farm-product policy changes.
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Wilson
Congress
Garrison
Daniels
Mesage
Sloan
Northwest
Electric Christmas Gifts Add Novelty to American Tables
Electric Christmas gifts still carry a novelty value for Americans. From an electric shaving cup or cigar lighter to a teakettle and tea samovar, these devices promise practical use and a touch of modern efficiency. Each item performs a task better than other methods, making gifts like percolators, toasters, and sewing-machine motors appealing choices for varied recipients.
Wassail Bowl: From Skull Vessel to Festive Drinkware
The wassail bowl, used in some old European Christmas traditions, replaced the skull of a Norse foe as a drinking vessel. Early bowls ranged from brown ware to heavy silver, holding ale with ginger sugar and roasted crab apples. In regions still practicing the custom, ale is spiced and sweetened in the bowl and the apples are omitted.
Boar's Head Ceremony at Queen College Oxford
The ancient Christmas rite of bringing in the boar's head is performed on Christmas afternoon in Queen's College Oxford England. The head is carried on a silver dish at the head of a procession by the college choir which sings The Roar's Head Song during the event.
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Hall of Queen College
Oxford
England
Bethlehem Sigh at Church of the Nativity Experience
A writer visits the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and descends to the grotto birthplace. He reflects on faded mosaics and altars, the reverent pilgrims, and the sacred manger while contrasting grandeur with humble memory. The scene evokes reverence, history, and a personal struggle with modern display.
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Sara
Sfidenir
Church of the Nativity
Prince of Peace
Count
Jesus
St. Jerome
Bethlehem
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Dekote
A. Mayborn
Lasham
Diller, Nebr
Escana. Eail. I
Col
WM. Schropp
St. Louis
Jefferson County
Russia
France
Germany
Austria-Hungaria
Italy
Turkey
Diller
Elia
Harbine
Nebr
Ww. HX
Col. A. L. Tiistman
Berd Low
Rata
Tin &S&taazan
North Platte Valley
Scottsbluff Country
Burlington
T'latte Valley
S. B. Howard
Farnam Street
Omaha, Neb
Jefferson County Abstract Office
R. Monroe Davis
First National Bank
Fairbury, Neb
Ss.b.wvvier Veterinarian
Diller, Neb
H. R. Royle
Col. J. B. Wright
Franklin and
Gage
Beatrice, Nebr
Frank T. Pearce
Nebraska
The
Record Office
O.C. Diehl
Waggoner Bros
DR. MH. Bauguess
Ditter, Nebr
Ind
Sail County
Fairbury
Robert H. Patton
Thos. P. Price
Iaid
Sai
Diller Shecord
Louis J. Nutzman
Henry Eden
Missouri
Lanham, Kansas
Chas. Hunnicutt
Steele City
Claude Ellis
Dennist
Diller, Nebraska
Odell
Desians
Gopvniants &c
New York
Groadway
Weantton
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