Christmas Decorations From Ivy And Holly Legacy
The piece discusses Christmas greenery symbolism with ivy and holly tied to immortality rebirth and friendship. It traces pagan roots Constantine and Bacchus links and notes American use of holly while mistletoe remains less sacred. It ends with a Home for the Friendless report on 1908 biennium, 60 children 6 elderly women, and costs $28,530.57.
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Constantine
England
Bacchus
Ino
Juno
Prynne
America
Brokhie Wenary
Lincoln
Pood for Thought Courageous Girl Reflects on Burglar Incident
An old girl famed for fending off a burglar with a broomstick is praised for courage yet questioned about future marriage. The writer notes age, doubts from wary youths, and a remark about a man with a curl in his hair, concluding the speaker withholds pity for such a suitor.
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Ceese
Domestic Economy and a Glass Eye Remark
A humorous domestic tale mentions a car trip of 24 miles to visit Mr. Highflyer's oculist. On the return journey a tire fails and a wry comment declares it would have been cheaper to keep Alfred at home and buy a glass eye.
Three Years in Prison for Coon in Forgery Case
Clyde Coon of Omaha pleaded guilty in district court to passing a bogus check on W. L. Hand and received a three year sentence in the penitentiary. He is married with four children in Omaha. At the time of the forgery he allegedly represented a railway construction company.
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Coon
Clyde Coon
Omaha
Kearney
W. L. Hand
Uncle Sam
Divorce Reseon and Frayed Ties Across Time
A clipped reminiscence from the Atchinson Globe notes a man’s unusual marriage history and suspicious meetings with women seen only in garments he did not recall from previous nuptials. The fragment hints at a contested separation and shifting loyalties.
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Praia
Atchinson Globe
How to escape unwelcome employer attention
A Sunday paper quotes a stenographer lamenting unwanted scrutiny from employers. The Cleveland Leader jokes women might flee by climbing a tree and adopting a suffragette pose to avoid harassment.
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Cleveland
Farmers Should Have Telephones And Best Service Offer
Farmers should write to learn how to get the best service for their money. Nebraska Telephone Co at 18th and Douglas streets Omaha invites readers to contact for details and offers.
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Nebraska Telephone Com
Douglas Streets
Oma
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