A Vagrant Christmas Trick Ends in Laughter
A Christmas mix up leads to a mistaken gift exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the Snivelys. Misaddressed packages, a frantic chase, and a mislaid present cause comic confusion until a final office prank reveals everyone’s goodwill and the line that Christmas comes but once a year.
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Mrs. Jackson Smith
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Mrs. Smith
Mr. Smith
Jack
Cousin Lucy
George
Mr. Snively
Scott
Snively
Shively
Perkins
Mrs. Snively
Mrs. Perkins
Child’s Santa Doubt Brings Restless Nights
A child who doubts Santa Claus suffers insomnia while a believing child enjoys peaceful nights. The contrasting runs show belief shaping sleep quality in holiday season.
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Santa Claus
A Christmas Dream by J A Waldron
A Christmas dream recounts Santa’s magical voyage from wealth to charity. The narrator, taken aboard Santa’s teapot tea voyage, witnesses acts of generosity toward the poor and ironic lessons on wealth and kindness across a dreamlike tour.
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Santa
A Nautical Christmas Tale by Gene Morgan
A skipper of a freighted craft misreads its cargo until reaching port. He kneels at the portside bow in rapture, declaring Santa Claus real and Christmas toys exist.
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Santa Claus
Christmas superstitions and old Christmas lore hints
The clipping lists beliefs for the coming year such as visiting crossroads at midnight and salted food on Christmas Eve predicting fate. It mentions a maiden sewing a shirt protecting against harm and notes odd phrases tied to birth and sermon times, reflecting folk superstition and folklore tone.
Camden Parents Arrested After Child Neglect Incident
Camden police found two small children sleeping in a shack near Mount Ephraim Pike below Newton Creek with a cat and dog nearby. Frank Kauffman and his wife Annie were found asleep in a nearby stable. Kauffman was arrested for threatening his wife and jailed by Recorder Stackhouse. the children were placed under matron care after being scrubbed.
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Annie
Recorder Stack House
Cuticura Soap and Ointment For Skin Irritations
For Itching Burning and Kins Bathe the affected surface with Cuticura Soap and hot water Dry without irritation and apply Cuticura Ointment With finger or hand This treatment affords immediate relief permits rest and sleep and points to speedy healing in most cases of eczemas rashes itching and irritations of the skin and scalp of infants children and adults Free sample each with 32 page Skin Book if you wish Address post card Cuticura Sept XX Boston Sold everywhere
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War Humor Quips About Prisoners and Plowing
A soldier dismisses hardship saying war is easier than plowing. He jokes that they send home enough captured soldiers to tend crops and would rather fight than till the fields. The remark reflects wartime morale and sarcasm about labor and captivity.
When on the Back Fence
A witty Baltimore American quip notes a speaker refusing to cultivate the tragic air. The line humorously contrasts a reluctance to affect sentiment with a brisk, practical reply about bootjacks.
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Baltimore American
Love and marriage spark renewed insight in unions
A witty local note observes that love may blur judgment before vows but often regains clarity after marriage. The remark highlights the evolving view of affection, partnership, and commitment in domestic life.
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