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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
7
Poem fragment attributed to EbenE Rexford calls for adoration of the Savior and peace on earth. The text praises goodwill to men and a celestial song in praise of the nativity, with a refrain of praise and blessing.
A winter essay urges every day as Christmas by sharing kindness and selflessness. It recalls the Christ Child story and childhood memories, praising acts that give joy to others and bring true contentment. It celebrates humble sacrifice, courage, and everyday mercy, ending with a blessing for a Merry Christmas.
A photographer explains that deaf people present a hard fixed expression before cameras. The subject tilts head, raises brows, and awaits a cue to “look pleasant” which never relaxes the facial muscles. The interview notes the persistent look of expectancy that makes portraits of the deaf especially difficult.
A cook recounts her years working for Rome fits and eleven ministers, noting ministers rise late, lack early offices or appointments, and stretch to forty seven jobs. She praises ministers for generosity and good dispositions but laments their lazy morning habit.
A woman rushed into a millinery shop with a new $75 hat featuring a bird ornament. After deciding she would not wear it again with the bird’s wings sticking in onlookers, the milliner removed the offending feathered adornment.
A Whittier fragment reflects on seedtime and harvest as divine duty. It contrasts winter cold and spring growth while praising steadfast service, trust in rain and sun, and the unity of present effort with God’s plan, honoring toil in the field.
Maitland the renowned miniature painter arrived from England for an extended stay. She will paint multiple miniatures of prominent figures including a dozen commissioned portraits for members of the President's family.
Residents of Nice plan a statue honoring Nebain Dubois once chief cook to the Kaiser’s grandfather King William of Prussia. He reportedly earned 75000 dollars annually before resigning to fight against his former employer after the Franco Prussian War declaration.
A lyrical passage portrays a sacred scene with reverent images of the Christ child, a kneeling mother, heavenly hosts, and prophetic visions. It blends opulent, dreamlike descriptions with a devotional tone as angels herald the newborn and the world awakens to the manger.
Fragmentary religious prose depicts Mary cradling Jesus and a vision of divine signs. A trembling woman prays for guidance while celestial thunder and flames fill the sky, as onlookers reflect on prophecy, betrayal, and salvation.
The essay recalls prewar life on a Roanoke plantation and a North Carolina childhood, describing Christmases for slaves, field hands and gifts, then shifts to New Haven and Stratford holidays. Vivid images of pine, hawthorn blossoms, plum pudding, sylabub, sleigh rides, and family feasts blend memory with nostalgia for both regions.
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