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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
Community message frames Christmas as Armful time with a call to give Food Clothing Money and smiles to those in need. It contrasts past unhappiness with faith that Joy Encouragement and Success will come through generosity. The piece exhorts Universal Spirit and shared compassion.
A prose exhortation by George Matthew Adams arguing Christmas is impersonal yet universal. It urges readers to express love and distribute resources freely, claiming true wealth comes from giving. The piece frames giving as essential to happiness and personal renewal during the season.
The article lists various meat and poultry preparations including chicken pieces boiling then simmering with herbs and peppers, veal fricassee with paprika, and scalloped chicken with corn and Korn salt. It notes a broader lament about underfed American schoolchildren in large cities.
A 1918 note from the Republic reveals Swiss Christmas customs with Christkind delivering apples and nuts rather than Santa. It describes fountains for future spouses, fortune telling, magic theories, and New Year’s bells ringing across the land, noting Switzerland’s continued festive contrasts with wider Europe.
Local crews continue cleanup after a busy holiday with streets clearing of debris. Families plan a quiet night as residents reflect on the day and prepare for returning to normal routines.
In a playful holiday exchange, Jimmy declares neutrality as Auntie-Now asks who is the best between him and Cousin Dick. The moment centers on a lighthearted family dispute tied to Christmas.
A reflective piece quotes a thinker on memory and hope, noting how past years and unwritten records excite the heart. It contrasts patient living with friction in pursuit of truth, urging calm, loving honesty and the value of beat as contrast. An anecdote shows oil easing a stubborn iron fit.
A historical collection of cranberry recipes and festive dishes includes Cranberry Bavarian Cream, Cranberry Conserve, Scalloped Cranberries, and Date Pudding with egg sauce. The piece also offers a broad survey on making tea well, noting water temperature, teaware, and international customs to enhance flavor and digestion.
The city known in ancient times as Augusta Veronimnduorum and St. Quentis in France received its present name to honor Gaius Quintinus who was executed there in the third century while preaching Christian doctrine. His tomb later became a shrine drawing pilgrims, boosting its medieval cloth industry.
Read fragments recount an 1204 discovery of a golden crown in Kronstadt’s stump once tied to a Hungarian king Solomon. The tale claims the royal treasure stayed hid for over a century to deter Bulgarians. Also notes a chimney swift mystery and scattered, garbled quotations.
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