Christmas Faith and Folklore Across Ages and Nations
The piece traces Christmas origins from a 25 December date cited by ancient writers to its varied cultural meanings. It notes Mithraic and Druidic links, contrasts gift giving outside certain regions, and argues that progress in modern times aligns with the spirit of giving. Santa Claus is defended as a real, mindset-like figure amid sociological critique. It urges sharing with the needy.
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Clement of Alexandria
Chrysostom
East
Persia
Britain
Earth
Great Britain
United States
Germany
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Belgium
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Lenin
Marx
Let Us Share Cloaks With the Needy This Season
A short moral urging aid to the poor during the season. The author, J. H. G., calls for warmth and charity toward those without shelter and emphasizes peace and goodwill among people. The message promotes practical kindness over frigid indifference.
Panic mentality and hoarding warned by Forbes
The piece argues panics arise unpredictably and spread across classes. It criticizes hoarding and profiteering during crises, blaming the public mind and jokers who sway people to sell out cheap. It urges a positive outlook and self improvement.
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B. C. Forbes
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Bill
Football season reflections on All-America hype and showy games
The piece questions the value of college football culture driven by All-American honors and massive gate receipts while affirming support for football. It ponders whether front-page spectacle outweighs individual development and cites silent concerns about the sport's curriculum role and media influence.
Readers Debate Married Women Working
An editorial excerpt discusses two opposing views on married women seeking employment. The writer argues many wives should stay home to allow single women to get jobs, noting some couples rely on the wife’s income. The piece suggests testing Joliet for job openings to reduce unemployment and questions fairness for married workers.
Local merchants cut prices to boost Joliet buying
In Joliet proponents urge shoppers to support merchants who have reduced prices to spur prosperity. One merchant sells suits and overcoats with slim margins, echoing a broader trend of 3% profit cuts as stores try to lift spending. One who knows.
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United States
Joliet
Let Them Work Says Married Women Should Not Fear Jobs
An editor writes that married women who work should not be criticized and that many single women may seek employment after marriage. The piece argues jealousy is unfounded and urges女性 to pursue work if available, suggesting grumbling papers waste time.
Truths on merit and business judgment in hiring
A column asserts that successful employers choose by results not talk, notes that competent leaders are scarce, and warns against vanity and bad plans. It emphasizes trust in proven performance over empty praise or slander. It cautions not to rely on gold mines or effusive friends.
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