Aged Indian Quits Hospital to Walk 80 Miles in 2 Days
Banff Alberta December 24 193? Peter Wisely eighty year old chief of the Nordegg Stoney Indians left Sarcee Hospital where he received eye treatment and walked eighty miles to Morley in two days He feared doctors would not let him lead his tribe to Banff for the Indian celebration He crossed barren terrain in extreme heat sleeping outdoors and living on berries and water He has only one usable eye but the journey embodied his resolve for the trek to his people's event
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Banff
Alta
Peter Wisely
Nordegg
Stoney Indians
Sarcee Hospital
Morley
Manchester
Liverpool
Leeds
Suzanne
Suzanne Lenglen
Wimbledon
Mile. Lenglen
Death Knell for Bell Hanging as Electric Doors Rise
New York reports the bell hanging trade fades with electric doorbells replacing traditional hand hung bells. P Werner, a survivor, laments the loss of work as houses switch to push-button systems and wonders what comes next in a world of advancing science.
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New York
Werner
Heydey
Father Knickerbocker
Moose resolves over calf on Canadian rail line
A moose cow herded her calf from a railroad track between Prince Albert and Hudson Bay Junction and charged an oncoming locomotive. The cow was killed, but her attack splintered a bar of the cow catcher.
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Prince Albert, Sask
Hadson Bay Junction
The Spirit of Christmas Shines Through Faith and Love
An essay extols the elusive Christmas spirit beyond words. It links the season to acts of kindness, family reunions, and gifts while noting the inner, heavenly essence that awakens memories, charity, and reverence. It speaks of a star, an angel, and a holy child as symbols of this spirit.
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Christendom
Heaven
Earth
Irish Free State liquor plan wipes out thousands of shops
London reports that the liquor traffic commission in the Irish Free State recommends widespread closures, leaving about 400 shops open for 1 in 9 residents. Sunday sale remains allowed for travelers, and a third drunkenness conviction would land offenders in jail.
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Irish Free State
London
Fae Huor Seers
Ireland
All Ireland
Free State
England
ITS OVER? PALIN MULLS OUTLANDISH CHRISTMAS GIFTS
A letter from Hon W A Palin of Thomasville Georgia laments Christmas gifts that miss the mark and provoke sharp humor about neckties cigars mustaches hats and smokers supplies. He notes the tension between good intent and awkward presents and jokes about perpetual gift misfires.
Shingle Roof Lasted Thirty Seven Years in Eatonville
In Eatonville Washington on December twenty fourth a department store roof renewed this summer by pioneer T C Van Eaton. The proprietor said no goods were damaged by leakage and the red cedar shingles used were locally cut.
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Eatonville
Wash
T. C. van Eaton
Costly Saddle Owned by Nevada Craftsperson
In Tonopah Nevada on December 24 a saddle valued at $5,000, prized by bronco busters, was crafted by G S Garcia of Big Pine Nevada for his own use. The saddle features about $4,000 in gold and silver ore embedded in its design.
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Tonopah
Nev
G. 8
Garcia
Biko
Chrysler Christmas Cheer Sparks Hope for Next Year
A columnist note reflects on Chrysler gifts for Christmas, expressing mixed feelings about the season and optimistic outlook for receiving one in the next year. The writer urges readers to share in hopeful anticipation despite past regrets.
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P. Werner
Merry Christmas
Dodge Brothers
Graham Trucks
M. A. Huston Motor CO
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M. A. Huston
Joe Rosalio
John Paite
Arthur Butler
Bob Brown
B. L. Hough
Remus Groover
Xmas
W. A. Palin
c/o
Chrysler Auto Agency
Thomasville, Ga
Dear Bill
Youra
Thomasville Steam
J. M. Edwards Everett Burns
Fred Lowther
Walter Wilson
Robert Harden Mrs. Maude Dixon
Santa Claus
K. E. Mack
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