Birds in Legend at Christmas Across Many Lands
The article surveys Christmas legends about birds from Europe and beyond. It notes robins in Northern Europe delivering gifts, and wren sacrifices in Ireland and Isle of Man. Turkey myths tie to Christmas and Puritan influence, while owls and cuckoos appear in various folk tales.
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Jesus
Europe
Robin
Mr. Ingersoll
Ireland
St. Joseph’s Day
England
English Midlands
Germany
Spain
Russia
Christ
Humor and tragedy fuel New York art collection sales
In New York stories of humor and tragedy drive the city's art sales among society's elite. Collectors like Achille Chiesa and C K G Billings sell great works after deaths or moves, often via American Art Galleries. Auctions are formal with hushed commentary as rooms are thickly carpeted.
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New York
Achille Chiesa
Chiesa
Milan
Achilito
C.K.G. Billings
Fort~ Tryon “Hall
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
California
Valentine Ball Held for Georgia Tech Alumni Chapter
The alumni chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon in Atlanta announces a Valentine ball to honor the Georgia Alpha chapter of Georgia Tech. The event will be held on Thursday evening February 11 1926 at the Druid Hills Golf Club.
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Atlanta
Alumi
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Georgia Alpha
Georgia Tech
Druid Hills
Beginning of Thomasville Town Governance 1888 Proceedings
The town board under Hansell R. Seward orders summons for street work within limits for up to five days. Nathan W. Battle elected tax collector as a poll and property tax regime takes effect with various levies including on carriages and professional licenses. Regular meetings become routine after late 1838 records, with uncertain adjournments and limited action.
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Ed Hansell R. Seward
Thomasville
Nathan W. Battle
Board of Commissioners
Income tax wipes out stage success of girl producer
Eighteen year old Marian Wilson earned $85 000 from The Beggar's Opera and lost it all on The British Ballet. Tax collectors challenged her, leading to disaster. She returned to acting in Nice cabaret and with Ben Greet's Shakespearian players, aiming to become a comedian. Her father funded her first production with $5,000.
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London
Marian Wilson
British Ballett
Nice
Ben Greet
England
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Cele
Sweden
Wren
Island of
Man
Isle of Man
Ophelia
Baker
Cuckoo
Cornwall
By Marjorie Howe Dion
Flowers Ice Cream Co
Merry
Fleming Motor Company
W. A. Pringle, Jr
C.E. Corprew
R. H. Scholar
Bert Glisson
Finn Groover
Margaret Mitchell
Frank Funderburk
Jimmie Cross
R. E. Lawson
W. E. Yarborough
J. H. Hall
S. W. Fleming
Gen. Mer
Parker & Joseph
N. Broad St
Jarvis B. Watkins
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