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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
8
The piece recalls old English Christmas dishes and rituals, noting turkey, mince pie, plum pudding, and boar’s head customs adapted by American colonists. It details early preparation, ingredients for mince meat, timing of baking, stuffing, and table etiquette, ending with the main feast and toasts.
The article traces Christmas origins from pagan midwinter festivals such as Saturnalia and Briton rites to adoption by the Christian church in the fourth century. It notes words meaning Christmas Eve, the evolution of “Birthday of the Unconquered Sun,” and the Lords of Misrule linking to Saturnalia. It also mentions decor and festive customs like holly and evergreen decorations.
A conjurer borrows a shabby hat and claims twelve eggs will appear, then reveals a live hen inside. The crowd roars with laughter as the bird crows, turning the trick into a chaotic moment witnessed by the Philadelphia Record.
A collage of era ads and snippets promoting Castoria and other tonics for children, plus quips about Shakespeare versus Burns and a brief social exchange. The items mention relief claims for eczema and rashes, mail order offers, and a playful dialogue about literature.
A spoof ad mocks generic tonics while praising Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an old liver remedy. The piece jokes about advertising power and insincere promotions, noting most modern products lack originality.
A brief notes a local person known as Gum TMub secured employment in a glue factory. The item reads with a playful tone and casual signoff from the Loston Evening Transcript.
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