The Coming of the Christ in Luke 2
A December Lesson outlines the birth of Jesus foreseen in Micah and proclaimed by Gabriel to Mary and Joseph. It notes the shepherds as first to hear the news, the angels’ good tidings, and the shepherds’ faithful witness and praise.
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Jesus
Micah
Bethlehem
Galilee
Mary
Joseph
Gabriel
Archangel
God
Nazareth
Carpenter
Messiah
Jehovah
Christ
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Elisha
Satan
Saylor
Trials That Never Come
A reflection on the burden of anticipation. The author notes that God grants grace for trials as they arrive but not for the unseen wait, suggesting much mental distress stems from trials that never materialize.
An Unprofitable Life
A brief note from the Gospel Banner condemns a life lived without faith or light. It laments the earthbound path as wasted compared with the glory world, urging a rebirth of purpose through spiritual awakening.
A Wreath and a Candle Gift a City Family
Ann Dawson helps two poor girls by buying their wax tulips then learns of their need for school shoes. She later receives a wreath and candle at their home, and finds the girls and their mother brightened by the simple gesture.
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Indy
Ann Dawson
Sid Anne
Momma
Anne
Mother
Anne Dawson
Lily Rutherford Morris
Uniom
Origins of Christmas Dolls Through History
The article traces dolls from sacred idols in ancient times to modern playthings. It notes doll etymology as a probable corruption of idol and cites wooden or bone carvings, with earliest British records dating to Queen Anne's era. Dolls spread from Flanders where they were called Flanders babies.
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Flanders
Montreal Star
Russian Christmas Table Straw Game
A Russian Christmas table custom centers on a bundle of straw symbolizing the manger. Before the meal each guest draws a blade of straw and the one drawing the longest is destined to be the longest in the year.
Saint Nicholas origins tied to American Christmas lore
The article traces Saint Nicholas as the patron saint of Christmas and notes Americas adoption of the figure. It contrasts British, German, and Dutch variants with the Montreal Star as a common origin for the name Kriss Kringle and related personae.
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America
Britain
Santa Claus
Germany
Kriss Kringle
Holland
Montreal Star
Milk Habit Best for Any Child
Prepared by the United States Department Fi of Agriculture. The article argues milk as a key daily staple for growing children, detailing how early normalization of milk intake aids bone and teeth development. It notes complementary foods and suggests reforming taste through milk soups and puddings while stressing parental training from infancy.
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United States Department Fi of Agriculture
The
Bureau of Home
Delicious Coffee Cake Recipe From Home Economics
A kitchen note presents Coffee Cake as a sweet bread to serve with coffee or tea. It lists ingredients including flour, baking powder, butter, milk, citron, and candied fruit, with instructions to mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, fold in fruit, bake, then top with a cinnamon nut sugar glaze and finish baking until melted.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Brown Betty Best Loved Dessert By Family
Old fashioned apple brown betty recipe notes how to bake the dessert using bread crumbs sugar cinnamon nut crumbs butter and diced apples. Layer crumbs and apples with spice and bake until crisp and tender then serve hot with cream or custard.
Baked Onions in Tomato Sauce from Home Economics
The Home Economics bureau suggests baking onions in tomato sauce. Cook tomatoes with seasonings, thicken with flour and butter, pour over halved onions in a casserole, season to taste, cover and bake about an hour until tender. Serve from the dish.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Correctly Fitted Shoes Key to Comfort and Health
Nutrition and agriculture notes advise proper shoe fitting to prevent foot distortion and injury. Correct shoes align with the foot, support weight, and allow normal posture and movement. Avoid overly loose or pointy designs to reduce blisters and infections, especially for children.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Candles Alert as Dangers Rise for Children in Holiday Season
The national safety council urges parents to keep candles out of children's reach and to minimize inflammable materials in homes during the holiday season due to increased fire risk.
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National Safety Council
Christmas Greeting Cards Cost This Country $56 Million
The article notes that Christmas greeting cards will cost the country 56 million dollars and adds that time wasted remembering recipients is not included.
Make Some One Happy Christina Merry and Your Own Care
The line urges kindness to bring happiness to Christina and implies personal well being follows from making others smile.
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Christina
Be loyal and ambitious yet avoid discontent at work
A 1927 essay argues that workers gain nothing from discontent and rule-breaking. It urges loyalty to the organization, adherence to store rules, and self-restraint to protect efficiency and personal character, noting disciplined clerks strengthen the entire staff and community.
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Western Newspaper Union
Power and sentiment shape Arbor Day and Christmas alike
The piece argues sentiment is stronger than policy, noting timber experts oppose teaching tree planting on Arbor Day while displaying a tree at Christmas. It reflects on reforestation and Christmas not mixing well but asserts love and sweetness in the human heart will keep Christmas alive.
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Bis
Ian
Finn
Vesper Sparrow Noted For Efficient Field Work
The vesper sparrow described as a highly efficient field sweeper by Nature Magazine is recognized by white outer tail feathers. It feeds on insect larvae, leaf hoppers, armyworms, young grasshoppers, and numerous weed seeds across summer and winter.
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Say
Nature Magazine
Marble from Georgia Used in Statehouse Construction
The Thode Island statehouse used Georgia marble totaling 327000 cubic feet. Large blocks weighed 10 to 20 tons and were sawn, cut, and carved in a Providence marble yard. After 26 years the marble remains in splendid condition.
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Thode Island Statehouse
Georgia
Providence
Tax Paid by Smokers in North Carolina Revenue
Internal revenue taxes in North Carolina are large due to taxes on tobacco paid not by retailers but by smokers via revenue stamps. The price of these stamps is ultimately borne by smokers, meaning people worldwide contribute to North Carolina's internal revenue receipts.
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North Carolina
Smith Sure Reaches Settlement Over Driver Incident
A settlement has been reached with Smith Sure after an incident involving a company vehicle. The public statement confirms the driver has already settled, and the claimant indicates full resolution of the dispute.
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Smith
Curing Headache by Treating Cold with Bromo Quinine
A medicinal note advises that headaches from slight colds can be alleviated by curing the cold with Bromo Quinine. The box should bear the signature EB. W. Grove and is priced at 80 cents.
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EB. W. Grove
Actress Prefers Privacy Sparks Media Buzz
A publicist pushes for sensational coverage while the actress seeks anonymity. The exchange hints at behind the scenes tactics to attract attention, contrasting with the star’s wish for quiet life.
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Stuf
Boster Post
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Kansas
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Cupper's Weekly
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