Yuletide customs and Christmas shifts in Swiss towns
Describes St Nicholass day on December 6 with markets, parades, and gifts for obedient children. Notes Santa like figure delivering apples prunes and cookies, and that Christmas Day became the main festive focus after 1954. Mentions Christkindl and northern origins delivering a decorated tree and gifts.
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Switserland
Détfez
St. Nicholae
Santa Claus
Yale
Libertus
Christ
Ateo
Christkindii
Swinge
Santa
Switzerland
Farms for Sale by Witmer and DePoy
Witmer and DePoy list several choice farms available for purchase. H A. Davis and Co offers resharpening service for safety razor blades to customers concerned with sharp blades.
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Witmer & DePoy
H. A. Davis & Co
Hu mphries injury suit verdict against M B Trac tion Co
In Allen county superior court the jury awarded Helen Humphries 3600 dollars in a damage suit against the M B Tract ion Co. The plaintiff sought 6000 dollars. Defendants’ attorneys filed a motion for a new trial, which would be appealed if overruled.
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Helen Humphries
M. & B. Traction Co
Allen County
Bluffton
Odd Fellows Oyster Supper For Members' Families
The Odd Fellows plan an oyster supper at their hall next Wednesday evening for wives and families.
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The
Odd Fellows
Booster Club to Give Away 25 Turkeys Next Monday
The Van Buren Booster Club will give away 25 turkeys on Monday afternoon starting at one o clock. Ticket holders should arrive on time.
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van Buren
Marion Bazaar Closes After Cost Sale At Hub Shop
Marion Bazaar rents the Hub shoe store room on the north side of the square and offers a closing out sale of 30000 dollars worth of toys books and Christmas goods at cost.
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France
American Red Cross
Marion
Marion, Ind
Turkey
Marion Bazaar
Thomas Ross B. Ross
Painless Baptists
Marion Ind
Manes
Indiana
Harry Goldthwaite
Iroquois Block
Motor Security Corporation
Iroquois
St. No. Or
BR. B. No
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