A Layman's Christmas by Wemo Delight in simple Christ event
The piece extols Christmas as a gift of God made simple through Jesus the Christ child. It stresses humility, love, and childlike trust as the path to divine truth, urging readers to emulate Jesus rather than cling to birthplace lore. A final note reports a Baptist Young People's Union social at Mrs. Melton's with refreshments and fellowship.
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WEMO
Dave & Tabor
Angel
Earth
Jesus
God
Buddha
Confucius
Bethlehem
Christa
Baptist Young People’s Union
Mre. Melton’s
B. Y. P. U. Rocial
Puny Children and the Scott’s Emulsion Tonic Feature
An 1890s style health blurb promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a superior tonic for thin children. It touts hypophosphites of lime and soda as a food aid and claims growth, strength, and comfort from the emulsion sold by Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Alamo Fort Fortunes and Texas Liberty Echoes
A San Antonio visit recalls the Alamo fortress and the 1836 siege led by Santa Anna. The writer recounts the battle, the line drawn by Col. Travis, 172 defenders against about 6000 Mexicans, the surrender, and the enduring scars of history with cannons, blood stains, and a list of noble dead.
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San Antonio
Texas
Col
Travis
The
Alamo
Santa Anna
Texae
Oii
Hess
W. B. Travis
James Bowie
David Crockett
Battle Cry for Freedom Echoes in Texan Tribute
This note honors veterans and patriots, praising their sacrifices for liberty. Written from Evant Texas by W H Howet, it recalls that over sixty years have passed, yet the dead still speak through their noble example and justice of their cause.
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Tex
Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic Story Goes Wrong
A humorous tale about a deacon and his son with a possum meal gone awry. The boy’s late night breakfast ends when the father discovers bones in the dish and learns the truth, delivered with dialect and a comic twist.
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic and Notices to Soldiers
Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic notice to soldiers mentions pension blanks for indigent and invalid soldiers and widows in Dooly County. J D Hargrove, Ordinary, calls to come and make out applications. Browns Iron Bitters praised for women and children, with claims of health restoration and use by dealers.
Too Many Clothes Sale Forces Deep Reductions
Beginning December 1 for 30 days the store will sell its entire stock of clothing overcoats and woolen underwear at unprecedented prices. The note attributes cotton prices and warm weather to excess inventory and states the policy never to carry goods over, promising buyers never such low prices again.
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Mary
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
P. VU. Bocial
Scott & Bowne
New Yorks
Uni
Johnson
J. D. Hargrove
Dooly County
Igleheart
Tylehart Bros
Igleheart Bros
Evansville
Indiana
Georgia
John C. Eads & Co
Eads, Neel &Co
Cherry St
Macon
J. F Calhoun & Co
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