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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
7
A Western Newspaper Union reader recalls a Christmas spirit wish turning to frustration aboard a train. Long dining-car lines and slow eaters spark comments on selfishness, patience, and the fading kindness of holiday generosity. The tale ends with the narrator reflecting on human nature versus the season’s spirit.
Fragmentary text shows dialogue about hanging up stockings and a Christmas scene. The readable lines suggest a domestic or humorous exchange about holiday preparation and financial strain during the season. No clear event, date, or named entities are identifiable.
A child is startled by a dark house scene as a stocking glows briefly by the hearth. The outage scares a small traveler and prompts father’s hurried descent to soothe the frightened child. The piece reflects a domestic moment amid a power failure.
Last Sunday at the Methodist church honored with a White Christmas offering of money and gifts. The pastor led a worship hour study on prayer in the Christian life. Evening highlight was Dr. Fulkerson’s address on Russian affairs and missionary work, with White Cross Sunday announced for next week and a hospital support appeal.
The First Church of Christ invites you to attend regular services on Lord's Day December 17. The order of services includes a greeting and worship components as detailed in the notice.
The notice invites the public to 10 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m preaching by Pastor Geo H Whiteaker with 7:30 p m preaching and Wednesday prayer meeting. A Saturday 2:00 p m Children's meeting is listed and readers are asked to watch for notices of special meetings at the church.
A Christmas tale where Mrs. Begone, deaf to most words, can hear a child Susy’s plea. The girl’s appeal and a smile shift the mood, leading to stockings filled and Begone’s happiness. The old saying reshapes to true happiness lies in doing good.
A brief sketch honors Zane Grey born in Zanesville Ohio educated at the University of Pennsylvania who chose outdoor life and baseball over studies. It notes his Westward travel and desert scenes, praising Desert Gold and announcing serial rights and early printing in this paper.
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