Deacon Jones Delivers Christmas Cheer to Children
In Springfield, Massachusetts, Deacon Jones brings a small truck of gifts to Widow Nelson for needy children. He offers skates, a doll, a candy cane, nuts, raisins, books, and a Christmas tree to evoke the spirit of Santa Claus and the season.
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Deacon Jones
Nelson
John
Mary Jane
Tim
Santa Claus
G. B. Torrey
Springfield
Mass
Christmas Lesson Turns a Grumpy Boss Friendly
Mr Gennister travels home on Christmas Eve to a lonely house and a sick child. A servant’s grandson, Willie, arrives, prompting the recluse to become Santa Claus. The day ends with gifts, games, and a changed outlook for the rigid businessman who realizes he missed Christmas joy by growing up without siblings.
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Mr. Gennister
Mortimer
Westley
Ellen
Jane
Childer
Childers
John
Santa Claus
Jame
Jane’s
Willie
Joel Gennister
Noah
Mitter Dennitter
Mitter Deznitter
Mommer
Pepper
Mitter Dennister
Aden
Mr. Dennister
Young Mortimer
Tom
Judith Spencer
Springfield
Mass
Joy of Christmas Gift Giving Reflects Family Sacrifice
The Boston Watchman notes the joy of Christmas lies in thoughtful self denial as parents save and sacrifice for gifts. Children’s handmade tokens like bookmarks crochet work tool boxes and shelves carry unique warmth that costly presents cannot match. A child’s tale from Judge New York Young Mechanic adds a playful trap image to Santa's packing.
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Boston Watchman
Lengthy Siberian River Divides Vast Region
The Irish river in Siberia stretches 2.20 miles and drains about 600000 square miles of territory, presenting a major geographic feature in the area.
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Iriish
Siberia
Peruna Endorsed by Sisters and Congressman Meekison
A Catholic Ohio institution cites Sister Superior praising Peruna as a remedy for influenza and related ailments. Congress man Meekison of Napoleon adds his testimony claiming benefit from Peruna for chronic catarrh. The ad invites readers to contact Dr Hartman for free medical advice.
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Hartman
United States
Detroit
Mich
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Sisters OF Charity
Meekison
Napoleon
Peruna Medicine Co
David Meekison
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Evarts vs Davis Race Joke Recounts in Narrow Alley
A humorous Harper's Weekly tale recalls William M. Evarts and Senator David Davis jokingly racing in a three foot wide alley. Davis, heavy and tall, casually walked the 100 feet while Evarts struggled to pass, proving the joke true.
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William M. Evarts
David Davis
Mr. Evarts
Mr. Davis
Senator Davis
Harper’s Weekly
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