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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
4
An editorial calls for kindness during Christmas. It urges readers to discreetly aid those in need, including a lame girl, a blind boy, and a weary widow, without publicizing gifts while reflecting on hope amid hardship. The piece emphasizes spreading Christmas cheer locally and beyond, through thoughtful acts.
Local dialogue shows a movement to establish a home for poets in the town. An editor agrees to support the idea after a public push by a willing organizer and a cluster of poets.
On a cold winter night in a pine forest a tall old tree asks to be chosen for a ship and a voyage as a Starbeam shares the Christmas story. The tale recalls Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the star guiding wise men, and the birth of the babe, with gifts for the good. In Russia St Nicholas visits before Christmas, leaving treats for good children and none for the naughty.
The Bran Pie is an English custom where gifts are hidden in bran in a large pan. Each package has a string attached with the recipient’s name at the end. Participants pull their strings to retrieve and open their bundles, creating a playful unveiling.
In Hogwallow News notes, Dog Hill preacher gets a haircut and Poke Eazley comments on modern preachers. Ellick Hellwanger moves nearer front seats, Raz Barlow dodges the deputy, and Sap Spradlen is swindled over an umbrella split. Local antics, weather, and odd political quips fill the column.
The Detroit Journal quotes a self described scheme expert detailing how editors profit from advertising trades. He cites deals including a 25 cent rosebud for 5 dollars of ad time and a six inch yearly ad for a gross of pills. He claims dozens of offers for shares, tickets, and goods in exchange for ads.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes concern that memorial preparations for the late Mrs. Wilson may risk embarrassing unveiling dates. Readers are urged to consider suitable timing and avoid awkward scheduling for ceremonies and tributes.
A brief note describes German intelligence failing to craft effective ploys to disrupt the Suez Canal, risking additional strain on Britain’s imperial trade routes and naval logistics.
The text describes armies drawn up with shells and cannons on the Mexican line as preparation for potential action, urging restraint and imagination for what may come next. It presents a cautious tone about looming tension and the need to avoid escalation.
Fletcher Henstep plans to climb to his housetop next week and descend via the chimney to remove soot. His children are busy hanging stockings in anticipation of the event.
British Queen Mary and Greek Queen Sofia may meet to explore options on the Balkan question. The potential gathering could shape regional alignment as European powers seek a peaceful resolution.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a claim that worry causes the American disease neurasthenia and asserts no hope for women as they fear being too plump or too slender.
The judge notes a remark by the Erratic Thinker comparing a college graduate and various notable figures to the belief that each thinks he alone supports the world. The world, the judge observes, continues to function under gravity despite such self importance.
A man struck a match to check a car’s gasoline level and found it full. He raced a train at a crossing and failed. In Detroit a driver sped at fifty mph claiming right of way, yet misjudged the danger.
A columnist notes that when the prosperity procession starts along the country back roads it signals the real thing and a good seeding sort. The remark emphasizes authenticity and favorable outcomes for farming and local commerce.
Edison predicts machines could decide warfare and end human antipathy to such institutions if they take decisive action.
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