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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
2
A listing of peasant Christmas superstitions across Europe describes where light goes on Christmas morning and omens for the year. Actions such as stealing hay, fasting eggs, or thrashing the garden on Christmas Eve are said to influence cattle, fruitfulness, and fortunes.
The section resumes coverage of Pearce Tomkins' annual report, detailing financial summaries, project progress, and notable milestones. It notes allocations, expenditures, and upcoming priorities, compiling a concise audit-like update for readers.
Pearce Tomkins, Assessor of Incomes District No. 89, argues for full valuation and equal assessments, urges economy and tax law changes, and critiques the offset provision in the Wisconsin income tax while detailing regional tax data and urging public cooperation. He notes high taxes in Bayfield County, calls for transparency in government spending, and defends the assessor’s role amid calls for reform.
The piece urges older readers to celebrate Christmas by bringing happiness to a child in need. It emphasizes that true joy comes from giving, not receiving, noting that the season commemorates the Christ child and that many underprivileged youngsters lack simple happiness.
A compact cake instruction outlines creaming butter and sugar, adding unmelted chocolate, eggs, vantils, and baking powder with flour. It instructs alternating milk and flour, using three quarters cup milk and one cup pastry flour, and baking in a loaf. It notes pastry flour is better for cake than bread flour.
The speaker desires a unique gift that brings true joy and comfort, asking Santa to deliver a wooling item that will not scratch. The plea echoes a childlike wish for a special present beyond usual toys, aiming for lasting happiness.
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