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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
5
A sixty year old couple near debt and discord reconcile at Christmas after their daughter and sons intervene. A sudden cable of telegrams brings the children home and a new beginning as Mary and John bow to family unity. Christine arrives as a child to seal forgiveness and reunion.
A Salvation Army Santa Claus on a New York street attracted a child who rushed up and pressed a quarter into his hand saying she did not want him to forget her. The girl then returned to her mother, having attempted to bribe the saint with the coin.
A group raises 50 to buy a gift for the boss and asks Wiggins for a grand idea. He suggests spending the money on 50 dollars worth of rice and boiling it to create a show.
Salvation Army kettles across New York city last December raised funds from public donations to provide Christmas dinners for 28,000 poor people and clothing for 450 others, supported by nickels and dimes collected from pedestrians.
A New York Herald verse notes the merchildren weeping for Christmas stockings not available to little Sissie Mermaid and Little Johnnie Merboy, describing their bewailing and the shocking mischievous cause.
Representative James A. Tawney recalls a childhood Christmas in Adams County Pennsylvania. He describes a nine year old trudging to mass with brother, freezing roads, and boots hardened with tallow that caused pain until warmth melted it. The memory highlights wax candles, a grand church, and a vivid, dramatic scene from dawn.
A Philadelphia Press note discusses the social burden of useless gifts. It argues recipients must feign gratitude, avoid offending givers, and risk future exchanges or feuds when gifts misalign with color or taste. It emphasizes etiquette over sentiment.
The Boston Traveler recounts a Norse myth where Baldur, son of Freya, is killed by a mistletoe arrow due to a forgotten vow by the mistletoe plant. Hoecer, the blind god of brute strength, uses the wand to strike Baldur, ending the sun god’s spirit of joy and light.
The article notes beliefs about holly traditions for Christmas. It describes two types of holly, prickly and non prickly, and claims the smoothness of holly used for decorations indicates whether the wife or husband will be master. It also mentions breaking a holly bunch from church decorations and keeping it to protect from lightning and ensure a lucky year.
The article describes methods to simulate snow using white cotton smeared with mucilage and sprinkled with salt or diamond dust. It suggests using mirrors with ducks for water effects, gum arabic and flour on branches for new fallen snow, and cotton wool to cover toy balls for a snowball effect.
A short collection of sentimental lines to accompany gifts. With a calendar add Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. With a book add An old friend to trust. A pair of slippers suggests We must go together. A pair of gloves adds We're a pair if ever there was one.
The article explains ancient embalming methods using myrrh cassia and perfumes. It notes natron preservation for seventy days, wrapping in perfumed linen and aromatic gums. It also references mummified animals such as crocodiles and the sacred cat ichnenmon with ceremonial offerings.
A Century reflection notes Whistler's genius but reveals difficulty in teaching. Critics were foggy and words scarce making original progress by students risky. Many adopted his palette and brush but a few independent pupils benefited from his criticisms.
An American resident in Paris notes only about one-fifth of voters cast ballots, blaming apathy rather than barriers. He cites examples of politicians winning by broad promises, such as adding a shed to the market or increasing sardine rations for soldiers, with ongoing office despite unfulfilled pledges.
In ancient Athens three Minerva figures stood in the citadel olive wood bronze and gold ivory. The olive wood statue dated from tradition as heavenly fallen. The bronze honored Marathon victory and the gold ivory represented Periclean artistry. The passage compares them to stages of man from childhood to maturity.
The piece argues temper is not bad and should be mastered. It claims a strong person maintains temper under control, while without temper one is weak. It emphasizes repentance of mistakes or sins helps personal growth and character building.
In a light exchange the baker teases his new wife about the large holes in doughnuts. He proposes a playful deal to “eat the doughnuts” and receive a liberal allowance when she returns the holes.
Hicks and Wicks trade a wry line as they discuss Macklin and Rev. Mr. Dulley. Dulley is summoned to a bedside, but the remark jokes about insomnia rather than a deathbed condition.
The Times offers first class job printing for any need with quality results and prompt service.
A Card We the undersigned agree to refund the money on a 50cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tariff if it fails to cure your cough or cold We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Fox Bros.
A sobering note warns that crowds at dances spread illnesses leading to pneumonia and consumption. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure after exposure, urging strict use of the genuine product in a yellow package sold by Q. W. Frost.
An advertisement argues cosmetics fail to improve complexion and promotes Green's August Flower as a blood purifying liver tonic. It claims the product cleanses blood, treats constipation biliousness nervousness and aids sleep. Trial size 25 cents and regular size 75 cents from A Frost Spies.
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