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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
4
The piece reflects on past winters with heavy snow and sleds, contrasting with milder recent seasons. It muses on how Christmas felt more wintry decades ago and notes continued financial and industrial strain while predicting a festive, surprisingly Christmassy day ahead in the region.
Local note reports ABE MARTIN mentioning dropping Borah and a passerby Lafe Bud locating a quarter while a young lady approached to step on it.
Christmas time brings gladness and kind deeds as Walt Mason muses on age and joy. He imagines Santa, snowbound hills, and carols shared with friends, urging old grudges to melt and hearts to stay merry.
The writer notes a barren Christmas for some but praises the spirit of people who share with the needy. They urge generosity this season and express hope that 1921 will be a better year for humanity and guided by divine plans. Merry Christmas.
Christmas events at The C. O. C. and West Chester United Presbyterians filled December evenings with tree lightings, exchanges, and meals. Members enjoyed a child program, games, and fresh treats as Mrs. McFarland and others led activities. Ful ly five hundred attendees at the Christian church witnessed Santa Claus figures and a memorable gift presentation.
A local tale contrasts home shopping with mail order bargains. A Fairfield woman pays 1.30 after shipping, postage, and insurance for an ad advertised item later found cheaper locally. The piece urges supporting local merchants and notes a second moral about advertising honesty.
The Oskaloosa Herald notes stores will stay open until twelve. A white Christmas pleases many including a young boy with a new sled. Christmas at the county home will be elaborate thanks to Mr Beatty and assistants, a bright spot for residents.
A Benton Arkansas Courier note recounts an elderly parishioner saying a comforting Scripture passage urged endurance. The item adds there will be no Journal Monday, as staff suspend publication for Christmas and July 4th holidays, hoping readers won’t notice.
The piece suggests placing adhesive tape on shoe soles to prevent slips and possible broken bones. It mentions Knicker-Do Smith and his wife considering peace, Mrs Parker proposing Christmas celebration, and Parker agreeing to attend church, all within a humorous domestic tone.
Mrs. Della Kunze of Chicago praises Tanlac after reporting improved appetite weight gain and energy. She says she lost weight from digestion and nervousness and now feels cheerful and strong. Tanlac is sold in Washington by Sherman Brothers Pioneer Drug Store and other druggists.
Mrs S Wright left for Washington this morning to oversee interior decorating at their new home. She may visit Iowa City to see her son Glenn who is seriously ill and not improving despite university and private hospital care. Mildred Stewart is due home from Chicago Monday to visit her parents for Christmas.
The church holds a candlelight service on Christmas morning at six o'clock and adds a Christmas program Monday evening at 7 30. The Bethel Lutheran church lies one block east of the Baptist Church.
The church schedules Christmas carols at both services. The morning sermon titled The Sword that Pierced the Mother's heart and the evening sermon Was Jesus What He Claimed to Be will be featured. Worshipers urged to attend as Christmas dinner plans are noted.
The community plans church services on Sunday to honor the birthday of W H Hampton, the church’s minister. Members invite attendees to express appreciation and join in a celebratory observance at the church.
The announcement that Mr Wallace would not take individual yearbook pictures was incorrect. Seniors may have their pictures taken by Mr Graves or Mr Wallace.
The Milwaukee freight depot will be closed Monday, observed as Christmas Day by the railway.
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