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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

2

Christmas Homecoming Sparks Long-Awaited Reunion

Russell Hansford returns to Ridgewood for Christmas and slips into memory with Lucy Miles Gainstone. A snowy derailment injures Lucy and John Miles. Lucy lingers between life and death, while Russell aids the injured and discovers Lucy is alive. In January she recovers and the couple admit their enduring love.

Ridgewood Russell John Miles John Lucy

Christmas Shopper and Old Love Rekindled

The dialogue recalls a reunion scene where Russell declares enduring love to Lucy and asks to start anew. Lucy responds she never stopped loving him, though he had left. The piece closes with Christmas greetings and religious reflections from the Farm and Ranch and a biblical quotation attributed to Matthew Henry.

Lucy Russell Western Newspaper Union

Christmas Memories: honoring those who gave gifts

The piece reflects on Christmas as a time to remember loved ones who provided generosity and joy, shaping cherished memories of the season.

Silly Holiday Spending Fight Over Finances

A playful but sharp exchange reveals a couple debating Christmas shopping. One partner frets over debt while the other jokes about how paying the bills will affect their health and rest. The lighthearted dialogue underscores financial stress during the holidays.

Castoria promoted as safe baby remedy in ads

Five million homes are urged to use Castoria for fretful babies Gas pains constipation and diarrhea are claimed to be relieved by this purely vegetable product Doctors approve and say nothing better for babies Five million mothers reportedly use Castoria with twenty five million bottles sold last year Buy now rather than wait until needed.

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