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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
6
Miss Heppsie finds her Christmas turkey returned by a group of hungry children led home by a mother who renounces theft. The scene shifts to a moment of charity as the woman opens her heart to feed the group, inspired by carols and a message of peace.
Scientists trace Christmas trees to the first flowering plants from a harsh climate era. Their needlelike leaves reduce exposure to cold, unlike later broad leaved trees. A lighthearted exchange riffs on mistletoe and a vow about kissing on Christmas Eve.
One of the earliest medieval carols, written in Norman French, survives in the British Museum dating to the thirteenth century. In Spain Christmas dinner is a family affair with blood relatives only, friends rarely invited to the feast.
The Montreal Herald notes old-fashioned Northamptonshire families still make keeches at Christmas. It also describes beliefs about babies born on Christmas Day in Ireland. They are said to become priests and possess healing power through laying on of hands and second sight.
An extensive array of items includes emblem rings knife and chain sets silver belt buckles chain sets belt sets shaving sets military sets with leather travel cases fountain pen and pencil sets bill folds and wallets cuff buttons pins cuff links collar pins diamond and gemstone rings pearl jewelry dresser sets manicure and vanity items bracelets watches silverware and purses. Also featured are camera items like kodaks and musical instruments such as guitars and ukuleles along with glassware vases candlesticks compacts sewing sets and various gift items. Wedding rings and ruby amethyst sapphire topaz rings and little finger rings complete the catalog.
Readable text notes packages wrapped in holly paper and prepared for mailing without extra processing.
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