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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
8
Florence Harris Wells retells a Christmas Eve tale of a small boy who aids Jesus and later tends a seed that grows into a tree—the Christ tree for Christmas Day. The narrative links the tree to Golgotha and the first Christmas celebration in a city setting.
The term carol originated from ring dances by children with song and later described lively tunes. By extension Christmas carols became festive songs that also referenced religious themes in simple phrases set to joyful dancing melodies.
The J. C. Shull property at Shulls Mills offers 55 to 60 acres of land with a good residence, barn and outbuildings. Its location is near schools, churches and stores with E T and W N C Ry running through the property. For more information write Mrs. C W Clark Elizabethton Tenn.
A lyrical holiday verse celebrates Christmas glow in the street. Joy and crowds fill shops as holly wreaths appear in windows and the air seems serene listening for the Christmas oratorio. Bethlehem’s star is recalled as angels sang long ago.
A short humorous note about Santa struggling with a chimney transition from old to new design. The cartoon hints at the challenge of fitting Santa through a modernized flue and suggests playful difficulty in delivering gifts.
Pigeon Roost reports liquor dealers in Mitchell County evade law through cautious public practice. Despite arrests, bootlegging thrives as officers fail to enforce prohibitions. The piece urges stronger vigilance to sustain effective prohibition.
For sale is a seven room home on Depot Street with modern conveniences on a large lot, a garage and outbuildings. Will sell at a bargain on reasonable terms. For further information, address men at North Wilkesboro, N. C.
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