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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
12
The article argues Christmas should renew childhood wonder and the spirit of giving. It stresses the essence of Christmas as love, kindness, and peace toward all, urging daily practice of goodwill beyond the holiday. It cites the Christian home, family gatherings, and memory of old friends as odic reminders of this season’s true spirit.
A playful note warns that hanging mistletoe cannot compel action. The text mocks urging romantic contact despite the festive setup, highlighting social caution around attraction and propriety in a humorous tone.
The piece extols retaining the Christmas spirit year round, noting how it dissolves enmities and workday stress as humanity turns to aid those in need. It urges sustained kindness toward the distressed and underlines the value of compassion beyond December.
The family breadwinner reports Christmas stockings not only grow larger but multiply at a rapid rate, suggesting mounting holiday demand and generous stockings across the household.
A lone doll perched on the top twig of a Christmas tree ponders why it remains unused while memories of gifts given to boys and girls fill the scene. The reflection hints at Christmas joy and the gift of Jesus on his birthday.
A worn doll neglected on a church tree over a year finally wins a loving owner. Polly Rankin receives the unclaimed toy as carols rise and gifts fill the room. The episode unfolds with a minister, a baptism, and a hopeful Christmas return.
A narrator expresses confidence that Polly will raise a leftover doll to be cheerful obedient and kind. She will train the doll to be as desired and nicer in appearance, hoping the grown doll becomes just like Polly.
A Cleveland Times piece traces Santa Claus origins to St. Nicholas, noting December 8 as his day and describing the shift from Old Father Christmas to the modern Christmas saint. It mentions the Ford factory seeking to patent bolts from old parties.
Marlin Texas story notes Carter Segrest a radio fan who uses a distant sending station to play soothing music that quiets his baby. The piece humorously imagines cartoonists struggling with the image of a father pacing the floor.
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