Christmas plants and legends of Jesus birth and growth
The article recounts legends linking Christmas plants to the birth of Jesus. It describes Glastonbury’s Holy Thorn of Wellargall hill, the Rose of Jericho, Star of Bethlehem, Our Lady's Bedstraw, and a tale of Mary sheltering with a juniper. It notes traditional beliefs of flowering at Christmas and other seasonal mysteries.
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Glastonbury
Jesus
Joseph of
Arimathea
England
Wellargall Hill
Jericho
Star of Bethlehem
Our Lady’s
Mary
Adeste Fideles in Benediction Across Christmastide Bosworth
The well known Christmas hymn Adeste Fideles has long been used in Benediction at Christmastide in France and England since the late 18th century. It circulated at the Portuguese legation in London by 1797 with Vincent Novelio linking its popular setting to John Reading, Winchester's organist 1675-81 and at Winchester College. The hymn is attributed to St Bonaventure but not found in his works, likely French or German origin, inviting the faithful to Bethlehem to worship the newborn Savior.
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France
England
London
Vincent Novello
John Reading
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester College
St. Bonaventure
Bethlehem
How to Roast a Pig With Stuffing and Garnished Apple Sauce
This recipe instructs to prepare a pig by washing and drying, stuffing with bread crumbs seasoned with salt pepper parsley marjoram and thyme moistened with butter and two eggs. After sewing, bend legs, roast in a covered roaster with water for 90 minutes, uncover roast 30 minutes, baste with pan gravy and finish. Serve apple sauce and place lemon in the mouth with cranberries in the eye sockets.
In Doubt Wifey Christmas Gift Question
A light domestic exchange shows a couple debating how to reveal Christmas gift plans. The wife insists on a clear commitment while the husband questions how to know her decision. The playful dialogue captures holiday planning tensions between partners.
Belief of Peasants About Christmas Superstitions
The article lists long held European peasant Christmas beliefs. They warn that light going out on Christmas morning signals spirits, birth at Christmas Eve portends a death, stealing hay then sharing with cattle prevents future thefts, raw egg fasting grants heavy lifting, and various ritual actions on Christmas Eve or Day affect harvests, weather, prosperity, or witchcraft revelations.
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Europe
Christmas Eve in Shetland During a Christmas Visit
In the Shetland islands an old Christmas Eve on January 5 is marked by children and young men going a-gitizing. They disguise themselves, parade streets and beg for offerings. At 1 a.m. tar barrels blaze as horns blast and crowds cheer. By 6 a.m. they wash grime and wear fantastical costumes to greet friends.
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Shetland Islands
Remembrance at Christmas for the Children
A reflective piece urges making others happy at Christmas to honor one's own childhood. It emphasizes Christmas as a day for children, notes that many still lack joy, especially the truly needy, and argues true happiness comes by bringing happiness to a single child. The tone echoes a faith-filled, moral call to charity and personal fulfillment.
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Bethlehem
Devil's Food Cake Grand Method From A Recipe Card
Cream butter and sugar beat in 34 squares unmelted chocolate three eggs and vanilla until smooth. Sift baking powder with half cup flour and fold in with the butter sugar and egg mix. Add alternating milk and flour until three quarters cup milk and one cup sifted pastry flour used. Bake loaf in moderate oven. Pastry flour preferred for cake.
A Christmas Wish for Warm Woolens That Don’t Scratch
A playful Christmas verse where the speaker hopes Santa fills stockings with toys and trumpet sounds but seeks a unique present. The wish centers on woolens that never scratch to keep the sender jolly and content this holiday season.
Sherman Federal Court Opening Postponed Two Weeks
Sherman December 18 The opening of the regular January term of the United States District Court at Sherman has been postponed two weeks. District Attorney Captain E J Smith said the Beaumont docket could not be cleared in time. The term will begin January 16.
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Sherman
United States District Court
E. J. Smith
Estes
Beaumont
Santa Claus Visits Atlanta by Train in Christmas Cheer
Atlanta December 19 Santa Claus rode into Atlanta by train and was greeted by 500 children at the Texas and Pacific Railroad station. He spoke to the youngsters in the business district, distributed souvenirs, and then vanished without a trace. He had sent a telegram to local papers to announce his visit.
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Atlanta
Santa Claus
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Schubert Club Program Read at Last Thursday Meeting
The Schubert Club presented a program featuring Mazurka Bohm by Maurine May, Dance Caprice Grieg by Evelyn Wilson, Air de Ballet Chaminade by Lola Myrick, Polka Spindler by Fannie Lou Mann ing, Etude Heller Durell Mangrum, Rhapsody Mignonne Koelling Verna Mangrum, Gipsy Rondo Haydn, Alabien Aimee Schutt, Margaret McMurry.
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Schubert Club
Bohm
Maurine May
Grieg
Evelyn Wilson
Air de Ballet
Chaminade
Lola Myrick
Polka—Spindler
Fannie Lou Man
Heller
Durell Mangrum
Koelling
Verna Mangrum
Haydn
Ala _ bien
Aimee—Schutt
Margaret McMurry
Letters to Santa Claus
Dear Santa Claus please bring me a red wagon a pistol caps pocket knife a train candy apples and nuts Santa please don t forget the red wagon Guy Anderson Dear Santa please bring a typewriter trick Alladin magic trick doll cradle fairy tale books tennis racket ball a desk and chair Be sure to bring nice things for the poor children Lovingly Margaret Freeman
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Santa Claus
Guy Anderson
Santa
Johnson
Alladin
Bej
Margaret Freeman
Kansas Man Seeks Jail Stay To Await Republicans
In Coffeeville Kansas Tom Rat Healy 28 pleaded guilty to stealing a yard of oil pipe. Judge C A Reed offered two years but Healy asked for three claiming a new Republican administration. The judge granted three years noting it a light sentence for the offense.
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Coffeeville
Kan
Tom
Rat) Healy
C. A. Reed
Coffeyville
Healy
Reed
Stills Captured Near Bonham and Randolph
Bonham, Dec 17. Sheriff’s deputies net two distilleries in separate takeouts south of the city and near Randolph. Those tied to the outfits were jailed here, joining a growing count of 31 inmates in Fannin County jail including a colored man and woman who are insane. Most inmates reportedly linked to prohibition violations as a enforcement officer drive gains support with Rep. Sam Rayburn and Gov. Neff.
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Bonham
Sheriff’s Department
Randolph
Fannin County
Sam Rayburn
Neff
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists Refund
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. Instant relief from itching and a restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
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Bryant King
Mary Hestand
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Albert Vestal
Graves
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P. A. Short
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Collins & Decker Ae
J. E. Russell
Simmons Barber Shop
S. O. Chambers
Katy
W. L. Mangrum
P. J. Pierce
W. N. Carter
Maxine Roberts
Kansas
Sun
Hestand
Florida
Walter Hest and
Whitewright Sun
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Whitewright
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