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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
13
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union column urges shared Christmas spirit beyond gifts. It quotes Tusser on aiding neighbors, recalls Jesus teaching to love the neighbor, and calls for ongoing charity to the sick, the unfortunate, and the outcast, urging personal action into the new year.
The Zo roaster Stock actor Billy Kelly, living on Center Street, surprises Mrs. Perkins and the Ladies Aid by giving a Christmas party for the old housekeeper next door. He brings ice cream, sings carols, and spreads cheer, then joins Mrs. Perkins at the hotel with fond regard.
A Shakespearean sentiment asserts that Christmas day will transform grief and quarrels into love, shaping hopeful reflection on unity and reconciliation during the holiday season.
A lighthearted quip about holiday gifts as a husband jokes his wife gave nothing for Christmas. The punchline notes it could have been worse with a necktie or smoking jacket as alternatives.
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