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Decorah-posten., 1895-08-09
Suuobco % Sp9oom.

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ialo "a syare fra ben &ant. Oct paas
itaaes, at Der ueppe finoes ell enelte
ibianot %, iom life fan fra Slimbln'
oerne / Ruro % gtGie ircmbrln9e Iaa'
pas mango Gp9oOmsipirer, at biSIe
bleu iItano iii at uooifle Ell opcrDaanos
taaeuoe 9ift9eria eller 9un9ciDJopm.
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rer, at BET tunbe lpne5 u4iien baablplt
at m~poarbeloe benz, miotagen III iors
punolebe ps iii ct panorenoe Ipotbef
for MOosiit at ale Slag2.
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life at iple os i9roeleS meget ioruros
liset al benz, - lao Dem cno | ale
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9beorien on Sptomiten us uouitlin9en
al Spgbom5ipirer liges at pGre blepen
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ON, at oeb beres 8ebanOliu9 er bet
rpouenbi9t at brinse ino / SpItenlet ct
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raar ben Omringer o5 paa ale Santer.
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fans, Der er lt9eiaa o0obrin9euoe en-
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hin CT ior oct meuneIteli9c 9eseme.
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al 9pr at iaa e n Sp9oum, meo boilfan
oct oilbe uRre umuli9t at inOtulere ct
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i buur tor Wnnooe SloOet ct tilitebe,
men bpor rigt bet er.
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taar 9iusfraiten al ell eller nroeu
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ipirerne, iom lurer pmfrin9 us, iaar
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buffet" (bamie) til De nGunte Sioer. 81 al @ieolcms
msrne pautus Jig at uoiiube Sic Iultatet, % Oeres GuppOrt
uife, at Bet minteoe Sa9t melem De TO iaItiatte Satoer
a Irpcent, ps meQem &c TO ibite e 4rocent. eler fra
Decorah-posten., 1895-08-09

Spmditineu "9uspenuen" bar leg nlooia'
get iot !RHae iiher, % jeg ipnes rt8tI9 9oQ'
ON ben nIle Sele. Zen 9aar let % drpe''
Der 9oot. s 6ragt 90 Gents. Cline Sp'
rcieu, Sldn0real, g. Sal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
In Argentine.

I'm country which is equal 10 the
united area of Great Britain. France,
Germany. Austria, Hungary. Italy. Spain
Portugal. Belgium. Holland, and Greece.
and whose population Is made up Of ma
tives from ell these countries and a few
more one finds every sort of life and
many strange customs. The City OF
Buenos Ayres the first in South America,
IS a great capital full of stirring life.
1t Is not beautiful in itself or its sur
roundings; the shops are good and you
can buy anything you want. II YOU care
TO pay a heavy price English people.
on the whole. seem 10 find the life pleas
ant and sociable; they can enjoy good
theatres. operas. and balls. as well as any
amount OF outdoor amusement in a de-
lightful climate.
The smaller towns are more or less
provincial and unattractive, with the eN-
ception OF Cordoba. one OF the few old
cities i'm the southern hemisphere. For
three centuries il was the centre OF learn
ing under the despotic rule Of the Jesuits.
IL has many fine churches and a cathe-
dral worth seeing fortified and showing
traces OF Moorish art There old fami-
lies livid in great houses with innumerable
retainers. ali the Injuries of Europe be-
ing brought TAT enormous cost In bullock
carts over the leagues OF grassy plains
that lie between Cordoba and the ports
OF Rosario and Buenos Ayres. There
were to be found the finest typre OF Ar
gentina refinement and learning. The
city itself Is beautiful. a green oasis with
background OF noble hills.-Chambers
journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
Nrw rwIsrs FoR MAIDENs' TREssEs.

Die Walkure" On the strength OF this
appearance. Nine. Cosima Wagner en-
gagel her to sing at Baireuth next sum
mer.
Susan Strong is the name of the for
tunate young American who won IN
single night the reward for which singers
have often struggled years She Is the
youngest daughter OF the late DehlaS
Strong. who is well-known lawyer here
and served one term as member Oh
the New York State Senate. Miss Strong
was born about twenty-three years ago
in South Third street, Brooklyn, ana
went TO school in New York. Much or
her life was passed in Middle HaddaIn,
Conn. where her father had his summer
hone II was not until a year ago That
Mss Strong thought OF singing I'm pubic
Unlike most of the American girls who
20 abroad for study. Miss Strong has
never known any of the hardships that are
often inseparable <rom preparation for
an artistic career She is wealthy, ana
the years OF study which she spent with
Francis Korbay were never occupied
with any idea of a professional appear
ance.
Miss Strong after the death Of her faith
er and the marriage Of her two sisters,
decided that to continue the study OF
music interested her more than a lie
OF idleness. korbay had by this time
accented a call to the Royal College of
Music Of London and given up his classes
here. Miss Strong. who for years had
no other teacher was unwilling to run
the risk of changing her teacher lie
had always been confident of her great
abilities.
"At Melba's age" he used TO say TO her,
"you will rival Melba." But Miss Strong
went to London with no more idea OF
singing professionally than when she be
gan to study first. five or six years ago
Rut Korbay insisted that with such
gifts 1t was her duty 10 sing in public
He had already observed that she pos
sessed exceptional dramatic feeling, and
he wanted her TO appear in opera. The
opportunity came at last. a season OF
Wagnerian opera was 10 begin at Covent
Garden during the early fall and winter
months Miss Strong was engaged to
sing i'm die Walkure," and as Elsa, in
'Lohengrin =" Her success was such as
rarely comes 10 a beginner. The critics
praised her with a unanimity that was
astonishing and the discordant note
was the expressed doubt Of one or two
OF them as 70 whether or not she was
really singing and acting for the first
time But she had never acted even I'm
amateur theatricals before and was en-
tirely inexperienced The invitation
from Nine. Wagner 10 sing next summer
at Raireuth followed Immediately. She
will be the second American who has been
honored by an appearance on that stage
in addition 10 the good fortune which has
come 10 her so literally. She possesses
great beauty I'm face and figure None
OF the American prima donnas started
in her career with so much promise as
Miss Strong.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
0UR SMALL PEOPLE.
~ - Merry Christmas.



Did you hear Santa Claus last night?
/ think it's very queer.
We lock our doors as tight, as tight,
And yet, just once year.
gs,.aME;
Somebody finds his way inside.
It's always Christmas Ewes,
And ia just like 10 show you now
The things that some one leaves.
It's only when you're good, you know,
That Santa Claus'll come.
And then he'll bring just what you want
| had a sword and drum.
And little Jack, he had a ball
And singing top thatll spin,
j meant TO keep awake last night
Til Santa Claus got in.
We don't have cfhmneys at our house,
At least inside, | mean,
Not fre-places, and such things,
And so it would have been
Just like some folks 10 give II up
And let our presents go.
Because he couldn't find place
To come right in-but no.
Folks might do that, but Santa Claus
He loves us children more,
And so he finds a way-I believe
les through the cellar door.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
The Junior Nail Bag.
sedalla. Va. Dec. 5. lssS
Ny Dear Annie:

Seoaiia, Va, Dec. ., lStA
Ny Dear Annie
Your nice letter received, some time
since. but as ! was so busy with my
studies | just thought l would walt until
after Thanksgiving Day" and tell you
how l spent IL.
Now listen here 10 goes. After ten
minutes walk just as the clock was CHM
ing the hour OF noon. | arrived at tho
house OF one of my school mates and
was met at the door by the beautiful
Fairy" like little creature and invited
into the chamber where there was an
old. old woman. and little cripple boy
and house fun OF children with the
chicken-p0x. but see | have had n and
therefore. l wasn't afraid. After long
waiting we were invited into the dining
room where the table was boundufully
laden with all kinds Of good things. Tur-
keys and pies custard and Jelly
After dinner we had a song by very
tall young lady In q much taller voice
after which we had a dance by another
very tall young lady exceedingly tall'
a new "Shottische" which was quite tho
newest thing 1 ever saw.
/ came home just at twilight all safely
and besure l had something 10 be thank
ful for. but really after all. II was quite
"a nice THANKSGIVING ay.' Now Annie
sit down and write me just what YOU
did. 1 must now close. Give my love 10
Fannie and all, write very soon.
Your Fond Cousin.
EMMA SALE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
Editors Letter.

Dear Children:
Before another Sunday comes round
Christmas Day. 1895. will have come ana
gone Santa Claus VIII have PAID MS
visit, and have made you happy with the
pre sents you have been wanting for a
whole. long year.
on the first Sunday in January we pub
lsh. you remember the names or those
who win the puzzle and letter prizes.
The First Prize, as you know, consists
Of a Good Set Of Drawing Instruments
NickeI-plated, and enclosed in hand
some case, Axe inches in size. The set
includes extension dividers rule, protrac-
tor, triangle ink cups, etc.
1t is only fair to say that this prize has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

ton. they cheered and yelled with the
crowd. while this period OF their greatest
triumph was 10 the poor little mascotS
the most appalling moment Of that whole
strange afternoon.
Erie painting and dishevelled. forced ms
way TO his father. We'll. dad ne sa'u'
his dear blue (and black eyes beaming,
we beat them"
and you played well. too, my boy.
said his father. putting his hand lovingly
on the strong, young shoulders
II had to- answered Eric simply. l
could only thank Teb and Willy enough
that way"
Mrs. Hilton had no reason 10 complain
OF lack Of spirit or enthusiasm when nef
boys came home that evening. WIN
they ever stop cheering, ChariieY' she
said. putting her hands 10 her ears
when their threats give out. perhaps,
her husband answered, laughing.
II am glad that Eric would not think
oil keeping Tebby's precious mice, and
that you exDlained to the children what
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
ocbu over b4r breakfast gown.

nchu over her breakfast gown. The
fashionable girl dresses her evening
waist with the same decoration, high at
the neck, or low. according to the clab-
oratcness OF the occasion. \ pretty
style is to throw the fchu over the
shoulder shawl fashion. then catch the
ends at the side OF the waist with a
handsome bufkle allowing them to hang
several inchds below the waist.
Collarettcs, and lace fronts. fastened TO
ribbon COLLARS, are still much 10 be de-
sired. and. by the way. are most satisiac-
tory Christmas presents.
Dealers have been Offering furs AT
great bargains. as holiday inducements
and such presents are considered enureIy
proper for young gentlemen 10 CIV 10
their cousins. or their acAno"leuse"
sweethfarts. There are only TWO Gays
left for choice present but there rs Is
plenty OF time to buy-it Is only sheneis
that ,one lacks. ALICE AN'O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

when on the chandelier l saw
The mistletoe and holly,
The one conclusion could draw
| Led me straight on to foiiy'
For Marjory, with cheeks aglow
And lips. each one a berry
was smiling AT the misuetoe
a smile peculiar, very.
1 watched them both, and when above
Her head the green leaves huttered'
caught and kissed the girl love
And something tender uttered
She blushed. OF course the deed was uonc
Quote she: Since hssing's pleasant
III give you just another one
To he your Christmas present.
Good lovers all, take note OF TINS
The Christmas prank Of Cupid.
A spray Of mistletoe amss
Were nothing short of stupid.
Felix Carmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
Maherrln. Va. Dec. (. 1895.

NonorTInl Nd'I UtOf , wv
Dear Father Times:
saw that YOU were Offering a prize
FOR the best letter telling what we dld
,rbankseiving-Day So | thought ! would
trv for IL. I think the prizes are very
nice but I Ike the one offered me posS
tl.,tor than I do the one 20 the girls.
WIN ten vou what dill Thanksgiving.
didn't rise very early. not having IN
hurry off 10 school az usual AFTER per-
farming my usual morning duties | stud
led nv lessons. which consist Of HISTORY
Geography. Grammar, Spelling ana Dlc-
tionarv After preparing my lessons Tor
the next day, I enjoyed my holiday as
most little girls do. In the afternoon my
sister taught me TO make some fancy
work with salt. I will tell YOU now II
is made. IL is made chiefly or table sait
with a little corn-starch, and Tor eoiotins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
sedalIa. Va. Dec. 5. 1895.
EMMA SALE,

My Dear Jennie.
received your kind letter was glad to
hear from you. dare say you have
long ere this attributed my 'rotracated
silence TO iniinence. but believe me. L
have not forsotten You.
How did YOU spend Thanksgiving
had a very nice time, several Of my friends
came 10 see me. We had punkin pie for
dinner the first pie l ever baked mamma
said. she knew IT would DO a failure but
10 was very nice.
Miss Maggie Turpin was married last
Sunday, she was married before noon she
run of. every body was surprised to hear
Of IL, l was very much surprised when
heard H.
How arc you getting on with music, l
am getting on very well. And how are
YOU getting on at school and what books
DO YOU study. l study Physical Geo
graphy, Philosophy. Physiology and HIS
tory and a good many others.
Where are you going Xmas, l want 20
spend my Xmas az my uncles near inc
Natural Bridge.
Well / must close. Present my KIND
love 10 every member Of your family.
1 hope 70 hear from you, very soon.
With love and kisses
Most Fondly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

already been won.
The Second puzzle prize will be very
nice book entitled, My Opinions and
Betsey Bobetts." by Josiah Aliens
Wife, handsomely bound and illustrated.
Because so many are so earnest in want
ing it, we will give the small letter writer's
unti Dec 25th 10 get their letters In on
''Thanksgiving- Day" or Christmas as
they choose.
II the best letter writer be a boy his
prize shall be a handsome holiday book:
II a girl, a beautiful illustrated calendar
with thoughts Tor each day.
To-day we publish some Of the letters
received, and will continue TO DO 50 each
Sunday until the prize winners names are
announced.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

Dear Father Times
am a little tar heel boy, but nave
Virginlan blood IN me, for my father was
raised in Richmond and was there our
ing the late war. He told me that ore
dav he was standing on tho front porch.
and a bomh-shel fell IN the road In front
of him and as soon as 10 touched the
ground It bursted / am only eleven years
old. nj.
go 10 school and study History. Ply
sizes. Grammar. Arithmetic, Latin, Die
tionary. Astronomy and Algebra. | would
like 10 have the prize very much but
am afraid my writing is the worst thing
do always read your children
column In The Times. lin fact / read tho
whole paper. and like IL very much.
Yours Truely,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

The latest American singer to make
her debut abroad has been received with
an enthusiasm that leaves no doubt as
TO her triumph. The newspaper notices
of her appearance. which were unani-
nous in their approval, came not from
some little Italian town. nor from a re
mote city Of Russia. They were gained
in London. where she appeared first as
sieelindo in an English performance OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

mascot really meant. VIC must try and
remember. Charlie. that they are too
young TO always discriminate between
earnest and fun. l do hope that ali this
excitement will not make them H."
ooh. happiness seldom hurts" Mr.. Hi
ton answered. Even the white mice seem
TO have survived the shock to their ner-
vous system. Look. Lucy, they are stu
spinning round after their tal.s."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
NETTIE BROWN.


oxford. n. c.. Dec. 49, 1879.
Dear Mr.. Editor:
thought / wouss write letter ana
try 10 get the prize. I am ten years ola
and go TO school at oxford, about two
miles distant from home. Ny grandpa
takes the daily Times.
like the childrens page very much.
Christmas IS near and hope old santa
claus will nh my stocking. and yours TOO
Mr.. Editor. With warmest good Wishes
for the success Of The Times am,
Your Little Friend.
HENRY \. TAYLOR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22
HARVEY B. HUTCHINSON.
Richmond. Va, Nov. q, 1895.

Dear Father Times: -
received by mail n copy Of 'Red-s-~
,or Poems" instead OF The Collection %
shells. Ghe ist. prize but reckon ! shall
eniov H. as much, there are many nne
noems In il. please accept my thanks Tor
II. 1 hope / shall get the writing desk as
| want that very much.
win many thanks and good wishes
/ am, -
PEARLA SCOTT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

Dear Times: 900
| received the shells several days ago.
and am much pleased with them
Yours Truly,
Z. p DARGAS.
sso-2nd street, Louisville, Ay'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

q IITtc NIdfIIOIIu uyV 70 NHtI'
beautiful frames, boxes etc, can Do
m .de out OF IL and are very durable.
have a beautiful Christmas gift. Tor
one OF my friends made OF salt. mus.
close for fear Of taking up too mucn OK
your time and space.
Your. Little Friend.
JESSIE STAPLES.
Age twelve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-22

Dear Editor
received my desk to-day and thanx
YOU very much for II. l Ike u very
'"1 r. BRUCE FERNEYHouGH:
sos South Cherry street. Richmond Va
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-08-07

look just lovely spend few dollars in we'll
selected ferns gather up all your old roots
and do like Mr.. lanes. You will never re-
greet the outlay. These plants increase in
value by age. When they are too large
pull them up, shake out the soil, and break
them up in what size pieces you want and
plant again. Then, too, take off the seed
bearing fronds collect the seed, SOW it and
then try your hand raising plants.
THE above interesting article was re-
ceived without signature. or any clew by
which we could trace the author. We
would like to know to whom we are indebted
for it'd. Floral Department.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-08-07

dance of water. They appear to delight in
the morning sunshine but in no wise must
the sun strike them when their foliage is
wet.
To propagate them is pleasure. The
leaves can be laid on box of damp sand
and they will soon take root. The leaves
can also be divided and inserted in sand.
Either method will give satisfactory re-
suits.
The Box family are aristocratic and dis
tingue in appearance. E.
Florida.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-08-07
For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Begonias.

Begonias are coming in greater favor as
they become better known. They are so
handsome, SO fascinating, so satisfactory
and so ornamental. They are beautiful for
the center table, and the mantle and bou
quet table are ornamented by their beauty.
Their foliage fascinates all fower-lovers,
and as the plants appear to absorb the
metals of the soil and reproduce them in
the beautiful markings in the foliage, in
gold and silver, copper and bronze, mala
chite and chrysolite. The enchanted foli-
age is like a description from Arabian
Nights.
Dame Nature not only colors the foliage
with artistic taste, and veins it in the most
approved manner, but cuts it in heart and
kidney, shield and arrow shape, and again
others are lobed or deeply clefted, as if
the shape of the Begonia leaf was the one
thing in nature worth attending to.
They can be grown as easily as gerani
ums, notwithstanding the widespread i'm
preston that they are difficult to grow.
After they are once started they appear to
need so little care. Their cultural direc-
tions are so simple; loose. rich soil and
proper drainage, and not an overabun-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-08-07
About Bamboo.

The bamboo is true grass 1t ought to
be cultivated in this country. Successful
bamboo plantations have already been es-
tablished in California. In China the
plant is applied to more than five hundred
different purposes. A farmer builds his
dwelling and fences out of it, his farming
implements as we'll as his household furni-