anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-20

Christmas Often Brought Hardship to Washington It is difficult for little folks of Anaheim and Southern California to understand how Christmas has ever brought anything but sunshine and happiness. Can it be possible, they ask, that the most glorious season of the year has ever meant bitter cold and hardship to anyone? Of course as the little ones grow older and start to school they learn in history books that Christmas has brought heartaches and sorrow to many of our greatest idols, for instance, George Washington. It was a very cold Christmastide in 1777 at Valley Forge. Snow was on the hills. Everything was frozen. And Washington's army was in great need of food, clothing and shelter. Instructions to parties of men to go foraging for food are entered in the orderly book for the Christmas Day at Valley Forge, which was anything but merry for Washington. Still more desperate were the food conditions at Morrison in 1779, when Washington reported that his army was on half allowance and near starvation. "We have never experienced a like extremity at any period of the war," declared Washington, pleading that food be sent. There was a welcome Christmas present for Washington and his men at New Winsdor in 1780 when a big Christmas wagon came with more than 2,000 shirts and other articles of clothing made by Philadelphia women patriots—things needed by the men under Washington who were cheerfully suffering all sorts of hardship in order that this country might be free. The Philadelphia women also raised that year more than $300,000 in aid of the soldiers. The fine old colonial mansion (the Craigie house in Cambridge, Mass.) (now widely known as the home of Henry W. Longfellow), was the place where Washington spent his first Christmas as commander of the Revolutionary army in 1775. Mrs. Washington was there with him (as she was later at Valley Forge), and there was some pleasure in the midst of the heavy cares and responsibilities carried by the great Washington. delight of the little ones in the neighborhood. Also, one can readily imagine the sort of holiday spirit in which George Washington observed the glad Christmasade when our republic was in its infancy. No one in all our bright history as a nation has handed down a more radiant Christmas message of hope and faith. MAYBE GOVERNMENT RUN THEM THERE A spiritualist recently wrote to one of the London daily papers stating that a message had been received from Dr. Johnson giving a definition of the telephone which the famous lexicographer wished to have included in the next edition of his dictionary. The definition follows: Telephone—a communicatory engine invented by Satan for provoking Christians to blasphemy, and extraordinarily well designed to effect its Satanic object. The writer of the letter concludes that Dr. Johnson must be having the same trouble with the telephones where he is now that Londoners in general are having. LIGHTS ON TREE SAID TO BE OF JEWISH ORIGIN The lights on the tree are said to be of Jewish origin. In the month of Islev, of the Jewish year, corresponding nearly to our December, and the twenty-fifth day, Jews celebrated the past of dedication of their temple. It had been dedicated on that day by antiochus. It was dedicated by Judas taccaebens, and, according to Jewish tradition, sufficient oil was found in the temple to last for the seven-branched candlestick for eight days, and it could have taken eight days to prepare new oil. Accordingly the Jews medieval times chandlers' guild everyone a spec candle which we Yule log to light coming of a super visitor. The ba "Yule cakes," or were little image custom, in fact, older, it being Roman calendars the Nativity lit Christ Child were bers and present the Vatican. Gradually the on earth, good wife celebration of the gifts seems to be the other guilds, become general. In England today of the ancient city landowners of grain or other grain gate that whove himself. It is a Christmas eve feast to the cattle. Wheeler Ann Of 9 Clever John L. Wheeler distributer for the announces deliveries lows: Model "W" Rohrs, Santa Anson, Olive; H. J. ter Hauck, Oran win, Garden Grove ange; Orange Cove ment; Santa Ana eries: Mrs. E. T Glenn C. Bower, LA HABB The Philadelphia women also raised that year more than $300,000 in aid of the soldiers. The fine old colonial mansion (the Graigle house in Cambridge, Mass.) (now widely known as the home of Henry W. Longfellow), was the place where Washington spent his first Christmas as commander of the Revolutionary army in 1775. Mrs. Washington was there with him (as she was later at Valley Forge), and there was some pleasure in the midst of the heavy cares and responsibilities carried by the great Washington. A year later, Christmas Day found Washington at the head of his 2,400 brave men making his celebrated crossing of the Delaware River, nine miles above Trenton. The snow and sleet were blinding, it is recorded and the cold was intense. But hearts were brave. Wherever he was at Christmastide, Washington was cheered with the thought that the cause of the struggling colonies would surely win. A few days before Christmas in 1776, he wrote to his older brother, John Augustine Washington: "Between you and me, our affairs are in a very bad situation... However, under a full persuasion of the justice of our cause, I cannot entertain an idea that it will finally sink, though it may remain for some time under a cloud." Washington must have had some very merry Christmas at Mount Vernon. There were no children of his own with whom Washington could romp, but one can easily imagine the big-hearted general putting on a false beard of fuzzy, white whiskers and slinging a pack over his back for the lights on the tree are said to be of Jewish origin. In the month of Kislev, of the Jewish year, corresponded nearly to our December, and the twenty-fifth day, Jews celebrated the east of dedication of their temple. It had been dedicated on that day by antiochus. It was dedicated by Judas Maccabes, and, according to Jewish legend, sufficient oil was found in the temple to last for the seven-branched candlestick for eight days, and it would have taken eight days to prepare new oil. Accordingly the Jews were wont on the twenty-fifth day of Kislev in every house to light a candle, on the next day two, and on the eighth and last day of the feast, eight candles twinkled in every house. It is not very easy to fix the exact date of the Nativity, but it fell most probably on the last day of Kislev, when every Jewish house in Bethhem and Jerusalem was twinkling with lights. It is worthy of note that the German name for Christmas is Neilhacht (the night of dedication), as though it were associated with this feast. The Greeks also call Christmas the feast of lights, the name given to the dedication festival, Chanukah, by the Jews. Can't Coax Hair to Grow On Bald Heads—Doctor NEW YORK—Hair cannot be coxed to grow on bald heads, declared Dr. Hubbard, health department official, testifying against a local hair tonic concern. "Gifts that Last! Make Last Impression! The Quality Jewelry Store of Christmas Gifts A STORE brimful to overflowing with Beautiful Christmas Gifts in Quality Jewelry. An unusually wide assortment of the Inexpensive Gifts, as well as those that will put a little greater tax upon your pocket-book. Whether you buy an inexpensive or expensive Gift, this jewelry is of the Best Quality, consistent with the Modest Prices they bear. In all modesty, we believe you will do far better here with your outlay than anywhere else in town. Won't you come in tomorrow and be convinced—you are welcome regardless of whether you are in a buying or a "just looking" mood. Hartfield's 108 West Center St. Anaheim ANCIENT CUSTOM STILL PRACTICED IN MANY FOREIGN NATIONS Christmas gifts were common in medieval times. Accounts tell of the chandlers' guild sending out gratis to everyone a special sort of big, flat candles which were burned with the Yule log to light the houses for the coming of a supernatural Christmas visitor. The bakers also sent out "Yule cakes," or "Yule babies," which were little images of Christ. This custom, in fact, seems to be even older, it being recorded on the old Roman calendars that on the Vigil of the Nativity little images of the Christ Child were made in great numbers and presented to the fathers in the Vatican. Gradually the sentiment of "Peace on earth, good will to men" and the celebration of the spirit by general gifts seems to have spread through the other guilds, and finally to have become general. In England today there is a survival of the ancient custom practiced by landowners of setting big sacks of grain or other products outside the gate that whoever came might help himself. It is said that an extra Christmas eve feed is also still given to the cattle." Wheeler Announces Sale Of 9 Cleveland Tractors John L. Wheeler, Orange County distributer for the Cleveland tractor, announces deliveries last week as follows: Model "W" Cletracs: George Rohrs, Santa Ana; Jonathan Watson, Olive; H. J. Beckler, Olive; Walter Hauck, Orange; Geo. H. Goodwin, Garden Grove; Ed Dierker, Orange; Orange County Road Department, Santa Ana. Model "F" deliveries: Mrs. E. Trotter, Santa Ana; Glenn C. Bower, Garden Grove. LA HABRA NEWS La Habra's latest business venture was the forming of an investment company. Articles of incorporation getting for your boy, get him a good book instead. He'll be the better man in the years to come, a creator instead of a destroyer. If only parents universally sensed the potency of childhood gifts to make or to mar! Then indeed would there be exercised the caution that ought always to be exercised in choosing presents for children. The ex-crown prince proposes to live in Germany. Well, if Germany can stand it. ACCOUNT OF Childrens No better time now to teach Saving. Start them for them as will appreciate have made this THE A W. A. DOLAN President LA HABRA NEWS La Habra's latest business venture was the forming of an investment company. Articles of incorporation have been filed, bringing into existence the La Habra Investment and Improvement Company. The men at the head of this concern are the backbone of La Habra's business activities, it is declared. Those are: President, J. H. Walker; vice-president, C. O. Sook; treasurer, Ray Frantz, and secretary, Mr. McGill. The others are H. E. Hart, F. E. Proud, J. Lutewiler, H. O. Price, W. L. Rhodes and C. W. Millhouse. This concern is capitalized for $100,000. Plans are in the making for a new two-story pressed brick to be built on the site of the Glazler brothers' old building just as soon as this is resting on its new site on the east end of the 99-foot frontage, recently purchased by this company. A number of houses in the Garretson tract have been contracted for and these will be for sale. Several other improvements have been under advisement and will be pushed as rapidly as possible, it is said. "Gifts that Last!" Make Lasting Impressions! 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Wallace Predicts New Living Cost Increase BOSTON, Dec. 20.—The high cost of living so far as it applies to foodstuffs is going higher, Secretary of Agriculture Wallace predicted yesterday in an address to the Boston chamber of commerce. He said the increase would be caused by the fact that farmers are the lowest paid workers in America. Give Your Children a Bank Account No better time of the year could be found than right now to teach your youngsters the inspiring habit of Saving. Start them in right by opening a Savings Account for them as a Christmas Gift. In later years, they will appreciate it more than any other gift you could have made them. THE ANAHEIM NATIONAL BANK W. A. DOLAN President A. B. McCORD Cashier THE ANAHEIM NATIONAL BANK W. A. DOLAN President A. B. McCORD Cashier Christmas Gift Supreme! 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