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Story December 17, 1872

Spirit Of Jefferson

Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia

What is this article about?

Merchants in Jefferson prepare extensively for the Christmas holidays, stocking various souvenirs and goods to contribute to the joy of the occasion, with advertisements in the newspaper highlighting their offerings.

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Preparations for Christmas.
The approach of the Christmas holidays has always been the occasion for much preparation to celebrate an event more momentous to the world than all else, and as each recurring anniversary is an occasion of joy, the desire of every one is to contribute to the mutual happiness of mankind. It is, too, an occasion when souvenirs of friendship are given and received, and, in these latter days, those souvenirs comprise articles of every description. The merchants of Jefferson, alive to the importance of the occasion, have prepared themselves to supply all demands that may be made upon them, and a reference to the advertising columns of the Spirit will show where the best and cheapest articles are to be had. The following are some of the advertisers, with a partial note of their line of business.

What sub-type of article is it?

Holiday Notice Advertisement

What keywords are associated?

Christmas Preparations Jefferson Merchants Holiday Souvenirs Advertising Columns

Where did it happen?

Jefferson

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Location

Jefferson

Event Date

Christmas Holidays

Story Details

Description of Christmas preparations emphasizing the joy of the holiday, exchange of souvenirs, and readiness of Jefferson merchants to supply goods as advertised in the newspaper.

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