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55First Good Fellows in '77 Old Booklet Tells How World-Herald, 50 Years Ago, Fostered Spirit of Giving. Distribution of Christmas gifts to families of the poor in Omaha, which has developed into the present-day Good Fellow spirit, was originated by The World-Herald nearly 50 years ago, according to a souvenir booklet published in 1910 by the First Presbyterian church in celebration of the church's semicentennial anniversary. The booklet is in the collection of Henry Kieser. Among the reminiscent articles in the booklet is one by Rev. William J. Harsha, pastor of the church from 1877 to 1892. He wrote: "The giving of gifts to the poor of the city at Christmas originated with The Omaha World-Herald. I think it was Mr. Peattie, at that time managing editor, who conceived the idea; or it may have been his gifted wife, Elia W. Peattie. At all events, our church was selected as the distributor, and I was glad to undertake the active management of the distribution. Mrs. Peattie accompanied me on many | 55First Good Fellows in '77 Old Booklet Tells How World-Herald, 50 |