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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
10
This piece previews southern bass fishing and deep sea angling with sailfish, swords, marlin, sharks, grouper and snapper. It notes tackle rental on charters, surf fishing for stripers, and winter prep tips from starting fires with paraffin and fuzz sticks for reliable ignition.
Knife sharpening requires regular care. For hunting or pocket knives use a medium fine stone with a natural oil. Hold at about twenty degrees and draw from heel to point on each side. Use even straight strokes and avoid laying flat on the stone. Add a few drops of kerosene or light oil for a smooth edge. Do not use a coarse stone or grinding wheel.
Bench rest rifles feature long heavy barrels and strong actions. An inch and a quarter barrel about 28 inches long with a high powered scope can weigh around 20 pounds. Such rifles are robust and practical, not delicate.
The custom of New Year calls flourished around 1900 with newspaper at home notices listing visiting hours. Dutch settlers introduced open house in New Amsterdam, and hosts welcomed guests then moved on to a new host. Excessive punch tasters crowded arrivals. the practice faded as city life grew.
A historical note explains Pope Gregory II ordered 10 days suppressed in 1852 to fix the Julian calendar. It contrasts January 1 as New Year’s, the 11 minute year drift, and England’s 1752 adoption. It also notes different New Year dates among Egyptians, Chinese, Jews, Romans, and Muslims.
The passage describes Danish New Year traditions with doughnuts and coffee, plus a crockery tossing custom on New Year’s Eve to invite visitors for treats. It mentions the winter solstice symbol of a circle with a dot representing the sun’s wheel and links it to the doughnut motif.
A historical sketch describes how New Year’s Day has long mattered in the United States The custom of visiting friends and relatives survived from colonial times to today And the practice grew lively in the gay streets with young people eagerly anticipating the social exchanges
A vintage guide advises bathroom design prioritizes practicality and storage. It suggests minimum dimensions of five and a half by seven feet for new baths, with larger preferred, and outlines storage, layout, and tiling tips to maximize space while maintaining a cheerful, cohesive color scheme.
The article advises placing all fixtures on one wall to save plumbing, and stacking two baths on one waste pipe. It stresses safety with electrical outlets and switches, recommends wall fixtures, and notes mirror visibility for curling irons. It discusses color choices, tile shades, and the importance of ample storage with medicine chests, cabinets, and built‑ins. It also suggests convenient towel storage near the tub and moisture‑proof counter space.
A humorous tale about two large trees blown over by winds and the chaotic quest to find help. After misadventures with fake agencies and a busy surgeon, Dr Widgeon finally resurfaces with a crew using a fire department style setup to lift and stabilize the trees, leaving the narrator with a hefty bill.
Kathleen Norris notes that over 100 women report New Year resolutions for better male warmth and home involvement. She urges mothers to welcome fathers nightly, share confidences, and practice truth and tenderness to foster father child bonds and domestic harmony amid growing children.
Dr Benjamin Spock of the Rochester Union Child Health Institute argues for a broad public health approach to child development at a White House conference. He cites educational methods from nursery school through college as key to sustaining children’s delight and shaping adulthood around parenting. He notes the U S spends a smaller share of the national income on schools than Britain and Russia.
A look at Auld Lang Syne's origins misattributes to Burns while tracing older claims to Francis Sempill and Sir Robert Aytoun. Burns helped preserve its immortality though the song predates him. The piece discusses nostalgia, the New Year bells, and the refrain urging kindness as old ties endure.
For six days each year Tokyo is transformed into a green forest with pine trees and bamboo decorating households. Ropes of straw and festive adornments line lintels as the city honors a 900 year old custom. The pine and bamboo symbolize eternity and courage, while plum blossoms denote virtue inside homes.
A brief survey of old New Year customs notes English and Scottish beliefs. Wearing something new on January 1 is said to bring luck, while in parts of Britain it is considered unlucky to leave a house before an outsider enters.
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