Santa Claus as Sugar Daddy Sparks Editorial Debate
The Catholic Review editor in 1949 argued Santa Claus has eclipsed Saint Nicholas, calling Santa a sugar daddy and criticizing the idea as poor psychology and pedagogy. He notes children learn of reindeer but not the ox and links the view to Luther and Christkind traditions.
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Midland Livestock News at Midland Sale Features Garson Visit
The Midland Livestock Auction Co sale on December 14 saw strong activity in butcher cattle while stocker classes lagged behind the prior week’s highs. About 1,020 head were sold as Greer Garson, visiting in Midland to raise white Durham cattle on her New Mexico ranch, toured the sale and spoke with ranchers and cattlemen. Prices ranged from 27 to 92.50 for fat calves and yearlings, with various mid to low ranges for other grades and stocker steer calves bringing 29.50 to 31.50.
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Greer Garson
Midland
New Mexico
Notice to creditors for Mamie Garnett estate in Alpine
Persons with claims against the estate of Mrs. Mamie Garnett must present them to R. Garnett at P. O. Box 687 Alpine Texas by December 15 1926. The notice specifies the filing deadline and declares the representative for settlement.
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R. Garnett
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Alpine
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First Day and First Moon mark Chinese New Year
The article notes the 15 day New Year celebration starting on the First Day of the First Moon and ending with Teng Shieh the Feast of Lanterns. It contrasts northern plain lanterns with southern grand lantern processions and dragon displays. It cites 1949 US home accident toll from the National Safety Council.
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China
United States
National Safety Council
Santa receives unusual Christmas requests from letters
A child asked for a live cow to Santa at a department store. Another youngster sought a new father, saying hers was “wearing out on 09.”
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