English Christmas Through the Ages in Rural Life
A nostalgic survey traces 19th century English Christmas customs from generous baskets for the poor to feasting on roast turkey and spiced puddings. It recalls vicar visits, carol singing, pub gatherings, and symbols like evergreens, mistletoe, and the boar’s head as part of traditional celebrations. Also notes evolving holiday fitness tips and a promotion for a back exercise booklet with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
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Jamaica
Shakespeare
George 1
England
Hanover
Josephine Lowmen
XMAS Origin and Christ Symbol in Early Church
The note discusses the term XMAS as abbreviation for Christmas with X standing for Christ Greek Chi. It cites early church usage and a claim that in 81 AD Antioch Theophilus proposed December 25 as the date, later accepted as three-fourths of a century before 240 BC.
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Theophilus
Sug ar Techniques and Sugar Acreage in Cuba
A reader asks how to caramelize sugar easily using a dry skillet heat from bottom and top. Additional tips cover removing palm spots from ceramic tile with fingernail polish remover and repairing scratches on silverware with putty powder paste. The article notes that three fifths of land in Cuba is devoted to sugar cane.
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Cuba
Pleasant daily numerical puzzle game with fortune message
A light game explains counting letters in your name to derive a key number by simple arithmetic. Start at the rectangle's upper left, check each key number left to right, and read the ensuing message from the letters beneath checked figures.
Aces triumph in Summer National President's Pairs
In Washington DC the Summer National President's Pairs was won by John Farmer of St. Louis and Steven Bloom of Creve Coeur Missouri. A deal illustrated a lesson on covering honors with South dealer and the play showed a club mislead ending with East's club queen.
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Washington, D.C
John Farmer
St. Louis
Steven Bloom
Creve Coeur
Winning finesse hinges on West singleton lead in bridge
A bridge problem explains how declarers misread West's singleton club lead. By refusing to cover the club queen and using accurate card-reading, the declarer can secure the winning finesse. East's continuation with the club queen reveals West's actual club holding. The column invites readers to send questions to The Aces in Dallas for personal replies.
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West
Declarer
East
Clarer
Aces
P.O
Dallas
Texas
United
Television Schedule Snapshot From Dixonveret Era
Tuesday afternoon listings show Jeopardy Bob Braun TV News and various game shows. Programs include Match Game Epic One Life to Live and The Flintstones. Evening line up features Marcus Welby The Invaders Dragnet and News segments with Mike Douglas and Merv Griffin.
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Jeopardy Yount
Bob Braun
Daya Fur
Doctors
Age of Night
Prive
Riek Peyton
Is This Your Problem Dear Dr Brothers on Yard Work Rage
Dear P D a wife seeks help for recurring weekend quarrels over yard work with her husband. The columnist advises changing the approach, suggests hiring help if needed, and outlines leaving the room during temper outbursts and avoiding rewarding tantrums. The piece notes a pattern that harms family dynamics and hints at broader issues.
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Dr. Brothers
P.D
R. F. Mines
Florida
Commuters Halt Delayed Express Train in Snowstorm
At Larchmont New York station, frustrated riders surged onto tracks as an express train approached in snow sleet and rain. The crowd signaled the conductor and persuaded the jammed express to stop. Fifteen minutes later a second train was flagged down and several commuters boarded while others waited for the local.
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New York
Larchmont
N.Y
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