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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

3

Little Eunice Seeks Santa and a Mother's Love

A neglected child, Eunice, endures a cold home with performers as parents. On Christmas Eve she sneaks out to find Santa Claus, discovering her mother in a theater and a desire for maternal warmth. The miracle ends with Hilda realizing love for Eunice, choosing to keep her child.

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Home Made Christmas Presents From Julia Bottomley

An author notes affordable handmade gift ideas for friends and family. Simple craft projects and tips show how to create thoughtful presents at low cost. Each idea emphasizes personal touch and practical steps for weekend makers.

Home Made Toys Rag doll and velvet ball craft ideas

A perennial rag doll made from ribbed fabric is cut by pattern, sewn, stuffed with cotton, and painted with red black and white features. Dressed in blue cotton crepe and a blue stocking cap, the doll accompanies a velvet scrap ball sewn from twelve three inch pieces for a colorful gift.

Paper Gifts Baskets and Envelopes Highlight Inexpensive Elegance

A decorative feature shows gifts made of bright blue mottled paper including envelopes shaped as pockets with blue ribbon bows and floral sprays. A folded strip carries sheets for a telephone list and a lined white card set with black lettering.

Pretty Wall Pockets for Dressing Table or Wall

Two decorative pockets are described for gifts or storage. Left pocket uses cardboard disks wrapped in printed ribbon with satin ties. Right pocket features two heart shaped panels in red satin with ribbon edges and suspending ribbon. The item is pitched as a bachelor’s gift with possible suits and card themes.

Novelty Palm-Leaf Fans Trimmed for Christmas

Small palm leaf fans make festive Christmas gifts with painted colors and varnish. Edges are bound with ribbon or braid, handles wrapped in ribbon, and sprays of millinery flowers affixed on one side. Some fans feature painted designs or sealing wax. examples show turquoise blue, rose, red tones and silver braids with tassels.

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Fad for Artificial Flowers Appeals to Home Decor

A trend favors artificial blooms over natural ones for home decoration. Small garden roses, nasturtiums and chrysanthemums are popular and cleverly designed to look nude. They appear in baskets and vases as charming Christmas gifts.

Pretty Gift Cushions Delightful Satin Ribbon Designs

A description celebrates an array of cushions for chairs window seats lounges and floors. A specimen features brocaded and plain satin ribbon with satin-covered cord and a cluster of satin ribbon roses and leaves.

Christmas Slippers Feature Mixed Styles for All Ages

The page showcases a range of slippers including ribbon slippers for girls, elderdown bedroom slippers for family members, satin bootees for babies, and plush fur accented pairs. The display ends with a pale maleable bedroom slipper styled piece described as delightful for women.

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By Victor/Rougsean LO Deale Mack Julia Bottomley
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