Christmas Card History and Craft Tips From 19th Century
The piece traces the rise of Christmas cards from England's penny post origins in 1841 to the American adoption led by Louis Prang in the 1870s. It notes early practices, including hair woven into home made decorations, and hints at long standing traditions and crafting challenges for teens and hobbyists.
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England
Hen
Ry Cole
Louis Prang
Boston
Mude
Ice cream soda origin lore and antique glass patterns
A reader recalls the first soda at a Philadelphia fair in 1674 and details a Denver confectionary claim. The piece notes soda glass collecting, old beds with brass trim and plated steel, and a book on Opalescent Pattern Glass by Marion Hartung with patterns sketched from 1830 onward.
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Robert M. Green
Philadelphia
Colorado
Denver
Kaur
Marion Hartung
Constitution Street
Emporia
Kansas
Hosiery Maintenance Tip From Historical Advice Page
A dated instruction recommends soaking panty hose in warm water with Borateem for several minutes, then squeezing, hanging to dry, and avoiding heat. It claims borax aids nylon manufacture by leaving a strengthening finish while cleaning dirt and deodorizing, though modern accuracy may vary.
Newark Library Hosts Holiday Party for Children
Newark youngsters from preschool to third grade will celebrate Christmas at the Newark Library 37101 Newark Boulevard starting 10 a.m. The event features storytelling caroling and cookies with Mrs. Richard Ritzman elected president of the Newark Friends of the Library. Officers Gaunt Knott and Robbins take roles as vice president secretary and treasurer.
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Newark
Newark Liberty
Newark Library
Newark Boulevard
Richard ‘Ritzman
Newark Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
Golden West
Ritzman
Jack Gaunt
James Knott
Robert Robbins
HELEN HELP US! Clean Break Heals Faster discussion topic
Dear readers exchange offers advice on breakups, with Sue and Helen advising Hurt ing to end relationships cleanly rather than drag them out. The column includes reader questions about parents hassling partners and fear after injuries, urging confidence and safety in daily life.
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Helen Bottel
Anveer
Sue
Helen
Cam
Hove
Helen Ae
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Hallmark Collection
Carolling
Washington
Irvington
Kennedy Logan
Pierotti
Fremont
Decete
Friends of the Library Meeting
San Francisco
California Library Association
Pan American Airlines
Sunset Magazine
Joan Sinex
Dhebrary
Dumbo
Dumbo Chapter
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Children’s
Home Society of California
Logan Court
Herbert Gould
Dean Olsen
Glen Rentre
Children’t’ Home Society of California
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Robert Thomas
Firs
Relph R. Cross
Robert Reeder
Helen and
Sue Bottel
Lye Generation
J.M
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Hills
WAL Tropical Fish
PET’ S Aristmas
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Ty Brookvale
DAMRY
Sally Oud
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