Dolls of Yesteryear and Christmas Gifts
A nostalgic account from Western Newspaper Union recalls two dolls in blue named Alice Blue and Eleanor Blue, handmade by Dorothy May for Joan, and a rag doll gift to Benny Jean that sparks generosity. The piece contrasts old doll heads and bodies, department-store choices, and the joy of giving during Christmas.
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Joan
Dorothy May
Santa Claus
Alice Blue
Elinor Blue
Benny Jean
Santa
Eleanor Blue
Dot
Western Newspaper Union
Johnnie
Sister
Mother
Dolly
Gingerbread dolls bring joy to bakery window display
John Carlson recalls his mother Wunsch making gingerbread dolls for the Christmas window. Despite declining interest, the dolls attract customers and boost joy, as Hulda Carlson groups figures into families. The display yields no money profit but rich, lasting happiness for many visitors.
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John Carlson
John
Hulda Carlson
A Little Fire Kindleth A Little Fire
Hazel Raybold Langdale presents a brief vignette titled A Little Fire Kindleth detailing small flame bursts and quiet scenes. The piece crafts mood through concise imagery and measured cadence.
Bed of Value In a New Hampshire Farm Bed Swap
A dealer Sam haggles with Nick over an antique bed found by a dirt road. The bed proves valuable when Sam learns its worth after a farmer admits he burned the bed for fuel. Sam’s rival witnesses a personal twist as Sam’s engagement to Carrie surfaces and ends with Sam setting his own price.
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Sam
Nick
Carrie
New Hampshire
State Pike
Lower Lake
Lower Lake Camp
Wal
Samuel Davies
Salem
New Year Fashions Learn to Sew Your Own Chic
Three pattern examples show you ready to wear styles for New Year parties. Frocks include a dancing black moire model, a two piece lame and velvet dress, and casual yet chic options for school or family gatherings. Patterns 1330 1397 1396 list sizes and yardage with orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Illinois. 15 cents each pattern.
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Milady
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Barbara Bell
Bel
WNU
Rising Tide magazine enters newsstands worldwide
A new pictorial magazine called Rising Tide has appeared on country newsstands. Originating in England, it will be distributed in eleven countries in nine languages. The non profit publication carries no advertising and covers world problems without regard to race, class, or creed.
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England
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Dolls of
Frances Grinstead
Christina
Ace B. Palmer
Blanche Tenner
Dillin
Hazel Raybold Langdale
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNU Service
Lotti
Fed
Eee
By Fred Neher
Zeke
Neher
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