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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
10
The first Christmas card appeared in 1846 designed by J C Horsley for Henry Cole's circle in England. Early cards showed a city family at a dinner and caused temperance furor. Lithographed cards later emerged, but initial designs often depicted birds flowers and children rather than the season itself.
A chaotic year unfolds with a Virginia plane crash killing Senator Lundeen Orsign and 24 others during a storm. Other items note Tom Mix’s auto death, an Utah airliner crash in snow, and a Cadiz Ohio mine disaster trapping 31 miners.
A traditional Italian tale follows La Befana, the penitent old woman who delivers gifts on Epiphany night. She searches for the Christ Child, traveling from home to home with each child’s offering and a wish to share presents.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Detroit Tigers in a seven game World Series to claim the championship. Celebratory scenes flooded the Reds clubhouse as players and staff rejoiced after the final victory.
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