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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
6
The article traces time measurement origins from ancient myth to the Father Time figure. It links Cronus with Cronos and the idea of time, noting Zeus’ birth, Cronus swallowing his children, and Rhea hiding Zeus. It cites symbols like the hourglass and scythe shaping Father Time's image.
A collection of child wish lists for Christmas listing requests for bicycles, toys, clothing, and household items. Names such as Rosemary Sanchez and Sheila Ann Light appear among prose requests and greetings to Santa Claus.
The earliest mince pies were shaped oblong to echo the manger of Christ. The crust signifies the gold brought by the wise men and the spices symbolize frankincense and myrrh, linking pastry to the nativity.
A child writes Santa requesting gifts including a knitting bag a Barbie doll house clothing shoes hats a guitar Baby-Party Tipetoes a real watch a Bible a puppy a pony a topwriter a tape recorder and many items for Mother and Daddy thanking Santa for last year.
A brief guide shows varied salutations and customs for toasts in Ireland Scotland Sweden Spain France Germany Poland China England Czechoslovakia Israel Greece and more. It lists phrases like slainte to health and na zdrowie with local pronunciations and traditions.
A wartime or postwar public notice encourages citizens to purchase U S Savings Bonds as a patriotic investment. It urges every reader to support national finance efforts by buying bonds through official channels and guidance.
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