Colleges Take Livestock Honors At Chicago Show
The 47th International Live Stock exposition crowned agricultural colleges with top honors. Oklahoma A&M and University of Wyoming led steer awards. Purdue won grand hog champion, marking Purdue’s tenth win in the class. Ohio State took runner up in lambs as 4-H youth showcased health and service champions. Violent general strike in Oakland disrupted transport as AFL unions and Retail Clerks clashed with merchants. German scientists recruited for U S defense reported to have supplied millions in data and advanced aviation work at Wright Field, led by Dr Rudolph and Dr Lippisch with daily living stipends and salaries.
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Chicago
Royal Jupiter
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Ohio State University
Hampshire Wether
Wayne Disch
Evansville
Wis
Oakland
Calif
AFL
Herbert Hassler
Oakland Retail Merchants’ Association
Reich
Army
Wright Field
Ohio
Ruedolph Hermann
Alexander Lippisch
Stocking Tradition Tied to Saint Nicholas Origins
The article explains the old custom of hanging stockings by the chimney for Saint Nicholas. It notes the practice predates Christmas and arose after Saint Nicholas slipped gold pieces through a cottage’s smokepit, landing in three stockings drying by the hearth.
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Father Christmas
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Dance Until Midnight Mexican Christmas Eve Observance
A village tradition blends faith and festivity with dances lasting until midnight. At the stroke of twelve musicians play a sacred melody as villagers gather before the nacimiento crib scene.
Smile Awhile A Minor Comic Exchange And Quips
A brief comic exchange at a barber shop ends with a cold reply about another razor. Aunt Mary asks about a father’s reaction to dictation success. A class joke links Armistice Day to two minutes of peace. A boy’s politeness on a bus is noted with humor.
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Allays
Household Care Tips From Practical Sewing Guide
Damp umbrellas mildew if folded. leave open to dry. Shape hand made hats by soaking in cold water and drying on a towel. Use safety razor to trim spring chicken hairs. Wash out starch from summer clothes before storage. Gather fall flower seeds in wax envelopes with labels for cards. Bake multiple dishes at once to save oven time. Save soap scraps to make a soft soap ball. Drain dishes on a Turkish towel to avoid chipping. Use cork shields for knitting tools. Remove mildew from shower curtains with lemon juice and salt then sun dry.
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Oldham County
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Goldsborough
Lewis
UMW Command
Tank and File
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W. Va
William Blizzard
District 17
Democratic Party
Mahan
Lecy
Chester Cadle
Bill Jones
Bentleyville
Charles Hill
Berkeley
Overita
Daniel Greening
Mary
Daddy
Bobby
Brown
Parker House
Fleischmann
Ataya
Leosen
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