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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
7
The article surveys New Year celebrations in several countries. It notes differing traditions such as a king's honor list in some places and a Greek cake with a lucky coin. Bulgaria features bonfires and army promotions while Sweden includes officials signing a royal book and sleigh rides to church.
The piece recalls Scots greeting the new year with festive wassail and nostalgic decor. Apples float in the bowl and the lambs wool decoration evokes springtime rush at midnight. The Monday after New Year’s Day is the traditional big day for Scotch youngsters.
Sewing Circle Patterns showcases a tailored shirtwaist dress with short or long sleeves and an unusual pocket finish. The Fall and Winter Fashion features a Special American Designer inside the 325 cent Pattern No. 1898 for sizes 34 to 48.
An English sailor on leave in New York learns the phrase water wagon from an American, then attempts to use it at a later social invitation, but misunderstands the caution about not drinking. The tale contrasts cross cultural slang adoption and misapplication in casual talk.
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