Pilgrim Lovers Endure in Mayflower Tale
The Plymouth story centers on Priscilla Mullins and John Alden choosing love over Captain Miles Standish. Standish returns from war to find Priscilla wed, they reconcile, and Alden and Standish form a bond as the colony settles at Duxbury. Barbara Standish becomes Miles’ second wife.
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Earth
Plymouth Rock
Priscilla Mullins
John Alden
Miles Standish
Dodge Longfellow
Longfellow
John
Priscilla
Cake Ives
Elizabeth Poe
Washington Post
Captain Jes
Priscilla Alden
Standish
New England
Byron
Plymouth
Ellicotts
Maryland
Uncle Sam
Pilgrim Fathers
Graybeards
Captain Standish
May
Rose Standish
England
Holland
Pilgrim
Ufe
Alden
Plymouth Colony
Priscilla Lullins
Kent
Duxbury
Mass
Barbara
Gifts Made By Their Donors 006 Adorably Pretty
Youthful eyes will brighten at girdles of gay ribbons and corsage blooms on the Christmas tree. One girdle uses narrow faille ribbons braided in three colors while another features picot edged ribbons in two colors. A violet shower and a rose set in foliage complete the adornment.
Sparkle on the Tree Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Small horns of paper or tin wound with bright crepe paper tied with sparkling tinsel fall in tassels from them, among the new Christmas tree ornaments anyone can make.
Three Gifts for Men From a Humble Christmas List
A lighthearted catalog of small amusing items aimed at men. The list features an astonished gentleman figure crafted from twine with a paper collar and tie, painted shoe trees, and a cretonne ash tray with a glass bottom, reflecting quirky holiday humor.
Santa Promises Gifts and Jolly Toys for Children
Santa Claus jokes with families and brings comic toys this year. He plans to leave funny spoon dolls made from paper picnic spoons dressed in crepe paper, adding a playful surprise for children.
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Santa Claus
Pretty sewing basket from figured cretenne or silk
Work baskets are made from two circular pieces of fabric with a light square cardboard foundation split at the corners to flatten. A pocket on one edge attaches to an elastic band and a pin cushion is sewn to the circle. The pieces are pasted together with the flattened box inside and eyelet holes tied by a cord to keep shape.
Painted Tea Tray Brightens Kitchen Accessory
This homemade tea tray uses a shallow tin pan painted gray with circular figures on the bottom forming colorful backdrops. The cheerful design resembles futurists’ sun moon and stars and offers practical appeal for the housewife.
Pullman Hanger Folds Compact for Suitcase Use
A handy Pullman hanger that folds to slip into a suitcase. It is a large pocket style hanger, 18 inches long and 11 inches wide, with a jointed metal hanger. Safety pins hang from tape loops at each end and a small pocket on the plain side fastens with snaps.
New Card Table Covers Make Charming Hostess Gift
Nine new card table covers described as black sateen with two pockets of figured cretonne attached. The item is pitched as a charming hostess gift and highlights the practical pocket feature.
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H. W. Longfellow
Ylortt
Lugrits Gui
Churel Broughton
Santa
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