Christmas Helpers and a Kinder Christmas Day
A family in 1930 helps a stranded German woman, Mrs Schwartz, by welcoming her to cook and share a Christmas meal. Roger assists, locating the Martins to repay the kindness, while Mrs Damon recovers from flu. The tale blends household improvisation with holiday charity and a simple craft guide on making a kitchen gift board.
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Roger
Mr. Danon
Damon Gselse
Darling
Dad
Mary
Mrs. Damon
Martin
Mrs. Schwartz
Western Newspaper Union
Like Christmas Dolls Delight the Rising Generation
A nostalgic note on children’s gifts, singing that despite modern ideas, many girls favor classic Christmas dolls as cherished presents, reflecting enduring holiday traditions through a simple, heartfelt sentiment.
Christmas in the Storm In Flight Reunion
Esther and Fred Harrington on a Christmas flight experience a blizzard that forces them to crash land. As the ship sinks they rediscover each other and decide to spend the holiday together, awaiting rescue as a blizzard rages outside.
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Bis
Fred
Esther
Fred Harrington
Western Newspaper Union
Lighting the Christmas Tree With Red and Green Lights
The text argues that combining equal red and green tree lights is harsh on the eyes and like traffic signals gone mad. It suggests two parts green to one part red as a clearer, more effective mix.
Winter feeding hints for dairy
A Iowa State College dairy expert urges legume hay and silage as essential for economical milk production. He notes cows are machines converting seeds to dairy products and stresses providing luxuriously fed hay and silage. He outlines a 4 grain mix and daily rations: seven pounds per butterfat, silage about three pounds per 100 pounds live weight, hay about one pound per 100 pounds live weight.
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Jobn M. Shay
Iowa State College Dairy Husbandry Department
Dairymen Should Choose Tried Sires for Herds
Livestock expert John M Bovard says dairymen cannot expect high fat production from a bull with inferior parents. Use tried sires with proven records to avoid long term milk and fat shortages. The bull can quickly dominate the herd, so careful selection is essential.
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John M. Bovard
Uvvard
Essential Factors for Producing Quality Milk
The dairyman matters most even with simple gear. High quality milk comes from clean barns and milking areas, clean cows, proper utensil washing and sterilization, and prompt cooling milk to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower until delivery.
Dairy Feeding and Handling Practices in Dairy Farms
Dairy feed values for Clover hay and alfalfa are given, with Timothy and other forages noting digestible protein. Milk handling warns separators must be cleaned and tested to detect butterfat loss. Wheat as dairy feed is tied to mixing guidelines. Bulls’ confinement and lack of exercise reduce handling ease, while pedigrees are emphasized for buyer value.
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Timothy
Joan
Stephen Deacon Chosen and Martyrdom in Acts Narrative
Lesson outlines Stephen as a deacon chosen for justice and wisdom, his defense before the council, and his martyrdom. It notes his vision of heaven, his loyalty to Moses, and his prayer for forgiveness for his killers, shaping Saul’s later conversion. The text links Stephen’s life to Christian progress and the expansion of Judaism into Christ.
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Stephen
Holy Ghost
Philip
Prochorus
Nicanor
Timon
Parmenas
Nicolas
Antioch
Jesus
Christ
I. Stephen
Moses
Dr. Stifter
Temple
God
Israel
Saul
Faith Faith Draws Out Our Atops In Bible Verse
A compact verse notes the Lord's sympathy amid crucifixion scenes noted by John Andrew Holmes. The excerpt highlights a brief line such as Jesus swept and suggests deeper reflection found in extensive footnotes detailing the cross.
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Jesus
John Andrew Holmes
Morning devotion at God’s feet with Sir George White
A brief note describes daily morning religious salutation at daybreak, pledging attention before work, and seeking guidance from God through marching or ceremonial reference to Sir George White.
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Sir George White
Windsor Castle Clock Collection Noted in Historic Review
A Toled Blade item highlights Windsor Castle home to about 360 clocks including the first lever watch. The piece notes aging men, guidance on weight and time, and references to improvements and London Answers amid a disconnected when young people lag.
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Windsor Castle
London
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Shoutay
Leonard Willan
Toad
Nebraska
Farr
U. S
America
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Lickdale
Chilibel
Lydia
Pinkhatt
Sherman
Rich
Pike's
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