Christmas Day History On This Date
Christmas Day events listed include Charlemagne crowned in Rome, William the Conqueror crowned in London, Isaac Newton born, Washington crossing the Delaware, Vermont independence, Clara Barton born, Zachary Taylor defeating Seminole Indians, Peter Tschaikowsky born, and a presidential amnesty proclamation for Southern states.
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Charlemagne
Rome
William the Conqueror
London
Esaac Newton
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Vermont
England
Clara Harlowe Barton
American Red Cross
Zachary Taylor
Florida
Peter Tschaikowsky
Accidents Spoil Christmas Gaiety With Fire Safety Tips
A newspaper urges careful Christmas safety to preserve holiday cheer. It warns against frayed cords, wet hands on electrical appliances, overloaded circuits, and placing high wattage bulbs near flammable decorations. It advises extra lamp bulbs, proper insulation, and never burning real candles on trees unless fireproofed.
Antituberculosis Seals Spread Worldwide Since 1904
The piece notes that Christmas seals or stamps for tuberculosis work have circulated in over 40 nations beyond the United States. Denmark initiated the concept with a Danish seal in 1904, soon followed by Sweden. US sales began in 1907, reaching $75,000,000 by 1934, all funds directed to tuberculosis control.
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United States
Hinar Holboell
Denmark
Sweden
Postoffice Preparing for Increased 1941 Christmas Rush
Buffalo Center postoffice braces for a record Christmas mailing season driven by more purchases and a surge in outgoing mail to soldiers. Postmaster Biel urges early mailing to ensure timely delivery, outlines parcel insuring, sturdy packaging, and proper addressing. He cautions against small greeting cards and dark envelopes, and recommends rubber bands to bundle cards.
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Buffalo Center Postoffice
Buffalo
Biel
Eiel
70 Cents a Bushel for 1941 Sealed Corn in Kossuth County
Kossuth County AAA Chairman Robert M Loss announced 1941 sealed corn loan and sale prices at 70 cents per bushel with 9 cents higher than last year. Rates vary 70 to 76 cents across Iowa counties. Loans based on 85 percent of 88 cent parity. County stored corn may be purchased now to January 1 1942 with monthly rises afterward.
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Kossuth
Robert M. Loss
Kossuth County
AAA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Iowa
Corn
Loss
Iowa Law on Disposal of Dead Animals Reiterated
Iowa Department of Agriculture urges immediate disposal of dead livestock within 24 hours. Three options exist burning, burying six feet deep, or calling a licensed rendering plant. Owners should keep the carcass intact if rendering and avoid feeding to hogs to prevent disease and losses. Over fifty licensed rendering plants operate under the Division of Animal Industry.
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Iowa
C. C. Franks
Division of
Animal Industry
Franks
Frank
Towa
Division of Animal Industry
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Santa
Santa Claus
H. E. Eiel
Iowa Department of Agriculture
John & Kerry’s
Department OF Agriculture
Mr. Farmer
AL Weaver
Buffalo Center
Guy Beemer
Federal Deposit
Sun 0 Corpora
Washington, .D
Tribune
Hotpoint
Alva Uhl
Forest City
Frost
Minn
Jensvold Implement Company
Frost, Minnesota
McCormick-Deering
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