Oddball 1940 mishaps dominate year’s accident list
A roundup of unusual self inflicted and freak accidents across 1940 highlights in Chicago and elsewhere. Victims include a man bitten by his own false teeth and a steel executive riding a locomotive cowcatcher, among others. The National Safety Council data celebrate Fate’s punchy parade of oddities.
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Western Newspaper Union
Chicago
Colorado
John Donnelly
Cleveland Municipal Court
Donnelly
Mr. Donnelly
Louis Durdy
Pana
Mr. Durdy
I . Callahan
Mr. Callahan
Jay J. Martin
Pueblo
Colo
Mr. Martin
Steel Company
Martin
Mr. Mahnke
Popeye
Kaczynski
Pittsburgh
Kacczynskis
Frank Kaczynski
Walter
Frank
Anna
Frances
Anne
John Kaczynski
John
Kaczynskis
Smiths
Ralph Lyman
Clarinda
Iowa
Doctor Burnett
Lyman
Charles W. Mann
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Herbert Greenwald
Berwyn
Greenwald
Mr. Greenwald
Anna Martinelli
Johnston
R. J
Americans Spend and Earn More in 1940 Buying Boom
A Northwestern National Life Insurance summary reports 1940 growth in consumption and earnings. Americans bought 1 billion more gallons of gasoline 600000 more autos 25 percent more entertainment 15000000 more liquor and 6000000000 more cigarettes than a year earlier. Private gun sales rose as did soft drink candy sales and theatergoers. Radios and radio gear surged amid war news and the recent political campaign.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Rules for addressing Christmas cards in formal and informal contexts
The guide explains proper prefixes Mr Mrs Miss and Mrs for married women. It covers order of names on formal cards, signing in ink on informal cards, handling divorces, and addressing to business or home addresses. It also notes when to omit cards to grieving families and how to choose appropriate cards.
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Frank Russell
Bill
Shirley
Bill and
Shirley Adams
John Robertson
Christmas superstitions cross cultures and occupations
The article recounts Christmas lore from Europe and beyond, linking lead casting fortunes, mistletoe belief, and newborn omens to outcomes like marriage, strength, or profession. It highlights varied traditions from Holstein to North Europe, noting prophecies about spouses, harvests, and daily life tied to Christmas rituals.
Christmas Tree Industry Aims to Please With Varied Trees
The Christmas tree industry seeks to satisfy all buyers with varied sizes and grades. Workers trim butts to equal lengths while grading by size. Tall trees suit high ceilings in older cities, while medium or short trees fit modern low ceilings. The fir is the most popular tree for needle retention, though spruces pines hemlocks and red cedars also serve as Christmas trees.
Charm of Christmas Festive Fellowship For All
The chief charm of Christmas lies in its simplicity a festival that appeals to everyone because it is understood by all A genuine fellowship pervades our common life a fellowship born from our shared belief in the world greatest Life given to all.
French Village Portrays Christ Birth Story in Annual Pageant
In Les Baux France the village re enacts the Bethlehem story each Christmas Eve with real oxen and roles for peasants. Joseph and Mary arrive in the City of David as thousands of visitors watch the dramatic ceremony.
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Christ
Les Baux
France
Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
David
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