Saint Nick Lived In 4th Century
The article traces Saint Nicholas from his 4th century Asia Minor origins to his legendary modern American form Santa Claus. It notes Dutch settlers bringing legends to America, Irving’s 1809 poem and Troy Sentinel publication, Moore’s later attribution, and Thomas Nast’s illustrations shaping Santa’s red suit.
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Santa
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
America
Nicholas
Holy Land
Myra
Russia
Santa Claus
Washington Irving
Clement Cirke
St. Nichol
Troy
Moore
Thomas Nast
Harper's Illustrated Weekly
Bethlehem Christmas Reflections on Peace and Hope
The passage recalls the birth of Jesus and the unrest of rulers yet a divine message arrives to shepherds near Bethlehem. Wise Men bring gifts as a symbol of reverence, offering a contrast to tyrannical acts. The piece urges remembering children in His name and embracing tomorrow with peace.
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Caesar
Herod
Judea
Bethlehem
Shepherds of
Decorative Shadows From Pine Branches And Lamps
A decorative effect uses a bowl of pine branches and a backward spill effect toward a wall. Bright clear-glass Christmas lamps create color shadows, either clustered in the bowl or hidden behind it, with tinted patterns possible by adding larger contrasting lamps.
Boxing Day Origins and Its Modern Gratuity Image
The piece explains Boxing Day in England once marked by squires giving boxes to staff. It claims the day evolved into a legalized demand for tips from delivery workers and others who served during the year.
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England
Old Squires
Seedless Tomatoes Grown By Vapor Treatment In Greenhouse
In greenhouse tests upon tomato plants at bloom, a small amount of beta naphthoxyacetic acid vapor produced seedless fruit of high quality. Dr. P. W. Zimmerman of Boyce Thompson Institute led the study which used a crystalline organic compound heated to vapor and applied to holly with similar results. Researchers are examining wide practical use.
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P. W. Zimmerman
Boyce Thompson Institute
Restaurant sanitation spread across many states and counties
One hundred forty four cities above and one hundred sixty nine below ten thousand population have yet to adopt the restaurant sanitation code though it can be enforced in 18 states. The standard has been credited with improving health measures for war workers.
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State Board of Health
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
War Declared as United States Mobilizes Against Japan
On December 8 1941 the United States declared war on Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The action marks the start of U.S. full involvement in World War II and triggers mobilization across government and industry.
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Japan
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A. W. McCullin
Texas Power & Light Company
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