No licking stamps urged by British firms in ad stories
Two British firms Samuel Jones Ltd and Walsall Lithographic Co push self adhesive stamps with paid ads on backing papers. They cite higher costs but potential ad revenue and easier removal with new machines. They note Sierra Leone and Tonga already used ads and provide examples like a round gold medallion stamp and an anvil shaped design.
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New York
UPI
Samuel Jones, Ltd
Walsall Lithographic Co
Sierra Leone
Africa
British Post Office
Britain
Tonga
Harry Winston & Co
America
Little Nation
Kitchen wisdom and daily living notes from Heloise column
A reader shares how she uses a homemade quotebook on a kitchen bulletin board to spark cheer and reflection. Tips include making DIY garlic croutons, a note on price awareness, and a family advice snippet about Mom’s roll of toilet paper.
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Heloise
Florida
David Anderson
Marjorie Inman
Almanac note and Rome debt write-off in 1971
The almanac for December 2 1971 notes notable birthdays and historical events including Napoleon and Pope Paul VI. Rome reports ending years of costly efforts to collect debts under one lira from 99 895 Italians, with Finance Minister Luigi Preti introducing a bill to wipe pennies off the books due to high collection costs.
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Rome
Luigi Preti
Preti
Trend Toward Lifelike Artificial Christmas Trees
The rise of lifelike artificial trees shows a shift from real trees as families favor convenience safety and storage ease. Sales have more than tripled in five years with models featuring hinged insta shapes realistic needle colors snow like flocking and no water requirements reducing fire risk. James D. Martin notes the trend and Sears insta shape model speeds setup while preserving full evergreen appearance.
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James D. Martin
Martin
Squirrel Hunting Teaches Stillness Skills for Young Texas Hunters
The article extols squirrel hunting as a first taste for Texas youths, noting how movement anticipation, stealth, and keen eyes build hunting nerves. It praises the Marlin Model 24 combo rifle with a .22 and .410 for safety, limiting ammo to prevent accidents.
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Texas
Squirrel Woods
Texas Squirrel Hunting Tips From The Field
The article discusses .22 rimfire use for medium range shooting and notes open squirrel seasons vary across Texas with some areas year round. It highlights fall hunts in oak and pecan groves, regional squirrel species like red ox and gray squirrels, and fox squirrels in the Hill Country, plus hunter tactics and the animal’s elusive behavior.
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Texas
Old Texas squirrel hunter trick to outfox a wary target
Lore says a lone hunter should hang a jacket on a branch where they stand then retreat and circle the tree. The squirrel allegedly fixes on the jacket as its foe while the hunter sneaks up on the blind side.
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Texas
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the Almanac
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Frank Kelleg
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Paris
Napoleon
Louis
Napoleon III
University of Chicago
Paul VI
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George Bernard Shaw
Utdoors
Max Factor
Coiffure Italienne
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N. Esplanade
KCFH
Dianne Squyers
Gladys’ Beauty Bar
E. Morgan
Rainbo Rock
Nathan Post Lumber CO
N. Esplanade — Cuero
East Broadway
Jimmy
Mary Arnold
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