Origin of the Christmas card and its rise in 19th century
A sermon-like survey traces the Christmas card’s origin to 1810 with J C Tylersey and Henry Cole after a Waldman lithograph, noting 1,000 cards hand colored and the spread of greetings worldwide. It cites large retail value and the role of free-lance writers, with counter cards and personalized orders. Telegraph and telephone greetings are also mentioned within a multi-million dollar industry.
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Thomas Shorrock
Leith
J. C. Ylorseley
Henry Cole
Jobbins
Warwick Court
Holborn
Hollywood
Emergencies and Telephone Usage in Crises
Increased telephone use follows storms floods explosions and big fires as central offices peak beyond normal. Police, fire, doctors and press stress quick communication and urgent calls to install telephones and adjust locations to aid rapid response.
1933 Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis For 27 Years
The annual Christmas Seals fund Tuberculosis battle for 27 years. Sold for a penny by 2084 affiliated associations funds go to free clinics, nursing, education, tuberculin testing, preventoria, and research. The disease traces back 15 centuries, with major help from a small number of individuals over 155 years.
Nativity Scene Account From Luke Text
A Sunday scripture style passage describes shepherds in the field seeing an angel who proclaims good news of a savior born in Bethlehem. They hurry to Bethlehem and find Mary with Joseph and the baby lying in a manger, as a multitude praises God.
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Wabld
Jinus
Bethlehem
Saacp
Joseph
Christmas Trees Are Good for Something
In a 1933 Western Newspaper Union story, Mr. Mincy a hardhearted businessman reluctant to believe in Christmas trees finally discovers their value when a Christmas tree helps control a dangerous descent on a rough Canadian road, proving that Christmas trees are useful after all.
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Mr. Miney
Mr. Mines
Mr. Mincy
Mincy
Western Newspaper Union
Early Masques: Private Theatricals of the Seventeenth Century East and Europe
Masques were private theatrical performances popular in the seventeenth century across the East and Europe. The term derives from the head masque used to symbolize romantic, historical or allegorical figures on festive or solemn occasions.
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The
East
Europe
Ought to Sell Anyone We Have Talked To an Evangelist
A remark from an electric refrigerator salesman drew broad laughter in Ohio. The salesman boasted the appliance would pay for itself in a short time and nearly support the entire family, prompting amused reaction in the Ohio State Journal.
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Ohio State Journal
Girl Scouts Founded by Juliette Low High Aim 1912
The Girl Scouts, linked to the Girl Guides of Europe, were organized in 1912 by Mrs. Juliette Low. She worked with Sir Robert Baden-Powell who inspired the venture and urged its undertaking.
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Girl Scouts
American Sisters of the Girl Guides of
Europe
Juliette Low
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
All Scouts
Ing
Greek god of healing linked to ancient Egyptian physician
The Greek god Ascleptus is traced to the Egyptian healer Imhotep, who in turn is linked to a real 3000 B C physician. The lineage suggests a historical trace from a famed physician to mythic healing gods.
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Ascleptus
Imhotep
Destruction by hail exceeds tornado damage on crops
An agricultural study notes hail causes far greater annual losses than tornadoes. In an average year hail damages the ten leading crops by about 47.5 million dollars, compared with lower tolls from tornadoes.
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Hall
Stevenson Revised Quote Drives Detroit News Feature
The Detroit News highlights a revised aphorism from Stevenson noting the breadth of human virtue and vice, suggesting the challenge of reforming others while acknowledging both commendable and flawed traits in people today.
Doing Their Part At 27th National Canners Convention
The third week in January in Chicago will host the twenty seventh annual convention of the National Canners Association the Canning Machinery and Supplies Association and the National Food Brokers Association with a resumed exhibit of canning machinery. Employment in evaporated milk plants and offices rose 14 percent from July to October and new industry plans will boost work further as codes for the industry are adopted or perfected.
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National Canners Association
Canning Machinery and Supplies Association
National Food Brokers Association
Chicago
Telephone Communication Aids Forest Fire Control
Forest fire losses in national forests reached record lows this year, about sixty percent of last year’s. Roy Headley notes Corps workers and expanded telephone networks boosted rapid response, with 41,734 miles of lines at year end and plans to add 12,000 more. Portable sets and emergency lines support fire suppression and administration.
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Roy Hoadley
Citizens Conservation Corps
Co. C. C
Headley
National Forests
United States
Emergency Conservation Corps
Forestry Department
National Forest i
General Administration
Hendley
Forest Service Department
Seasonal Savings Through Canned Goods In Winter
Seasonal buying shifts prices between fresh and canned vegetables, suggesting a winter opportunity to economize by using more canned foods. Recipes mix fresh with canned produce: mashed mixed vegetables with potatoes onions and carrots, and an appetizer blending diced carrots beets celery cucumber with a cream chili sauce and capers, both serving eight.
Notice to Creditors for Agnes F. Griffith
The subscriber in Caroline county Maryland has letters testamentary from the Orphans Court on the estate of Agnes F. Griffith deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by July 6 1934 or be barred from estate benefits. Debts must be settled promptly. Executrix Mildred F. Griffith signed December 19 1933.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Agnes F. Griffith
Mildred F. Griffith
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Melvin & Johnson, Inc
Ma Nevenapor Union
Ruth Roe
H. .Armstrong Roberts
Phote
William E. Johnson
Bible Guild
Peek
Martha Banning Thomas
Mingy
Scrooge
American Girl Scouts
Stevenson
Detroit News
Theophile Laennec
Robert Koch
Clemens Pirquet
Edward Livingston Trudeau
America
National Tuberculosis Association
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
Jomi
Duke
Turopolie
Yugoslavia
Baskis
M. K. Newnam’s
Denton, Md
Smoker's Stands
Hassocks
Atwater Kent Radios
M.K. I
Furnis
of Homes
U. S. Forest Service
Emily Bissell
Wilmington
Delaware
Stags Club
Denton National Bank
Federal Reserve System
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