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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
6
Epiphany marks gift giving in many lands. Legends link the Wise Men to gift bearing. Befana and Babouska travel at Epiphany Eve to bestow toys and treats, following omens of Bethlehem and the Christ Child.
On December 23, 1822 Dr Clem ent Clark Moore told his children the tale of St Nicholas and read a poem he wrote for the occasion. He later learned the poem appeared anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823 and kept his authorship private for years.
Santa calls on many people to assist with toys and fire departments become centers of repair in cities. Boys and girls provide expert help, knowing what each child desires and needs.
Bayberry candle making arose in colonial New England for economic reasons tied to Puritan dislike of Christmas. The Mayflower faith carried anti Christmas sentiment, with Massachusetts court noting 1659 that Christmas observance had been abolished since 1643. Restoration briefly revived customs, but Puritan prejudice lingered into the 20th century.
A short survey of Christmas folklore from several countries. Norway links spruce growth to a tragedy of lovers whose blood stained the ground and whose love, faith, and hope the lights symbolize. Naples Saint Marks tradition brings dogs to church on Christmas morning waiting for their masters. Russia emphasizes Mary as omnipotent, using her scene rather than the Christ Child.
A light dialogue turns on a politician grandfather who spent years running for office and, in equal measure, seeking cover. The exchange features Joe and Bill noting the dual life of public service and personal danger. The humor hinges on the idea of constant campaigning amid peril.
Wit says the drink is a mid get cocktail because it uses only a small squirt of one ingredient and a small squirt of another. The remark frames the beverage as a simple, minimal mix.
Jones recalls a pleasant summer vacation at the Crowded Arms hotel. Smith disputes the location claiming the hotel is in Philadelphia and prompts discussion about where the beach walk occurred.
Mrs Jones I says she insured her voice for 1000 dollars. Mrs Smith asks what she did with the money, prompting a sharp exchange over the policy and its proceeds.
Jones and Smith exchange a terse quip about hardship and a first airplane ride revealing a lighthearted reminiscence. The dialogue hints at travel experiences and a casual, informal mood.
The exchange jokes about a new Egyptian anthem with a punchline referencing a child’s claim about a mummy. It plays on misheard lyrics and humorous wordplay about national identity.
A playful exchange notes wives who wake lovers at dawn with poetic lines and a punchy blade of humor about waking with a lawn mowing phrase. The dialog contrasts tender verse with a domestic twist.
A light classroom quip shows two students joking about vacations. Johnny notes the sole good thing about school is the chance to take a vacation, while Jimmy asks what that is. The line plays on expectations of breaks.
Club owners in the National League fear keeping the Cardinals in check as they shed surplus talent during the off season. Veterans returning in March will test prospects, while the American League stars led by DiMaggio Williams and Pesky loom as top contenders. Dodgers may rise with Reiser and Reese, but Cardinal strength remains a benchmark for 1946.
The Tigers endured subpar fielding and faulty baserunning in the later games while Greenberg and pitching kept them competitive. Cubs bat weak but miscues by Detroit inflated the paper scoreboard, and overall the wartime teams delivered uneven play yet high drama.
Cobb advises young hitters two key points. Stand well back in the batter's box to better judge a curve and do not crowd the plate. Maintain leverage to reach inside pitches.
A comment notes that overnight soaking can push loosened dirt back into fabric, suggesting it is not desirable for stain removal and fabric care.
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