Bells of Christmas Symbol Across the World
A worldwide ode to bells as a universal Christmas symbol tracing their church origins to early times. The piece notes the Liberty Bell of Philadelphia as emblematic of American democracy, the rise of carillons and chimes, and the role of bells in culture and faith, ending with Mountain Lakes Florida carillon tower and bird sanctuary hosting a Christmas bell ringing.
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England
France
Holland
Paulinus
Sabinianus
Arctic
Tropics
America
Philadelphia
United States
Forums
Napoleon
Henrt VIII
Singing Tower
Mountain Lakes
Fla
A. S. C. Forbes
California
Territory
The
Typists for U. S. G Men Buy Gifts for Children
Girls in the fingerprint division at the U S Department of Justice will host a Christmas dinner for three adopted Washington families on December 25. The FBI staff annually distributes food clothing and toys to orphans hospital patients and other needy residents of Washington.
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Washington
G-men
United States Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Roosevelt Christmas Broadcast to Navy Officials
Washington reports Christmas greetings from President Roosevelt and top Navy officials to the U S Navy. The message emphasizes unity and holiday goodwill across services.
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Roosevelt
U.S. Navy
Washington
of the Navy Separment
High Heels Save a Cowboy from a Deadly Stirrup Moment
Lee Burgess of Toms River recounts a near fatal ranch accident in 1919 when a stiff cold ride in oversized shoes with flat heels caused his foot to slip from a stirrup. He credits high heels on punchers boots for preventing deeper injury and argues they serve a vital safety role.
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Lee Burgess
Toms River
N. J
Lee
Walden
Colo
Bill
Death
Celestial Bar of Justice
Four Factors in Snakebite Venom Transfer
Fragmentary notes describe venom quantity in a snakebite depends on time of latency and other unclear factors. The text lists venom injection as a function of time and snake type but is incomplete.
Leather From Hides Yield Per Average Hides
The text states that from an average hide weight of about 50 pounds a tanner obtains roughly 35 pounds of leather, indicating a leather yield around two thirds of the hide weight.
Around the House Tips for Safe Repairs and Crafts
Practical home guidance covers replacing worn extension cords to prevent shocks, gluing wood with dry surfaces, choosing oversized sheets due to possible shrinkage, and tightening cane chair seats by cleaning dust and air drying. The advice emphasizes safety and proper preparation.
Faith Dispels Darkness
A brief note quotes a line by M E Sangster asserting faith can place a candle in the darkest night. The snippet frames faith as a comforting, guiding force amid gloom.
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M. E. Sangster
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Kamiel LeFevere
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Agadi
Weller Med
Jose
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N. Duke
ROLLS
Northwest Photo Service Forge
Dept
K - North
Leggat Hotel
Butte
Ne Sar District
Moore
Ashland
Oregon
Big Junction
Nutter & Moore
Ore
North Dakota
Sac
Merrick
Medford
Edwards
Coyote Beant
George Edwards
Livingston, Mont
Lydia B. Pinkham
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