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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1932
Page
21
A 1920s shopping guide advises practical gifts for women, noting bargains this year. It highlights fur coats from Persian lamb to muskrat, new romantic dress silhouettes, puffed sleeves, and a broad range of fabrics. It also covers lounging pajamas, gloves, hosiery, scarves, purses, and costume jewelry as welcome items, with tips to consult the recipient for guaranteed satisfaction.
The article stresses legible addressing on parcels to avoid transit delays. It warns that incomplete or unclear street numbers hinder delivery, urging careful notation of the recipient’s full street number as towns grow into cities.
John O Malley, a Milwaukee street cleaner born in County Mayo, rises from sanitation work to the Wisconsin Assembly representing his district. He vows to serve plain people, rejects bureaucrats, and plans to keep his cleaner’s work ethic while serving in the state capitol. He has lived in Milwaukee since 1901 after two prior failed runs.
In Dane County Wisconsin a new peat digging industry creates mutual benefit for farmers and workers. Diggers dig drainage ditches to remove peat fuel, converting marshy land into pasture while providing winter fuel. In London, 301 million British daffodils have been planted for spring in Victoria Tower gardens.
Harer railway express agent H L Brown says the old American custom of Christmas gifts remains strong despite the economy. The company plans a large pre Christmas parcel movement and has 1.5 million new Do Not Open Until Christmas labels to guide customers. Brown stresses careful packing and early shipping, especially for infrequent shippers, with fragile and glass labels available.
Moree council in New South Wales tests a road paving made from chemically treated wheel, claimed to harden like concrete, using inferior market grade wheel. In Sombor Yugoslavia a local court auction sells revolvers rifles knives and blackjacks seized from criminals to cover expenses.
New York shows a trend toward novelty in Christmas cards melding past and present. Designers favor Victorian influences for sentiment and restraint, with spoof, satire and clever materials adding humor. Some cards feature Santa and reindeer while others hint at hard times with witty captions. Animals remain popular for animal lovers.
As Christmas approaches Huron florists stock evergreens garlands and trees for festive home decoration. Fragrant fir hemlock and spruce boughs arrive along with poinsettias and other potted plants. Cut flowers include rag carnations sweet peas pompous Scotch heather and more. Local merchants expect English holly with berries for wreaths centerpieces and decorations.
The piece highlights wide availability of quaint and modern Christmas cards. It mentions penguin motifs gaining popularity in decorative art, cheaper relative costs this year, and a range from inexpensive to exquisite imported designs. It notes younger buyers favor sports scenes and kid themed cards tied to movies and similar themes.
A recent report states that 90 percent of American manufacturers rely on agricultural products for inputs, highlighting the close link between farming and industry. The finding underscores the impact of farm sectors on production chains and regional economies.
Advisory copy promotes avoiding colds to save money and health. It touts the Wicks Plan for fewer colds with guidance explained in each Wicks package.
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