Santa Claus in America and the Draft Law Changes
The piece links Saint Nick’s evolving image with American culture and notes Justice Frankfurter on democracy. It then reports Col. Schwartz detailing June 19 changes expanding draft liability to age 35 for men with certain deferments and lists deferment categories including National Guard service ROTC student status and family hardship.
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Col. Schwartz
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Mortis S. Schwartz
Beable
Flameproofing Cotton and Rayon Fabrics at Home
A simple home method uses nine ounces of borax and four ounces of boric acid dissolved in a gallon of water to create a flameproofing solution. Dip cotton and rayon items including clothes, cabins and drapes in the mix, and reapply after every wash for ongoing fire resistance.
Poinsettia Pioneer Named for National Christmas Plant
Joel Poinsett, a respected U.S. statesman and diplomat, introduced the Mexican plant known as the Painted Leaf or Mexican Fire Plant into the United States. It was renamed poinsettia in his honor and remains a holiday favorite despite its temperamental nature. The plant thrives best with constant warmth, ideally 70 to 80 degrees by day, and requires careful handling outside its native Mexico.
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Joel Roberts Poinsett
United States
Poinsett
U. S
Mexico
South Carolina
Care tips for the poinsettia plant indoors
The plant should stay above 65 degrees at night and avoid drafts. Water once daily and allow the soil to dry moderately between waterings to let roots breathe. Provide the sunniest spot, and fertilize occasionally with a good commercial fertilizer tablet.
Christmas Tree Origins: Egypt to Germany and England
The article traces Christmas tree origins from Egyptian tradition to Germany and England. It notes a 1605 German reference and Prince Albert introducing the tree in England for Queen Victoria's daughter.
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America
Germany
Egypt
Albert
Victoria
England
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