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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
3
The article reviews legends behind Christmas trees and holly as decorations. It recounts the nativity tale where trees honor the Christ child, mentions native palms and evergreens, and explains holly’s Roman ties and sacred beauty during winter celebrations.
Water properly preserves Christmas greens by keeping heat low and humidity up. Place multiple water pans near radiators to reduce drying and fire risk, and avoid chemicals in water. Maintain moisture for evergreen decorations and even houseplants during the season.
A Copenhagen postal clerk Einer Holboek conceives selling Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis relief in 1903. The idea spreads through staff and customers, gains royal approval, and by 1904 four million seals are sold. Emily Bissell in the United States launches a campaign, aided by Leigh Hodges and E A Van Valkenburg, raising $3000 and establishing a nationwide tradition.
The article traces origins of Christmas greetings as a large industry, noting the first known Yule card appeared in 1842. It mentions a 1-year-old engraver’s apprentice involved and references a broader history of greeting card production becoming a major business employing hundreds of thousands.
The narrative recounts an English printer William Egley printing 100 copies of a card in London with space for signatures, facing skepticism from conservatives. An 1941 discovery in the British Museum revived interest in an early card from 1862, highlighting how Christmas greetings grew popular after a bold publisher reintroduced them amid shifting social norms.
A quirky feature showcases dunce cap shaped pastries made from dough encasing white meat chicken and pork with spices. Plated as a festive spread, the miniatures garnish a plate with sauce and a Cremon Montarda accompaniment, delighting diners.
Immediate action after a grease spill is to pour ice water to harden the spill and scrape it away with a flat blade. Temporarily gain extra drainboard space by pulling out top drawers on both sides of the sink and placing trays for stacking dishes. When linoleum looks dull, painting is discouraged by manufacturers但 paint may crack and peel with traffic. if chosen, remove wax and use ordinary enamel.
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