Gift Etiquette for Christmas Gratitude and Thank You Notes
Practical guidance on appreciating gifts and writing thoughtful thank you notes. Encourages gratitude over criticism, suggests specific wording for uncles and aunts, and instructs to read gift cards before unwrapping. Emphasizes that generosity brings joy more than receiving.
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St. Nick
Zoe
Aunt Minnie
Mom
Pop
Sally
Uncle Joe
Joe
Rare Rugs Adorn the Iranian Embassy in Washington
The Iranian embassy in Washington showcases rare Persian textiles including linen and silk roomsized rugs, blue and rose color tones, two 0 year old Kachans, quilts from Kirman Juchabad and Sanandaj, some near a century old, and a replica rug from King Abbas’s tomb in a bright framed setting.
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Washington, PD. C
Persia
Iran
Washington
Kirman
Juchabad
Sanandaj
Abbas
Contractor upset as worker claims 25 hour day
In Grand Island Nebraska a local contractor heard a workman boast of a 25 hour shift saying he did not take lunch. The claim drew attention at a Grand Island Independent report noting the unusual workday remark.
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Grand Island
Neb
Grand Island Independent
Ruth Milletts list on courteous conduct for men and women
The piece outlines everyday etiquette tips for both genders, highlighting polite responses, compliments, and considerate behavior. It covers how to praise, listen, offer support, and handle gossip, with a highlighted call to civility toward children and elders.
Paris Fights Fashion Battle With Experience and Originality
GAILE DUGAS NEA Woman's Editor reports Raymond Barbas, president of the Chambre Syndicale de La Couture Parisienne, defending Paris couture against Italian designs. He emphasizes experience and tradition as competitive advantages, notes potential use of Italian fabrics, and clarifies Paris dress prices around 500 dollars for daytime wear, with costs rising postwar.
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Gaile Dugasnea
New York
Paris
Raymond Barbas
Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
Jean Paton
Barbas
Onsaoe
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