Basswood dolls shift toy trade from Europe to America
The article notes war disrupts European toy sources but U S manufacturers push indestructible basswood dolls from Philadelphia. It explains basswood properties for toys and other woods used, cites Pennsylvania’s leading toy output, and highlights a U S trade shift with Made in the USA. It also mentions Christmas customs from Europe as part of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Nuremberg
Manu Euurers
United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
America
Lake States
Europe
Ildren
Precpet
Panagyyvania
Wisconsin
Maths
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Christmas in the White House through early presidents
A historical sketch notes John Quincy Adams avoided Christmas as foolish extravagance while First Lady Martha Washington and later presidents fostered holiday cheer. It traces decorating, hospitality, and personal trials shaping White House Christmas celebrations from Jefferson to Fillmore, highlighting Dolly Madison’s hospitality and Monroe’s minimal observance.
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United States
John Quincy Adams
John Adams
White House
Washington
Mount Vernon
Congress
Jefferson
Martha
Bethleheu
Madisons
Dolly
Andrew Jackson
Monroe
Jackson
Harrison
Tyler
Virginia
Polk
John Quincy Adama
Executive
Zachary Taylor
Fillmores
Fillmore
A Christmas Hymn Amid Peaceful Stable Imagery
A fragmented Christmas hymn envisions peace not war or banners. References to a lamp in a stable, angels, Mary, and shepherds evoke humble adoration and hope for the world, with themes of poor children and quiet glory in a cradle.
Optimistic Universalist Leader Christmas Message
The text conveys a Universalist leader urging joy and good cheer during Christmas, envisioning the world moving toward the kingdom of heaven. It emphasizes love, daily hopeful moments, and personal transformation toward the Christ within, framed as a message of spiritual optimism.
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Scranton
Schmidt
Walworth
Chicago
Oost Kaade Westert Piane Manufactue
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Colonial
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Indiana Foundry Comp’y
Byers
Wrot Iron Pipe
Crane
Pratt & Cady
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Jenkins Valves
Indiana Foundry CO
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