Christmas Day World History Milestones
On December 25 marked events across centuries including Charlemagne crowned in Rome, William the Conqueror crowned in London, Isaac Newton born, Washington crossing the Delaware, Vermont's independence move, Clara Barton’s birth and Red Cross, Zachary Taylor defeating Seminole foes, Tschaikowsky’s birth, and amnesty proclamations for Southern states.
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Charlemagne
Rome
William the Conqueror
London
Sir Isaac Newton
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Vermont
England
Clara Harlowe Barton
American Red Cross
Zachary Taylor
Florida
Peter Tschaikowsky
Dear Santa Robison-Dailey Bride Weds Navy Officer
Palma Robinson daughter of County Agent and Mrs C W Robinson became the bride of Lt Cmdr A H Dailey son of Mrs F W Dailey Newport Rhode Island in the Navy chapel at Anacostia D C December 8. Chaplain Danley officiated. A reception followed at the officers club. They reside at 1721 Fort Davis St SE Washington DC.
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Palma Robinson
C. W. Robinson
Llano
A. H. Dailey
F. W. Dailey
Newport
Rhode Island
Navy
Anacostia
D. C
W. E. Danley
Ben Wood
B. F. Wood
Anacostia Naval Station
Officers Club
New York
Fort Davis Street
S. E
Washington, D. C
Lut ie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church Christmas Services
The Lut ie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church led by W O Schulze schedules 9 45 Sunday school all classes meet in the main auditorium at 10 10 for Christmas features 11 90 morning worship with a Christmas message Bethlehem Bound 7 30 annual Sunday school Christmas program featuring The Christmas Candle and an offering for the Methodist home is requested plus a sewing machine for sale at 50 dollars to see 4 2 to.
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Bethlehem
Methodist
Accidents Threaten Christmas Gaiety with Home Fire Dangers
Advice warns against electrical and fire hazards during Christmas celebrations. It recommends avoiding frayed cords wet hands overloaded circuits and high wattage bulbs near inflammable decorations. Recommends extra bulbs insulated staples and fireproof tree safety to prevent fires this holiday season.
Antituberculosis Seals Sold in Forty Nations
The article traces the spread of Christmas seals used for tuberculosis work from Denmark’s 1904 inception by Einar Holboel to widespread adoption. Denmark and Sweden conducted annual sales since 1904, the United States since 1907, with U.S. sales reaching $75,000,000 by 1934 for tuberculosis control.
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United States
Einar Holboel
Denmark
Sweden
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Rist MA
J. C. Virdell Tractor Co
Llano Southern Airways
Santa
Reindeer
Nick
Globe
Trammel & Bay
Dailey
Santa Claus
Lutie Watkins Memorial
W. O. Schulze
Express
the Tot
Forrest Smith
Mrs
Gordon Crooms
Esther Dalchau
H. L. Vest
A. R. Haynes Saddle Shop
Lantex Theatre
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