Surge of Communism in U S and Britain Attacked
A columnist condemns Communist propaganda rise in the United States after Soviet Russia became a wartime collaborator. The piece attacks Theodore Dreiser for praising Russia, notes British and US officials reject Communist ideology, and highlights Mellon art donations and his daughter Ailsa asrelated reflections on culture and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Joe Stalin
Russia
Theodore Dreiser
Indianapolis
Wendell Wilkie
Drieser
England
Siberian
Dresser
Dreiser
National Gallery of Art praised as Washington landmark
The piece highlights the National Gallery of Art in Washington funded by Andrew W. Mellon. It recalls stories from Clara Bird Kopp about visiting Mellon’s apartment and mentions connects to masterpieces by Van Dyck Reynolds Botticelli and Raphael. It also notes wartime generals quips and quotes about sparing generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Andrew Mellon
Ailsa
Thoreau
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington
National Gallery of Art
Andrew W. Mellon
Andrew W. “Mellon
New National Gallery
New Gallery
Philip
Lord Wharton
Anthony van Dyck
Joshua Reynolds
Carolina Howard
Hermitage Gallery
Leningrad
Christmas Spirit in Trenches Amid World War I Deserter's Tale
In a wartime memoir excerpt the Argonne front is described as soldiers from both sides sharing a Christmas moment. A pine tree, candles and gifts unite German and French troops briefly before a single volley ends the spell and silences the trench line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonne Front
Too Busy at Christmas to See You
A witty exchange drolly frames a social clash over holiday plans. A confidant jokes about being too occupied on Christmas Eve while anticipating possible encounters under the mistletoe. The lighthearted banter captures seasonal social pressures.
First Virginians Observe Christmas Amid Ocean Crossing
The earliest settlers in Virginia kept Christmas far from home with Captain John Smith noting the first Christmases were merry despite no women or children. He mentions severe winds frost and snow, but abundant oysters fish flesh wild fowl and bread, along with fires unprecedented in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John Smith
England
Fireproofing Christmas Trees With Ammonium Sulfate
Instructions warn that electric lights and cigarettes threaten Christmas trees. To fireproof use ammonium sulfate, weighing the tree then mixing a solution with water, soak for several days, cut the end diagonally, and keep in a cool place 55 to 65 degrees to retain green foliage.
Chef Explains Proper Turkey Carving Techniques
A New York City hotel chef Maurice Gonneau describes step by step turkey carving. He advises sharpening the knife, removing joints and wings carefully, carving the breast with a downward stroke, freeing the drumstick, and serving with stuffing giblet gravy and cranberry sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trkey
Chiketes Butino, Pte
Anes
Maurice Gonneau
New York
Christmas spirit amid total war urges thrift and hospitality
The article urges maintaining morale during total war by embracing simplicity and generosity. It highlights planning meals with no leftovers, practical gifts, and inviting a camp boy to share Christmas at home. It also promotes Defense Bond gifts and Christian Science services.
Christmas Towns Listed in Postal Guide Across States
The postal guide notes multiple Christmas named places across the United States. It cites towns Christmas in Florida and Kentucky, Christmas Cove in Maine, and Bethlehems in several states. Other names include Noel in Missouri and Virginia, Nazareth in five states, Hollytree and Holly Bush in others, and Laurel post offices totaling thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
Kentucky
Maine
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Indiana
Maryland
Georgia
New Hampshire
Missouri
Virginia
Nazareth
Michigan
Pennsyvania
North Carolina
Alabama
Tucky
Laurel
Homemaker Drives Defense Stamp Savings This Christmas
A housewife begins weekly saving to buy Defense stamps as a way to bolster American morale. The message urges homemakers to cooperate with Governor Green and the State Council of Defense to make this Christmas economical and patriotic, with colors changing to red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhouse
Green
State Council of Defense
Dan Green
Egg Market Bias Drives Demand for Clean Eggs
The text indicates demand for clean eggs and ties it to discriminatory market practices. It suggests producers should change nesting mates frequently to boost production and meet the demand for purer products.
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Wabash Valley Printing Co
Marshall, Tlinois
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Carlos Stewart
Calvin Coolidge
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U. S&s
Stalin
Lincoln
Margot Asquith
General Pershing
Paul Kruger
South Africa
Kansas City Times
OUR New National Gallery OF Art
Fynger
State OF Illinois
Dwight H. Green
Chef
Turkey
Christian Science Service
Pythian’ “Theatre
Marshall Hatchery
Harris McCrory
Postal Guide
Hunter
Illinois
RADIO
Clark County Loan & Finance Co
Archer Ave
B. Croddy
West Archer Ave
Marshall
Omer Harnim
N. Main St
Paris
Ilinois
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