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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
4
New toys and twists excite children with talking dolls and musical items while prices rise due to labor packaging and material costs. Miniature cars up from 49 to 55 cents, slot racing sets start at 15 dollars, and mechanized games use more parts and better materials.
A Dallas feature recalls Neiman Marcus Christmas offerings with six figure gifts and unique items. Noted examples include a diamond studded toy tiger valued at 1 million dollars and a gold plated throne. The piece cites catalog reach to 250000 customers and mentions high end items, celebrities, and military orders.
The article traces the fireplace from medieval wood and wicker to tile constructions after 1419, driven by London decrees and Dutch tile advances after 1609. It covers the spread to England and the colonies, with ceramic tiles featuring oranges, grapes, tulips, ships, landscapes, and portraits, and notes Kate Greenaway’s designs.
Many trees bear legends connected to the Nativity and Christ life. The Tile Council of America notes over 250 ceramic tile sizes shapes and textures from U S manufacturers. Decorative tiles add elegance to the fireplace as Christmas arrives.
Lobster tails are cut from shells into chunks and skewered for grilling. Baste with melted butter and crushed garlic as they cook to finish with a savory, smoky finish.
The Cherry Tree Carol describes a bent bough for Mary to pick fruit. The Glastonbury Thorn is said to bloom at Christmas after St. Joseph of Arimathea drove his staff into the ground, which grew into a thorn tree while bearing the Holy Grail.
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