Christmas Phrases From Many Lands
People of many countries name Santa Claus differently and celebrate gifts on varied dates. Nations listed include China Shun Dan Lao Ren Germany Sankt Nicholaus Switzerland Samichlaus Saint Nicolas Besana Netherlands Sint Nicolaas Sweden Juliomte Ireland Naomh Nicola, Father Christmas Romania Mos Craciun France Belgians St Nicolas Flemish St Niklaas Albania Shen Kolli Poland Gwiazdor Finland Joulupukki Spain Three Wise Men January 6 Portugal Menino Jesus Greece St Basil
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Santa Claus
China
Germany
Sankt Nicholaus
Switzerland
Sankt Niklaus
Samichlaus
Schmutzli
Saint Nicolas
Besana
Chrischtchindli
Pere Noel
Netherlands
Sint Nicolaas
Sinterklaas
Sweden
Father Christmas
Romania
St. Nicolas
St. Niklaas
Albania
Shen- Kolli
Poland
Simplicity Motif Of Holiday Table
The article advises a simple festive table using evergreen sprays four inches long and four corsages on a mirror as a centerpiece. It suggests a fruit wreath of green grapes with red cranberries on a wooden platter, finished with a large red bow. Decorative touches include pomegranate seed greetings on a mirror and tied red ribbons.
December Poetry Child of Bethlehem on soft hay
A darling baby lay asleep on hay as the mother sang This is Christ the holy child. The verse echoes a quiet Christmas scene with tender maternal joy and sacred meaning.
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Christ
Singing Christmas Carols Revival Across Cities
The article notes a 1917 revival of street carol singing and 30 cities cooperating in 1918. It predicts carols will be sung this Christmas Eve in streets parks churches schools and public institutions across communities.
Feast Celebrations Began In Egypt For Christ Birth
The earliest record of feasting in honor of Christ’s birth traces to Egypt around the year 200, marking the first evidence of Christmas celebrations in history.
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Christ
Egypt
Aventure in the Parlor of Odd Phrases and Names
A fragmentary dialogue references a father asking about prayers for a baby sister and a son replying after a glance at twins. The text then shifts to a glare of admonition with phrases like Don’t Mix Krouse-Broke again and a mention of Grimes-Stocks and blondes.
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Grimes
Examinations for licenses prompt a civil exchange
State police gave driver tests when a middle aged Negro man was asked about highway rules after a session. The examiner asked about the white line in the center of the road and the man answered Fo bi cycles.
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Sam
Curious Fortune Teller Visitor Mischance
A humorous oddity describes a man who tested a dumb waiter by sticking his head into a shaft and found no lift, prompting a fortune teller to remark his curiosity. The exchange underscores a risky misadventure and a lighthearted judgment from a local fortuneteller.
Youth seeks custom mouth-organ in music shop
A youth with a very large mouth enters a music shop and tests all makes of mouth organs. Unsatisfied, the assistant proposes a custom fit and invites him to try his mouth along a piano for measurement.
Army NCO ranks sparse relative to privates
The United States army has about 20 corporals and 25 sergeants per 100 privates. Tables of Organization forecast roughly 35 corporals and 40 sergeants, indicating ample room for promotion to noncommissioned grades.
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United States Army
Army
Congo Eel Functions Not As Geological Eel
A creature nicknamed Congo eel is clarified as not from Congo origin and not an eel but a salamander.
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Congo
Tire care and wartime rubber policy urged for the home front
The Rubber Director warns of tire shortages while synthetic rubber tires are promoted as emergency tires. Citizens are urged to conserve tires, avoid harsh driving, keep inflation correct, and rotate and recap tires as the war effort continues. The Tire Industry outlines a new warranty and stresses collective duty to keep America rolling.
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Baruch Committee
America
Tire and Rim Association
Tire
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Pacific
Petroleum
Fence
the Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corporation
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Falls Rubber Company
Federal Tires
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Fisk Tires
General Tire & Rubber Company
Giant Tire & Rubber Co
Gillette Tires
B. F. Goodrich Company
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc
Hood Rubber Company
Inland Rubber Corporation
Kelly-Springfield Tire Company
Lee Rubber & Tire Corporation
Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co
McCreary Tire & Rubber Co
Miller Rubber Company
Mohawk Rubber Company
Monarch Rubber Company
Montgomery Ward & Co
Norwalk Tire and Rubber Co
Pacific Rubber and Tire Manufacturing Company
Joey
Betsey
Nancy
Fleischmann
Fleischmann's
Standard Brands Inc
Grand Central Annex
New York, N. Y
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