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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1951
Page
5
Christmas cards offer multiple decorative uses from mantel and door displays to framed art. Large cards with famous paintings look striking in bleached oak frames or as panel groups, while a tree-shaped cardboard cutout with gold paper and evergreen edges creates a festive wall centerpiece.
The First Noel tradition traces Christmas back to ancient times with no definite author or date. Shepherds and angels are linked to its origin in belief, and the carol now fills radios concert halls and carolers with festive reminder of Christ’s birth each season.
In Syria and Lebanon Christmas begins December 4 and ends January 6. There is no Santa Claus here, gifts come from legends of the camel and a magic mule in Lebanon. Pilgrimages to Bethlehem occur during the season, with New Year celebrations and exchanges of presents and money for children.
A reflection on the birth celebrated December 25 acknowledging the figure born without political ties or conquests. He pursued a life of salvation and was crucified at Calvary, highlighting a quiet, nonviolent path as central to the holiday's meaning.
Harold DeWayne Hodgson a 20 year old Hereford cattle breeder from Freedom Oklahoma was named Star Farmer of America at the 24th national FFA convention in Kansas City He received 1000 for the honor Three regional Star Farmers won 500 each George Williams 19 of Nicholasville Kentucky Joe Harris 20 of Eagleville California and Ralph G Sanner 21 of Kutztown Pennsylvania were named with Hodgson The selection from 295 candidates honors outstanding farming leadership Hodgson runs a 320 acre farm and rents 255 more The Star Farmer awards are the top FFA recognition and reflect farm success and leadership
The piece outlines four strategies for farmers to cope with a looming labor shortage: improve management and labor efficiency, expand mechanization, optimize building layouts, and survey urban and rural areas to locate workers. It argues efficiency gains and targeted surveys can bridge the gap.
A new world record price of 87500 dollars was paid for a purebred Hereford bull 45-year-old Baca Prince Domino 20th by A H Karpe of Bakersfield California at the Baca Grant herd sale in Gunnison Colorado. Left to right: Mr Karpe Mrs Alfred M Collins widow of the late owner of the Baca herd Bill Hutchinson builder of the Baca Grant herd and Mitch Minis superintendent of the show barn.
The next few weeks are ideal to cut cattle lice at their winter peak. If untreated, cattle on feed will not gain well and calves may lag in growth. Herds will show a general unthrifty appearance and profits may suffer.
As Jesse James and his band enter their second decade of crime they travel north seeking loot. Minnesota draws them next, with a failed attempt at Mankato bank. They strike Northfield instead where armed citizens foil the robbery.
A group of robbers raid a bank while the cashier is away at a Philadelphia exposition. The acting bookkeeper and assistant are questioned, but the safe remains locked by a set combination. one robber claims to know the cashier’s identity while failing to get the door open. Local citizens throw rocks as the heist collapses.
A trio of bank robbers led by Jesse James hide in Northfield amid a ferocious pursuit. The cashier is killed as lawmen, aided by civilians, pursue desperadoes across Minnesota, with two bandits dead and Bob Younger wounded.
The Younger gang travels exhausted on foot through swamp and rain after trading for horses, losing mounts to a pursuing posse. They shelter in an abandoned house two days as hunger grows, split up, and Frank Younger is wounded before a Norwegian farmer notices them and lets them pass.
In Madeira, Cole Younger, Bob Younger, and Charlie Pitts evade capture after a raid on the Northfield bank. Oscar Sorbel scouts and warns locals, a citizen posse pursues through Hanska Slough. In a fierce exchange, Charlie Pitts and Bob Younger are killed, Cole Younger wounded, and Jim Younger heavily wounded before surrender. The final sighting is their landlord from the Flanders House.
The article notes changing Christmas customs across generations with new adornments appearing yearly. Traditional colored glass globes remain favored, while quirky shapes like peasant dress figures and lighted plastic birds appear. It also mentions a pre-decorated tree hitting markets this year.
The piece contrasts early American candle making with modern Yuletide candles. It notes settlers dipped wicks in tallow and wax to create simple practical candles, while today elaborate shapes like Santas and church spires are common. It highlights Hyannisport, Massachusetts, as a growth hub from a hobby to a large candy and decor factory serving millions of homes.
The sale of Christmas seals in the United States started strong but public awareness grew slowly. Leigh M. Hodges helped publicize the first sale in 1907 after a Philadelphia newsboy bought a seal with the line Give one. My sister's got it. Hodges said that message showed the need to spread awareness. Since then Christmas Seals have carried the effort against tuberculosis for 44 years.
Reader asks about storing furniture in a hot attic and cold winter. Answer advises installing thick insulation with vapor barrier facing the attic to stabilize temperature, protect against moths, keep space dry, dust cover pieces, and avoid damp spaces such as basements.
Don’t delay shopping as crowded stores tempt. Gift Camel cigarettes or Prince Albert tobacco in a Christmas box with a ready built greeting space. Ideal for smokers on your list. easy, fuss-free, dealer-ready today.
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