Christmas Charity Plea Calls Shared Duties
A Christmas message urges readers to share in a spirit of giving amid hardship. The piece cites Red Cross unity, aiding war orphans in Europe, and saving resources to support the wounded, the suffering, and friends, urging steadfast charity as true Christmas spirit. It quotes Dr. Henry Van Dyke appealing for universal Red Cross membership and a brotherly, nation-wide effort.
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Dresid
Red Cross
Europe
America
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Dhe Netherlands
van Dyke
Ted Gross
Hove SV
Germany
Christus
Christ
Pardners of Santa Claus charity seeks Christmas fund help
The Chile 3 Christmas Fonds face a shortfall to fund the Pardnars enterprise aiding city children with toys. Contributors are urged to donate promptly to prevent many youngsters from a dreary Christmas with empty stockings as the effort aims to spare them that disappointment.
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Chile
Pardnars
Tunlesa
Muscatine Drives Quick Aid for War Christmas Cheer
People of Muscatine urged to act rapidly to support the Nik movement and wartime needs. War pressures have dampened giving, but time for preparation is short. Donations may be left at the Journal office and at local warfare headquarters. Welfare association sponsors the Christmas effort with investigations already completed. Officers warn of neglected homes if partners do not help. Spread the Christmas cheer and support those in need.
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Muscatine
Tournal
Welfare Association
Iapioo Il
Dager
Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
A wartime decalogue from university figures
A damaged wartime text outlines a ten point decalogue urging secrecy, restraint, and national solidarity. It stresses avoiding alarm, supporting domestic industry, comforting family, bearing privation, and maintaining courage, patience, and service to the nation during hardship.
Christmas Gift From Saint Judith At Midgely House
Poor Mrs. Midgely, overwhelmed by bills after her husband loses his job, finds hope as sister Judith arrives with plans to craft handmade gifts. They enlist Judith and Anne to sew, knit, and repurpose scraps for four children, invite neighbors, and welcome Judith’s nephew John Leigh, a Red Cross worker, who becomes a cheerful guest and helps prepare a hopeful Christmas.
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McGue
Judith
Henry Midgely
Midgelys
Turlith
Ted
Anne
Oftean
Anna
Aunt Judith
Martha Ani
Vepey
Agver
Ralph
Tun-Vant
Tommy
Ste
Jenry
Lamberts
Merriengland
Jadith
John Leigh
Leimberts
France
Washington
Red Cross
John
Filideety
Christmas Eve at the Midgely House
In a snowbound Christmas scene, children find stockings filled with new apparel and small gifts as the family gathers for dinner and carols. John sings a tenor, Judith plays piano, and military songs mark the trenches. Judith and Mrs Midgely discuss mindset and a future reveal before Tohu departs for the ironworks.
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John
Judith
Midgely
Tohu
Reminiscences of Long Ago in Local Record
A dated column recaps events from 40 to 20 years ago including court bailings and committed offenses, a horse and dog incident likened to a steeple chase, Bible society officers elected, and upcoming Presbyterian Sunday school events with Santa Claus figures.
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Trey
Nauman
Quinsy
William Parkins
Saeety
Presbyterian Sunday School
Charles Reels
Grandma Santa Claus
Don t Be Afraid of the Snow Says Health Advice
A writable exhortation extols outdoor activity in winter, praising snow play for health. It urges dressing for warmth, avoiding unnecessary fur, and embracing open air to build resilience. The piece includes playful notes on skating, skiing, and snow sports as healthy winter pursuits.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
War Savings Stamps urged to fund the war effort
An old wartime appeal urges readers to buy thrift stamps at 25 cents, promising 4 percent interest compounded quarterly through Uncle Sam. The drive stresses patriotism, asks all to save, and notes stamps can be obtained at post offices and at local stations while church events proceed.
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Uncle Sam
Wartime Candy for Christmas
The piece describes new Hoover era sweet treats labeled honey pate tion and chocolate caramels made without sugar. Recipes include strained honey cups, corn syrup, brown sugar, and cream.
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Hooverialty Cireles
Tvecinaa
Chocolate Caramels From A Classic Recipe Mix
A vintage chocolate caramel recipe describes mixing butter molasses brown sugar milk and vanilla. Heat and stir until dissolved then add chocolate and boil until firm in cold water. Pour into buttered tins cool cut into squares for a creamy confection.
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Ana Ada Niclasaes Sigar
Suffering through a noisy vaudeville and film program at the Amuse U
An Amuse U showing at Clune Auditorium in Los Angeles featured Jack Pickford and Louise Hur on screen with a symphony orchestra performing between reels. A mocked tardiness scene drew laughter as a shaggy terrier Mike, star of Vivian Martin's film, interacted with staff and fans, while announcements promised later appearances in celluloid form.
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Placs
Clune
Los Angeles
Ume
Che
Jack Fickfore
Tack
Jill
Jack Pickford
Miss Ta
Symphony Orchestra
Gorsles
Ranlixert Ibhal
Pacer
Mr. Pickford
Dainty Louise Hur
Boater
A-Muse-T
Mike
Vivian Martin
Paramoanit
T Hat
Mins Marti
Weston
Cindy
Misa Martin
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Thieves Haul Over Two Million in Chicago Robberies
Chicago police release figures showing criminals earned over 2.16 million in 1939 from burglaries payroll robberies bank robberies auto thefts and miscellaneous crimes. The report cites 34 million total value of losses and multiple categories with notable totals for burglaries payroll thefts and stolen autos.
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Chicago
Dee
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