Small Towns Stage Real Comeback With Decentralization
Decentralization of industries shifts growth from metros to small towns across the nation. Defense contracts and new plants spur job creation in the Midwest, South, and West, with firms like Hormel and Schenley expanding. Housing and services struggle initially, but optimism grows as residents build homes on small farms near work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union
Tom Jones
The
State University
Tom
America
Main Street
Grand Coulee
TVA
Boulder Dam
Tennessee-Alabama
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Pacific Northwest
Bonneville
Oregon
Washington
Middle West
Inois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio River
Charles P. Wood
Nation
Hormel Packing Company
Austin, Minn
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Two Rivers
Wis
Schenley Distillers Corporation
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Frankfort
Lewis S. Rosenstiel
Schenley Company
Rosenstiel
Composite Soldier Described by Army
Washington report details the average U S army recruit: 5 feet 8 inches tall, 144 pounds, 33 inch chest, 31 inch waist, size 7 hat, 94-D shoes, from 1.5 million records. It breaks down first year costs 404.65 dollars for food and clothing 175.20 and 162.05 respectively, plus equipment. It notes weekly rations, and lists issued clothing and gear with costs and items from shorts to a steel helmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
War Department
Army Quartermaster Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Uncle Sam
Costa
Champion Farmers Hold Third Reunion
CHICAGO. The Champion Farmers association held its third reunion during the International Live Stock exposition. More than 100 members, noted for livestock, crops, soil conservation and seed breeding, enjoyed two days of sight seeing, banquets and meetings as guests of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Leonard K Firestone hosted the Christmas banquet at the Congress hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Champion Farmers’ Association
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Congress Hotel
Leonard K. Firestone
Planning Helps Late Shoppers Select Presents
Last minute shoppers will crowd stores before Christmas but careful planning saves time. Creative bundles like film rolls with flash bulbs suit camera lovers, while stamps with stationery charm. Subscriptions, theatre tickets, and cautious sizing reduce exchange risk. avoid gifts requiring size or uncertain exchange policies.
Holly Decoration Roots in Pagan and Roman Festivities
The article traces holly as a Christmas symbol to pagan rites and Roman Saturnalia, noting legends of the crown of thorns and early Christian use to avoid persecution, with December celebrations overlapping the birth of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Festive Home Decor Promotes Christmas Spirit At Home
Holiday decorations revive belief in Santa Claus and brighten the home. Holly mistletoe bows wreaths candles spruce mantel and shiny ornaments create a bright gay atmosphere, making the house glow with the true Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
First Christmas Seals Originated in Denmark to Fight Tuberculosis
The article traces the Christmas seal as a fundraising idea from Denmark in 1903, its U S debut in 1907 via Emily P. Bissell, Red Cross campaigns, a pivotal shift to the National Tuberculosis Association in 1920, and adoption by about 40 other countries, with artwork by notable artists and growing funds through the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
National Tuberculosis Association
Coun
United States
Emily P. Bissel
Wilmington
Del
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Post Office Auctions Gifts Lost in Mails
The post office plans auctions to sell misrouted and unaddressed Christmas gifts. Extra clerks handle badly wrapped parcels, while unclaimed packages, including live animals and perishable items, are sold at auction after failed delivery attempts. Proceeds go to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Sam
Department of the Inquiry
Florida
Kriss Kringle as Misused Santa Name
The term Kriss Kringle is sometimes mistakenly used for Santa Claus. It derives from the corruption of the German Christ-kindel, meaning Christ-child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriss Kringle
Santa Claus
Mountain Beauty in Swiss Snowy Villages
A poetic description of the Swiss mountains during Christmas showing hamlets and villages in pristine white under a sapphire blue sky, highlighting scenic enchantment and tranquil beauty.
Tip on Toys for Demand Through Education and Action
The guide suggests toys rise in popularity when they educate, offer active play, or replicate large items. It notes that most enduring toys across ages fit into these three categories.
Reindeer and Missing Child Spark Christmas Eve Wonder
A mother and five year old Davie watch a deer and imagine Santa’s sleigh then fear no presents. The deer is simply a reindeer and Davie finds a toy-maker and a kidnapped Bentley child Phyllis. The Bentley family rushes home to town to report the remarkable discovery before telegraph closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauwe
Santa Claus
Funny Boy
Davie
Davie Darling
Jack
Ned
Goldilocks
Phillie
Bentley
Phyllis Bentley
Jock
Toys for Little Tote Can Be Noise Makers
Children from one to four years old enjoy noise-makers. Suggest six baking powder tins filled with buttons nails paper clips pebbles or screws. Secure the tops before giving two to three coats of enamel paint in bright colors for safety and fun.
Calico Cat Tea Towel Motif and Gifts
A calico cat motif decorates seven tea towel designs linked to a gay tea towel set. The cat rests behind a plant, watches a fish bowl, and drinks milk, with bright plaid accents and outline embroidery. Matching panholder, transfer 29376 at 13 cents, plus extra stampings for gift sets. Send orders to:
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Ford
W. J. Cameron
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Clark H. Minor
International General Electric Company
Urban Land Institute
Loop
Wall Street
Avenue of Progress
Lfe
Ridgewood
N. J
Radford
Lewis Rosenstiel
Government
Champion Farmers
Virginia
Izabeth Alden
Navy
McClure Syndicate
WNU
Kansas City
Wipooand
Prince Albert
Army
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Bedsier
Lydia Hana
William James
Wien
Nepetiot
Nla Ly
Doans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!