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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
7
The article highlights the total war against disease inside U S laboratories as workers in New York's William Hallock Park lab develop vaccines serums and toxins to protect America from internal threats.
Eleanor Roosevelt describes wartime experiences at the Capitol and in Los Angeles as war was declared. She recalls President Wilson era imagery, urges preparedness, notes organizational steps by the Office of Civilian Defense, and observes gaps between plans and actual post positions and training. She highlights public fear, volunteer involvement, and the need for coordinated defense efforts.
Western Union writer highlights Frank Grouard, famed scout and Indian fighter, as a rival to Buffalo Bill Cody. Frackelton recounts a Sheridan inn bar confrontation where Grouard asserts his stature, then notes Grouard’s life, the 1894 life story, and the value of first editions selling for 35 to 50 dollars.
Hollywood makeup experts outline Santa’s ideal look noting a 70 year old, 5 foot 10 inch, 175 to 215 pound figure with a ruddy complexion and bushy white whiskers. They urge subtle makeup and suggest using powder, rouge, and penciled wrinkles to create a convincing transformation for fathers playing Santa.
In 1891 reindeer were introduced to Alaska and Eskimo herders trained to care for them. The herd grew rapidly, doubling every three years, providing food and income for local communities. Caribou meat was domesticated, losing its game flavor to resemble a mix of duck and mutton.
Historians believe August Imgard, a German immigrant, set up the first Christmas tree in Wooster Ohio in 1843. The first church tree lighting in America occurred in Cleveland.
The article notes an oak tree served as the first Christmas tree, contrasting with today’s tradition of evergreen trees. It highlights how the honor is typically given to evergreen species in modern practice.
The article explains Christmas tree choices nationwide, highlighting firs as the aristocrats for shape and needles, with balsam and Fraser firs common regionally. Spruces, pines, and rare options like arborvitae red cedar juniper and Douglas fir are noted as other used trees, with identification tips and regional preferences.
A 32 page booklet explains how to practice to build confidence and an easy speech technique at home. It covers preparation, sample speeches, and rules of parliamentary procedure with guidance from experienced speakers.
North Carolina gallackers harvest galax leaves evergreen sprays and balsam and spruce trees for Christmas decor. Thousands work seasonally, gathering leaves roots and herbs to be sorted graded tied into bundles and shipped to dealers by buying agents. Backwoods shops rush into activity as evergreen supply rises for wreaths trees and decorative rope.
The Druids called mistletoe all heal and credited it with miraculous powers. Scandinavians linked it to the goddess Friga of love. The custom of kissing beneath it is tied to this belief, and a maiden not kissed risks not marrying in the coming year.
Beginning in mid January Raleigh Cigarettes will run a large jingle contest in this paper. Three hundred thirty five prizes will be awarded weekly, with Brien noted among recipients.
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