Amateur colleges and the future of college football
The piece argues for amateurism in college football, citing Sewanee as a model and listing potential peers that avoided big-dollar payoffs. It notes Sewanee's 19 000 annual football cost versus multi‑millionaire programs, discusses gate receipts, and suggests Michigan State could join a revived Big Ten while stressing education over pro prospects.
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Sewanee
Centre
Mississippi College
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Hendrix
Maryville
Hampden Sydney
Kenyon
Millsaps
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Citadel
Michigan
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Johnny Kieran
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John A. Hanneh
Salesman clears lice infested herd to boost milk
A vacuum cleaner firm reports a salesman used a furniture brush attachment to clean a herd of 46 dairy cows infested with lice. After cleaning and burning the waste, milk production rose about 25 percent.
Christmas Toys For Every Need
Consumers should select toys by age group and purpose. Prioritize safety for babies with no sharp edges or loose parts, avoid small parts and fragile eyes, and choose washable toys.
Great Royal Feasts Across Medieval Christmases
A historical look at royal Yule banquets. Edward II hosted a Christmas feast with 2000 oxen and shared leftovers with all comers. Henry II ordered 20 large salmon pies for 1241 Gloucester. Richard II feasted 10,000 guests with over 1,000 specialized cooks.
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Henry II
Gloucester
Richard II
Hang Stockings For Santa Claus Tradition
Stockings are described as a traditional receptacle for Christmas gifts. Historians offer no definitive origin, noting they were often hung by the chimney to dry or keep warm, making them a natural spot for Santa to leave presents. In parts of France shoes are left out on Christmas Eve.
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Santa Claus
France
Dean
Good Yule Stories By Americans
A brief survey of notable American Christmas tales highlights Kate Douglas Wiggin The Birds Christmas Carol Louisa May Alcott Christmas at Orchard House and Vincent Starrett Snow for Christmas and Christopher Moreys The Worst Christmas Story lauded as among the best.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
Louisa May Alcott
Orchard House
Vincent Starrett
Christopher Morey
Yule Record and the Birth of Christmas Date
The text argues there was no early record marking December 25 as Jesus birth. It cites several proposed dates such as January 6 and March 25 and notes early churchmen promoted Christ’s birth during the pagan midwinter festival to win converts. December 25 was later established as Christmas.
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Jesus
Christ Jesus
Real Santa Claus A Youthful Saint
The name Santa Claus derives from Dutch Sinterklaas and St Nicholas. Nicholas was a fourth century Bishop of Myra in Lycia, known for piety and grace. Though born to wealth, he funded charity, and his feast on December 6 evolved into Christmas associations.
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Santa Claus
San Nicholas
St. Nicholas
Nicholas
Myra
Lycia
Asia Minor
Santa’s Welfare Rules Stir Newark and Charleston
In Newark New Jersey Santa must pass a strict physical exam to serve in a department store. He may not kiss children on his knee. In Charleston South Carolina charity Santas are barred from street pitches to avoid traffic hazards as crowds gather.
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Newark
Santa
Charleston
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