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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
3
BAUKHAGE reflects on Christmas 1945 and 1946 from a postwar world. He recalls Nuernberg memories, family longing, and the ache for peace amid ruins, while noting progress like the Marshall Plan and Allied cooperation under Paul Hoffman, contrasting hope with ongoing global tension.
Editorial warns that Christmas racketeers impersonating charities exploit charitable instincts. It recalls groups in blue uniforms with red trim posing as Salvation Army operatives, soliciting money to benefit themselves rather than those in need, and estimates annual takings near one hundred million dollars. Concludes advises contributing to established agencies like Red Cross and Community Chest.
Swiss writer Gottlieb Wyss notes the Singing at the Fountain custom in Rhein felden begun during a plague era. Twelve men formed a brotherhood for St Sebastian to guard the town, tend the sick, and bury the dead. On Christmas Eve they visit seven fountains starting at the Froschweider fountain, singing in medieval tradition while unveiling their heads at Christ’s name.
The text notes middle age Christmas spanned from December 24 to January 6 or December 21 to February 2 in various lands. It describes how the lengthy rites grew unruly and were banned by Puritans in 1644, later revived by Charles II in 1678.
A wild boar is described as teaching mankind farming by rooting soil with its tusks. Historical references note Druids offering a boar's head to Freya during solstice celebrations and the boar's significance in festive menus due to its food value.
Regular inspection and lubrication of hardware in the house such as locks hinges window pulleys and other moveable fittings prevents minor troubles from growing into larger ones Screws should be kept tight Hinges and moving parts should be lightly oiled every six months Window catches likely to rust should have a drop of light oil rubbed over the surface and excess oil wiped off
Fragmented classifieds mention Great Mutual Life Insurance Co and CALIFRUIT Calimesa with pricing for goods. Notes include Health California items, mammoth prunes and olives, and a baby product claiming to prevent wobbling. Listings appear as mixed advertisements and notices from various entities.
Guidance favors longer acting Cutter P.O.W. penicillin for cattle infections. A single 1,000,000 unit dose is advised for mature animals and 500,000 units for colts or calves, with a repeat dose after 24 hours if needed until infection is controlled.
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