A Wonderful Neel Narrates Youthful Country Road Memories
The piece recalls Homer Neel's childhood along a country road in Missouri. He lists people from his past including the Kennedys and their family, reflecting on friendships, a gala waiter party, and moments that revived happy memories from youth.
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Homer
Missouri
Kennedys
Mrs. Kennedy
Ad Lacy
Marian
Anton
Sewly
Lorvig Agimost
Newt
Newt Gnally
Remnants of a Rural Memory in a Prairie Home Scene
A fragmented reminiscence recalls neighbors, kin, and household tasks amid a Kansas like setting. The narrator reflects on marriage, longing, and seasonal labor while children and elders recount nostalgically to a shared past, weaving in literary soundscapes and rural entertainments.
Heathens Turn Out To Be Missionaries
A recollection of a rural community gathering where a funeral for President McKinley triggers humor and reflection. The narrative contrasts Uncle Josh with a mock missionary scene and ends with a sermon about foreign missions. It describes a preacher introducing Brother and Sister Miller and a humorous misinterpretation of a Japanese acquaintance.
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Josh
Josh Weathersby
Uncle Tom
Newt
President McKinley
William McKinley
Buffalo Exposition
Anton
Mr. Willhoyte
Foreign Missions
The Boy Who Did Not Love Flowers
A sermon recounts a boy who despised flowers and was shunned by all in Japan until he converted and changed. It contrasts a gambling father saved by faith with hopeful families, while his wife unexpectedly performs a samisen song in foreign dress on the preaching platform, signaling a remarkable church moment.
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Hebben
Simon Legree
Uncle Tom
Grandpa
Clarence Baker
Cummings’ Indian Congress
Coney Island
Indian Congress
Miller
Japan
Brother Miller
Ohio
America
Yule Product Of All Lands Season of Christmas Customs
A brief overview of Christmas traditions across nations. English, Scandinavian, German, Dutch, Belgian, French, Brazilian customs are described, noting family reunions, church services, gifts, carols, and festive activities fitting their climates and cultures.
Santa Claus Indiana hosts a famed Christmas observance
Santa Claus Indiana, known as the national holiday hub, draws fame from its 25 foot Santa statue and yearly influx of mail and gifts. Early settlers chose Claus as a last name after not using Santa Fe, while other places in the U S also bear Christmas related names in Florida Maine Kentucky and Arizona.
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Santa Claus
Indiana
Hoosier
Santa Fe
Claus
United States
Florida
Maine
Kentucky
Arizona
Christmas Eve Fast Intensifies Polish Observance
The day before Christmas is observed with a strict fast by Polish people marking a traditional season of restraint. The practice reflects longstanding cultural and religious customs associated with the holiday.
Norway Nisse Similar To American Santa Claus
The yule nisse in Norway is dressed in grey homespun with a red cap red mittens and stockings and wooden shoes. He has a long white beard and is as old as time, older than Christianity. The nisse dates from pagan times and was linked to the house and home. He was once believed to own forests and fields.
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Norway
Nisse
Santa Claus
Material With Plenty To Spare For Notre Dame Nine Horsemen
Football writer notes that Notre Dame in 1949 boasted an exceptional backfield depth with Williams Sitko Spaniel Swistowicz Coukre Zalejski Gay Barrett and Landry, surpassing rival teams by a wide margin. The piece contrasts Notre Dame’s abundance with other programs and credits coach Frank Leahy for his unusually deep talent pool.
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Notre Dame
Nine Horsemen
Williams
Sitko
Spaniel
Swistowicz
Coukre
Zalejski
Gay
Barrett
Notre Dame Hne
Leon Hart
North Carolina
Coutre
Dick Bunting
Justice
Frank Leahy
Scraggly Football Season Spurs Call for Reforms
A 1950 51 football season summary criticizes lop sided scores and long games caused by substitutions and penalties. It cites two NC Tar Heels calls that cost 14 points, argues for earlier kickoffs and daylight finishes, and urges fewer rules for officials. It notes national writer views on regional strength with Notre Dame lifting the Midwest and Army beating Michigan.
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North Carolina
Hart
Williams
Tar Heels
Notre Dame
Winter Ice Fishing Tips From Sportmans Horizon
Winter ice fishing tips emphasize safety and gear. Use a hole wider at the bottom than the top, at least 12 inches across, to avoid line fray and aid large fish. Bring light line under 12 pounds, a small bobber, and check state rules on equipment before fish through the ice.
Duck hunter per bird cost top totals reach $9.72
A survey by Franck C. Bellrose and Clair T. Rollings at Mingo refuge calculates daily duck hunting expenses. Transportation 4.52, lodging .58, meals 2.57, shells .77, license .40, gun depreciation .29, clothes and depreciation . (etc) Total daily cost 16.73 and ducks per hunter per day 1.72, cost per duck 9.72.
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Franck C. Bellrose
T- Linais History Survey
Clair T. Rollings
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Puxico
Owls and Hawks Beneficials Against Field Pests
The article notes mice can devastate corn and alfalfa, but predators like hawks owls and other natural mousers provide essential pest control. Biologists and many states acknowledge their usefulness, outweighing the small poultry damage they may cause.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Suggestion for a sportsman's lunch market idea
One reader proposes a sportsman's lunch similar to K rations from the war. A can of meat, a dessert, and war flavored crackers with perhaps some pop could be included to improve outdoor comfort and convenience.
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Neel Mar
Fey
Bar City
Cain's
Willhoute
Cain
Cain Farm
Harlan
Delinsky
Old Country
de Newt
Edy
Ozarks
Kansas
Nebraska
Se of Stud
Law
The
United
Ice
Jesus
Germany
Netherlands
St. Nicholas
Belgium
France
Brazil
Papa Noel
Santa Claus, Ind
H. C
Santa
Sportscode
Jack Dempsey
Waghington
Fee
OLS Golf
Englands
Harry Vardon
Ted Ifev
WS. AuBc
Sportlight
Grantland
K. K. Rockne
Four Horsemen
Carl Snavely
New York
Grantland Rice
Charlie Justice
Tennessee
Midwest
Southwest
Far West
Army
Michigan
California
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Harol Aketi
Sportsmans Horizon
Jim Rhody
AAA
Owls
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