Red Letter Day Christmas Across the World
The article notes December 25 is celebrated as a festive day in many lands with variations in name and customs. It mentions Scandinavian traditions with a Christmas tree wheat sheaf, Norwegian almond rice pudding, Chinese Dun Che Lao Ren, and a pinata tradition in Guatemala Honduras and Mexico along with carolers and shelter provisions.
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Santa Claus
Norway
China
Mae
Herald Angels
Norway Christmas Was Top Event In Norways Traditions
The article recalls how Christmas preparations began six months before December 24 in Norway. Families made clothing and home goods at home, tanned shoes from home-raised hides, wove cloth, and had relatives visit for sewing. Butchering occurred in autumn, candles were made, and children helped craft tree decorations and straw birds for Christmas.
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Norway
Christmas Trees Turn Into Big Business in U S
The article notes 15 to 16 million Christmas trees cut and shipped nationwide for the holidays. Prices range from 1 to 15 dollars, highlighting how farmers see Christmas trees as a profitable cash crop and a growing rural industry.
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United States
Fina campaign for freedom spreads anti Communist symbol
A resistance campaign uses the letter F as a symbol to oppose Soviet control in eastern Germany. Peace raiders paint F marks on sidewalks ceilings and trains. capture means severe punishment. The tactic mirrors World War II methods against occupation.
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Germany
East Berlin
East Zone
Genius at Work in Cellar Lab Isolated Five Key Hormones
In San Francisco Dr Clivh Hae Li famed for isolating ACTH years ago declines a University offer and continues work in a basement lab. He explains money matters and patenting would not serve public welfare, preferring research for mankind. Li’s work includes growth hormone ISCH lactogenic hormone and FSH with future aims on pituitary secretions.
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San Francisco
Calif
Giscoverer
ACTH
Clivh Hae
University of Californis
California
Hydrogen bomb could end life on earth report
Dr. James R. Arnold of the University of Chicago says a hydrogen bomb near annihilating humanity could be built for 4 to 40 billion dollars in five to ten years. He notes radioactive dust would spread death and cobalt would be used, but he believes total erasure is unlikely. He warns the danger is not immediate yet ominous given current tech.
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Chicago
James R. Arnold
University of Chicago
Arnold
Dr. Arnold
Book Borrowed in 1772 Returned to Columbia U
New York librarian at Kings College now Columbia University recalled a 1772 missing volume. The book titled A System of Natural Philosophy by T. Rutherford was found recently by Enos M. Jermson of Brooklyn while sorting family heirlooms in Binghamton.
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New York
Robert Rarour
Kings College
Fascinating Gifts From Odd Scraps of Tin and Glass
Easy guide to crafting gifts from tin scraps glass fragments and canisters. Traces designs follows pattern 290 from WORKSHOP PATTERN SERVICE Drawer 10 S Ford Wills New York. Includes wood craft ads and simple project directions. Pattern price 25 cents.
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IP Seu
Ymi
Sdford Wills
New York
Camel and Prince Albert Gifts for Smokers
A Christmas promotion highlights Camels cigarettes and Prince Albert tobacco as ideal gifts. The ad touts a Camel carton and a Prince Albert tin, wrapped for Christmas and featuring a built in card for a personal message.
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Huminas
Prince Albert
Gia Casistmnas
Prince Au
Effective Cough Syrup Homemade for Economy
An old home remedy claims to mix Fyre moisture medicine with Pinex and sugar or corn syrup to create a rapid acting cough syrup. No cooking needed, the formula suggests a pint bottle and ready to use for throat and bronchial irritation relief.
Nurse Praises HADACOL For Vitamin Deficiency Support
Mrs Adele a nurse with 14 years of experience describes HADACOL improving her deficiency symptoms including vitamins B1 B2 niacin and iron. She reports better sleep energy and digestion after three bottles and encourages others to try the liquid supplement with a money back guarantee and direct ordering options from The LeBlanc Corporation.
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Jennis Lee Adele
St. East St
Tily
Adela
Mra. Adela
Hadacol J
Thomas
Mrn
Adele
Mrs. Adgte
Rollat
Noareut
Ami
Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
Lufayatte
Louisiana
The
Lalilene Corporation
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Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nick
U.S
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Columbia U
Khem ‘Lchmond
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Doan
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