Definition of a good neighbor in Hi Ho’s outlook
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho argues that waste lies not in paper but in what is written on it. He defines a good neighbor as a fellow being entitled to receive kindness and obliged to render it in return.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Christmas in Iowa A blending of Old World and New
The Germans of Amana, the Dutch of Pella and Orange City, the British of LeMars, Mennonite communities, Bohemians, Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Germans, and Irish across Iowa contributed to a Christmas observance that fuses Old World and New World customs. Early settlers from New England, Middle Colonies, the South, and the Old Northwest carried their traditions, making Iowa’s Christmas a blend of diverse origins.
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Amana
Pella
Orange City
LeMars
Iowa
Linn
Johnson County
New England
Middle Colonies
South
Old Northwest
Preparations for Christmas Housework and Dyeing Curtains
The article outlines early holiday prep across homes with fruitcake, light or dark preferences, and extensive cleaning. It then explains using all purpose dye to refresh curtains, detailing steps from dissolving dye to immersing curtains, rinsing, starching, and drying on stretchers.
Savings Bonds Gift Better Than Holiday Shopping
Uncle Sam touts United States Savings Bonds as the ideal Christmas gift for family and friends. The bonds provide immediate emergency funds, aid education, travel, a new home, and other aspirations, making the giver a partner in realizing loved ones dreams according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
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United States
Cavass
U.S. Treasury Department
Turpentine Finds Wide Use Across Industries
The paint and varnish sector consumes about 80 percent of turpentine sold in the country, followed by shellac polish. It is also used in making shatterproof glass, synthetic enamel, and various insecticides.
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