Cattle Prices Seen Strength in Early 1968 First Quarter
An economist from Town State University forecasts finished cattle prices to hold near December levels and rise modestly in the first quarter of 1968. Chicago choice steer prices may average 26.00 to 27.60 per hundredweight from January to March, with above 1957 marketings in fed cattle anticipated in the Midwest. Supplies of beef and meals expected strong, aided by rising business activity. feeder movement and imports noted as influential factors.
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Decemel
Town State University
Chicago
Corn Belt
Farrell
California
Auzma
Colorado
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
Fireplace traditions shape Yule decor and tile craft
The article traces fireplace history from 11th century fireboxes to tile mantels, noting London decrees in 1419 banning open fires, spurred tile production after 1809 Breda treaty, and English Dutch ceramic designs influencing American homes. It highlights 250 plus tile varieties and adds a short note on Pvt Rozeboom completing National Guard training at Ft. Lewis.
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London
Breda
England
Colonies
Razeboom
Harry D. Rozeboom
Dick Ly
Rozeboom
National Guard
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Christmas Obscured by Puritan Law Across Era
Cromwell era Puritans banned Christmas in England with prohibitions on observance and penalties of imprisonment or exile. Town criers declared the holiday illegal as celebrations were suppressed for eight years, a trend echoed in New England where Christmas remained outlawed until mid nineteenth century, including Boston until 1856. Bread and pastries remained a customary part of the feast, tracing to early Christian origins.
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Santa Claus
Safita
St. Nicholas
Cement Clarke Moore
Blow
Elad
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
England
United States
New World
New England
Boston
Rock Valley BCE at 4 percent Thursday December 2 1967
Bank rates show Rock Valley BCE offering a 4 percent yield on a Thursday in early December 1967. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a fixed income instrument with monthly or quarterly adjustments. Institutions involved are not named beyond the initials BCE.
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Rock Valley
Wassail: A Medieval Christmas Drink and Lore
The wassail bowl began as a hot medieval holiday beverage served in a large bowl. It combined ale apples eggs sugar and spices and derives from Was Halte meaning Your health. Over time wassailing came to denote Christmas revelry with festive drinks.
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Asker
Fuuell
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Roorda Machine Shop
Kate Greenaway
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Tile Council of America
Santa
BIG Boy Washing Machine
Beverly
Greelings
Bethlehem
Kooima Machine Works, Inc
Colognes
TOYS
fEnjoy
Shari
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