New Year on Wheels Brings California Trip Blessing
In a Blizzard trek toward California Mac and Josephine Silver meet border patrolman Boseman who offers help and hospitality in a remote cabin. A shared beef stew, a safe passage, and hope for a Healthful New Year set the tone for their journey saved by kindness and a mountain crossing won.
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Exfighter Dempsey on New Year’s Eve Decorum and Roosevelt
Former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey, now a New York restaurant operator, urges restraint on New Year’s Eve. He says ginger ale and horse’s necks can replace liquor, young women should stay to their party, make noise but avoid obnoxious behavior, and a midnight kiss isn’t necessarily affection. He recalls Roosevelt’s past handshakes and mentions Hunefeld’s White House visits.
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What to Eat and Why New Year Health Resolutions
C Houston Goudiss urges homemakers to use New Year as a time to inventory family nutrition and adopt practical dietary changes. He emphasizes balanced meals with protein fats carbohydrates minerals vitamins and fiber, promotes affordable fruits vegetables and dairy, and offers weekly guidance to boost family health and vigor.
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New Year’s Eve Roots in Rome and Saturnalia
The note traces New Year celebrations from ancient Rome. It recounts Saturnalia and Janus, calendar reforms under Caesar, and the shift of the new year. It mentions rulers like Claudius imposing gifts and higher stakes for public observances, reflecting the era’s official practices.
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New Year's Milestone Triggers Racehorse Careers
New Year's Day marks a turning point in horse racing as yearlings become eligible to compete in colors and two year olds enter the late novice ranks. About 12 000 thoroughbreds in training share the milestone, with 5 000 yearlings and at least half as many two year olds. Old timers like Man o War, at twenty two, see little significance, but the event drives entrants into major Derby Preakness and Belmont prospects.
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Old Kentucky
Old English Wassail Bowl Recipe Unveiled
A preserved soaking recipe explains how to make wassail by simmering a spice mix in water then combining with fortified wine and sugar. It instructs whisking egg yolks and whites, heating, adding spice, and eventually frothing the mixture before serving with roasted apples.
Around the House: Dyeing Help and Fire Safety Tips
A household washer helps dye curtains and fabrics without boiling. Keep basements free from inflammable clutter to prevent fires. Sift sugar before use for uniform texture. Burnt saucepans can be cleaned by salting and gentle rubbing.
How to Cut a 39 Inch Bedspread From 10 Yards
Practical sewing guidance for Mrs Spears readers on cutting a double bedspread from 10 yards of 39 inch taffeta. Instructions start with the center panel, divide remaining fabric for two ruffles, and join ruffle pieces into one long strip. Emphasizes minimal waste, generous seams, and a narrow hem. references Book 1 and Book 2 sewing guides and offers autograph options.
Dances Through American Social Trends 1776 to 1933
Collier's notes shift from six basic dances in 1776 to 1911 to over 25 new dances by 1933. Added dances include the turkey trot, grizzly bear, Texas tummy, bunre hug, hesitation, tango, maxixe, one step, Castle walk, fox trot, Charleston, black bottom, Lindy hop, rumba and the hig apple.
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