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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
3
The reminiscence from Men Who Run America recalls Henry Ford visiting Edison laboratories in Orange New Jersey about two decades ago. Ford reportedly handed Edison a blank check and said to fill it for a couple of million with instruction to request more if needed.
Across America volunteers repair repaint and reuse discarded toys in November and December. Police and fire departments Boy and Girl Scouts organize toy rejuvenation while women sew new dresses for dolls and men fix toys. Communities also assemble Christmas baskets with candy nuts fruit and clothing for the needy.
In 1914 near Armentieres Arras British Gordon Highlanders in trenches heard Silent Night sung in two languages. Jim Sutherland Watt initially declined but joined as Scots voices echoed Stille Nacht across trenches. The opposite German trenches emerged unarmed, then ordered to return as zero hour passed.
Tokyo reports a home ministry ordinance banning Santa Claus in Christmas celebrations. Stores switch from Santa displays to flags of Japan, Germany, and Italy to honor three leading anti communist nations, shocking thousands of children.
In CHRISTMAS FL A post office keeps a perpetual holiday mood with Mrs. Santa Claus, Juanita S Tucker as postmistress. The town stamps and mails Christmas cards and packages annually. The Christmas post office opened June 27 1892. Nearby offices in Christmas Ky and Christmas Ariz have been abandoned.
A debate centers on which animal bears more young per litter. Opossums usually have 6 to 13 offspring. coyotes produce 4 to 17 pups per litter.
A church lesson urges reading the Bible over commentary on covetousness. It links Christmas reflection to heart change, cites Exod 20 17 Luke 12 13 21 and I Tim 6 6 10, and warns against wealth worship. It stresses contentment and godliness as true gains over money and material goods.
A reflective note urges personal hygiene and self care as a path to clear perception. It frames cleanliness as a window to better understanding and interaction with the world. The message emphasizes daily habits and self discipline.
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