Birth of Flaming Star Christmas Poinsettia Origin
Florence Harris Wells recounts the origin of the Christmas poinsettia, linking its name to Doctor Poinsett of Charleston and telling how a Mexican orphan girl offered weed stalks at a cathedral on Christmas Eve. A radiant miracle transformed the yellow seeds into crimson leaves, creating the Flaming Star, our Christmas poinsettia.
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Poinsettia
Doctor Poinsett
Charleston
Florence Harris Wells
Western Newspaper Union
A Practical Christmas Aunt Jennie Vanity
Aunt Jennie receives modest practical gifts from family but is secretly delighted by Charlie’s cosmetic present. She proclaims youthfulness after the surprise, and the Christmas dinner renders her noticeably younger in expression and color. Narrated by Harold L. Cook.
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Jennie
Charlie
Harold L. Cook
Western Newspaper Union
Lighting Candles and Christmas Spirit Across the Ages
The piece reflects on Christmas generosity and harmony as a state of mind. It cites a simple domestic exchange about gifts then shifts to a discussion of lighting candles on Christmas Eve as an ancient custom.
Christmas Belief and Benevolence in Silesia
A reflective note on charity during Christmas and a local belief in Silesia that a child born on Christmas Day will become a lawyer or a thief. The piece blends benevolence with a superstition tied to birth date and profession.
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Silesia
What age is a man in his prime in old ads
A dated advertisement argues prime age varies with feeling and health. It praises Najol as a non medical, natural product that keeps body poisons in check and aids their removal. The copy urges starting the habit now for lasting energy.
No Written Records Indians Have No Written Language
The text notes that Indians lack a written language beyond picture writing and kept tales and legends alive through oral transmission across generations.
World War Veteran Regains His Health
A disabled veteran credits Milks Emulsion with saving his life after a bleak prognosis. He gained weight, recovered from a severe cough, and returned home to Portland Maine. He also uses the product for his children, noting difficulty obtaining it locally. Sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee from Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind.
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Maine
Indianapolis
Indiana
Portland
New York
T. Edgar Dighton
Pine St
The
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Word's Meaning Changed Tenter Hooks Origin Story
Tenter hooks once were rows of hooks used to hang tapestry on walls, a device that shaped the meaning of the term as it evolved in textile craft and wall display.
Findon Scotland Gave Finnan Haddie Its Name
The town Findon in Scotland inspired the familiar phrase finn an haddie for salted and smoked haddock. Fisher folk there developed the haddie method many years ago and the town’s name is pronounced finn an.
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Finnan Haddie
Findon
Scotland
Finnan
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Hutchinson, Kan
Corum Chem. Corp
Laurel
Miss
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