New Year Revelations Bring Weed Wedding Plans
Alice Danforth and Jed discuss a future in Weed as a baby arrives in June. Jed’s sales transfer prompts talk of Chicago or a trailer life, while Alice proclaims Weed offers libraries, bands, and friendly people. Holiday reflections mix with a pivotal life choice and anticipation. The piece also notes hockey legend Ivan Irwin and Cornell football captain-elect Dick Jackson in brief mentions.
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Alice Danforth
Jed
Alice
Weed
Chicago
Dick Jackson
Cornell
Christmas Traditions and Symbols Quiz Answers
The piece surveys Christmas customs noting candles used in season symbolism, stockings origin credited to Saint Nicholas coins, Kris Kringle as Santa’s helper, mistletoe as a plant symbol, Joel Poinsett introducing the poinsettia, Henry Cole who popularized cards, Indiana home to a town named Santa Claus, holly as a plant, the Christ Child as the nativity figure, and Clement Moore as author of A Visit From Saint Nicholas.
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Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
Joel Poinsett
A.wisit
Saint Nicholas
Bethlehem
Santa
American Statesman
Mexico
Henry Cole
Indiana
Holly
Christ Child
Clement Moore
Legend Of Holly And Mistletoe Superstitions
The piece compares holly and mistletoe within Christmas folklore. It notes mistletoe’s transition from evil symbol to love token and mentions holly’s evergreen leaves symbolizing sun endurance, reflecting curious superstitions surrounding holly.
Best Candy Made On Clear Crisp Day Advice
A nutrition specialist Ethel Diedrichsen advises on candy making. She says cook candies over slow heat until sugar dissolves, wipe crystals with a wet fork, and use a candy thermometer to judge doneness. Flavoring should be added after cooking. Cool fudge until pan can rest on the hand.
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Ethel Diedrichsen
Reindeer Decline Threatens Santa’s Sled Team
Norse herds once plentiful have dwindled due to wolf predation and habitat limits. Experts estimate wolves destroyed over 500000 reindeer in about 15 years. By 1950 only about 50000 reindeer remained, forcing children to accept stand-ins for Santa’s eight helpers as true reindeer struggle to survive in temperate climates.
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Santa
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10Th Avenue
Sidney
Conn
By Shirley Sargent
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The
Rangers
National Hockey League
United States
Goddess OF Time
Bulova
Amy
Jewels
Illinois
Sidney, Nebraska
Commonwealth
Sidney Nationa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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