Curious Holiday Facts Challenge Global Observances
A survey notes no universal national holiday in the United States and shows wide variation in holiday dates worldwide. It details which countries observe Christmas, New Year’s Day, and other observances, plus regional and historical factors shaping the calendar.
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United States
Massachusetts
Will
Brazil
Peking
Athens
Cape Town
France
Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
District of Columbia
Territories
America
Bunker Hill
Bennington
New Orleans
Sant Jacinto
New England
New Hampshire
Maine
Baltimore
Idaho
South
Lee
Texas
Mexico
North Carolina
Halifax
Frederick County
Léada
Andy
Norway
Panama
Peru
Portugal
Universal Brotherhood
Lisbon
Oporto
Bank Holiday Guide Aids Global Finance
Garret Smith notes how holidays disrupt business worldwide and cites the Guaranty Trust Company of New York as having compiled an exhaustive list of holidays for bankers and merchants. The booklet aids banks with cross border collections and operational planning in 1918.
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Guaranty ‘Trust Company
New York City
Moving Onward Near Jaques Farth West of Lown
A fragmented line places movement toward Jaques farth west of Lown, suggesting a directional note or location reference in a local report. The incomplete text limits detail on purpose or time.
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Jaques Farth
Lown
Local Families Relocate Farms Near Town
The Dode Arnold family moved to 10 Abe Snyder farm on Wednesday to care for Mat and Muntala Snyder. Edward Ayers and kin moved Tuesday from near Liberty Mills to the Miller farm near Rose Hill. Earl Zile and family moved early this week to the Pontius farm east of Center. Harmoh Drudge and family moved Tuesday back to the area, occupying the Mrs. Jane Carr place southwest of town.
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Dode Arnold
Abe Snyder
Mat
Muntala Snyder
Edward Ayers
Liberty Milles
Rose Hill
Earl Zile
North
Manchester
Pontius Turt
Center
Harmoh Drudge
Claypool
Jane Carr
Sermon at Center Sunday Forenoon Draws Congregation
Rev Richhart preached an excellent sermon at Center Sunday forenoon. Ed Clink, wife and baby attended church at Silver Lake Sunday evening. Albert Beber and wife were visitors at the Johun Beber home last Sunday. Mrs. Irvin Parker visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clink Frank Sellers and family called on the latters parents. J. W. Clink and wife and Edward Clink and family visited William Zeiler's home Sunday. Unseasonably mild weather last week suggests summer near. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clink visit this week with sons Irvin and Walter in Chicago Heights.
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Richhart
Ed Clink
Silver
Lake
Albert Beber
Johun Beber
Irvin. Parker
J. W. Clink
Frank. Sellers
Mrs
Reason Rickel
Edward Clink
William Zeilers
Samuel Clink
Irvin and
Walter
Chicago Heights
S. T. Club Members Entertained at Marion Swihurt Home
Entertained members of the S T club gathered last Friday evening at the home of Marion Swihurt for a social event. The gathering featured shared refreshments and informal activities among attendees.
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S.T. Club
Marion Swihurt
Mothers Club Entertained at Mrs. Kline Home
Members of the Mothers club were entertained last Friday afternoon at the Mrs. Harry Kline home. Victoria reading club members held a meeting Monday night at the Mrs. F. M. Jaques home.
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Mothers Club
Mrs. Harry Kline
Victoria Reading Club
F. M. Jaques
Embroidery and club gatherings hosted at local homes
Last Friday afternoon the embroidery club met at Mrs I A Snoberger's home. The P D club hosted on Wednesday evening at Maxine Snyder's home. Mazda class of the M E Sunday school met Wednesday at Hanson home. Next meeting set for March 20 at P F Helser home.
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Mazda
M. E
Hanson
P. F. Helser
Knitting Club Members Enjoy Evening At Mrs Harry Kline Home
Members of the knitting club were entertained last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Harry Kline. The gathering included socializing and light refreshments in a cordial, small-town setting.
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Knitting Club
Harry Kline
Magazine Agency Offers Money Saving Subscriptions
A local notice invites readers to contact Brush & Hanson at the Record office in Silver Lake for authorized subscription services and money saving catalogs. It promises convenient access to subscriptions to any magazine and urges calling before submitting orders.
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Brush & Hanson
Silver Lake
Record Subscription Invitation
If you are not a subscriber to the Record this is an invitation to subscribe and join the large readers.
Farmers Bulletins Free List From Congress
A public note states that the 13th District has many Farmer's Bulletins on farm garden and home topics. Gardeners and farmers may request a free list by writing to Congressman Barnhart in Washington.
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Congressman Barnhart
Washington
Fragmentary Note on Postwar Prosecution and Demand
Fragmented text references the successful prosecution of the war and a request for unspecified items. The readable phrases mention “of these” and “Ask for them” without clear names, dates, or locations to identify a fuller event. No concrete individuals or organizations are readable.
Trains on Big Four Road Change Schedule Sunday
The Big Four road revised its train times last Sunday to ease county seat visits. Southbound No. 39 arrives 8:02 a m and No 33 at 3:20 p m. northbound No 46 11:92?4 a m and No 40 9:27 p m. trip there and back the same day now possible.
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Big Four Road
Lost mitten found on Silver Lake streets
Found on the streets of Silver Lake on Wednesday shows a large mitten. Owner may claim by calling this office, describing the property and paying for notice.
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Silver Lake
Found sandal offered by notice at local office
A sandal found by an Agent was left last Saturday and the owner may recover it by contacting this office and paying the notice fee.
New Subscriber Offer for Fawazines and Newsywipers
A promotional notice invites new subscribers or renewals to save money on fawazines and newsywipers with a special offer from Hanson. The message emphasizes value and ease for potential customers.
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Hanson
War Savings Stamps Promise Gear for Soldier Needs
Five War Savings Stamps will fund gear for a soldier, ensuring he is equipped. The appeal urges readers to contribute to provisions and avoid leaving him under prepared as he serves.
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Garret Smith
Germantown
Embroidery Club
P. D. Club
Maxine Snyder
Agency
Sam
the Quality Cash Grocery
E. J. Gemmer
J. Lavey @ Sons ThejDependable Jewelers
City Hall North
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