How Santa Got His Looks A One Family Start
A historical look at how Santa Claus was shaped by Clement Clarke Moore's 1822 poem A Visit From Saint Nicholas and its rediscovery by Harriet Butler. It traces publication in 1823 and 1837, with early illustrations by Myron King and Thomas Nast’s 1869 red suited Santa, shaping the modern image worldwide.
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St. Nick
Clement Clarke Moore
Columbia University
New York
Dr. Moore
Saint Nicholas
Harriet Butler
Moore
St. Paul’s Church
Troy
N. Y
Thomas Nast
Santa Claus
Illinois allows women as commissioned officers in guard
Women may serve as commissioned officers in the Illinois National Guard despite the state constitution designating militia as able-bodied males aged 18 to 45. Atty Gen. Latham Castle's office has ruled on the matter.
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Springfield
Ilinois National Guard
Atty
Latham Castle
Ford Gift May Create University of Michigan Branch
Detroit area plans a new University of Michigan branch in Dearborn funded by a Ford Motor Co gift of 210 acres of land and 6 million dollars, including Fair Lane in the package. Regents tentatively accept, awaiting state funds to operate the center. Henry Ford II calls the proposal a demonstration of industry belief in education.
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Ford
University of Michigan
Dearborn
Ford Motor Co
University
Harlan H. Hatcher
School
Board of Regents
Fair Lane
Henry Ford
Ford Archives
Henry Ford II
Record Farm Output Hits New High Across Crops and Livestock
The Agriculture Department reports a year of record production with all farm products at 114 percent of the 1947 49 average. Crop yields reached a record despite 36 million fewer harvested acres, with corn as a standout feed grain, 7 percent below last year amid reduced acreage.
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Agriculture Department
Company Gives Record Gift to Educational Institution
Dr Hatcher called the combined gifts the largest ever made by a company to an educational institution highlighting significant corporate support for education and community learning.
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Hatcher
Theodore Roosevelt First President to Fly, 1910
On October 11, 1910 Theodore Roosevelt became the first U S President to fly. He piloted or rode in an early aircraft marking a historic aviation milestone and signaling new era in political travel.
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Theodore Roosevelt
U. S
Marion Commission Postpones Bids On Parking Meters
The Marion Parking Commission postponed accepting bids on parking meters for off street lots. Work on four lots will begin December 26 by Marion contractor Thomas Harris. The commission discussed mercury vapor lighting for the lots and will submit the proposal to the City Council for approval.
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Marion Parking Commission
Thomas Harris
Marion
Umbrella origins: shade from the sun to rain protection
The word umbrella derives from Latin meaning shade from the sun, though today it is used mainly for rain protection. This etymology highlights a shift in common usage from sun shielding to weather shelter.
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