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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
2
A curio parade of jokes and social observations from The Springfield Sun page, including quips on ballooning footwear, Uncle Sam dollar print plans, hobble skirts, and jokes about crime, fashion, and travel. Notable references include Chicago theater plans, Siam kings, and the River Jordan irrigation dream.
The piece explains how a major American Christmas card factory operates year round, with 200 workers including many women, a five story building, and continuous design, printing, and assembly. It notes card prices from one cent to ten dollars, the shift to Christmas seals, and the year round pace beyond the holiday season.
An old essay extols the Christmas spirit of goodwill toward all and kindness to the needy. A Denver anecdote with Judge Ben B Lindsey humorously illustrates leniency for festive excess, noting the link between charitable acts and true Christmas joy.
Washington reports James Cummings of Custer Michigan received a treasury department medal for rescuing 44 crew members from the grain barge Rutler near Ludington on November 1 1878. He stayed at the throttle while Captain Kendrick launched a lifeboat, helping save the crew despite deep waves and sinking cargo.
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