Revolving New Year customs across nations and eras
The article surveys how different cultures mark New Year from ancient to modern times. It covers calendars in Russia, Mohammedan and Jewish years, Chinese adjustments, and Egyptian and Roman origins. It notes gift giving traditions dating back to Sabine king Tatius and festive practices in Britain Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muharrem
Petrie
Rome
Numa
Janus
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Scotland
Germany
England
Glucose Fondant Recipes and Simple Tie Rack Gift Ideas
Glucose fondant is described with a sugar water and glucose method to form a soft ball. Uses include dipping in chocolate, rolling in coconut or nuts, filling figs and dates, making squares topped with nuts, and rolling nuts in fondant. Also suggests simple tie rack gifts and a maternal chat about stockings, with a seasonal verse and a mention of Borys-Eaith Thomas.
Farmers Bank December 31 1908 financial report
State of Kentucky county Mackville. Farmers Bank organized 1902 at Main St Mackville reports resources liabilities and capital. Cash deposits certificates of deposit demand accounts and branch/trust department notes appear with totals and questions on maximum indebtedness and safety. Bank cashier M Smith and directors Shewmaker Sweeney certify the statement as true to the best knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasvap
State of
Kentucky
G. Prensa
Washington
M._ Smith
Main Street
Mackville
Soranning J
Te Ing
Local News Briefs Emphasize Community Life and Events
The paper highlights births weddings and deaths in the home community and surrounding towns. It promises to cover social affairs of local people and neighbors with items readers care about. Subscriptions are presented as worthwhile for access to these community facts.
The Humble Christmas That Endures at Home
A nostalgic poem recalls a simple Christmas in a cottage where a mother's frugal gifts, home-made decorations, and steadfast love define the season. Contrasts with grander visions as the enduring warmth of family triumphs over wealth. Human moments and small joys anchor the holiday spirit.
Public Health Order Dampens Scarlet Fever Spread in Springfield Ky
The Washington County Health Board in Springfield Kentucky issues an order restricting movement of families due to Scarlet fever concerns. All household members must stay home and avoid public places until sore throat is proven non contagious by a written certificate from a health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Board of Health of Washington
Board of Health of
Washin
Washington
Househill
Exdig Board
Washington County
How to Cook Rice and Clean Wall Paper Tips
Household instructions describe washing rice to remove flour, draining, boiling one cup rice to a quart water, adding salt, simmering twenty minutes, then resting off heat until swollen for fluffy grains. Also explains cleaning wallpaper with cornstarch whiting and fuller's earth, using powder bags for delicate tints, and brushing away dust to avoid damaging prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
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NEW Wears
Eee
America
France
Russi
Fe' Ruysaia
Perresponds
Ceaeae
Tatius
Atic
Strenia
Italy
Borys
Eaith Thomas
Mackville, KY
Jd. M. Smith
Ee Shewmaker
John Peter
T Sweeney
Sete
Ena
R Bookia
B. Oreeneth
Iaue
Christm
Rne
Shakespeare
Henry Irving
Toole
Stratford
Mr. Shakespeare
Lewis
Histel
Argyle
Dave Covey
Doc Larson
Blanchardville
Frank Thompson
Reeve
B. L. Latsey
W. E. Sheeeman
Ww. W. Ray
W W. Hyatt
M W. Hyatt
Seer and Health
Louisville
Stevens Ccrop
J. Stevens Arms & Tooleg
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