Holiday Carpet Care Hints for Busy Entertaining
A Jones County home demonstration agent advises three quick rules to protect carpets during holiday gatherings. Act fast on spills to prevent setting, keep cleaning supplies ready with a vinegar-detergent mix and dry-cleaning solvent, and identify stain type to choose removal method. Avoid over-wetting and dry the area promptly.
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B. V. N Berry
Jones County
American Carpet Institute
Most Memorable Christmas Right At Home
Each Christmas grows more memorable with new memories and cherished traditions. The piece notes how customs originate in legend and time and celebrates the magic and mystery that enriches Christmas celebrations year after year.
Dutch Christmas Folklore Features Sleipner Pulling St Nick
In the Netherlands children say a great horse named Sleipner pulls St Nicholas sleigh. They fill wooden shoes with hay to feed him, giving Sleipner energy to deliver gifts to every house.
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Monrovia Named for James Monroe in Liberia
Monrovia, capital of Liberia in Africa, derives its name from James Monroe the fifth U S president who shaped early relations with the colony.
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Liberia
Africa
James Monroe
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Old Press Makes Final Run at Inland Installation
LeRoy Bud Troxell, press erector for Inland Newspaper Machinery Supply, instructs Max Mendez foreman for the American to operate the Goss Cox-O-Type press installed last weekend. The unit was moved here from Graham.
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LeRoy
Bud) Troxell
Inland Newspaper Machinery Supply Corporation
Max Mendez
American
Graham
Christmas Tree Fire Hazards and Safe Practices
Texas A&M extension engineer warns the Christmas season raises home fire risks. Buy fresh trees days before Christmas, keep water, place away from heat, use UL approved lights, inspect cords, avoid overloading circuits, turn off lights when away, discard dry trees, and limit wrapping under the tree. Smokers should take extra precautions with flammable materials.
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W. S. Allen
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Texas A&m University
Xmas in Japan Santa Clauses Brighten Stores
Christmas in Japan is not an official holiday yet stores glow with festive decor. Children cheer as shoppers report up to many Santas in department stores, with joyful displays and colorful gifts.
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Japan
Mystery Kensington Stone Sparks Norse Legend in Minnesota
Historic inscription on the Kensington Stone fuels debate over ancient Norse exploration in Minnesota. Baseball legends Honus Wagner Ty Cobb Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson are among the first inductees named to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Minnesota
Honus Wagner
Ty Cobb
Christy Mathewson
Babe Ruth
Walter Johnson
Baseball Hall of Fame
Parcel post service begins in 1912 by Post Office
In 1912 the Post Office Department launched parcel post, one of its most useful public services, expanding mail delivery to include packages nationwide. The program aimed to streamline shipping, boost commerce, and provide affordable, practical service for individuals and businesses.
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Post Office Department
Parcel Post
Denver Boy to Enter Asthma Institute in Denver
Gary London a 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs W F London has been accepted at the Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital in Denver Colorado He will leave December 28 and be away for two years He is a seventh grader and will attend public school in Denver
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Gary London
W. F. London
Children's Asthma Research Institute and Hospital
Denver, Colo
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Oak Island Lighthouse Brilliance Reaches 14 Million Candle-Power
The Oak Island lighthouse in North Carolina displays a brightness of 14 million candle power. Local maritime authorities confirm the high intensity aids navigation along the coast and near channels.
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Oak Island
N. C
Galaxon advertised as fat loss pill with guarantee
A Stamford City Drug Store ad markets Galaxon fat loss tablets offered without prescription. It promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied and notes mail orders from Stamford.
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City Drug Store
Stamford
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