Modern Day Dolls Far Cry From Those of Early Days
A feature notes the rise of multilingual talking dolls and sophisticated playthings, contrasting today’s polyglot, noise-filled dolls with early simple forms. It traces dolls from ancient figures to Greek marionettes, Roman gifts, fashion dolls, paper dolls, and Edison phonograph dolls, ending with today’s fashion and baby dolls and trends like talking figures and twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Europe
Colonies
New York
Thomas Edison
Holly Holds Sway In Holiday Season
A historic note on holly’s role in Christmas lore from England and Germany. Old beliefs linked male and female holly varieties to household leadership, weather influencing who governs, and holly’s reputed medical and magical powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly
England
Germany
Dear Santa letters from Davenport and Hutson siblings
Christmas wish list and family notes from multiple young writers. Carolyn Turnbow asks for Tickles and nurse kit, mentions sickness in family and grandmothers care. Sandra Cook of West Davenport and Ray Hutson request a BB gun, bow and arrow, fire hose, and racing set. Wayne Hutson seeks football shoes and a electric go cart racing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Bells Tell of Christmas Joy Across Ages
Bells have marked Christmas through history from church tolling for curfews to midnight rejoicing at Christ’s birth. In medieval England bells ring at 7 30 on Christmas morning as tuneful art and complex changes require years of practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Christ
England
Christmas Observed On Three Occasions In Bethlehem
Pilgrims from many faiths visit Bethlehem now in Jordan to the Church of the Nativity above the Grotto of the Nativity where Christ was born. Observances occur three times as the Mandelbaum Gate opens between Jerusalem’s Israel and Arab sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethelehem
Bethlehem
Jordan
Christ
Mandelbaum Gate
Jerusalem
Shepherds Fields
Georgia State Motto: Wisdom Justice Moderation
The state motto of Georgia is quoted as Wisdom Justice Moderation. It reflects the guiding principles for governance and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diana
Shirley Temple
Barbie
Tammy
Littlechap
Babs
Bill
Talking Dolls
Ugh
People
Ig Ins
Butane
STN Tvs
Santa Claus
Aog
Sammy
Mrs. Santa Claus
North Pole
Carolyn Jean Turnbow
Sandra Louise Cook Ol
West Davenport
Tony Cagle
Ray Hutson
Wayne Hutson
Stamford Lions Club
Arledge and
Grissom Ice
Stamford
Credit Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!