Christmas Seals Born From Danish Idea and Red Cross Effort
The tale traces Einar Holboell's Copenhagen postal idea of a small benevolent seal on Christmas mail to Emily P. Bissell and Delaware's Red Cross effort. The Delaware sale in 1907 sparked nationwide support, with endorsements from figures like Taft and Roosevelt. By 1930, Christmas seals funded tuberculosis efforts and helped halve the death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Einar Holboell
Emily P. Bissell
Thhus
Jto
Postal Service
Postal Department
Holboell
Louise
Hol. Doel
Charlotten Zund
I Hagen
Einar Il
National Tuberculosis Association
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Little Delaware
Red Cross
Delaware Red Cross
North American
Delaware
Jacob Riis
Outlook
BE A. van Valkenburg
Wanamaker's
Washington
Pennsylvania
National Red Cross
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Miss Bissell
Bissell
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The Polish Beauty of Reylan a Jekyll and Hyde Spy
A late 19th to early 20th century figure known as Mlle Racznowicz and M. de Reylan alternated roles as a Polish beauty and a Russian confidant. The cross dressed spy attended diplomatic circles, gathered secrets, and aided Nihilists while serving Baron Schlippenbach. Tuberculosis forced retirement to Arizona in 1905, death in 1906, leaving unresolved questions about gender and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Chevalier d’Eon
James Barry
Mlle. Racznowicz
M. de Reylan
Monsieur Nicholi de Reylan
Baron Schlippenbach
Miles Racznowicz
Foreign Diplomate Corps
Romanoffs
Reds
Jekyll-and-Hyde
de Reylan
Racznowicz
Arizona
Handcrafted Chinese work exemplifies patience and skill
The passage notes that Chinese crafts surpass others in intricate designs and delicate carving. It highlights patience and perseverance as essential to handwork, stating that without these qualities, such craftsmanship would be impossible.
Bell Makers' School Opens in Brilon Westphalia
The first bell founders' school in the world opens at Brilon and Humpert bell foundry. Traditionally few artisans passed the art through generations. The new institution will offer both theoretical and practical instruction in bell casting.
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Bell Founders
Brilon
Westphalia
Humpert Bell Foundry
Uniform Milk Fat Rules Gain Traction Across States
Government data compiled by the Holstein-Friesian Association shows 44 states regulate butterfat and total solids in whole milk while five follow federal rules. Since 1926 fat requirements have fallen to 3.25 percent in most states, with small numbers still at 3.3 to 3.5 percent. Doctors oppose high fat levels for children and invalids, while some advocate 2 percent fat as more suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Chicago
New York
Clean Utensils Assist in High Grade Cream
Extension Dairy man James W Linn of Kansas State College discusses best practices for high grade cream. He notes that clean utensils prevent contamination and winter dairy quality depends on clean cows, trimmed udders, and clean stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Linn
Extension Dairyman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Salt and Mineral Cups Increase Milk Flow
Salt and mineral cups new barn equipment tied to automatic drinking bowls raise milk production. Cups grant salt access near cows, boosting water intake and milk yield. Dairymen report payback in about two months. Designs favor narrow openings to reduce mineral waste and improve tongue access.
Cattle Abortion Could Be Eradicated Says Expert
Dr H J Metzger of the New York State College of Agriculture says abortion disease in cattle herds can be eliminated through blood testing and isolating infected animals. He urges complete isolation and cleanliness and cites a new bulletin B 182 from Ithaca available free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Metzger
New York State College of Agriculture
Qodor Metzer
College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Calf Health and Calving Hygiene Emphasis
Calves are highly susceptible to infections and indigestion from poor feeding. Proper calving care and clean birth environments reduce disease risk. Navel infection often leads to digestive disturbances in newborn calves.
Honest Thief Joke Ends With Store Owner Confession
A Kansas City store proprietor confessed to stealing a set of grips after leaving a note on a salesman’s windshield claiming to be an honest thief. The clerk was ready to report the incident when the owner revealed the prank and admonished him to close car windows.
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Kansas City
Not Possible Says Louisville Lad on Marriage
A Louisville youth dismisses the old proverb that warns against hasty marriage calling it a worn platitude. The editor notes the irony of a fast marriage leaving no time to repent.
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Louisville
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Sgu
Merry Christmas
The
Wheeler Syndicate
Bell Makers’ School
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter
Oras
Lydia E. Pinkham
Corea SM
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