Christmas spirit shoved around as war news, weather, and views
The column reflects on a busy holiday season amid wartime shortages and cold weather. It laments housing scarcity, notes Iowa winters, and recalls Santa’s trusted role, then shifts to global war updates and allied relations with Britain, urging vigilance against being treated as a “sucker” while highlighting front-line realities and public sentiment.
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Washington
Santa Claus
S. W. Easter
Belgium
Siegfried Line
Germany
United States
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Owen Brewster
Maine
Goose Bay
New Foundland
Great Britain
Canada
North Africa
England
Iran
Brewster
What Was the Best Job You Ever Did
A humorous exchange among barbers and friends frames a lighthearted talk on work and marriage. banter covers shaving achievements, salon services, solitaire plans, and a Scotchman vacation as a witty vignette.
Kansas Farmer Seeks Loan as Dust Cloud Spurs Caution
A Kansas farmer visits a bank to secure a farm loan with the banker proposing an on-site appraisal. The farmer objects to extra escort, noting a large dust cloud approaching the road as a cue to proceed.
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Kansas
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Help
Our sincere thanks to all who assisted in our recent bereavement. We are especially grateful for the floral tributes, Mrs. Kate Bales.
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Sheffield Press
Neighbors Thanked for Help With Corn Picking
The note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted with the corn picking and mentions appreciation for their support.
Bible Reading and Gallery Reception Mixture
The text blends a John 1 Bible passage with a stray note about Leonard Leieuty winning a prize and a hostess gift shower. It mentions Ruth WKrabill presenting a gift and lists many attendees including Mrs. Dan Steckler and Florence, Mrs. Jacob Stauffer, and several Leichty and Wenger families at a hospitality event.
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Leonard Leieuty
Tne
Ruth Wkrabill
Dan Steckler
Florence
Jacob Stauffer
Ward Stauffer
Dorothy
Eva Leichty
Henry Leichty
Leonard Leichty
Wi, Leichty
Simon Leichty
Vernon Gerig
Katie Wenger
Vernon Wyse
Emmery Wenger
Willard Leichty
Ralph Wenger
Jakie Unternahrer
Lucille Heese
John Reschley
Ray Wyse
Ruth Krabill
Stolley Couple Noted in Local Biographical Item
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Stolley are mentioned in a local biographical notice highlighting their marriage and community roles within the town.
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R. A. Stolley
Our Redeemer's Birthday Hymn Reflection
Poem by Blanche R De Koning calling readers to lift eyes to the approaching day of Christ. It urges watchful waiting, prayer, and readiness to stand worthy at the Lord's coming. The verse celebrates a sought after realm of love and peace and honors the birth of Jesus.
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Lord Jesus
Blanche R. de Koning
Florence Steckley Honored at Shower
In Wayland on December 21 Mrs Robert Krabill Mrs Sam Nebel and Mrs Glen Roth hosted a Prenuptial shower for Florence Steckley. The afternoon's entertainment involved flames as the diversion and each guest received a stick of chewing gum to model with.
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Wayland
Robert Krabill
Sam Nebel
Glen Roth
sunflower seeds appeal among Russian boys as snack habit
The passage notes that Russian boys often carry sunflower seeds in pockets and crack them for eating, paralleling how American boys eat peanuts.
How to remove baggy knees from trousers
The method uses steaming to reduce baggy knee areas. Place trousers on an ironing board, cover the knee area with a damp cloth, and steam with a moderately hot iron. Then align inner and outer seams and crease by pressing the inside leg first.
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Waterloo
Oskaloosa Herald
Dillas News
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J. GB
Betty
Waldo
Jean
Ned
Teu
Trafalgar Square
Nelson
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Buckley
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Geo. L. McDaniels
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Striebel
American Bible Society
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E. J. Yoder
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Finney
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