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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
3
A suggested guide for transforming a home to appeal to men, turning one room into a lounge with a leather chair and sturdy furniture. Emphasizes comfortable seating, a card table with a deep drawer, and ash trays to encourage men to stay home rather than frequent clubs linked to bootleggers. Articles in this series appear on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
Mrs G asks about tonsil removal at age 27 and anesthesia options. The reply says frequent quinsy warrants removal with safe risks, and any anesthesia can be used. Additional letters discuss neuritis, phosphorus rat poison symptoms and first aid, a plant causing milk sickness in cattle, and a note about Lincoln’s mother dying of milk sickness.
A short nostalgic piece reflecting on Santa Claus myths and childhood belief. The narrator recounts watching for Santa, pretending to sleep, and the comfort of believing in gifts while acknowledging growing up. Includes brief notes on happiness from simple mysteries and a closing aside about philanthropy and bequests aiding colleges.
A new company with 2,500,600 capital completes arrangements for year-round air service linking Great Britain with Ulster. Three airplanes purchased to speed mail between America and Europe, signaling a major upgrade in transatlantic mail handling.
Puzzle lists vertical and horizontal clues including Second year men state abbreviations The Egyptian river Accomplish Exclamation Recess in a building Juice Untidy habits Rowdy Toy Entrance Porous soil Students Medley Opal Chum Small iroay of water American poet Pronoug Exist Restoring Large body of water Little devil To move through the sir Puzzler can read mystery stories or be Sherlock Holmes tackling words in English daily in The Washington Post
A child recalls visiting Doctor Dolittle and his private zoo. The scene unfolds in a London parlor with family listening to music, while the narrator awakens to a misty morning and searches for the Doctor, discovering Polynesia and the study filled with curiosities. The piece previews the Doctor and his animal company.
Poet Edgar A. Guest celebrates Christmas as a divine miracle spanning two thousand years. The little manger child Jesus transforms the world, drawing wise men to Bethlehem and guiding humanity with gentle light that endures beyond time. The poem recalls Mary, the inn, and the universal worship that follows, ending with a note on the enduring gift of Christmas.
Leeds dispatch reports Commander Frank A. Wordley, veteran of Shackleton's Antarctic expeditions, planning a new southern pole voyage by land from the Mackenzie Delta. Transport would be caterpillar tractors as part of the effort to reach the pole and move northward.
A 20 year old Francesca laments American youth and the war’s impact on marriage. She contrasts foreign youths with Americans, praising foreign appreciation of art and language while condemning American jazz culture and flapper trends. She questions whether American men express genuine love and responsibility.
A fragmentary verse piece recalls Christmas customs with a mock court of Lord Misrule, revelry, and knighted fools. It contrasts merriment with charity as the Buttery Hatch opens for the poor, who receive fuel, raiment, beef, bread, and ale. The verse promises a moral for Christmas Day.
An analysis argues against linking women’s investments to low risk and low returns. It cites women who manage funds, demand higher yields, and resist paternalistic advice. The piece contends risks should match ability, not race or sex, urging individual evaluation and diverse investment choices.
London reports British vacationers adopting long sea cruises similar to American trends. Major shipping lines now deploy large steamers for three week to two month voyages. Travelers find these trips economical and enjoy milder weather in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia compared with England this year.
Discovery that fish oils can be deodorized by passing hydrogen, nitrogen or carbon dioxide through them is announced by Dr. H. K. Benson of the University of Washington. This eliminates odor in paints made with fish oils, a large potential Pacific Northwest industry, with benefits for local production and materials.
London reports Edith Watson returns to her old post as secretary to Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin after his accession. Watson, long linked with government offices, began ten years ago at the colonial office and later worked with Bonar Law in multiple senior roles, described by Baldwin as able to "keep secrets."
In London on December, tail coats fade while tall opera cloaks and cape-like dinner dress gain favor among West End tailors. The dinner jacket remains popular for postwar evening affairs, yet a revival of formal tail coats appears as hotels restrict unconventional attire.
Clergy finances in England grow tougher with years as Vicar Elliott reports hardship. One parish priest went 20 years without new clothes while another house reportedly served only bread and tea for meals, lacking milk, sugar, and bitter at the table.
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