SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS
Slavic Dancing Ushers in Christmas Season
Pajamas for
DONKEYS
PROMISE.
Christmas ushers in a season of gladness and merrymaking
that is marked in most Slavic countries by the gay and spirited per­
formance of traditional folk dances. Among the most colorful is
the fast and furious sword dance of Ukrainian Cossacks which is por­
trayed here by the dancing group of St. Vladimir's Ckrainian Ortho­
dox church of Chicago.
Christmas Holly
Makes Tasty Tea
Holly is useful for something be­
sides Christmas wreaths. Yaupon,
a shrub which grows profusely in
certain sections of North Carolina,
can be brewed into tea and is
actually on the menu of one Caro-
linian hotel.
It's an old story to old-timers of
the region. They’ve been drinking
Yaupon tea for centuries and swear
that it has all kinds of good qual­
ities.
The Indians before them used it,
and John Lawson, an early histori­
an, said the shrub was so highly
valued that it was carried into the
inland where it fetched a fabulous
price from Indian tribes.
Actually, Yaupon is an American
holly, but is closely akin to Mate,
the drink
so popular in South
America.
Both drinks are pre­
pared much the same way. The
leaves are cured with hot stones
in . a barrel
....
and then
hen chopped up,
Twigs included, and " dried
out ‘in
'
an oven. Leaves and twigs are
then steeped in hot water and
syrup, orange juice, lemon juice
and cinnamon are added.
of
So at Christmas, instead
throwing
away
that dried
Up
wreath, try brewing it up into a
pot of tea.
Serbians Glorify
Abundant Harvest
The Serbian strews his table with
hay or straw at Christmas time
and he is likely to eat roasted suck­
ling pig for Christmas dinner.
Weather permitting, a fire is built
outdoors on Christmas morning and
the pig roasted over it on a spit
The Serbians, as well as the
Croat«, have several Christmas
customs in common.
Both plant
wheat on a plate on December 10th.
By Christmas day there is a minia­
ture field of wheat which serves as
a decoration, usually placed on a
window sill.
Before
sunrise on Christmas
morning, the men of the family go
into a nearby forest to fell a young
oak tree It is selected with great
care and traditional rites must be
observed in cuttuig it down. It must
fall toward the East at the moment
of sunrise It is brought home in
state and lighted candles are held
pn each aide of the door through
which it is carried.
Corn and wine are sprinkled on
this Yule log wlule wishes for an
abundant harvest for the next sum­
mer are expressed. As soon as the
log is placed in the fire and is
burning brightly, a neighbor, chos­
en beloreltund for the ceremony,
enters the house to bring Christ­
mas blessings. He pours a little
wine on the log and places a coin
on it. a symbol of prosperity fur
the coming year.
Christmas Trees
Around The World
The Christmas tree is almost a
universal symbol. It is common in
many countries and its decorations
mirror the cultural traditions and
customs of the world.
The
Japanese,
who
adopted
American
baseball,
have
also
adopted the Christmas tree. They
have given it an oriental appear­
ance by decorating its branches
with Japanese dolls, woodcuts,
small tangerines and rice cookies
called “
"sembei
sembei” that hold paper
slips of fortunes.
In Germany, where the Christ-
mas tree originated, chains and
baskets made by hand—from ordi­
nary newspapers when nothing else
is available—are hung on the tree.
Candles have been used for illumi­
nation ever since the time of Martin
Luther, when the custom of deco-
rating trees at Christmas first be-
gan.
The French Christmas tree is
loaded with glittering ornaments
and sugar-balla hang from its
branches.
In Italy, the crib is the tradition­
al symbol of Christmas and is care­
fully arranged beneath every Ital­
ian tree. This custom dates back
to 1223 when St. Francis of Assisi
arranged the first crib at Grecio,
Italy, using a simple manger with
a doli to represent the Christ Child
and adding live animals for real­
ism.
Czechs decorate their trees with
clusters of gilded nuts, apples, and
cookies made to resemble animal
figures, peasant girls, stars and
village huts.
TO sleep, Dickie. Tomor-
row is Christmas and you’re
going to have a busy day."
He wondered if he’d be well enough
to appreicate his "busy day" and
stifled a sob with a heavy sigh
for he knew he would be unable to
ride the tricycle Santa Claus had
promised him. His legs were stiff
and painful and they felt as though
he would never be able to walk on
them again.
His mother brushed soft tendrils
of hair from his feverish brow and
bent down to kiss him tenderly.
"Goodnight, Dickie; pleasant
dreams.”
He watched her leave the room,
closing the door softly behind her.
He lay quietly for some time, then
turned to look curiously at the huge
tree across the room. In deference
to his illness his bed had been
moved into the living room so
he could see the decorations
aw’ait Santa Claus' arrival.
The scene of the Nativity
been beautifully reconstructed by
his father and its tiny plaster mod­
els now caught the boy’s attention.
A strange sight met his eyes. The
donkey that had been sprawled on
the ground was now standing and
stretching himself. The lambs were
in their same positions but their
eyes were glittering with life.
“It’s Christmas Eve, Dickie, and
you should be happy." There was a
trace of reproach in the voice.
Dickie was bewildered by this
time. "How—how—” he stuttered
feebly, and halted
"How do we talk? Why that's sim­
ple, Dickie. All animals talk on
He watched her leave the room,
closing the door softly behind her.
Christmas Eve. Didn’t you know?
That night everything comes to
life.
“What seems to be the matter?”
“I don’t know. I'm all burning up
inside and I can’t move my legs
without hurting them.”
He saw two of the animals ex­
change a knowing glance.
"You
mean . . .*’
"Something has to be done for
him.
’ ~ ”
the
donkey
interrupted
swiftly.
“You mean you can cure me?”
With a glance at the tiny crib
the donkey said, “I’m sure you will
be cured, Dickie."
All animals
were silent for a moment, then the
donkey continued. "Now go to
sleep, Dickie, and when morning
comes you will feel better."
"You mean I’ll be able to get up
and ride my tricycle and play with
my other toys?” Dickie asked ex­
citedly. But there was no answer.
When he awoke, both mommy
and daddy were sitting at his bed­
side and his mother’s pretty face
was flushed with happiness.
“Mommy! Daddy!” he cried, “1
can move my legs!” Mother threw
the covers back and the three
watched with fascination as his
legs moved slowly up and down.
Mother began to cry. She hugged
him tightly and then threw herself
into daddy's arms.
Dickie was happy, too. But he
stopped moving his legs long
enough to tell hf« mother gravely,
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
‘"Dr Benton'k medicine didn’t help
me, mommy."
Placing wooden shoes on the
"Oh. Dickie dear, of course it
doorstep for the good Saint to
did. It cured you and soon you'll be
fill with toys and sweets is tra-
running around again!"
ditional Dutch fashion. Carrot*
He started to protest, but before
are left in the shoes for the
words could come, his eyes fell on
white horse which St. Nicholas
rides in Holland.
the Nativity scene where his
friends, the donkey and three
lambs, reclined. Leaning over, he
stroked
models
momentous
decision
These animals were his friends
Long before Christ was born the and they had made him well again.
Romans observed a holiday that but maybe they wanted him to keep
was very much like modern Chris­
it a secret Next Christmas Eve.
tian celebrations of Christmas. The
when they talked again, he could
day was December 19. known as the
ask their permission to tell every­
Feast of Saturnalia.
body about their kindness. Until
The Romans i ornamented
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their then, he must not do anything that
homes w ith gree en boughs Also, the might sadden them. With a final
Druids observed the Feast by pat, he turned happily to his par­
gathering
and
decorating
with ents "Merry Christmas, mommy
mistletoe, while ancient Saxons Merry Christmas, daddy. My. it's
used hollj ivy ar id bay.
going to be a busy day."
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Prevented Evil
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Poinsettias
Came From Mexico
Poinsettias owre their name to an
early American diplomat and schol­
ar—Joe! Roberts Poinsett.
Nearly a century and a quarter
ago romsett. then U S. ambassador
to Mexico, first brought cuttings of
th* “fire plant" to his South Caro­
lina home Carefully he tended the
transplanted tropical beauty. Under
his skillful hands the flower thrived
and improved.
Cyiris
Average Farm Family
Sees Income Recede
Buying Power Higher
Now Than Year Ago
What, if anything, is happening to
the average U. S. farmer with re­
gard to the money he gets for what
he raises, and does he have anything
to worry about?
Although there has been a mod­
erate drop in income of farmers,
the average family ha3 more pur­
chasing power today than it had a
W/áM'A
PURCHASING POWER
year ago, a reliable monthly sur­
vey of “real income" reveals. “Real
income" is the relationship of rev-
enue to living costs.
The national figures indicate that
the average home has 2 per cent
more buying power than last year.
Wage-earners, salaried people and
those with investment income are
equally well off, while the farmer
is now about 3 per cent below his
status of a year ago.
It should be remembered, how­
ever, that such status a year ago
was at a then all-time high.
Besides the recent drop in farm
prices, the survey said, it is ex­
pected that there may be further
tapering off during the next six
months, but farm income will con­
tinue at a high level. In the same
way, although surpluses are begin­
ning to appear in the clothing in­
dustry, there are no signs yet that
sharp price breaks are likely.
l nderwear Sets
Y to sew you’ll
several of thes
2-IOjr*.
wear sets. The princess-lined slip
Butcher Boy Pajamas
fits so nicely and can be edged
COR the young girls of the family with dainty lace. Panties are neat­
1 —adorable little butcher boy pa­ ly tailored. Grand gift idea.
• * *
jamas that are sure to please. The
No. 8364 is for sizes 14. 16. 18.
tiny collar is finished in scallops, 20; Pattern
40 42 and 44
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Size 16. slip. _ 23 ________
< yards
the shaped pocket is just right for of 39-inch; panties. 1»< yards.
The
Fall
and
Winter
FASHION
contains
a hanky.
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Pattern No 1835 comes in sizes 2 4. 6.
8 and 10 years. Size 4, 27, yards ot 36 or
394neh.
fl Double Duty Table
For Children to Use
60 pages of smart, wearable styles you
won’t want to miss. Free pattern printed
inside the book. 25 cents.
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Overhauling the Land
THIS table does double duty.
* can be used as a play table or
the top, being hinged, may be
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plywcod top may be covered with
blackboard paint. The table stands
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Ten years' work in rebuilding
the ' soil-depleted 300-acre Rio
Grande college farm at Rio
Grande, Ohio, were compressed
into 13’• hours recently by 600
workers and hundreds of pieces
of mechanized farm equipment. In
this hilly Ohio valley country,
chief problem was removal of ex­
cess water which had been carry­
ing away top soil. Diversion
ditches and sod water ouUets were
prepared. Two ponds were built.
The course of a stream was al­
tered. Years of cultivation had
taken much of the life from the
farm's soil, so the horde of work­
ers also attacked the problem of
soil rejuvenation.
Great areas
were tilled, limed, fertilized and
seeded and overgrown pasture
land was reclaimed and prepared
for seeding. In the picture, a jeep,
equipped with bush and bog har­
row. is engaged in mulching as
part of the work done on the farm.
2.4- D Winter Spraying
Destroys Stumps, Weeds
Successful winter spraying with
an ester of 2.4-D is the newest twist
to the ever-broadening field of chem­
ical weed control.
At East Lansing, Mich., agron­
omists Keith Barrons and L. L.
Coulter of the Dow Chemical com­
pany
announced
that
stumps
sprayed in near zero weather dur­
ing the past three winters have
responded to treatment in the same
manner as stumps sprayed during
the summer season. The chemical
used was Esteron 44 which contains
44 per cenl of the isopropyl ester of
2.4- D.
Traffic Light Controls
Planes and Automobiles
What is believed to be the only
traffic light which regulates both
automobile and airplane traffic is
located at Merrill field. Anchor­
age, Alaska. The light halts cars
on the highways near the field
while planes arrive and depart.
lxtt'ltAXAT",E
NATURE’S REMEDY (NR) TAB­
LETS—A purely vegetable laxative to
relieve constipation without the usual
griping, sickening, perturbing sensa­
tions, and does not cause a rash. Try
NR—you will see the difference. Un­
coated or candy coated—their action
is dependable, thorough, yet gentle as
millions of NR’s have proved. Get a
25c box and use as directed.
FUSSY STOMACH?
RELIEF FOR ACIO
INOIGESTION A
GAS ANO
HEARTBURN
If you suffer from pocket-book
pinch come the Yuletide season,
here's a grand way to get around
the gift-giving problem. For the
smokers on your list, order car­
tons of mild, flavorful Camel cig­
arettes and pound tins of Prince
Albert Smoking Tobacco—the larg­
est-selling smoking tobacco in the
country. When you give Camels
or Prince Albert, you're giving
smoking pleasure at its best—and
a generous supply of it!
The
Camel carton, for example, con­
tains 200 mild, cool cigarettes.
Both Camels and Prince Albert
packages will fit in perfectly with
the spirit of the season, thanks
to their colorful and gay wrap­
pings. There's even ample space
provided for a "Merry Christmas''
message in your own handwriting.
If you remind your dealer now
to put away a gift-quota of Camels
and Prince Albert, he can have
them ready when you want them.
(Adv.)
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Weak Egg Shells Mean
Hens Require Calcium
Feeding oyster shells to
hens to furnish the calcium needed
for making strong egg shells is sug­
gested by Irving J Mork. agent of
the North Dakota Agricul
lege extension service.
"Hens that lay steadily
time goes on. lay eggs w
shells’’ ha salt “Usuallj
due to a lack of caL'ium in
tion It can also be due to
of vitamin D. however."
Not><< how much you miti the old hotf«
town, your friends »nd no^hboe*. And
•f»m! Our town is a (rest place to li»<!