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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
3
Advice for choosing gifts by recipient hobbies. From games to sewing to travel and outdoor life, the guide lists practical items such as cards and pencils for gamers, embroidery kits for sewers, luggage and kits for travelers, flies and golf gear for outdoorsy types, garden gloves and books for gardeners, and first items for the younger set with personal touches.
Fire Protection Institute urges safe holiday practices. Spray wreaths with flame proof compound and use flame proof decorations. Inspect lights and fix frayed wires. Do not leave lights on unattended. Keep gifts and wrappings away from open flames and dispose of paper promptly.
New York State College of Forestry reports waterglass spray keeps spruce needles on trees longer and adds a silver sheen to foliage. The spray also acts as a fire retardant and may reduce shedding when bases are kept in moist earth peat moss or water.
Local campaign encourages residents to keep spending in Alpine by patronizing Alpine merchants, emphasizing community-serving businesses and economic resilience. The message urges shoppers to prioritize locally owned shops to bolster jobs, services, and town character.
The article notes an old Christmas alms giving custom tied to the belief that Christ visits homes as a beggar during the holidays. A legend says the Christ child goes door to door on Christmas Eve seeking aid and often finds kindness, with beggars rarely being turned away.
Local listing shows typewriter ribbons paper carbons and second sheets advertised at The Avalanche store. Items include assorted office supplies with emphasis on writing and transcription needs.
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