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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
7
Instructions describe pressing and shellacking autumn foliage to preserve leaves for winter use. Steps include laying leaves flat on newspaper, applying shellac to stems, applying multiple coats, drying thoroughly, sanding smooth, and matching paint color. Also covered are securing loose screws in wood knobs by wrapping them with wine-soaked shellac.
A promotional prose urging holiday buyers to purchase Cavaliers cigarett es and Prince Albert tobacco as Christmas gifts. It touts bright holiday packaging, gift boxes with greeting space, and a holly-filled can, targeting pipe and roll-your-own smokers with a sales pitch for America’s largest selling tobacco products.
Woman's World urges better grooming to make a stronger first impression. It stresses cleanliness, careful attire, and daily routines over flashy clothes, noting how consistent hygiene and neatly presented appearance attract more attention and praise.
The article advises thorough cleansing with soap and water, optional cleansing cream, and regular hair washing based on climate and oiliness. It emphasizes selecting clothing with good taste, matching skirts to coats, using gloves and jewelry judiciously, and budgeting by choosing versatile suits and accessories. It also covers fabric care, spot cleaning, pressing, and garment upkeep to maintain a polished appearance.
A chaotic recollection piece describes Rudolph Halley and the Kefauver hearings shaping public opinion. It credits televised testimony with boosting Halley’s profile, portraying him as a rising political figure amid a era of televised graft scrutiny.
A letter from Madeleine Thorne of Evanston asks how to guide three daughters amid rising social activity. She worries about chaperoning and balancing parental control with teens' independence as older girls attend movies, parties, and late outings, while younger siblings seek attention. The piece reflects the era's tension between traditional home guidance and youth social life.
Duluth businessman Roy Halvorson, known as the Christmas tree wing of the region, plans to ship about 3.25 million swamp spruces 32 to 40 inches tall worldwide. Trees with metal bases and preservative treatments are packed in white agates for direct mail orders with gift cards. Orders already total 20,000 gift packs as prices rise 15 percent due to labor and material costs. Production runs Sept to Feb, idle July and August, with timber sourced from Halvorson’s 10,000 acre forest and state forests. Minnesota school fund adds two cents per tree, while conservation officials praise his work clearing muskeg. Only swamp spruce up to about 20 feet, topped and bundled in tens, are used, with transport by sleds drawn by tractors.
Bright holiday cigarette promo urges early shopping and bulk gifts for smokers. Promotes Camels and Prince Albert tobacco with gift-wrapped cartons that include a built in Christmas card for personalized greetings. Encourages direct dealer purchase with quick, fuss free gifting.
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