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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
2
After Christmas many trees can serve second uses. Fir trees can be anchored in yards as bird feeders with suet and feed bags tied to branches and a water container kept full. Cut branches can shield flower beds and mulch soil to prevent heaving. If burned, remove branches and burn safely one by one to avoid fire hazards from street disposal.
A fragmented advice piece stresses choosing Christmas toys by age. It emphasizes toys that support walking and climbing development and cautions against overstimulation. The text mentions safe, practical options and parental care in selecting gifts for growth stages.
The tale describes Tomten as a Scandinavian elf who tended animals and farms, then Christianized Vikings transformed him into Santa Claus. Travelers carried the legend to the modern world, where he is the busy jolly helper who works in Santa's workshop and exchanges gifts for good boys and girls.
Irish livestock fairs, dating to the fourteenth century, decline in number though not disappear. Lecturer Joseph P Haughton of Trinity College Dublin notes fairs in towns with 1500 to 5000 people still serve farmers for cattle and sheep sales, yet fattened stock now often moves directly to buyers at farms. In 1852 fairs counted 1297. by 1952 only 602 remain, with more auctioneers and farm sales reducing social functions of fairs.
A guide outlines how careful planning can reduce home costs and secure better mortgage terms. It advises choosing marketable property near schools and transit, avoiding risky layouts and unproven materials, and reviewing loan clauses on insurance, grace periods, and security items.
The American Heart Association reports heart disease death rates have fallen for women in 20 years while rising for men. No greater danger today than 59 years ago, due to aging populations and improved diagnosis, which reclassifies many past deaths as heart related.
A quirky note warns cutting melons on a rubbery surface then drying out in the fridge without moisture. It suggests sealing the cut melon with moisture proof freezer cellophane and taping edges to the skin to reduce odor and preserve freshness.
A rich farmer sought legal help but was told he could not sue as he was already allied with the opposing side. He received a letter of recommendation to a friend, which described two fat wethers fallen out together and urged one to fleece the other to make them agree like brothers. Reading the letter, both parties settled their dispute amicably, avoiding court action.
A flight stewardess dodges two men from a tense encounter. The first man shares a hotel room number and vows to fill the place with American Beauty roses. The second wolf pressures for her address and threatens pursuit. The excerpt hints at danger and suspense without detailing outcomes.
Voice from the crowd echoes calls to purge radical ideologies including socialism Bolshevism communism and anarchism with a provocative aside about russophobia. The fragment reflects public debate and heated language on political extremes.
A returning Army nurse recounts an air raid in New Guinea and jokes about jumping into a foxhole. A listener corrects foxhole, and she quips that maybe a fox dug it, noting a wolf was in it. The lighthearted exchange captures wartime humor among service members.
A salesman boasts of the most perfect wife, quipping that absence makes the heart grow fonder. His companion counters with the monotony of life, while he concedes her fault is swearing when intoxicated.
A short, romantic scene depicts a couple under a full moon. He whispers love, she coolly notes little difference, ending with a wry reply. The setting emphasizes mood over plot as the couple shares an intimate moment.
The Postmaster General predicts 1952 will see a record amount of Christmas mail and cards. Extra staff and trucks are hired for the holiday period, with international mail aided by other nations. In the United States and its possessions, delivery is a U S operation, including service to troops abroad via Army post offices. Santa Claus Indiana handles a famous Christmas business.
The article explains poinsettias bloom with short daylight and can be forced year round using artificial lights. It notes how chrysanthemums are kept by controlling day length and advises on saving a poinsettia for next season by letting it dry in a basement after flowering, then repotting and regrowing after May.
Bay and Rosemary have long appeared in Christmas lore with bay trees sheltering the Holy Family during a thunderstorm and lightning never striking bay trees. Rosemary is linked to the flight into Egypt and was said to bear the Christ Child’s garments. Originally white blossoms turned lavender by a later change.
Gift plants last longer with proper care. Water daily, keep uniform temperature above 60F, avoid drafts, and provide adequate light. Poinsettias Cyclamen and Azaleas need consistent moisture, cool storage after bloom, and careful repotting. Use trays to water from below and consider artificial light in low sun.
Guidance on balancing light heat and moisture for flowering plants including African violets and hyacinths. recommends using 60 watt bulbs 3-4 feet above for 4x4 ft area, fluorescent lamps closer to plants, caution against water on lights, and proper bulb rooting in cool dark storages with staged light exposure. Also mentions fashion notes on princess style coats and fashion items.
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