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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1935
Page
5
A survey of Christmas gifts showcases a range of electrical appliances from door chimes and two burner plates to waffle irons and toaster bundles. Percolators and electric pots join new double boilers and baby bottle sterilizers, with health lamps, electric clocks, ironing aids, and portable torcheres enriching holiday hospitality with practical style.
A nostalgic guide to homemade Christmas treats with recipes for Cream of Mushroom Soup, ham with brown sugar, corn fritters, grapefruit jelly, date torte and a selection of confections. It gives step by step instructions for stuffed dates, taffy apples, Grace nuts and fruits, peanut brittle, toffee, penuche and fudge with notes on storage and packing boxes.
Article warns that many homes have substandard electrical wiring creating a real fire risk. It cites rapid home electrification and lingering bad wiring practices as the root cause and urges proper wiring, adequate outlets, and improved light quality to raise safety and home value.
Modern progress eliminates candle hazards as electric lighting becomes affordable for homes. Series lights are cheap but one burnt bulb darkens the entire string. multiple lights keep others lit. Dealers offer decorative lights and wreaths at various prices for every budget. Replacing worn wiring on old sets is advised this year. The article notes El Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, with 21,000 students.
Lilah suggests simple refreshments after large holiday meals. Serve canned grape juice plain or with tang from lemon rind and orange juice. Pair with tiny Christmas cookies and offer wassail on Christmas Eve.
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