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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
8
Creative guide suggests placing small table trees around the home trimmed to reflect occupants interests. Examples include gingerbread men in a child’s room, Miss Teens boudoir with fans, a candy pipe laden tree for a study, and apples garlands for a kitchen.
New York report urges advance planning to prevent holiday rush unmasking embarrassments. Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association consumer service outlines a foolproof method: write the full Christmas to New Year menu, then study each course carefully.
The article advises tallying every operation and listing chores before the holiday to prevent accidents. It warns against leaving tree lights on unattended, placing electric trains under the tree, and using easily ignited decorations, urging rest when tired to avoid missteps and injuries. Hogsett emphasizes taking five minutes to relax to reduce accident risk.
The article warns that a natural evergreen is highly combustible even with treatments. It urges readers to buy the freshest tree, keep it watered in a sturdy container, place it away from heat and exits, and check light wiring for safety. It stresses Underwriters Laboratory seals and avoiding overloaded circuits.
Records show more than five million people are injured in home accidents each year and the kitchen is the most dangerous room. O L Hogsett of the University of Illinois notes nearly 20 percent of incidents occur there and many result from fatigue, disorder, and improper equipment or use.
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