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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1972
Page
11
A holiday article urges scheduling family portraits now as a way to keep relatives connected across distances. Photographers offer studio, home, or outdoor shoots, with options for group or children only sessions. Living plants, especially red and white poinsettias, are suggested as festive gifts to brighten homes.
During the holiday whirl, pace yourself with late nights and socializing. Rest during the day, limit alcohol and caffeine, and ensure air circulation to prevent next day headaches and eye strain. If eyes are red, use decongestant drops. Horse-drawn carriages appeared around 1690.
The piece argues gifts should satisfy the recipient’s desires rather than the giver’s biases. If a youngster longs for a baseball glove a parent should buy it, even if grades suggest a dictionary would be wiser. When hints are absent, listen closely to uncover true yearnings and avoid projecting needs onto others.
A set of vintage toys includes Nerry Gorowicz a windable music bus with four seat figures spinning to Skater's Waltz and Molly Moo Cow a pull toy with a mooing head. A School Days Desk offers a portable classroom with magnetic alphabet cards and a blackboard for preschoolers.
A holiday note invites readers to compose a frosty Christmas tree package using the tune of O Christmas Tree. It describes layering icy fir-like ribbons crafted by slitting and crisscrossing gift wrap to create descending tiers on the package.
Practical kitchen tips describe shaking an egg to separate yolk from white, extracting lemon essence by snapping a lemon peel between fingers, and using a sharp knife to create a long spiral peel for garnishes. The guide emphasizes efficient methods and cautions against less effective techniques.
Footcare experts warn holiday shopping strains feet as thousands hit the department store circuit. Tips include liberal powdering of feet and shoe interiors, a relaxing foot soak with a soothing preparation, and trying the new shlipper, a terry covered toe relaxing sandal, as a stocking gift for harried shoppers.
A safety notice warns that toys containing flames or constructed of combustible materials pose risks. It states that toys with electrical components and rocket kits should be given only to children old enough to use them wisely.
Readers are advised to review local store gift catalogs at home to save time and effort, then visit the shop to purchase. The guidance emphasizes planning purchases in advance using mailed catalogs.
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