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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
8
Home economists and engineers from McGraw Edison discuss simple maintenance rules to extend life of major kitchen appliances. They advise regular surface wiping, crumb catcher cleaning, and careful handling of heating elements. They outline specific steps for toasters coffee makers waffle irons mixers blenders and irons including cleaning routines handling drying and periodic freshness checks.
Bank experts advise starting Christmas savings 12 months ahead to avoid December budget strain. Set a target from this year’s costs, subtract any bonuses, and divide by weeks until shopping begins. Use a dedicated savings account or a Christmas savings club, which last year helped nearly 13 million Americans save over a billion dollars with average weekly deposits around $93.
The text notes 130000 tons of steel used for toys last year. It mentions the first San Francisco Christmas tree in 1850, created by a German wine shop proprietor. It cites Canada border states as major sources for Christmas trees and England's 1643 Puritan ban on Christmas. It adds Henry Cole’s 1846 card design with the greeting A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The legend traces Christmas tree origins to Egypt palm trees and credits Luther and Prince Albert with spreading the practice. It notes Germany and England influence and links modern tree decorating to a centuries old tale of plant flowering and fruiting on Christmas Eve.
A passage urges careful driving and walking during Christmas week. It stresses courtesy to pedestrians who have right of way and warns against risking life by trying to outrun cars. Messages include looking before you walk and staying alert amid busy shopping days.
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