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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1967
Page
13
The notice warns Christmas trees and greens are highly fire prone during holidays and offers precautions. Trim the tree properly, keep it away from heat sources, treat greens with fire retardant, inspect lights for faults, replace damaged wiring, and use fireproof coverings and materials.
A home cleaning guide recommends gal soda concentrated to remove soot and grime from mantels, brick, tile, doors, arches, ceilings, fluorescent fixtures, and windows. Use sal soda solution, brushing with a stiff brush or sponge, rinse, and dry for sparkling holiday displays.
The playful text riffs on the letter S appearing in Christmas themes and seasonal items. It notes sunglasses, snow, and stockings as Sful elements, imagining shoppers adding S words to holiday cheer and hinting at January notes for those who stuff stockings.
Ambassdor Joel Roberts Poinsett first brought the Mexican Fire Plant to the United States from Mexico. He grew it in South Carolina, and botanists adopted the name poinsettia to mark its association with Christmas. Tropic varieties include white pink and yellow, though red remains most popular for the season.
A quaint project suggests dressing a simple dustpan for the holidays. Glue sequins around edges, attach pine tones and small ornaments with decorative tape, then add a red ribbon bow and streamers to the handle. Display near the hearth for festive use.
Banks nationwide offer Christmas Club accounts to help households save for December 25. The program mirrors installment loans, letting people set aside small amounts throughout the year to ensure funds are available for Christmas spending.
A holiday tip suggests tucking sunglasses into a skier's stocking as essential gear. Choose lenses that cut glare and UV to prevent snow blindness, with options for sunny days and flat light conditions. Consider two pairs, one with green or grey lenses and another with amber for hazy conditions.
The Christmas flowering plant has seen big changes with new varieties lasting longer and a cross between a red seedling and a white variety. Growers now use sterile potting mixes to curb disease and avoid overwatering, and plants need about 14 hours of darkness starting in October to bloom on time. Place poinsettias where they receive maximum direct sunlight for best growth.
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