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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
6
The poinsettia lacks an ancient Christmas legend and its modern adoption as a Christmas symbol is recent. In Spain it is called flor de nochebuena, tied to the season's sentiment, and its vivid star-like blooms are a popular indoor decoration during Christmas.
Legends tie holly to Christmas beliefs and royal rulership within a year. Wreaths and guards at doors were said to keep evil spirits away. Berries are linked to blood after the crucifixion while the crown of thorns is described as plaited from holly.
Fire Protection Institute urges precaution to prevent home Christmas accidents. Use flame-proof spray on wreaths and pine decorations, choose flame-proof tree trimmings, inspect lights and repair frayed wires, never leave lights unattended, avoid unwrapping gifts by a fire, and promptly dispose of wrapping paper. Also a stray line about foot care mentions soaking feet and massage with cologne, not related to hazards.
A new puppy stays quiet at night when an alarm clock is placed beside him. The ticking provides a soothing lullaby effect, easing loneliness and reducing wails.
In this health advice feature Dr William A O'Brien explains that heart sensations like rapid beating skipping a beat or chest pain often stem from nervous tension rather than disease. He urges medical evaluation for persistent symptoms and notes that many cases resolve with stress relief and proper guidance.
A compilation of trivia notes covers a barleycoin length unit one third inch, U S peace and war years since 1775, the harp on the Irish flag as the sole national instrument, gold valued at 24 carats, Calvin Coolidge depicted on a coin while alive, the 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollar featuring Washington and Coolidge, and the three main twin types identical fraternal and Siamese.
Edgar A. Guest ponders how self interest and haste dull perception of nature and everyday wonders. He asks if the day’s rush blinds the eye to the bush, tree, creatures, and simple splendor that surround us, urging slower notice and appreciation.
Ushers at Radio City Music Hall find a ham bone a portable radio and a loaf of bread in empty seats while another theatre discovers an ermine coat a glass eye and an Angora kitten in a bag. Across America's 18 000 theatres roughly one million items are lost and found weekly with Radio City recovering 1000 to 1400 items.
A collection of aphorisms on success from Disraeli Longfellow Sophocles and Hodges contrasts toil constancy and inner triumph with fame or public applause. The quotes emphasize self discipline effort and personal resolve as the path to achievement.
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