The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 24, 1943, Page 15

il FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1943 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA avoid common Yuletide fire haz- . 1. Christmas tree. ' Keep the tree 1 fresh by standing it in a pan of p a" a s original cut and standing it in fol- | ; lowing solution: 1 pound ammon- ium sulphate to 1% pints of water. Keep tree in cool place until it has| For a great number of people, al absorbed most of the solution. De- | house not decorated wk_th Christmas gree of fire resistance depends on|Ereens would be dull indeed.. Onel f Bl : there ever will be a shortage of the Look out! Don't celebrate Christ-|repair or discard if defective. greens peculiar to the various sec- mas by sefting the house on fire. 3. Rubbish. Dispose of Wrap-|tions of this nation if proper care Safety councils are issuing WAarn-|pings and empty boxes as soon aslis taken in collecting the greenery. ings of increased fire hazards '_'hls‘p()%lbl(‘ Rerapip i g itagy 1 Christmas, because of wartime| . congies Dont use 'em on|struction in the collection of the ity el e sl |Nature, has brought about a dan- into service, with dangerous results. fire extinguishers should be put in|ger that we might not have some Here are some tips on how to order Bt itie presneide aft. s Mebultothe e e e o XXX iteereeest) A ‘ . % water. Or flameproof it by sawing! Whiskers SRR amount of solution absorbed. expert has pointed out, though,| shortages of electrical wiring and |, ool Yuletide decorations, so thoughtful- ’ b4 Yors " ’ And well before Christmas home There is a danger that the Amer- {ican "holly, in southern Atlantic {coast states, and the laurel plants jof the mountainous country of the {East, will both face extermination (unless some organized method of | harvesting is brought about. | Three other Christmas decorative |plants that are rapidly disappear- ing because of new, and increased |demand, are the winterburry, the ground pine, and the bittersweet. To a’ large .extent these plants can be saved if the nation turns ito the use of evergreen boughs, such as cedar, pine, hemlock and spruce. For a touch of color, arti~ ficial red berries could well be used. The story of our over commer- cialization is always connected with the background of the dissipation of our native plant life without re- off at base at least an inch above hy ed b fear that| no r AP Features 2. Wiring. Inspect carefully and|lhat there ne . replacement parts. Old, frayed and e iht ot Nt AE DR 14 f g g % 4 May we express our sincere appreciation R X R G OI' Sanfa WasBornin Good U.S.A. Europe brought America, but America gave Claus to Europe. When the early came to America, they had never heard of Santa Claus. Old St Nicholas, who brought them pres- ents each December 6, changed rapidly in the -New World. His name became abbreviated and altered to Santa Claus, and his external appearance underwent great changes. From a lean as- cetic he was transformed into a Jjolly, fat old fellow. His pale face became the color of rosy apples. He laid aside his canonical robes, miter and pastoral staff to become clothed in a cap and brilliant red suit, trimmed with ermine. The new Santa Claus traded his fam- ous gray horse for a reindeer and sleigh. He also stopped giving |presents on December 6, and start- ed distributing gifts on the night of December 24. The changes in his outward ap- |pearance were reflected 'in "his change of character. When he came to America he left behind him rod and bag of ashes with which he beat naughty children, and adopt- led an entirely lovable personality. Completely transformed, he again crossed the ocean to be welcomed everywhere frem Scotland to Aus- Christmas to Santa Duteh settlers for your friendship, / gard to future stock. Some form of protective law has to be put into effect to protect the quickly dis- to be the coming necessity to save them. abundance of joy in the coming year. - LET CHRISTMAS RENEW HOPE FOR THE FUTURE RERRERRRRRRRATRIERR IREX; spirit and sincerity of Christ- both thas Greetings, timates :Forgev. present difficulties and live lagain the Christmas of innocent {and better days. Let it renew hope | for the future, with a resolve that between RELIABLE Open your hearts and minds 0| attain cleanliness before soap was in-1 and our outside friends.| tralia | > | FOR THE BRIDE | {on your list in the ordinary Christ- mas rush, Make this a special year |with a gift of exquisite matched | lingerie. She will love the white {satin gown, slip and panties all | trimmed alik2 and beautifully pack- jed in a white and silver container. i D | Sand and pumice were used ‘o | invented. TRANSFER g and wish you an } % ) ) ) ) ) '« ) ) appeaiing greenery. Restriction or 5 prohibition in “certain areas seems| DRt overlook that bride-to-be ) | ) ) ) ) ) the best impulses of our nature| shall assist the character building | AOOOCOCONRNRNOCTOORNNOOOEOC OO concons. As one hands down a good name, Christmas each year hands down its traditions, and all are good. It has been a tradition here to re- gard the good will of our customers as our most precious asset. * In this holiday season of 1343 we extend to you - not as a customer alone - but as a friend, our very best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS! w | of the real lesson of the Christmas! | AR R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R RIS AR A A R R A A A A A A A A A A AV AV A AR A, AR AR AR CREEERRICIRRG RO ERERRRGS ARRRRR R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R AR R A A AR S AR AR RS AR RRS RS A R R N R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R AR R R R R AR RN R AR R RRERRE DAY FOR CHILD, CHRISTMAS DAY December the 25th is-the Day of the Child It is upon this day of days that countless men and women and little children barely able to speak their language utter the great rejoicing For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given Even those who hold creeds in And may BB LR ped MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! DR ORI May your Christmas stocking be filled to overflowing with Joy and Happiness Year bring Victory! SIGRID’S BB I HBIIHBHIBEFHIDDY which ther an feel and strength so to train them the splendor of that cry and those| On this day-the austere scientist|they may love whatsoever " | who have no formal creed at all,| who has almost quit believing inlare true and pure and lovely and | still know there is one of the 365 the very laws of astronomy which|for good report.” e | portions of the year which is es-|recently seemed as sure and stable,| For on this day of the® Child ‘s(‘n(xul]y the Day of the Child but which now seem dissolving in|all remember that the most: pre¢- o aves «t (& mist of relativity—this careful|[ious gift we can bestow .upon | Tt 18, Y e - Svort AGITORS professional skeptic becomes as a|children is a capacity for feeling unsentimental adult long since con-| o4 pimself and considers. it hard | just such tender and geherous and gealed and hardened by the Yars,|iqeeq if he cannot believe in Santa | helpful emotions as today 'stir b can hear in jhis heart, the foomtruucm"s‘ the bearded fairy godfather|the breasts of all good men agd of the little ones. Today they are) " ron o uqa, iy J running about as eagerly all over the world pattering to see what| “Almighty God, heavenly Father,| good gifts may have been received,| who hast blessed us with the joy | ——————i Bituminous coal represerits about with a hope any young|and care of children.. Give us light 90 percent of U. S: coal production. ardent e | At | g | Season’s Greetings Harry Race Druggist the New Down at the Alaska Doeck | . _and Storage Company to- | day they’re wishing to all of t heir friends the Best Luck in the coming year.. and a anda 4,