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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-11-15, Page 21and big or t t Ch sooput reac01at1sat MtfelMAKM ifett few years ago . the Ilyergreen Christ- begn to be replaced artificial model which up, in part, through use and no shedding lacked in realism. Ar - trees haVe come a long lige then however and i good artificial model tedifficult to distinguish the real thing. otimately 90 percent of made trees sold in this ry are domestically 'they're made of ;rya chloride which is retardant. That means material is self- ishing. it will melt or Oen exposed to an open but will not ignite. A percentage of rnanufac- trees are imported, from the Orient. These pl)tthylene and usually I flame re t o rd a n t gh more and more are Arljfiei(,j a place in Ihe modern, Douglas fir, Scandinavian branches. The decision is metal circles with four to eight spspruce, balsam—the, list goesK and on, Basically, however, purely personal, although the , branches attached to Path outswept style is the most layer, spoke -fashion. You just there are two general popular because of its fuller, slip the circles over the carefree types the soft -needle and the fatter shape. Tree heights vary pole, add a treetop, and presto! hard -needle tree. The soft- from 2 to 121/2 feet. The most You have a .opl etel needle , type has a four -inch" popular size range is 6 to 71/2 preshaped Christmas tree.y needle and a soft,- feather -like feet. When selecting a tree, con- Trees usually come with self - quality. The hard -needle tree sider the civerall shape, rather centering metal stands. "Life" has slightly smaller needles than height alone. A greater expectancy for, man -wades' is and a crisper look. 'Phis type number of branches doesn't about seven _years. tree requires more branches to necessarily mean a fuller tree." , Use only miniature lights achieve a full shape. This depends on the length of• (either clear or strings with 'Man-rnadc trees are often a the bottom branches and the assorted colors) on man-made combination of two shades of shaping. green. Some have lighttrees; Merger bulbs generate too green Various construction much heat and cause pockets to tips to simulate new growth methods are employed in the form on the branches. For and others intermingle green manufacture of Christmas metallic trees, use off -the -tree and slate blue needles. If you . trees. The "stick -on" tree is spot'in- floodlights rather than want all-out realism, you can perhaps most familiar. It con- traditional strings of lights; a find trees with pine cones slats of a wooden -pole trunk voltage leak caused by faulty snow -flocked branches, and a with predrilled holes into wiring could cause a fatal elec- real pine scent. And if you want which you insert colorcoded tric shock or a severe burn. a Christmas tree that doesn't branches. These trees are easily Although the initial cost of a look just like your neighbor's, assembled they can be disman- man-made tree is admittedly how about a Black Forest pine? fled quickly after the holidays more than you'd normally pay You have a choice of out- and stored in the compact car - swept; upswept, or downswept . tun. There are also preassem-. bled trees, some with ' per- manently hinged branches which automatically fan into Christmas Seals place when you . set the tree upright. Other types have - Respiratory disease, the lung heavily wired branches which 'cripplers claimed over 10,500 . must be shaped by hand into a Canadian lives in 1971. Tuber - narrow or wide silhouette. A culosis, chronic bronchitis, em - separate treetop is added as the physema, , asthma, pneumonia, final step. influenza ... these are the lung One tree features a series of cripplers ... these are the con - being made so by putting ad- ditives in the plastic mixture). When shopping for an artificial Christmas tree, look for a tag or label identifying the tree as flame retardant. Shipping car- tons are similarly labeled. The metallic tree, the -original of all man-made trees, is still offered by a few manufacturers, .,, but has declined in popularity due to public. demand for a more natural rook. Because of its non-combustible properties, the metallic tree has definite safety advantages. However, electric lights should never be put on metallic trees, Only spot • lighting should be used. You'll find Metallic trees most often displayed • in banks, hotels, restaurants, and other public places. If you haven't shopped for a manmade tree recently, you may be surprised by the forest of selection. Scotch pine, hen it's snack time r' Buy GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1973—PAGE 110 Chris t rn as ,for a live or cut tree, the ex- pense can be apportioned over ��7��7t1f�1t�ilt��J�7�7Mf�l4flilrl1�7�7M1i>�>�� y • the life span of the tree. That 140 figures out t� only $6.or $7 way, the average cost of around a year..... Snow Mobile we the �"S su s for YoyrOpapie, tejto1& Mews a ndsed/ealtes-Smeal to Farre shle Water- proof, Windproof, — Silicone le re/ar steins CieneCoquayysultsr b,XN/r Repsonpble Prices ICH ilia long day Is through, the shoppersead for the nNsurant where they can sit and rest and maybe 1 ilttie ice-cream before they leave for home:. and tell about their experiences helping mommy, with her remembered for years to come ..• Christmas shopping. It is said that a picture tells more than a thousand words; if that is so, imagine what is being said abott`e. and what will echo through so many households until Christmas Day arrives. (photo story by Mark Restoule) from Blackstone furniture A gift from Blackstone Furniture's selection of furniture and accessories will be remembered for years to come. And whether you choose a plush Kroehler Chesterfield suite, a famous . Lane cedar chest, a unique , lamp, or a simple mirror...you can be sure of low, low prices. Compare and you'll save at Blackstones. BUY NOW—FREE CHRISTMAS LAYAWAY LANE CEDAR CHESTS A Lane Cedar Chest by Knechtel will be one of your most cherished possessions. Drop in and see our selection now, to be sure of Christmas delivery. Lane Cedar Chests- - - et BIadkstone's- - - from $99. ACKSTONE FURNITURE , WEST STREET, GODERICH cern of the Huron Perth TB and Respiratory Disease Association, the Christmas Seal organization. Cigarette smoking is the most important cause of death from chronic• obstructive bron- chopulmonary disease warns the 'Huron .Perth TB and Respiratory • • Disease Association whose Christmas S�'al dollars fight lung crippling respiratory disease and the en- vironmental threats to the lung - air pollution and smoking. * * * The term "asthma" means gasping or panting and was used by the Greeks many cen- turies ago to describe the out- standing features of the disease. Excavations in China and Other parts of the World reveal that certain herbs were used to treat asthma as long ago -,as five thousand Christmas Seals 'fight asthma and other respiratl►ry diseases. Winter lockets, Size only Men's Coats Nylon and Cotton, also Fortrei and CReVerSibHunting Parkas, sib R Jack Shirts - rka Nylon Wool Blend; Heavy Flannel Cotton an Shirts. Boots! Boots and More: Boots! Snowmobile boots - made by Miner. Insulated lined and unlined winter boots. Rubber boots - all in men's and boys' sizes; Also a complete line of Kaufman King!•ead work boots - plain and steel toe. Kaufman Felt Pack Boots - plain and steel toe. Men's Overshoes - zipper and buckled - light and heavy weight. Work Gloves itt Mitts! Leather, rubber, buckskin and cloth - Lined and unlined - Mitt liners - Snowmobile mitts - Also lined work caps and toques. i Work Clothin Hydro Parkas ••• Boys' Sizes 6 to 18 - Men's Small to Extra Large - Fur - lined for extra warmth. Overalls, coveralls, Denim Jeans and Jackets -- tined and unlined smocks n Shop coats matching work shirts and ,ants - Per- manent Press' or plain; Heavy and light weight Nylon' and or wool socks, therms socks, sockettes,. felt liners, sock savers; telt and sponge Insoles,. thermal and wool under- wear - 2 piece or com- binations. ti. Don't Forget to Feed the BIRDS •.. We stock Wild Bird Mixed Grain, Sunflower. Seeds and a good variety of bird feeders. 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