Oh, and Karen, I forgot to add these tips from the "Household Hints" section of the Kitchen Guide (pre-plastic era).

Kitchen Garbage Can, One of the most convenient new appliances for the kitchen is the kitchen garbage can. You merely step on the pedal, and the lid flies up automatically.

House cleaning, Irritation to the hands as a result of using naphtha for cleaning can be avoided if first you rub and work a little vinegar well into the skin.

and....

How to take Unpleasant Medicine
When the medicine is particularly unpleasant to take, hold a piece of ice in the mouth for two minutes before taking. It will not taste nearly so bad.