Simple modern colonial home planned for efficient living
David Swope of Maeree Hill in Tarrytown New York designed a compact modern colonial home that packs essential living space into a rectangular layout. The plan emphasizes ample closet storage, a large attic for future expansion, three bedrooms, a convenient bath, and a compact kitchen. Exterior features clapboard siding and a low cost dark asphalt roof. heating is gas fired and forced air.
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David Swope
Maeree Hill
Tarrytown
New York
Waterglass spray preserves spruce needles in Christmas trees
New York State College of Forestry reports waterglass spray prevents needles from dropping and adds a silver sheen to the foliage. The spray also acts as a fire retardant. A second method to slow shedding is immersing the tree base in moist earth peat moss or water. Reports indicate success.
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New York State College of Forestry
Swiss Weather Onion and Fountain Lovers Tale
A folkloric Swiss custom links an onion ritual to yearly weather forecasts. A grandmother halves an onion into twelve layers for months, while a town daughter drinks from nine fountains at midnight and seeks an unknown lover at the church steps. The piece closes with merchants wishing Merry Christmas.
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Switzerland
Hark the Herald Angels Sing Origin and Melodic Ties
Charles Wesley penned the hymn around 1730 with possible links to Adeste Fideles. The piece uses a grand choral melody drawn from Mendelssohn Cantata God is Light, linking hymn text and music history.
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Charles Wesley
Adeste Fideles
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CH . M. Yuletide
Howell's Shoe Shop
Merry Christmas
Alpine Motor Supply
BED Amcor
Nyous
God Is Light
and Professional Pharmacy
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Adams ‘M’ System Grocery
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