Christmas Gift Ideas From Home Furnishings Show
A Chicago home furnishings show for U S and Canadian retailers offered numerous gift ideas including a rhythm coffee table inspired by dancers, wine bottles with painted designs, Lily leaf lamps, lucite vanity chairs, companion chairs and footstools, bleached mahogany desks, adjustable pedestal and end tables, wing chairs from Richelieu palace design, a long dressing table with lingerie drawers, mirrored square rings, blue carpet, ball-draped room with white curtains, and a wide array of era-spanning furniture and decorative pieces.
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Cardinal Richelieu
China
New Version of Regency Furniture Displayed at Mart
A new Modified Regency lawn set in northern birch with pale yellow leather chairs and wreath carved backs is shown at the American Furniture Mart Chicago during last week's furnishings market. Satin silver pulls contrast dark walls and a glass block window provides light and privacy. Local remodels and reroofs are listed with several addresses and dollar amounts.
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My Love is New a Romance on Northwood Beach
Constance Darby, torn between Terry Cannon her steady athletic coach and Gordon Keith a broke NY journalist, navigates love, class, and temptation. Rosalind rushes toward a thrill with Van Howard as Constance warns of dangerous glamour and plans a September engagement.
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Permits Issued In Last Week Reported For Homes and Biz
A local blog lists permits approved last week for numerous residences and businesses. Homes include reroofs add ons and new garages with values from 125 to 4500 dollars. Commercial permits cover remodels and new construction with various costs.
Built In Bunks For Boys Room
Built in bunks suit growing boys by saving space and offering sturdy, practical sleeping and study areas. Two bunks fit small rooms, with shelves and closets often incorporated on an entire wall. Ready cut designs exist and many owners hire a carpenter to custom build to specs.
Mirrors Follow Period Fashions
Readers are encouraged to choose mirrors that reflect individual style rather than follow trends. Oblong shapes stand out but round mirrors remain popular for mantels entrances and dining rooms. Designs include leaf floral and scroll patterns with Empire baroque and Regency elements in silver gold finishes pediments and philaster motifs.
Bearing walls support floor joists and roof rafters
Bearing walls carry structural loads from floors and ceilings to the foundation. Nonbearing walls act as partitions or exterior enclosures without supporting loads.
Right Carpeting For Small Bedrooms
Small bedrooms look larger with the right carpet. Use wall to wall or a floor rug with edges within six to twelve inches of walls. Dark cool colors suit sunny rooms, while sunny tones suit north or shaded rooms.
Digestion Begins in the Mouth Says Dr. Brady
Dr. William Brady argues digestion starts with mastication and saliva, not pepsin. He claims missing teeth and faulty dentures disrupt digestion and stresses the dentist's role in health. He notes salivary digestion is essential alongside stomach digestion and warns against quack remedies.
Sudden Electric Blackout Warns of Wiring Dangers
The piece warns that a power outage would reveal household dependence on electricity and urges careful wiring design. It stresses meeting National Electrical Code standards, dedicated circuits for ranges and heaters, separate kitchen outlets, proper switch placement, and avoiding long extension cords for modern, convenient lighting and appliances.
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Autogiro rotor vane allows safe landing after engine failure
The autogiro can land safely when the motor fails because the rotor vane keeps turning. The vane motion relies on air pressure acting on the blades to maintain rotation.
Henry VII’s Ailments and Self-Discipline Advised Remedy
History notes Henry VII endured stomach pains after forced feeding and urges readers not to ignore suffering. An ad promotes a 25¢ Udan box for ulcer and stomach pains indigestion gas heartburn throat burning and acid-related issues with a money back guarantee.
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Henry VII
Duncan Phyfe's Influence on New Round Bridge Tables
Duncan Phyfe may not have played bridge but his influence appears on new round bridge tables. Many tables feature plain and pie crust leatherette tops, measuring 36 inches in diameter for comfortable card play.
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Duncan Phyfe
Do s To Watch In Furnishing Home
Do purchase upholstered furniture that harmonizes with the frame using materials like chintz linen or homespun rather than dressy damask. Choose fabrics and woods that blend with existing room colors and avoid mixing blende maple with dark mahogany. Pick proportionate pieces and consider room exposure when selecting colors.
Wenkes Buy Home in Miner Estate
Ina D Miner sold the dwelling at 1417 Oakland Road NE and three acres of land between Oakland Road and Center Point Road NE to Mr and Mrs W J Wenke of Westwood Drive NW. The sale was conducted through Malcolm V Bolton and Company.
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Oakland Road
Center Point Road
W J Wenke
Westwood Drive
Malcolm V. Bolton
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