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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1973
Page
2
Iowa State University horticulture professor Dr Buck showcases downstate geraniums and hardy roses bred for Iowa summers. He demonstrates overwintering methods, plant placement, mulching, and protective coverings. The Cedar Rapids Garden Club hosts the talk with plans for future plant trials and Q and A with Buck.
Lawn care advisors outline steps to ready a mower for winter storage. Clean thoroughly with water and brush, remove and sharpen or replace the knife, clear and protect cooling fins, and remove dirt and grease with safer solvents. Drain old oil, clean or replace air filters, and drain fuel before storing in a dry place until spring.
The Men's Cardin agit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday at the Cedar Rapids public library auditorium. Dr. Griffith Buck of Town State University speaks on Breeding and Testing of Modern Roses. A noon luncheon at Mrs. W. G. Perkins home and a bird-name guessing call are planned. Mrs. Emil Laniparek presents Attracting the Birds with exhibits and a Thanksgiving table by Christen sen. Election of officers is scheduled.
Penn State teaches that soil fertilization in house plant care is often misunderstood and recommends light feeding in winter, more during summer growth, and liquid fertilizers for foliage plants. The correspondence course on home floriculture invites enrollments by mail with a small fee and no further charges.
The North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service catalog lists affordable home built aids for disabled people. Items include a grabber, specialized aprons, adapted utensils, and a bread holder with nails, all designed to ease daily tasks. The illustrated catalog and assembly instructions are sold for 25 cents from the extension service in Raleigh.
Unclear fragmentary note describes decorative uses of shades and related terms. It mentions aesthetic value and implied functional benefits, but the text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and incomplete sentences. No concrete events or named entities are discernible.
Bold fabrics by Marimekko and other designers elevate beds with colorful patterns. Wrinkle free, easy care sheets and pillowcases promise lasting style without sacrificing design integrity. Available across various bold, modern prints to suit any bedroom theme.
Spaced vertical slats awaken of pattern. The fragment hints at design notes for a project or publication.
A fragmented notice from a hardware vendor warns buyers about start up risks in home workshops. It urges planning room placement to reduce noise, avoid placing a shop near living spaces, and not to block vents or heating areas.
Building permits listed in Cedar Rapids include upgrades to garages workshops and utility rooms. Entries reference addresses on SW Hillside NW and SW areas with costs ranging around 110 to 184 dollars and notes on wiring, insulation, plywood, panels and power readiness for workshop use.
Practical tips to prevent problems when moving. Obtain written contracts and a bill of lading, conduct a detailed inventory, arrange flexible timing, provide route contact details, and file loss or damage notes promptly. Includes request for free moving information from Burnham Van Service.
A garbled list of herbs and spices including thyme, dill, basil, sage, marjoram, chives, mint, savory, bay leaves, rosemary, oregano, and pepper. Mentions of preparation ideas, seeds, and flavor pairings mix with fragmented phrases about dishes and cooking techniques.
An illustrated guide explains Dumbcane, a hardy Araceae houseplant, tolerates cool or warm rooms and varying light. It thrives in indirect light with balanced moisture, prefers a 6-1 temperature range, and needs regular feeding.
A fragmented notice offers guidelines from Bellon Howes and Gardens on selecting bathroom carpeting that resists moisture. It stresses moisture resistant fabrics, underlayment in good condition, and checks for water damage risk to prevent floor harm.
Home repair questions cover insulating a bill, installing internal cellulose insulation before paneling, safe use of space heaters, outlet safety, solvent removal from joints, shellac application tips, and outdoor outlet installation guidance. The column provides practical, non sensational advice with cautions about electrical safety and proper materials.
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