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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1955
Page
8
Home fashion week showcases bold color and modular designs as open plan living gains traction. French Provincial living spaces feature integrated storage, wall units, and movable sections while ebony mahogany and brass accents join wool plaid carpets and navy slipcovers. Early American reproductions echo a tall pine secretary trend.
A brief note describes a piece of furniture that rises prominently, in a feature titled bylined with a continuation note for page 15 column 2. The line hints at a larger discussion or photo caption within the edition.
Current Home Fashion Time showcases a diverse mix inspired by lands around the world. Italian Provincial leads with formal yet simple lines and pumice or sandalwood finishes, while Spain offers Early California Spanish and Espana lines in walnut with hand rubbed finishes and bold Castilian red and turquoise accents. Danish designs emphasize clean lines suitable for small homes, and Queen Anne returns as traditional yet contemporary with light finishing. English Regency Northcourt blends brass and black trims for a refined look, and Orient lines provide straight, versatile design for modern or traditional rooms. French Provincial trends show bulkier dimensions with oversized seating and chests for a refreshed home feel.
The report states that over 90 percent of U.S. electric light bulbs are blown by 14 machines, each operating at a rate of 1,800 bulbs per minute, highlighting the efficiency of automated production.
Mr and Mrs Farol W Feight, previously of Des Moines, purchased and moved into Earl A Griggs’s residence at 2451 Eighth avenue SW. The deal was handled by Dishong and Clymer with Walter J Giza. Roy B Schoner and wife bought Adolph C Topinka’s home at 1114 Nineteenth street SE and now reside there. Dishong and Clymer arranged that sale.
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