Carpets And Rugs Set New Color Trend
The style trend council of the Institute of Carpet Manufacturers reports a shift to brighter, more livable colors for fall home furnishings. Four years of study show early American and eighteenth century designs influencing furniture while floor coverings become the dominant color note with lighter, clearer hues. Reds heighten, browns refresh, and blues greens shift toward turquoise as color liveliness grows in homes.
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The
Institute of Carpet Manufacturers
National Furniture Week
Bigelow-Sanford
Smulekoff
Simplicity Shapes Period Style Mergers in Furniture
The article notes a trend toward simple lines and arrangements across Modern, Eighteenth Century, and Early American styles. Traditional finishes soften to light colors for contemporary effect while darker tones persist in modern suites. conservative carvings and inlays move toward functional design as period styles blend with utilitarian pieces.
Portable French origin desk device gains popularity
The description notes restrained lines and proportions suggesting French origin. Referred to as Twentieth Century, contemporary and Modern French. The new equipment offers a portable solution to use without a standard office desk, easing home setups.
Desks Gain Living Room Desk With Hidden Typewriter Compartment
A new living room desk features a compartment to hold a portable typewriter. When not in use the typewriter can be turned inside the desk for discreet storage.
German Uboat Prisoners Arrive at Northern British Camp
The British ministry of information says more Uboat men, described as German prisoners, have reached a northern industrial area internment camp in London.
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London
INS
British
Ministry of Information
Low Writing Desks Fit Well Beneath Windows
A note on arranging furniture shows low writing desks sit well under windows. People place the desk at right angles to the window with a chair nearby. The habit arose from avoiding Victorian statues and vases blocking the view.
Nine British aviators escape internment to England by sea flight
A brief dispatch from Copenhagen reports nine British airmen held in Iceland at Raufarhoefen escaped. They reclaimed their confiscated plane, evaded guards, and flew across the North Sea to England. The dispatch adds a note about the term honeymoon.
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Copenhagen
INS
Iceland
Raufarhoefen
North Sea
England
Teutonic Honey Wine Custom After Marriage Mentioned
A historic note describes a Teutonic practice of drinking honey wine during the first thirty days after marriage. It highlights early marital rituals and celebratory beverages tied to union customs.
Not Normal Bladder Irritation Signals Wake Up Call
An advertisement urges a four day test for bladder irritation and kidney flushing. It promotes Bukers as a solution and mentions May's Drug Store as a local outlet.
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May's
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