Wharton Team Studies Floors Finds School Cost Answers
A Wharton School study concludes resilient tile flooring is more economical than carpeting for school use. Led by Dr. George M. Parks, the research shows carpet costs per thousand square feet range 123 to 270 percent higher than resilient flooring over a year, with installation and maintenance included.
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Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
George M. Parks
Wharton
Parks
Eee
When You GO GO LIGHT Boston Vacation Wardrobe Tips
Travel is rising as Americans plan summer trips and the piece stresses packing light. Advice covers versatile clothes, mixed outfits, and compact grooming kits like Gillette Vacation and Travel Kit, plus practical tips such as top-pack packing order and avoiding a disheveled wardrobe on arrival.
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Boston
Water survey finds no DDT in Illinois supplies
A statewide test of municipal water sources across Illinois watersheds found no DDT or related pesticides in raw or treated drinking water. The survey, a joint effort by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Natural History Survey, aims to monitor pesticide presence statewide.
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Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Sanitary Engineering
Illinois Natural History Survey
Edward Press
Division of Foods and Dairies
Mail Now For Armed Forces Based Overseas
The period October 21 to November 10 has been designated for mailing Christmas parcels and greeting cards by surface transportation to members of our Armed Forces overseas. For airmail parcels the period is December 1 to December 10. Gift parcels weighing not more than 5 pounds and measuring not more than 60 inches in length and girth combined, addressed to members of the armed forces in
Parcel handling and customs rules for international mail
The notice outlines that Vietnam will receive air lift service from San Francisco with prepaid surface rate purchases. It emphasizes packing requirements using strong boxes, fiber board packaging, and secure wrapping, and requires a contents slip with sender and addressee. It also mandates customs declarations by the mailer for many destinations.
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Vietnam
San Francisco
Live Stock Rates Slip Amid Record Receipts
Slaughter live stock classes mostly declined week by week under heavier supplies. Producers Live Stock Marketing Association reports salable cattle calves hogs and sheep 58796 head the largest weekly total this year. Hog prices fell 1 to 1.25 and up to 1.50 on over 240 lb weights. hogs topped at 21.50 per cwt. Steers under 1050 lb weakened, over 1050 lb uneven, and heifers modestly lower. Cattle cow and bull prices mixed with steers 26.00 top and most choice 24.75-25.50. veal calves 30-35. Wool slaughter lambs steady to 50c lower with late sales 23-24.50.
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Producers Live Stock Marketing Association
Sons
Richard Trost Declared Candidate for Monroe County Clerk
Richard Trost announced as candidate for Monroe County Clerk in the general election to be held Tuesday November 8 1966. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voters are urged to cast their ballots in support.
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Norman W. Beck
Monroe County
Ralph Kolmer
Richard Trost
Elms Show Resistance To Dutch Elm Disease
Dr. George Sprugel Jr of the Illinois Natural History Survey reports that about a hundred greenhouse-grown elm seedlings from 18 trees in Champaign and Urbana survived Dutch elm disease. Four of the 18 showed resistance and further tests are planned in 1967.
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George Sprugel Jr
Illinois Natural History Survey
Sprugel
Champaign
Urbana
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Bid Notice for Monroe County
Sealed bids will be received until October 31 1966 at 11 00 AM for furnishing gasoline and diesel fuel to the Monroe County Highway Dept. Bids on forms furnished by the County and available at the Office of the County Clerk Court House Water toe Illinois. By order of the Board of Commissioners.
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Monroe County Highway Dept
Court House
Watertoo
Illinois
You can't clear your own fields while counting rocks
A proverb-like line suggests that one should not fix their own problems while judging others. It implies caution against hypocritical actions and urges self-reflection before criticizing neighbors. The saying uses rural imagery to emphasize fairness and integrity.
General Classified WANTED Washing and Ironings in Home
WANTED washing and ironings to do in my home at 513 Riebeling, Columbia. Also advertise seamless floors and wall coverings at Columbia Decorating Center, 511 N Main, Columbia Illinois. Spinet piano for sale by Missouri Musical Instrument Distributors in St. Louis area 5837 Chippewa Hampton Village Missouri.
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Riebeling
Columbia
Columbia Decorating Center
N. Main
Columbia, Ill
Musical Instrument Distr., Inc
Missouri Musical
Hampton Village
Chippewa
St. Louis
Missouri
Card of Thanks for Herman C Freimuth
Expresses gratitude to those who offered kindness at the death of Herman C Freimuth. Thanks for memorials flowers and food. Special thanks to Rev G A Friz for consoling words and prayers. Family of Herman C Freimuth.
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Herman C. Freimuth
G. A. Friz
D.D
Notice of Letting for Monroe County Truck Purchase
Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the County Clerk until 11 00 A M on October 31 1966 for the purchase of a truck to be used by the Monroe County Highway Department. Proposals on forms furnished by the County may be obtained at the Office of the County Clerk Court House Waterloo Illinois.
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Monroe County Highway Department
Court House
Waterloo
Illinois
Board OF Commisssioners
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