Today's Treasures energy tips and antique auctions contrasted
An energy conservation piece cites the Federal Energy Administration data on waste and household use, plus insulation and appliance efficiency. Readers are urged to inspect R-values, reduce heat, and salvage value through auctions for old items deemed junk but often valuable to collectors.
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Dorothea Brooks
United Press International
Federal Energy Administration
Acors
Phyllis
Kansas
Parlange Plantation House Tells Old Louisiana Story
The Parlange Plantation near Baton Rouge, north of the city, stands as one of Louisiana’s oldest homes. Erected in the 1750s by the Marquis Tennant, the venerable edifice has remained in the same family.
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Louisiana
Parlange Plantation
Batona
New Wame
Marquis Tennant
Attractive wall paneling from fir or hemlock flooring
The flooring product can be used for wall paneling in various orientations. It is suitable for diagonal, vertical, or horizontal application, offering a versatile design option.
Guide to Harvest Times for Garden Vegetables
Extension agent outlines when to harvest various crops for best quality. Potatoes dig at 50 percent yellow vines and cure 10-14 days. sweet potatoes stay in ground until frost then store. summer squash and zucchini harvested young, scallops at 3 to 4 inches. winter squash fully colored and skin hard. muskmelon cracks at base and separates from stem. broccoli head ready before flower opening. eggplant firm and bright. cucumbers for pickles or slicers vary by size. peppers harvest when full size and firm or red later.
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Bob Yoboris
New House Plants Need Gentle Care on Arrival
New house plants require extra humidity to adjust to a new environment. After bringing them home from the florist or greenhouse remove insects and residues, then raise humidity levels to protect delicate foliage.>Cactus and succulents are the main exception to this care approach.
Double Wide Mobile Homes Change Family Living Space
The article notes that mobility and space influence today’s families with a rise in double wide units since 1971 75. An industry spokesman says retirees are major buyers while young families start with single wide homes.
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U.S
Wood Tops Natural in Insulation Among Building Materials
A historical note highlights wood as a premier natural insulator among common building materials. It emphasizes its thermal efficiency and suitability for construction projects in various climates.
Cedar Wood Guards Clothes From Moths In Summer
A Columbus 7 Telegram note explains that moths can be deterred by aromatic cedar stored in closets and away from warm weather fabric storage. Cedar's fragrance repels moths and prevents larvae breeding, offering permanent protection without sprays or mothballs.
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Tbraska
Columbus Telegram
United States
National
Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association
Association
Ways
C.I.T. Financial Services
By Jean Barnes
Sears
13Th Street
Columbus
Nebr
Hubbard
Scott Nelson
Jerry Friere
Marshall-Nelson Agency
Columbus, Nebr
GP Imaginati Center
Georgia-Pacific
Mead
Weinut
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