Occasional tables mark oldest comforts across civilizations
The piece notes occasional tables as ancient comforts found in Egyptian tombs dating to 1575 1310 B C. It traces their use from Greece to Italy and discusses how social fashions shaped designs from the eighth century to the eighteenth century and a revival in modern times.
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Chicago
NFL
Mary Ann Wills
Burwood Products Company
Traverse City
Mich
Greece
Italy
Mediterranean
Europe
Exanmple
Milady
Josephine
England
America
Burwood
House settlement need not be traumatic this week
Housing experts outline how to handle contract obligations mortgage and closing to avoid trauma. Details include writing verbal promises into the contract choosing fixtures and appliances, setting a settlement date, and understanding seller rent if vacating is late.
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Dorothea Brooks
United Press International
American Bankers Association
ABA
Apartment Models Show Vinyl Wall Coverings Endure
Vinyl coverings on apartment walls resist wear and tear and offer low maintenance though they cost more. Vinyl coated wallpapers are easier to clean and provide variety in colors and patterns. Designers suggest contrasting walls and doors for balance and flexible decor ideas using multiple stripe widths.
First years critical for good tree growth
The piece stresses the importance of early years for tree survival and moisture management. It outlines two weed control methods mechanical cultivation and chemical spraying, plus specific steps with Trifluralin and roto-filling. It also notes mowing between rows and sandy soil considerations. Authorities or organizations are not named.
Garden Rows Should Run North to South Says Expert
Lincoln Nebraska plant gardening guidance recommends arranging garden beds north to south to ensure equal sun exposure for both sides. Brent Hoadley of the extension district notes wind breaks on the southwest side can protect crops, advising a high, open site away from trees for optimal drainage and sunlight.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Brent Hoadley
Plant care labels urged for retail items in horticulture
Col umbus Nebraska residents heard that plant care labels are vital for retail sales. Les Meyers of Venturi Inc spoke at a local workshop citing a Home Furnishings Daily report and a Plant Institute survey indicating one third of 957 million plants died last year without care information and 68 percent of respondents rated labeling as most important.
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New York
UPD
Home Furnishings Daily
Les Meyers
Venturi, Inc
Meyers
Plant Institute
America
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Copley News Service
Foreman Cash Lumber Co
23Rd St
Columbus
Insurance Agency
Mark Boettcher
Weerts
Boettcher
Creston
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
National Fire Protection Association
CNS
Miessler's Drug Store
Tex
Mohr Heating & Air Conditioning
Aders
U.S. 30 Center
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