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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
3
A reader notes that fresh air boosts plant vigor and strengthens stems but warns against drafts and strong currents. Open doors or windows during moderate temps, ventilate kitchens during cooking, and avoid gas fumes paint odors and tobacco smoke. Move plants away from freshly painted rooms and ethylene emissions from ripening fruit. Ensure steady but moderate airflow and protect plants during gatherings.
Dr Bronson of California highlights eyeglass history in The Occidental Publishing Co. release. From 5th century origins to tortoise shell lenses, glasses evolved through materials like rock crystal and quartz. Lorgnette and monocle forms appear. specs framed with folding temples. Prices varied, rare items fetch high sums, collectors pursue antique spectacles at shows and auctions. Next week previews continue with more on spectacle collecting.
A maternal style guide offers ideas for converting a brother’s old room into a feminine space featuring a multicolored heirloom quilt. Suggestions include spearmint carpeting, yellow floral wallpaper, canopy bed styling, stenciled window shades, and antique furnishings. Also covered are rustic living room colors combining rust blue and off-white, with sturdy, heavy furniture and practical curtain choices.
Article advises on causes of paint failure and how to prevent them. It lists moisture blistering from wet surfaces, improper prep, wrong paint type, and excessive coats. It warns caulking around windows, checking roof flashing, sealing knots, and using sealer or shellac first to prevent bleeding before repainting.
A small winter hot-house in the backyard yields bright flowers through the gray days. If hydronic heating exists, extend tubing to an adjoining structure and install hot water baseboard or fin tube around the perimeter for comfort and satisfaction all season.
The Western Wood Products Association and NAHB Research Foundation report sizable cost cuts from 24 inch framing versus the standard 16 inch spacing. They cite over $300 per house in material and labor savings, with further potential reductions if openings are aligned to this method.
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