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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
12
The article highlights convertible furnishings like davenports sofabeds and daybeds as practical solutions for small spaces with limited bedrooms. It notes decorative appeal, various sizes, and pricing based on construction and fabric, plus tips to create a daybed from an old single bedstead.
Sacramento health officials report a surprisingly low rat population, estimating about 27 920 rats for a city of 400 000. Vermin consultant William Conwell notes nationwide ratios of one rat per person and calls Sacramento’s figure favorable for pest control efforts.
The editors print a service note inviting readers to address questions to the Miss Mandy Man Magazine family column at 37th Street New York. They will print future updates but cannot enter extensive correspondence with every reader.
Estimates from the Commerce Department show more than 3.0 billion dollars yearly for home repair and remodeling. The Federal Housing Administration reports Title I loans for maintenance and repair in 1951 reached a record 706.9 million dollars. Reroofing remains a principal category as asphalt roofing covers about 90 percent of U S roofing needs and reroofing lasts high due to weather damage.
The University of Illinois Small Homes Council recommends closet walls as an alternative to standard doors in homes. They save floor space, reduce costs, and adapt to drawers desks mirrors and radio cabinets. Hardwood plywood panels offer a luxurious look with durable easy care finishes.
The United States hosts 1177 tree B62 species 298 varieties and 87 hybrids US Department of Agriculture data shows. Berlin ranked as a list center with 73 percent of foreign visitors in 1951 totaling 1,274,000 visitors.
An ad describe a warm red brick small home with a box window shadow and bright shutters. It highlights two first floor bedrooms with large closets and a future unfinished half story. Purchases include blueprints for Penny's Doll House at Berkeley Michigan via mail order.
The passage describes new construction with vulnerable roof eaves covered by up to four thicknesses of asphalt materials before shingles. This construction detail highlights enhanced weather resistance around critical roof edges.
The article explains the roles of eaves and rakes, their weather threats, and the roof layering sequence. It outlines applying asphalt-saturated felt, reinforcing edges with metal trim, eaves pasha strip, starter shingles, flashing, and final asphalt shingles, noting shingles weigh over 210 pounds per 100 square feet.
Front yard design shifts from evergreen foundation plantings to integration of flowers and shrubs with the house. Sunnier borders, petunias, zinnias, and marigolds provide summer color, while low maintenance annuals reduce need to remove faded blooms.
A vintage guide explains starting petunias from seed in a protected seed box. It covers sowing depth, temperature ranges from 60 to 70 Fahrenheit, humidity, use of sphagnum moss to reduce disease, and transplanting once second true leaves appear. Emphasizes careful germination and spacing for sturdy plants.
Chicago report notes a surge in vending machines in 1951 with a near seven billion pennies inserted. The Vend census cites growth in ice cream, milk, soft drinks, candy and cigarettes vending and new machines like perfume sizers and oxygen dispensers.
Fragmentary notes reference Hadley, Mas Lawrence and a sixth grade group preparing a vacation related project. Mentions audio education and yeast, suggesting a school activity or field trip theme. No clear date or outcome available.
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