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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
16
A vintage styled advertising note from Grandma promotes Nu Maid margarine as modern in texture and taste. Readers are invited to contribute sayings or ideas with payment on publication and a chance for a prize if a large Miss Nu Maid picture accompanies the entry. Address given in Cincinnati Ohio.
An old home cough remedy claims to mix granulated sugar and water with Pinex to produce a pint of syrup. The ad promises quick action loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and easing breathing for better sleep with a money back guarantee.
A Detroit design titled Small Homes Design No 69 showcases a compact 648 square foot first floor with blue shuttered siding, from three mountain view inspiration to a sunlit living room, ample closets, and a gas furnace. The article invites readers to request full blueprints for $5, with duplicates and early designs offered for sale.
Readable scraps offer do it yourself advice. Reinforce rotted fence posts with pipe inserts and straps. Patch linoleum holes with cork and shellac mix. Redirect radiator heat with a reflector. Create a shiny surface from aluminum with cardboard. Cut hard pressed board using a chisel for speed and neatness.
A vintage tip shows how to clean a fence file using adhesive tape to lift grit. It also suggests using folded aluminum foil as a quick fix to tighten loose screws by filling enlarged holes so threads grip the wood. The methods reflect practical DIY maintenance ideas.
Isaiah Kelly a market man bought a bear from a hunter and sold it in one piece to a Chinese customer who planned to eat the meat preserve the skin and make soup from the head and paws.
A design feature labeled Plan No.41 from American Builder magazine outlines a four level residence at 30 Church St New York 7. The lowest level hosts a garage and utility space while the second level contains a hall kitchen breakfast room and living dining area with a fireplace. The third level includes bedrooms and a bathroom and the fourth level holds an additional bedroom bathroom and storage area.
A Commerce Department report notes wood veneer and plywood enable streamlined fixtures for shops and offices. Modernization follows a shift from heavy baroque to lighter, efficient designs, improving store interiors and functional aesthetics nationwide.
American Builder explains exterior masonry paints fall into four classes cement water resin emulsion oil and rubber contain ing paints. Cement water paint suits damp walls or those with defects while open surfaces like cinder blocks need treatments. Resin emulsion and rubber paints offer better water resistance and gloss retention on cast concrete and masonry surfaces.
In Jerseyville Illinois John Varney notes Rusty the dog helps haul wood from Otter Creek to keep the home supplied. Varney says the dog and box system works best when fuel runs low, with the dog trotting out the wood as needed.
A short item from Walpole Massachusetts mentions Charles George and a call to action. Details are sparse with OCR-style garble but indicate a local interest or notice involving the named individual.
A fragment from a local column shows an informal query about a telephone call and a referenced address in Cor. The readable items mention a Mrs 17 and a Cott Tel tag, suggesting a small community communication note.
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