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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
12
A garbled text fragment recounts Grandma style sayings and mentions margarine as a modern concept. It references a committee and an entry with figures like $167 and names resembling places such as Vast Pear Street and Cincinnati.
The text discusses repairing rotted pipe sections and overcoating asphalt joints instead of patching. It notes windows that stick due to groove swelling and proposes rubbing varnish in the grooves to ease sliding. It implies (but does not confirm) causes and remedies with limited detail.
University of Idaho specialists remind farmers not to switch off lights abruptly in chicken houses. A dimming schedule is advised so birds have time to find their roosts and settle safely.
An illustrated design feature describes Small Homes Design No 67 with adjustable materials and costs from 6 000 to 25 000, FHA backed specifications, and a five room plan in red brick. It outlines room layout from foyer to basement with storage and details, plus ordering options for blueprints at 5.00 or 12.00 for three portfolios.
A readable ad style note describes a home mixed cough syrup using granulated sugar water or a sugar syrup base. It claims quick relief from coughs and bronchial irritation and promotes a ready to use ready mix Pinex product with refunds if not satisfied.
Mass produced furniture uses carefully chosen hardwood face veneers to give each piece a personalized look. Two tables share the same design but display distinct grain figures, from narrow stripe grain to curly waviness across tabletops.
A method to reduce dust on a dirt garage floor by sprinkling calcium chloride. The chemical absorbs moisture from the air, keeping the surface damp and dust-free.
To clean picture frames wipe with a soft cloth wrung from heavy suds. Rinse frames and dry them thoroughly.
Irons should be kept cool and used sparingly on metallic fabrics. Pressing them should be minimized to protect the material and maintain shine without scorching.
The committee on problems of alcohol from the National Research Council estimates that about 50,000,000 persons in the United States use alcoholic beverages.
The article gives step by step instructions to refinish maple or pine pieces to achieve an authentic worn look. It describes preparing bare wood, raising fibers, applying boiled linseed oil with lamp black resin, then stain with burnt umber and sienna in linseed oil and turpentine. It covers drying, wiping excess, focusing wear on seat arms for authenticity, and polishing with linseed oil and turpentine. It also includes a DIY inside-measure caliper made from a clothespin and sticks for precise measurements.
An Ogden resident’s traffic citation was dismissed in city court despite three bench warrants. The defendant is currently serving with the Army in Korea.
Research at the National Bureau of Standards compares natural versus machine simulated weather for asphalt roofing. Houston hosts the primary durability station with 5000 samples exposed to harsh climate. Humidity runs high and rainfall averages about 50 inches yearly.
American Builder magazine shows a simple door stop made from scrap lumber. A V shaped notch three inches wide at the mouth and 12 inches long is cut in the wood and the piece is tacked to the window sill with two casing nails as illustrated.
American Builder magazine says ventilators on garage roofs provide a natural escape for car fumes. The piece notes attached garages trap fumes and that a simple vent helps exhaust them safely.
The notice discusses fire risks from outside sparks and firebrands for two dwelling units and single houses. It advises low barrier walls between units to block flames and recommends asphalt shingles as resistant roofing to prevent ignition from embers approved by safety authorities.
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