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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
12
Practical advice on caring for luggage materials canvas leather and plastic. Clean canvas with heavy suds and ammonia solution for discoloration. Leather items get oil treatment with saddle soap or neats foot oil and neutral wax, then stored dry away from heat to prevent damage.
A vintage recipe outlines Tuna Salad Mold served with a cucumber dressing. It details a cooked almond dressing with tuna folded in, then molded and chilled, plus a fresh cucumber sauce with whipped cream and lemon juice.
The feature showcases plan No 232 a brick three bedroom house with a full basement and a large back porch. It emphasizes efficient layout with a central hall a compact but well lit bedrooms and accessible kitchen and bath plus two linen and towel storage areas. Complete building blueprints cost five dollars with add ons three fifty and two portfolios offer sixty designs each for one dollar.
A survey shows wood kitchen cabinets are chosen for kitchens and bedrooms as top uses with 27 percent for bedrooms. Respondents also use cabinets in baths utility rooms dining rooms living rooms dens and attics with storage and linen storage noted.
A National Industrial Conference Board survey shows rising home ownership across income groups. About half of families under $2,000 yearly income own homes, while 38 to 64 percent of families earning $2,000 to $7,499 are homeowners. Nonfarm ownership rose from 41 percent in 1940 to 54 percent now, reflecting urban and suburban gains.
Marigolds native to Mexico, named from Marygold in Shakespeare’s era, have transformed in twenty years via plant breeding. New giant forms resemble chrysanthemums and carnations, with hybrids from African and French crosses. Dwarf varieties suit borders, seeds tolerate delays, and midwest-like care notes emphasize warmth, protection, and resilient health.
Practical guidance for windows woodwork and curtains highlighting energy saving plans. Advice covers washing starching drying and ironing methods plus safety tips for high windows and avoiding accidents with ladders or steps. Emphasizes soft water mild detergents and minimal residue for a quick polished look.
In Princeton Massachusetts Mrs Allen Stortywhite found a full grown raccoon entered with the family cat. The incident made local headlines as an unusual pet entry during a quiet day. Nearby notes mention Jamaica B WI tree planting for Queen Elizabeth's visit and a horse named Dark Destroyer arriving from Gulfstream Park under Maury Sidell.
A brief item reports a burglar, described as Small-Chan New Haven, stealing from a home. The suspect allegedly fled with a small amount totaling around ten dollars.
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