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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1951
Page
8
The Caxton can become a four bedroom home by adding two rooms on the second floor. An open dining and living area is possible by omitting the archway. A front gable fireplace can be swapped for a picture window and good circulation is achieved with a door from the front vestibule to the kitchen.
Garden tips advise thinning winter plantings five to six weeks after sowing, watering carefully to avoid mildew, and removing old canes from berry bushes. Preparation includes manure peat moss and fertilizer, with thorough soil wetting before seed-bed setup. The pansy is highlighted as a perennial often treated as an annual, with note on breeding improvements and seed quality concerns.
How to grow pansies with rich mellow soil using well rotted cow manure peat moss and bone meal. Mulch with peat moss water well remove old blooms pinch spindly growth and plant in cool weather to protect from sun. Watch for cut worms and slugs and use lead arsenate spray. Clean copper or brass with lemon salt and polish.
Garden note advises on gladiolus planting from Better Homes and Gardens. It covers bulb selection from collections, storage tips, lifting before frost, proper spacing, and timing to ensure yearly blooms. Also notes stem height variety, soil preparation, and cut flower care for strong bulb development.
Meadboard beds are rapidly gaining favor in American homes. Twin beds attached to a single headboard create the look of a large double bed while preserving separate sleeping spaces. Upholstered headboards can be finished to match any bedroom palette, adding an air of luxury. A storage headboard offers practical space for books magazines and other items.
A new gun type insect dust designed for home gardeners fights pests in vegetable and flower beds. The large 136 inch instrument acts as a pump type dispenser containing fungicide and insecticide dust claimed to kill 25 or more of the prevalent garden insects. Two buckets of water plus a freshly painted room help the effect take hold quicker.
Furniture shop highlights ample stock across price ranges with broad selections in designs from Contemporary to Eighteenth Century. Credit terms remain convenient with a 13 percent down payment and 14 months to pay, while modern features like low skirted bases and concealed casters reflect TV influenced living rooms.
An illustrated guide advises August irrigation and feeding plus light pruning to yield award winning roses. Emphasizes steady watering through fall, avoid July August droughts, use liquid organic 10-5-5 fertilizer, and prune center twiggy growth for light and air. Recommends alternating thinning with spray or dust and a protective fungicide mix to control pests and diseases.
Household wax can shield outdoor metal and wood furniture from seasonal wear. Johnson's Consumer Service notes wax prevents dirt buildup and eases cleaning on natural wood and painted pieces. avoid wax if repainting is needed, wash and sand before resealing. Waxing every 30 to 60 days during long summers is advised.
To improve adobe soil spread three sacks gypsum per 500 square feet, pulverize, then add two inches of sand and work in. Roll level, spread fertilizer, rake, sow seed, and cover with peat moss. Wet, packed soils respond when organic matter like leaf mold compost or peat is turned in.
An old gardening guide urges at least one inch of water per week for home gardens, noting that frequent showers may not suffice. Cold or warm water matter little. soil must be soaked deeply to encourage deep roots. Avoid daily light sprinkles. instead apply a week or month’s supply at once when possible, and keep soil loose with mulch and shallow cultivation to improve water penetration.
The article argues sleep is vital and links insomnia to faulty bedding. It advises checking for broken coils or lumps in mattresses, ensuring level supportive foundations, and topping with a buoyant pillow to achieve restful sleep during stressful times. It notes worry about shortages and draft status heightens the need for proper rest to face daily problems.
Commander Byrd valued bedding as essential for alert minds and strong bodies during the Antarctic expedition. He prepared extensively, matching the care given to scientific instruments and aerial equipment in selecting proper sleep gear for his party.
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