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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1939
Page
20
A reader piece urges turning dreary bedrooms into personal spaces reflecting personality. It advises planning with scaled layouts, arranging large furniture first, and ensuring ample space. It suggests teen girl rooms with walnut or mahogany pieces and floral fabrics and warns against crowding guest rooms with old furniture.
Rope fringes are making a comeback in upholstery with fringe used on large and small pieces. The fringe sets the tone of the fabric in a contrasting pastel. A new style for the boudoir features rayon and cotton upholstery resembling monkey fur.
A color suggestion highlights pairing Chippendale mahogany dining room furniture with a Georgian green or painted walls to create a charming period-accurate ambiance.
Modern juvenile furniture rivals adult pieces in durability and style. From animal motifs to Disney patterns, ensembles offer built in drawers and approachable design encouraging self-reliance, with ten years of use and a room transformation that motivates timely bedtimes.
A compiled list covers topics from Tabasco and mahogany to carving and design. It notes replica crafting, Governor Winthrop desks, correct noun usage for draperies, Jefferson’s designs for Monticello and the University of Virginia, Regency furniture, ancient Egyptian pieces, and distinctions among mahogany wood varieties and origins.
A living room desk features a built in compartment to hold a portable typewriter. When not in use the device folds inside the desk, keeping it out of sight. The design addresses the need for a portable typing solution without occupying a full office desk at home.
Do not buy upholstered furniture with coverings that clash with the frame. Colonial pieces suit chintz or linen and smooth fabrics. Avoid dressy fabrics for such furniture to maintain harmony.
A housekeeper should follow simple rules from the Institute of Carpet Manufacturers to preserve wool pile carpets. Regular cleaning with a sweeper or vacuum, weekly surface vacuuming, and avoiding shampooing are advised to prevent soap residue. Use quick evaporating cleaners cautiously with open windows, and send rugs to experts if needed.
A newly designed four bladed propeller promises to meet the Army’s need for higher power aircraft by enabling larger propellers without overloading landing gear. The design addresses the growing demand for stronger gear as engines gain power in pursuit planes.
As of July 1, 1939, the United States had 2,326 landing fields with 730 of them lit for night use, reflecting aviation infrastructure development and night operation readiness.
In July 19239, domestic airlines carried 170 913 revenue passengers in the United States. The period logged 7 541 505 airplane miles and 66 054 539 passenger miles. The Air Safety Board urged the Civil Aeronautics Authority to require full feathering propellers and safety belts on all U S registry aircraft.
Household washers now cost one third of 20 years ago and run 30 times as efficient. The appliance has been adopted in more than 13 million homes and marks seven straight years with sales over one million units.
Color can alter room perception by shifting mood and apparent size. Cool hues suit sunlit spaces while warm tones add warmth in darker rooms. black, white and gray convey solemnity, purity and softness respectively.
An ornate Southern Colonial house is shown with extravagantly full and deeply ruffled white organdy curtains enhancing its interior curb appeal and period charm.
A grandfather's clock brings an air of dignity to a home and can grace any room. It welcomes guests in the hall but is not confined there. Consider placing it in a corner or near a doorway to balance the room, with an accompanying table or chair for a settled look.
The article advises keep the clock running and level, avoid letting it tip or stand idle, and do not tamper with the movement. If it needs attention, call in an expert to prevent damage.
A worried Pullman conductor collecting tickets on a New York to Chicago train jumped into a taxicab at East Liberty station and asked to be sped to the downtown depot. He explained he got off at East Liberty and was on the platform when the train started to pull out.
The New York Fair features bathrooms in the Town of Tomorrow praised for lightness and brightness. Fixtures stay white with accents in turquoise, lemon yellow, peach, dubonnet and ivory. Wells use durable materials like tile linoleum or cararra marble. Many houses include shower stalls.
A passerby recalls watching a train depart and realizing too late that it was his own. He notes losing track of the moment and that someone had to pay 90 cents for a taxi to catch the train.
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