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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
8
Purchase pumice and rotten stone in powder form. After the varnish dries for one to two days, sprinkle a small amount of pumice on a tested area. Rub along the grain with a damp felt pad using light strokes, keeping the pad wet. Wipe off residue with a damp cloth. Repeat on the rest of the surface for an initial smooth finish. reapply for a satin deeper smoothness.
The Muscatine Journal notes a bathroom design revolution toward restrained elegance emphasizing materials over gimmicks. Wood paneling and cabinetry return, with lumber paneling sealed and finished for durability, while Western red cedar, Western hemlock, knotty ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir offer moisture ready options for walls and furnishings.
The article chronicles early germicidal UV work by English researchers Downes and Blunt, then American physicists Rentschler and James developing man-made UV sources to disinfect water. It highlights Ultra Dynamics’ patents, Elenite UV purifiers via Hankin’s Plumbing, and evolving bath and decor trends leveraging UV and infrared ideas for sanitation and home design.
The text explains using powdered rotten stone and pumice for varnish polishing. It stresses lubrication to prevent deep cutting and advises cleaning surface residues with a clean, water-dampened cloth to remove tiny powder particles.
AP Newsfeatures writer Vivian Brown notes that a Northeast blackout exposed weaknesses in home preparedness. Many households lacked functioning generators, proper fuel, or adequate substitutes for frozen foods, underscoring the need to keep emergency gear ready and regularly tested.
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