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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1960
Page
7
Beatrice Fehr explains how 85 percent of dirt is embedded in rugs and carpets and outlines three rules for protection. Daily cleaning with rug cleaners or vacuums, thorough weekly vacuuming, and annual professional cleaning help remove soil and extend carpet life.
A newspaper insert promotes a $1,900 final expenses policy from Old American Insurance Co. in Kansas City. The ad claims no obligation and no calls, encouraging readers to mail their name address and year of birth to 4900 Oak Dent, Kansas City Missouri to apply.
The text warns against using ammonia or soaps on rugs and advises avoiding beating them. It emphasizes prompt accident treatment and learning proper spot and stain removal from USDA guidance. Rugs represent a major home investment, so correct care yields a larger return and should be treated like personal care.
The list recalls U.S. figures and entertainers born on this date including Thomas E. Martin of Iowa Lieut. Gen. William H. Arnold Cary Grant Danny Kaye and others with birthplaces noted. Also referenced are Richard E. Berli Hearst Corp and Herbert L. Nichols associated with regional firms.
A Walkersville Methodist church meeting of Boy Scout Troop 1056 is pictured led by Scoutmaster Dick Stup with assistants Charles Soper Orley Bourland and Horace. The group includes Ronni Layman Larry Garber Eddie Eswordly Jimmie Gangawwere George Ritter and Ron Grimes Gordon Smith Bob Eaves Mike Trout and others in the back row. Also noted are Today in History items and local license actions.
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