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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows patterns read to fill orders immediately. Fort handling of orders via class mail includes an extra setup. Addresses mention Joan Stuart and Box 424 Madison Square Station New York 10 NY.
The article describes techniques for making life size family silhouettes using hardboard and a scroll saw. It notes Grandma Moses, a primitive artist, uses tempered hardboard for longevity and outlines her preparation method with seed oil and multiple coats of white paint.
Readers are advised to adapt bedrooms as second living spaces reflecting occupants hobbies and needs. The piece covers planning, color unity, storage solutions, shelving, and rug or flooring options to create a flexible, affordable, orderly room.
In a tongue in cheek forecast, Estes Kefauver is portrayed as a gamble taking candidate in a TV age. The piece likens his bid to a horse race, praising his honesty and investigative flair while noting possible risks and the role of television in a future campaign.
Kathleen Norris quotes a letter from Laurette Warts of Fargo about alimony hardships after a quick wartime marriage. The piece argues alimony is indefensible yet support for the child is legally required, urging the ex spouse to move past resentments and seek fair arrangements.
Urbana Champaign opinion piece emphasizes color as first and lasting impression in housing. University of Illinois staffer urges using white trim with dark body color, warns against too many material changes, and suggests panels to break height. It advises harmonious or complementary colors to fit the development.
Dorothy Barclay notes a trend from Home Shows that furniture prices may fall five to ten percent as manufacturers adopt new materials and multifunction designs. Dual purpose bookcases desks and sofa beds cut costs while expanding use across rooms.
The article notes floor lamps regain prominence alongside table lamps in a modern style. It highlights adjustable arms for directing light to books sewing or piano, and mentions lamp magazine racks lamp coffee tables and lamps built into table tops. It also praises three speeds of reflector bulbs for close work reading and subdued light for television viewing.
A Navy recruit at Great Lakes receives a letter that ends a relationship with a bold Dear John note. The writer announces engagement and returns the ring, stating a new boyfriend can’t afford one yet. The item reads like a cautionary tale of love and loyalty with a sharp social edge.
Ann Greening and Fred Linderman operate a large snail farm in Pear River New York raising 15 000 snails for scientific research. Their work marks them as strong contenders for an unusual occupation prize.
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