Seasonal housecleaning tips for gentle pacing and planning
The article advises spreading spring cleaning across weeks to ease fatigue and preserve comfort. It suggests pairing extra tasks with regular laundry days, washing curtains and draperies gradually, organizing storage before warm months, and handling woodwork, windows, rugs, and draperies in manageable segments. It also covers prepping equipment and proper curtain care and drying.
Cleaning and partition ideas for drapes and rooms
The article advises on washing curtains with varying finishes using mild soap and lukewarm water, avoiding soaking, and drying away from sun. It suggests airing and ironing techniques, vacuuming heavy drapes, and notes shrinkage considerations for sheer fabrics and color fastness. It also discusses partition options like screens covered in maps or menus and a simple chest partition to separate kitchen and dinette.
Garroway’s two hour Today program faces early morning critique
A reviewer skewers the Garroway hosted Today style show airing from 7 to 9 a.m. Described as a nonstop two hour video mash of news music weather and sketches the piece mocks the effort as exhausting and impractical for early risers. It notes Garroway’s energetic but dizzying lineup and questions the program’s viability without heavy changes.
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State of the Union
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Anthony Eden
Harry Truman
Kathleen Norris Husband Can Cut His Throat
Advice column counsels Sally to endure a troubled marriage with Elbert Klinger of Spokane while urging caution and emotional distance. The responder dismisses rumors, labels him immature, and suggests steadfast prayer, playful rebuttal, and testing his character through lighter, social storytelling.
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Gulf Stream Holds Secrets
Ocean researchers from Woods Hole probe the Gulf Stream aboard Albatross III to map its elusive paths and determine if it branches. The five month voyage east of Newfoundland’s Grand Banks tests how currents shift under wind and earth rotation as tropical waters feed the western rim of the Atlantic wheel.
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Grand Banks
Woods Hole
Massachusetts
Oceanographic Institution
Iceland
Scandinavia
British Isles
Europe
North Atlantic
Florida
Yucatan Channel
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Ready your sewing machine for spring use
Start with a full check of needles thread and oil. Test the machine on scrap fabric to diagnose tension bobbin and needle issues. If buying new, try before you buy and ensure service and parts are available for years.
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Washington
Los Angeles
United States Weather Bureau
Grand Central
Azores
Panmunjom
New York
Elbert
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Watch Guarantee Fraud Prompts Police Action in London
A London advertisement touting watches that “guaranteed not to lose a minute” collected four shillings from buyers who sent money by mail and received toy watches, prompting police intervention to halt the scheme.
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Gold Rush Days in Shakopee Minnesota
Shakopee and nearby communities celebrated Gold Rush Days from February 14 to 16. Merchants and local businesses sponsored the festival with skating shows a Saturday dance and free entertainment. The celebration opened with a salute by the local radio station and merchants gave away over $1 000 in gifts.
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Shakopee, Minn
Shakopee
Pattern 1323 for plus size dress with scalloped edge
A sew rite fashion pattern No 1323 offers an all occasion dress in sizes 36 through 52 with scalloped closing brief sleeves and a gored skirt. Includes 43% yards of 38 inch fabric and budget tips with gift pattern printed inside the book for 25 cents.
It Stunk! A Famous Actor Recalls Oriental Act
A former celebrity recalls performing an Oriental act where incense burned throughout the routine and mentions hearing about a separate punk act.
Kiss Me Romeo Plea Echoes Audience Call
Fragmentary dialogue from a stage scene shows a plea for a kiss from Romeo to end the scene. The crowd noises imply a quick exit or conclusion as characters urge action and departure.
Encore behind the monkey act leads to refusal on stage
The performer recalls being asked to appear after the monkey act but refused. They say fear of audience reaction drove the decision and reveal the question of an encore.
Advice to Actors: Don’t Stand Too Near the Footlights
A breezy theatre tip warns actors to keep distance from hot footlights to protect corns, noting the glow can cause blisters and discomfort during performances. The light guidance blends humor with practical caution for stage routines.
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