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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
6
Practical wood shell adds decorative note for kitchens baths or sinks. Pattern traced on wood allows built in shelf space. Assembly requires sawing and tacking with upholsterer’s tacks for a neat finish. Send 25 cents to Essi-Bild Pattern Co. Dept W Pleasantville N.
A reader asks how to salvage a rusted 50 gallon drum and the answer suggests cutting out the corroded lower section, welding in a new piece, cleaning thoroughly before welding, or choosing a new drum. In a separate inquiry about wrought iron candlesticks, the advice is to clean with benzine, avoid fire, then apply flat black metal paint.
An advertisement promotes Vicks VapoRub as a home remedy for children’s colds. It claims warming comforting relief at bedtime helps ease distress even during sleep and reduces cold misery.
Mrs V DeBonis of Philadelphia endorses All-Bran for digestion. The ad claims the cereal adds bulk to aid elimination and suggests an ounce daily with milk and water. If unsatisfied after 10 days, send the empty carton to Kellogg in Battle Creek to receive a double money back offer.
A memoir segment recalls a house at 215 Inwood Lane Claremont, childhood memories of Uncle Clem and mother, a hidden well, attic nooks, and Clem Hale’s retirement clipping revealing his long insurance career. The piece centers on place, family, and a poignant farewell.
In Edna's Amarillo bungalow a restless composer sits before a baby grand piano. He clears a manuscript heap, notes a lingering tense mood from a studio conversation with Hammond, and tries to coax a elusive tune into form as green dusk settles outside.
Mario Carlos, a screenwriter in Hollywood, realizes a melody Edna Sheridan wrote for a cartoon score holds the key to a stronger song. Edna’s lyrical prowess and Hammond’s deadlines push Mario to confront his own feelings as the tune binds them in a romantic climax.
A nostalgic column notes teen fashion and slang trends. It covers crew cuts, collarless jackets, permanent waves, bandanna neckwear, shaved heads, argyle socks, and novelty sound effects by disc jockeys, plus a quip on a past quarrel.
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