This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1968
Page
10
The article notes bedrooms should be quiet and identifies noise types: impact airborne and surface. It highlights carpet and padding reducing noise with NRC ratings up to 0.75 on floors and 0.90 to 1.00 on walls, plus options like heavy drapes and weather stripping to curb window noise.
Mirrors serve as decoration and function by expanding space and guiding light. They may be framed or unframed with metal leaf antique gold or wood finishes. best reflections come from polished plate glass. Silvering is common though gold or lead coatings exist, with some makers offering a 10 year guarantee.
The Flower and Garden Foundation announces the ninth annual contest for U.S. youths. Participants receive seed kits for a 200 square foot garden, entry blanks, and guidance. Entries require an adult sponsor, are regional, and prizes include trips, cash, and bicycles. Entries due May 15 1968. 25 cents per entry to cover costs.
Curtain fabrics vary in care and durability. Cotton curtains hang months with washing, lace and organdy need starch and ironing after washing, while nylon curtains fade with harsh laundering and require gentler washing. Fiberglass curtains resist sun and pests and need minimal care.
To refresh interiors on a budget, use real window boxes planted with sun loving flowers like verbenas lantanas and marigolds. Choose red cedar or redwood boxes, coat metal trims with petroleum jelly to prevent rust, and keep tools nearby for easy care. Plant in spring with a drainage layer and porous soil.
A teen designed room features bold color and playful accessories including a portable hair dryer shaped like a bug, bright fabric window shades, jungle rattan wicker chandelier, and whimsical animal accents. The piece highlights teen tastes and creative decor ideas from Co-ed Magazine’s room design contest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.