Mail order wish books reveal vast catalog reach
Mail order catalogs spread through households offering everything from common products to exotic items. Direct marketing accounts for 12 percent of purchases with $60 billion yearly. top firms like Sears Roebuck and J C Penney drive vast sales.
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Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
J.C. Penney
Direct Mail Marketing Association Inc
Neiman-Marcus
Bells Shaped History From Monks To Glass Art
A historical look at bells and their roles in daily life and rituals precedes a program by The Belfry shop and American Bell Association. Malcol MacLennan of Fenton Glass will present 35 color slides on Artistry of Bells in Glass at Western Savings Bank social room with old rare pieces.
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American Bell Association
England
Fenton Art Glass Company
Williamstown
W. Va
Roberta Stone
Belfrey
National Bell Collectors' Club
Chautauqua
N.Y
Sarah Bernhardt
P McE
Saving Energy in the Home Kitchen and Laundry Tips
A University of Illinois guide outlines how households can cut energy use by doing simple kitchen tasks by hand, using oven planning, double boilers, portable ovens, and energy efficient cookware. It also covers laundry savings from washing in warm and rinsing cold, full loads, avoiding overdrying, and cleaning lint filters.
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United States
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Geraldine Acker
University of Illinois
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