Color philosophy of Dorothy Liebes reshapes decorating
Decorator Dorothy Liebes argues color cycles reflect mood shifts, not new hues. She says there is no bad color only bad combinations, favors three colors per room, varied textures, and eye appeal through comfort. She urges amateurs to research, collect swatches, and plan furnishings over years.
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Tertile
Toronto
Society of Interior Decorators of
Ontario
Dorothy Liebes
Lee-Bus
Saya
Liebes
Os Antron Nylon
People’s Museum
Society of Interior Designers of Ontario
American Institute of Interior Designers
Silver shovel for ground breaking at a thousand dollars
A 40 inch sterling silver shovel with solid blade and ebony shaft joins a rubber finish handle. Designed by Joseph C. Boardman of Wallingford Conn for groundbreaking ceremonies. He pitched the idea after a Richmond Va jeweler customer sought a dedication tool and has sold 15 shovels so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewelers of America
New York
Joseph C. Boardman
Wallingford
Richmond
Boardman
Power steering and frills also on oldtime autos
The article notes power steering first used in trucks in 1903 and recalls 1921 back up lights on the Wills-St. Claire, plus a 1923 factory-installed radio by Springfield Body Corp, showing extra cost options in early autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills-St. Claire
Springfield Body Corp
Western Motor Fleet
Control of Sea Boundaries by 18th Century Cannon Range
A historical note explains that a nation’s three mile limit on sea control came from how far an 18th century cannon could fire, defining territorial waters and coastal sovereignty.
Electro Hydronic Heating Brings No Plumbing Baseboard System
The Electro Hydronic Division of International Oil Burner Co introduces a self contained baseboard heating system using an electric element immersed in water in a copper tube. No plumbing is needed and each unit includes an expansion chamber and limit control. Tests show operating costs 15 to 20 percent below utility estimates with precise room temperature control and antifreeze water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electro- Hydronic Division
International Oil Burner Company
St. Louis
Sidney Heiman
Plan for Perfect Pig in Norfolk Breeding Drive
Norfolk commercial pig producers adopt hybrid breeding tactics to create a superior bacon pig. The goal combines the best traits of purebreds with the vigor of crossbreds to yield a highly saleable, performance driven breed for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Early diagnosis key to preventing arthritis disability
Early diagnosis is essential to prevent disability from arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The family doctor plays the best role in achieving timely detection and management.
That $8 000 raise for Canadian MPs debate
A opinion piece argues MPs need higher pay than 5000 dollars plus 2000 expenses to fulfill full time duties. It notes the 10 year gap since last revision, the cost of public service, and the need to avoid financial strain while ensuring diligent, full time representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Parliament Hill
New Crop Moving Across Prairies to Seaports
A near record harvest on the prairies sees heavy CN movement of new grain to seaport elevators. The first West carload of wheat from Morris Manitoba yields 20 bushels per acre with No 3 wheat sent to Port Arthur. First flax, oats, barley, rye and rapeseed carloads also reported from Morris and Vanscoy Margo areas, funneling to Vancouver and Port Arthur.
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CNR
Morris
Man
Port Arthur
CN Lines
Morris District
Rainy River
Notre Dame
Barney
Vanscoy
Sask
Margo
Vancouver
Equal Responsibilities in Emperor Penguin Bond
The emperor penguin pair share duties, with the male and female alternately caring for the egg. They cradle the egg on their feet to keep it warm, maintaining warmth while the partner hunts. This bipartite care pattern shows cooperative parental behavior in extreme polar conditions.
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F.C
B. Melita
Manitoba
Thompson
Melita, Manitoba
Noreen Wilson
CBK
Watrous
Saskatchewan Power
Anne Adams
Dept. P
Front St
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