Magic Sliders move heavy loads on thin discs
The Manufacturer of Magic Sliders promotes slim discs that substitute wheels for moving objects up to 144 tons with ease on any surface. Over 8 million sold in Europe in five years. US distribution via Main Street Marketing of Whites Plains. Order at (800) 626-3200. Prices for four discs: Mini 4.49, Mid 5.99, Full 10.99, Giant 13.99.
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Whites Plains
Carpet stain removal tips from old house cleaning guide
Practical steps for removing common carpet stains. Scrape solid debris, use dry-cleaning fluid for general stains, apply ice to harden gum before scraping, and blot with a detergent vinegar solution for many spills. Repair wax, cigarette burns, and paint with patching, turpentine for oil paints, or water for water-based paint.
Houses in cinema rise to star status in iconic films
The piece surveys how film houses become characters, citing Tara from Gone With the Wind and Xanadu from Citizen Kane as prime examples. It notes Psycho’s Bates house and Home Alone’s suburban dwelling as non epic but memorable, shaping mood and storytelling through architecture.
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Howards End
Merchant-Ivory
E.M. Forster
Janet Leigh
New Yorker
Stephen Rebello
Bates Manse
Alfred Hitchcock
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Scarlett O'Hara
Georgia Plaisian
Macaulay Culkin
Auditioning houses in Dallas for TV and film locations
Dallas location manager Janis Burklund describes the process of auditioning houses for television and film. She explains how homes pass scrutiny by directors, producers and designers and notes typical pay of about $500 for a full day’s shooting. The piece cites examples from Dallas and Seattle and highlights the role of homeowners who know the owners or are connected through local networks.
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Rebecca de Mornay
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Buten
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Janis Burklund
Northwest
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Readers share gelatin salad ideas and cookbook offer
Readers from Liverpool Central Square Jordan and Syracuse respond with unusual summer gelatin salad ideas. Kraft General Foods sends a 91 page Jell O cookbook for 2.50. Several specific recipes and requests for cake and cordial recipes are noted along with submission details for Recipe Swap in Syracuse New York.
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Sharon Sobotka
Liverpool
Thelma Greeney
Central Square
Yvonne Hartle
Jordan
Alice Olgeaty
Syracuse
Kraft General Foods Inc
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Kankakee
Evelyn Clayton
Herald-Journal
P.O
Hometown Voices
Herald American
Bristol home plan offers expansive 3600 sq ft design
The Bristol showcases a Texas sized Southwestern style with 3600 square feet of living space plus 800 in a three car garage and shop. Angled rooms dominate the layout with a vaulted octagonal dining room and modified octagon kitchen and parlor. Features include a cooktop grill island, built in ovens and a bright eating nook opening to a landscaped patio. Request plan BRISTOL 332-030 by Landmark Designs for 7.50.
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Bristol
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