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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
4
Building plans describe The Ronson with a decorative front canopy over three windows and a large living room. Details include a nine paneled front door window, built in shelves, open archways, a modern kitchen, a central hallway, a sizable garage, cedar-lined storage, and a shaded color note for rural or suburban settings.
The description outlines a furnished dwelling with a front master bedroom 14 by 12 feet featuring two windows and two large closets. A rear bedroom with two windows and generous closet space is noted, plus a LEXIE v bedroom with a right wall closet and potential shared use. Heating, ventilation, and the basement laundry are described, with a central heating plant under the living room and a cement basement.
Gardeners are urged to handle DDT, DDT dust, and related products with care due to health hazards. Precautions include avoiding inhalation and skin contact. The text notes DDT damages some crops like cucumbers and melons, and that newer preparations claim lower risk though with shorter residual effects.
Drip stains on copper window screens can be removed with a solution of one part cup of trisodium phosphate to a quart of water. Rinse afterward to prevent softening and damage to paint. The text then abruptly shifts to a slang definition of “cands” related to confectionery shops in England.
A reader asks about 42 inch oak flooring for living spaces and compares it to the common 24 inch width, noting 14 inch planks are attractive though slower to install. The second query covers penetrating seal over old finishes, preferring sanded floors, and explains its penetrating protective effect rather than a surface coat. White and red oak are similar in quality, with color differences. Screw nails are approved and preferred for oak floors due to stronger grip.
A basic arrangement rule states that with an upright container the design should be a cone shape and one and a half times the container height. For a hat shaped container apply the same proportional concept to the arrangement's width.
A discussion on choosing a home stresses that quality construction and design matter less than location. True long term value comes from character neighborhoods with maintained property values, owner occupancy, residential zoning, and low traffic. It also notes efficient local government, fair taxes, adequate services, and complete utilities. A stray proverb about dowry in Ceylon ends the piece.
The article notes a growing range of dining tables and chairs in diverse designs and materials. Movable pieces adapt to living spaces, with chairs used as accents and tables serving as room dividers or cocktail heights. Oversized and oval tops create intimate dining areas, while storage units blend with living-dining layouts.
Interior decorators urge planning rooms from the floor up to frame furnishings. Oak floors are praised for natural beauty and easy upkeep, with wide areas left exposed to showcase their appeal. Practicality remains central in this popular design approach.
Contest notice seeking to enter the Herald-Mail Company flag display prize at Hays Incorporated window. Includes a name and address placeholder and mentions nails on display. text is garbled with unclear personal details.
Attractive accent rugs blend with traditional or modern furnishings of any color. They offer easy care while adding warmth and texture to rooms.
Small hanging shelves or built stones frequently have the outside surfaces painted to match the room. The inside fingers are finished in a color to emphasize the treasures the shelves contain. Shelves painted this way suit colonial rooms best when they display early American glass or china.
In mixing paint, be sure to add colors sparingly. A little pigment often has no marked effect on a large can of paint. Painters advise experimenting first with a small amount to see what the colors will do. The safest procedure is to add tint to a small amount of paint and then transfer this mixture to the larger container. Repeat this process until you obtain the exact hue you desire.
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