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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1957
Page
10
A new power-operated keyboard targets home use and hunting enthusiasts as a portable electric typewriter. It operates on standard house current, offers several decorator colors, and bills itself as natural and economical compared with standard office machines for writers and amateurs alike.
A reader shares how a child is learning to build lawn ornaments from scrap wood. The item promotes a pattern kit and painting guides, offering 25 cents for Lawn Ornaments Potterry No. 81 and 3 cents for a Gipage catalog, via Herald-Mail Pleasantville NY.
Naval designers map a seaworthy plywood boat program for hobbyists. Plans cover eight to twenty foot craft, emphasizing exterior grade fir plywood, light weight, and safety. The fleet includes a 20 foot cruiser and a learn er dinghy. projects suit handy workers seeking practical skills.
The Fix it Forum advises homeowners on mildew risks from heat and humidity, listing vulnerable spots like basements closets and leather items. It details removal methods using soap and water for fresh growth and tri sodium phosphate with water for tougher cases, plus precautions when using cleaners. It emphasizes ventilation and dehumidifiers to prevent future outbreaks.
The trend away from uniform wall-to-wall carpet continues as homeowners and decorators favor hard floorings for durability, low maintenance, and economical appeal. Materials like vinyl, tile, rubber, cork, and leather enter kitchens and living spaces, with new designs expanding color, pattern, and shine through waxing and polishing.
The article explains how long distance movers protect piano finishes with special pads and covers. A hand track aids lifting, securing the piano during transfer from house to moving van, emphasizing careful handling and protection throughout the move.
The piece discusses light airy furniture suitable for small spaces and corner rooms, emphasizing natural finishes that reveal wood grain. It outlines methods like wax finishing and shellac or varnish use, noting a shift toward metal fixtures and increased decorators’ demand over the past decade.
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