How Rugs May Be Cleaned At Home
Housekeepers can repair and clean rugs at home using tested methods from the United States Department of Agriculture. Repair tips cover pile rugs and edges, using matching wool, stiff needles, and careful knotting. Cleaning advice describes washing rag and light-weight cotton rugs in a machine, and scrubbing wooden rugs on a table with mild soap and a soft brush, rinsing section by section.
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Brussels
Wilton
United States Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Cleaning Advice for Wet Fabric and Valuables
The text warns that shrinking or color change may occur when fabric waterlogs leave a thick pile. Moisture trapped at the pile bottom can rot threads, especially in valuable rigs. It recommends sending items to a professional cleaner with special washing and drying apparatus.
Ice Chest Care Tips for Summer Use
Practical guidance from agriculture specialists on choosing a well made ice chest, maintaining a temperature at or below 50 F, and maximizing efficiency. Keep it clean, wash with hot water and washing soda, flush drains, and avoid overloading. Do not cover ice with sheets. Keep doors closed and avoid placing warm foods inside. Chill beverages and certain vegetables by cooling in the chest.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fool
Fee
Vernon painter attends Dallas Labor Day parade
Charles Withers and P. L. Brown traveled from Vernon to Dallas for the Twelfth General Assembly of Painters Decorators and Paper Hangters and joined 1300 painters in the Dallas Labor Day parade. Withers returned Tuesday from Dallas and was noted as a delegate from Vernon.
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Charles Withers
Tesday
Dallas
Vernon
General Assembly
P. L. Brown
Withers
Lumber Company To Move Quarter Tomorrow
The W. FE, Thomas Lumber Co. will move tomorrow to the quarters formerly occupied by the Vernon Lumber Co. on W. Maiden Street. The line of all those who participated stretched for three miles. Clarence Llewelyn left Vernon to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enter Hodges School of Pharmacy.
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Clarence Llewelyn
Vernon
Little Rock, Ark
Hodges School of Pharmacy
J P White Plans Two Story Farm Style Home at White City
J P White of White City is constructing a two story frame house described as a modern farm home. The project emphasizes practical design and rural living features in a contemporary scheme.
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J.P. White
White City
Thompson School Adds Four Room Fence for Teachers
The Thompson school south of Ok launion plans a new four room fence to accommodate its teachers. Record classified ads bring results.
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Thompson School
Oklaunion
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Hupmobile
White Cty
Swartwood & Co
Kirschbaum
H. F. McKibbin
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