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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
13
Margaret Dana answers reader questions on safety glass in campers and child protection, plus cleaning a foam lined coat, water quality for fish and diets, USDA film guides for clubs, gasoline promotions, and proper food refrigeration to prevent poisoning.
Barbara Lyon surveys coin history from 1658 Maryland issues bearing Cecil Calvert to 20th century commemoratives. Readers learn about mottoes on early tokens, St Patrick coins, and modern proof sets, with notices of auctions, catalogs, and medal releases.
Peonies should be ordered for September planting and set with buds 2 inches deep. Choose healthy divisions with three to five buds, space 3–5 feet apart, and apply light mulch for winter protection. There are about 25 species from white to red, including Japanese and tree peonies, with blooms lasting about five weeks.
Hollywood AP The CBS comedy Blondie casts Will Hutchins as Dagwood Bumstead with Patricia Harty in the title role. Hutchins, former Sugarfoot star, notes Dagwood’s comic strip roots while hoping for an Arthur Lake Penny Singleton reunion for the family. ABC reports strong overnight ratings for its 90 minute convention wrapup with NBC and CBS close behind.
Ancestors increased candle power using reflectors and screens, with back shields behind the flame to bounce light into the room. Sconces evolved in the 18th century featuring tin glass backs, polished silver, and varied shapes.
The article traces majolica origins from Italy to Victorian English pieces. It notes Minton's first Victorian majolica for the 1851 exhibition, rising popularity by 1862, and key makers like Daniel Sutherland and Sons, Edward Steele, Wedgwood, George Jones, and John Adams. It mentions trade mark usage post 1862.
Art nouveau enthusiasts may have missed chapters in two recent books. Modern Jewelry by Hughes covers designs since 1890 with over 100 pieces, many in color. Antiques International from Putnam surveys art nouveau jewelry and other collecting fields such as buttons, Bohemian glass, fans, netsuke, and porcelain.
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