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- 3 Page Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE «: Thursday, March 5, 195^ A Regular Chronicle Feature ‘DO-IT-YOURSELF’ INDUSTRY MAKES POPULAR ADVENT By ROGER W. BABSON Babson Park, Fla., Fob. 27.—The c i nstantly incroasins? shorter hours, yembined with higher prices, which .u-e largely the result of shorter hours, are developing a new’ induS- trv—namely, the “Do-It-Yourself’ lustry. House Decorations For a time the manufacturers of i amt, wallpaper, etc., in order to oteet the local painters -amd pa- perei's, refused to advertise their products for the housewife to use herself. Now, however, you wdll find large advertisements in lead ing magazines urging people to “short-curcuit” the local artisan. “Do-It - Yourself" movement, ma n u- facturers npw sell w’allpaper ready to hang, w’ith the blank margins cut off. They are sell- "ter W. Babtoa j n g p 3 i n t rollers to t '.ke the pla£e of brushes and a new paint wdth a rubber base for quick and perfect application. What Gillette did to the old-fash- oned razor, this new movement is doing to brushes and paints. . .Homes and Furniture For several years families have been able to buy unpainted and knocked-down furniture; but the prices were high on the latter. To day, however, one needs to buy only ply-board and eertain metal clamps from a lumber dealer. For a small fee the lumber dealer will cut the pieces as needed for tables and chairs. The big development has been in \oung people building their own homes. Two couples will buy ad joining lots, make joint contracts for the' foundations, and then go ahead with different gilans. These plans can be bought with complete details for ordering, cutting and erecting the house. For heavy work, w’hen two men are needed, they help each other. The only I outside help needed is a plumber. , This may explain w’hy a promi nent columnist stated "The new President’s Cabinet consists of 11 ‘ millionaires and one plumber!” Practical Hobbies Physicians are now prescribing ! hobbies instead of pills, nl fact, hobbies are now’ so used that most drug stores sell Hobby Magazines. These magazines urge useful hob bies and show how’ furniture, toys and other things may be made at -home:—They are great boosters of I the “Do-It-Yourself” industry. Not only does the hobby indus try benefit, the nation’s health, but by it parents set a fine example to their, children. It not only is bet ter for the kids to see their Dad w’orking—instead of playing golf— but it enables the father and boy to w’ork together ,and. become bet ter acquainted. Hence, the social and educational advantages. New Stores Will Open I believe you will see “Do-It- Yourself” stores open. If I-were a young chap and wanted to open a small specialty store, I would enter this field, combining some sporting goods with it.> The same factors of shorter hours and higher costs are forcing many families to indulge in inexpensive and healthful sports. Another sugestion is that' you become a salesman on commission for some lumber dealer to sell “Build-It-Yourself” houses. It would interest almost every young couple to at least hear your story. It also might be combined with the real estate business. Before build ing a house one must secure the land. Something To Consider I have often w’ondered why house builders do not sell furniture and r home furnishings. Or w’hy furniture dealers do not sell hous es. This is a combination which should appeal to many customers and should be advertised in. the lo cal newspapers. -iv-fact; advertising of this “Do-It-Yourself” I expect to see much more local idea. Many newspapers are afraid to push it for fear of offending the local builders, painters, furniture dealers, and other present advertis ers. I, however, believe this to be short sighted because the future of every newspaper and^every pres ent advertiser depends ultimately on the growth of the community, which depends on the adoption of all new ideas. NIGH ANALYSIS *T get more plant food units for less money with Armour's High Analysis. Three bags go as far as four or more of the lower anal yses. And I save a// ways —on handling, transportation, stor age space, loading, hauling and applying. The money I save cuts my production cost, raises my income. Armours] It’s Armour’s High Analysis for mo, 6\asmjn®\ FB0M N0W ft HIGH \ ON'" m AHMTCK Don’t Wait! Order Early! No one knows what’s ahead, so place your order now for High Analysis with your Armour Agent. Be ready to grow bigger, better crops. NEW! SPECIAL! I Vertagreen Armour’s com plete, balanced plant food, is now available in a SPECIAL FORMULA for COMMERCIAL CROPS in your section. Ask your Ar mour Agent about this great product which has already produced outstanding results wherever used. Twins Meet After 33 Years Apart Indianapolis, Ind., March 1.—A couple of 66-year-old look-alikes met here yesterday for the first time since a family spat separated them 33 years ago. It was a tearful yet happy re union for twin sisters—Mrs. Ruth Stanley of Indianapolis and Mrs. Pearl Coshow of Aurora, 111.—who agreed they had let a “silly bit of talk” cause their estrangement in 1920. Mrs. Stanley told reporters that her daughter prevailed on her to write tohersister last week and suggest a reconciliation. Mrs. Co show wired back, “I’ll be on the* train Saturday.” The twins were reluctant to dis- marvelled at the appearance of each other. “I’m the economy-sized twm and J she’s the regular size,” Mrs. Stan ley declared. They were born in Western In diana but were placed in foster homes two weeks after their birth when their mother died. They at tended the same school, and the quarrel didn’t begin until after Pearl moved to Chicago and later to Aurora. “Let sleeping dogs lie,” Mrs. Stanley said regarding the dispute. But about plans for their visit, she said: “We’re not going to do a lick or work—just talk.” Order Now t Don’t Wait Until Mooting Timm nwF*w i Have Spreader Sendee Available JIMOUR FERTILIZER WORKS Clinton. South Carolina Telephone 1U yne B. Workman G. E. TnmbUn FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 13th day of M^rch, 1953, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administrator of the estate of Salin F. Roddy m the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o’clock am., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as administrator. 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