tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19514139812144904432024-02-20T15:06:50.082-08:00Talking Modern HouseHold Manual Guide v1.0Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-42869548045907468512007-12-06T23:52:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:52:34.380-08:00TWEAKING EVERY LAST PENNY OUT OF YOUR<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>TWEAKING EVERY LAST PENNY OUT OF YOUR </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>GARAGE SALE</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Garage sales are like any other form of business. To get the</p> <p>most money out of your garage sale, you have to know what you</p> <p>are doing. You have to be acquainted with the market, advertise</p> <p>for business, offer competitive prices and quality merchandise.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The first thing to do in most cases, is visit or check with your</p> <p>local municipal government about the laws surrounding garage</p> <p>sales. You may be required to purchase a license to legally hold</p> <p>your sale. You may have to hold your sale on certain days, or on</p> <p>a certain part of your property, perhaps the backyard instead of</p> <p>the front yard or driveway where safety problems and other</p> <p>nuisances to your neighbors can occur. You may have to follow</p> <p>certain advertising guidelines. In any case, it's better to know</p> <p>beforehand than have an inspector slap you with a $500 fine for</p> <p>some innocent-looking infraction of local bylaws.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>With legalities out of the way, take the previous Saturday and</p> <p>attend some garage sales in your neighborhood if you haven't</p> <p>already, to see what sort of prices are asked for which items.</p> <p>Try to go to there early in the morning and also later in the</p> <p>day to find out what's gone and what's not selling. What went</p> <p>first was probably underpriced and what's left is either</p> <p>overpriced or not worth anything to most people.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Once you have a general idea of what kinds of prices you can</p> <p>charge, figure out what you want to sell. Remember that if you</p> <p>have any doubts about whether or not you'll want to keep the</p> <p>item, don't sell it. You'll regret it later more often than not.</p> <p>If you really need the money, keep the price reasonable. Don't</p> <p>make people pay extra for the emotional loss you'll be suffering</p> <p>or you just won't sell it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The Sunday before the sale is the best time to get most of your</p> <p>garage sale items in order. Pack them in boxes or keep them in a</p> <p>special corner. If you start on Sunday, you'll have six days to</p> <p>stumble upon items you'll want to sell that you hadn't thought</p> <p>of and wouldn't have thought of if you had waited until the last</p> <p>minute. It shouldn't take more than half an hour to get</p> <p>everything that comes quickly in mind in place for your sale,</p> <p>and it wouldn't seem like any time at all to get the items you</p> <p>find during the week since you'll put them away as a matter of</p> <p>course during the week.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Advertise on a Friday and Saturday only. You won't get more</p> <p>customers by advertising through the week, and you'll probably</p> <p>be urged to spend that extra money. Don't. You're in this to</p> <p>make money, not spend it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>On Friday, your heavy work begins. The first thing to do is make</p> <p>up signs. Write them like your newspaper ad, including date,</p> <p>starting and finishing time, whether you'll be holding it on</p> <p>Sunday too, a few of the more interesting items, and your</p> <p>address. With your ad, never start the ad with "Garage Sale." If</p> <p>it's going to be under the Garage Sale heading, people know it's</p> <p>already a garage sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When you make your signs, you should put GARAGE SALE on it in</p> <p>big letters, at least three inches high and in the heaviest felt</p> <p>pen you can find. Write them on white paper or cardboard,</p> <p>preferably 8-1/2"x14" and leave a couple of inches blank at the</p> <p>bottom. Have the address in letters thick enough to be easily</p> <p>read by a passing car.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Place these signs on lampposts on nearby corners, at laundromat</p> <p>bulletin boards, and at every corner where someone might turn to</p> <p>get to your home. When you put the sign up, use the felt marker</p> <p>to mark a huge arrow indicating the direction of your home. Many</p> <p>garage sale enthusiasts will give up if they can't find your</p> <p>home on the first try. Be sure to take the signs down as soon as</p> <p>the sale is over, as police have discovered they make</p> <p>interesting suggestions for burglars.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Once the signs are out, set to pricing all your goods. It will</p> <p>be a lot easier to do half or more for your pricing on Friday</p> <p>night. Masking tape is about the best for this since it sticks</p> <p>to anything and comes off easily and takes felt pen ink quite</p> <p>well. Round off your prices to 5 cent intervals up to a quarter,</p> <p>to 25 up to $2 and 50 up to five dollars. Don't use prices like</p> <p>$3.95. They are effective strategies for retailers, but they'll</p> <p>make you look like too much of a pro and make people think you</p> <p>don't have any real bargains. When in doubt, set the price low.</p> <p>Remember: YOUR GOAL IS TO GET RID OF THE UNWANTED, not </p> <p>to make a profit! The better your prices, the more you'll sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>One quick note: In most cases, it is illegal to resell</p> <p>underwear or bathing suits or any clothing worn directly against</p> <p>the skin on the lower body. It is not wise to sell any baked</p> <p>goods, sandwiches or even coffee and soft drinks unless they</p> <p>come sealed. You will leave yourself wide open for a lawsuit if</p> <p>someone gets sick even if it's not your fault, and in many cases</p> <p>it's usually against health codes to do anything but give</p> <p>refreshments away on your property.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Finally, make one big sign, at least an hour and a half before</p> <p>the scheduled start of the sale. If you don't, you'll leave</p> <p>yourself little time to wake up and set your merchandise before</p> <p>customers arrive, and expect a steady flow starting half an hour</p> <p>or so before the scheduled start.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Don't worry if you're still loading stuff onto your yard or</p> <p>driveway as people arrive. That's good for business, because the</p> <p>serious people will wait until every item is on display, giving</p> <p>them a lot more time to find things they would otherwise have</p> <p>overlooked. If you've got neighbors adding their goods to your</p> <p>sale, have them make a complete list of items and prices marked</p> <p>on them rather than having them listed as they sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>That means any losses will be their responsibility, not yours,</p> <p>and chances are good a few items could be shoplifted. Keep the</p> <p>list near your change box, which should have a roll each of</p> <p>quarters, dimes and nickels, twenty one dollar bills and a few</p> <p>fives and tens. If you get stuck without change, you'll wind up</p> <p>giving the customer an unnecessary discount and that costs you</p> <p>money.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Try to have an extra pair of hands around until noon, when</p> <p>traffic will slow considerably for the rest of the day. Have</p> <p>your children keep their eyes open for shoplifters, and unless</p> <p>the item stolen is a valuable one, it may not be worth your</p> <p>while to stop the thief or press charges.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Have a good selection of electrical outlets, make sure they're</p> <p>grounded, for testing appliances and any other electrically</p> <p>powered items. Heavy duty extensions for lawnmowers or block</p> <p>heaters should be sufficient.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If by noon things have not gone as well as you've hoped, think</p> <p>seriously about dropping your prices. Mark everything unsold</p> <p>down by 25% and if that doesn't help, reduce the price to half</p> <p>your original asking price by 3:00. If you're not prepared to do</p> <p>this, you're having your garage sale for the wrong reason. The</p> <p>object is to convert junk to cash, and if you're reluctant to</p> <p>price things competitively, it's not junk and will not sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You will be asked to drop your price almost on every item. A</p> <p>good rule of thumb is not to split the difference, but to keep</p> <p>in mind what the person asked and hold firm for at least the</p> <p>first couple of hours. If a $50 piece of furniture is fetching</p> <p>several offers of $20, you should probably be asking $30 for it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You'll get a feel for these things as the day progresses, but</p> <p>don't bring your prices down too soon. It's easy to get the</p> <p>feeling that the person you're talking to is the only one you'll</p> <p>meet all day who is interested in the particular item, and it's</p> <p>not usually true.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you have furniture for sale, don't be afraid to let the buyer</p> <p>leave the piece with you until later. You won't be going</p> <p>anywhere, and as long as there's a SOLD sign on it, it does</p> <p>nothing but add to the impression that you have a lot of goods.</p> <p>Variety is a strong attraction, especially with neighbors who</p> <p>just happen to be passing by.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Don't be too picky about keeping ledgers on everything you sell.</p> <p>It will help to have a receipt book in case you get asked for a</p> <p>written receipt, but you are selling at a loss on almost every</p> <p>item compared to what you paid for it, and it won't count as</p> <p>income at the end of the year so there's no sense cluttering</p> <p>your files.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Once you decide to shut your sale down, and you may do it before</p> <p>your advertised hour, if you're really running short of goods,</p> <p>divide all remaining goods into three categories: goods to be</p> <p>donated to charitable groups, goods to be resold at next year's</p> <p>garage sale or a neighbor's garage sale later in the season, and</p> <p>goods you should have sold in the first place. Keep the first</p> <p>group in boxes by the front door so you'll remember what to do</p> <p>with them and the second group in labelled cartons for easy</p> <p>access. If you used masking tapes on these items, be sure to</p> <p>remove it right away. The gum on this tape tends to stick much</p> <p>harder than regular tape, and removing it 1ater might be a real</p> <p>problem. It's good to remove price stickers of any kind in all</p> <p>cases for that reason.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you've been reselling items you bought cheap at other garage</p> <p>sales and making a profit from them, you are technically</p> <p>required to charge sales tax and pay income tax on profits. If</p> <p>you hold garage sales on several consecutive weekends, chances</p> <p>are good you'll receive a visit or letter from the tax people</p> <p>asking about your activity.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many couples hold weekly garage sales as a source of extra</p> <p>income, though it usually does not pay off your effort since the</p> <p>best items always goes first and you either have to keep buying</p> <p>new items to sell or reducing prices regularly to move your</p> <p>stock. As a general rule, you'll sell more of your less popular</p> <p>items faster at a flea market where buyers expect slightly</p> <p>higher prices.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-72432800435602778912007-12-06T23:51:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:52:07.123-08:00HOW TO CASH IN WITH SIMPLE FORMULAS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW TO CASH IN WITH SIMPLE FORMULAS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(Mostly 1 & 2 Ingredients Available in Drugstores)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can copy any of these Formulas and sell to other Agents, or</p> <p>put them together in packages - under your own name - and sell</p> <p>to Agents.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The specialty formulas presented within the pages of this report</p> <p>were carefully selected for the explicit purpose of placing the</p> <p>beginner with limited capital in a position to manufacture</p> <p>quick-sell products. Every one of them represents a popular</p> <p>product of wide appeal and genuine merit. No expensive</p> <p>equipment is needed to prepare these products. In most cases,</p> <p>you do the mixing, compounding and packaging from your kitchen</p> <p>table. If directions are adhered to faithfully, results are</p> <p>sure to be satisfactory.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Borated Talcum Powder - Gradually rub 1/2 part Perfume Oil into</p> <p>5 parts Magnesium Carbonate. Add to this 90 parts Talc and 5</p> <p>parts Boracic Acid. Mix thoroughly and sieve. Put up in</p> <p>12-ounce shaker boxes and sell .</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Solid Perfume - Melt together 33 parts Paraffin and 66 parts</p> <p>White Petrolatum. Stir until cool, and then add 1 part Perfume</p> <p>Oil. Allow to settle. Cut into 1-inch blocks, wrap in tin foil</p> <p>and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Suntan Oil - Mix together thoroughly 25 parts Olive Oil with</p> <p>24-1/2 parts Peanut Oil refined. If desired, 1/2 part Perfume</p> <p>Oil can be added for scent. Put up in 6-ounce bottles and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Powder Fire Extinguisher - Mix together 5 parts Common Salt, 1/2</p> <p>part Sulphate of Soda, 1/2 part Silicate of Soda, 1/4 part</p> <p>Chloride of Calcium,. 2 parts Baking Soda and 6 parts Ground</p> <p>Rice. Pack in one-pound long tin tubes with pull-off caps and</p> <p>sell. To use simply scatter the powder on the blaze.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bath or Dusting Powder - Rub 1/2 part Perfume Oil into 75 parts</p> <p>Powdered Borax, then mix thoroughly with 25 parts Wheat or Corn</p> <p>Starch. Put in 4-ounce shaker boxes and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Antiseptic Ointment (Astringent) - For soothing relief from</p> <p>bruises, cuts, bites, stings, etc. Dissolve 3.4 parts of</p> <p>Plienol and 6.8 parts Salicylic Acid in 38 parts of Melted</p> <p>Yellow Petrolatum. Let cool, then add 38 parts of Ilyrous</p> <p>Lanolin with which 6.8 parts Sulphonnated Bitumen has been</p> <p>thoroughly mixed. Put up in 3 ounce jars and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Invisible Ink - Mix together 1 part Sulphuric Acid with 10 parts</p> <p>Water. Put up in ounce bottles and sell. To use, write with</p> <p>plain pen point. Writing can be read when paper is slightly</p> <p>heated.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Imitation Vanilla Flavor - Dissolve 30 ounces of Vanillin into</p> <p>150 fl. ounces of Alcohol, add 180 fl. ounces of Glycerine.</p> <p>Then run in 40 fl. ounces of Caramel and 600 fl. ounces of</p> <p>Distilled Water. Filter to clarify. Put up in 4-ounce bottles,</p> <p>and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mothproofing Paper - Melt together 1 part Crude Haphthalene</p> <p>(inflammable) and 2 parts of Paraffin Wax. With this mixture</p> <p>paint unsized paper (ordinary brown wrapping paper will do</p> <p>fine). Use a broad brush. To use, wrap clothing in this</p> <p>treated paper before storing as a precaution against moths. Sell</p> <p>per sheet.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bronze, Gold or Silver Ink - Fine Bronze Powder, or Gold or</p> <p>Silver Leaf is ground with a little Potash, and washed from the</p> <p>salt and mixed with water and a sufficient quantity of Gum</p> <p>Acacia. Put up in 1-ounce bottles and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Auto Polish in Powder Form - Dissolve 2 ounces Paraffin Oil into</p> <p>6 fl. ounces of Carbon Tetrachloride and mix with 16 ounces of</p> <p>Infusorial Earth. Pack this product in 8-1/2 ounce airtight</p> <p>cans and sell. To use, stir into 2 quarts of water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Theatre Spray - Mix together 4 parts Water Soluble Perfume Oil</p> <p>and 124 parts Water. Sell this to theatres in gallon jugs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Blackhead Cream - Rub 1-1/4 ounces of Preciditated Sulphur with</p> <p>1 fl. ounce of Glycerine and incorporate this with 7-1/2 ounces</p> <p>of Ointment of Rose Water. Put up in 4-ounce jars and sell. To</p> <p>be used at bed-time.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Silver Polish that Replates with Silver - Mix together 3 parts</p> <p>Chloride of Silver, 2 parts Fine Whiting, 6 parts Cream of</p> <p>Tartar and 3 parts Common Salt. Put up in 6-ounce cans or</p> <p>bottles and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Rubber Stamps - Set up the desired name and address in common</p> <p>type, oil the type and then put a guard about 1/2-inch high</p> <p>around the form. Next, pour in plaster of paris that has been</p> <p>mixed to the proper consistency. Allow to set. Now get long</p> <p>strips of vulcanized rubber about 3 inches wide and one-eighth</p> <p>of an inch thick, cut off the size of the intended stamp, then</p> <p>remove the plaster cast from the type, and place both the cast</p> <p>and the rubber in a screw press. Now apply sufficient heat to</p> <p>thoroughly soften the rubber, turn the screw hard and let it</p> <p>remain until the rubber receives the exact impression of the</p> <p>cast and becomes cold. Remove and trim neatly with a sharp</p> <p>knife and cement to handle. Sell for so much for 3 lines of type</p> <p>and so much for each additional line.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Window Defroster - This is a good seller to storekeepers who</p> <p>want to keep winter frosts from hiding their window displays.</p> <p>Dissolve 55 parts Glycerine into 1,000 parts 62% Alcohol. Add a</p> <p>few drops of amber. Sell to stores in gallon jugs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Oil Orange Flavor - Orange Oil, 6 ounces; Edible Corn Oil, 1</p> <p>gallon. Put up in 4-ounce bottles and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Oil Lemon Flavor - Oil of Lemon, 6 ounces; Edible Corn Oil, 1</p> <p>gallon. Put up same as above.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pineapple Oil Flavor - Pineapple Extract, 2 quarts; Edible Corn</p> <p>Oil, 1 gallon. Put up same as above.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Polishing Cloth - Dissolve 5 ounces of Oxalic Acid in 5 gallons</p> <p>of water, stir into this 5 pounds of Whiting. Soft pieces of</p> <p>cloth, such as Canton Flannel, are saturated with this mixture,</p> <p>gently squeezed out and allowed to dry. While treating cloth</p> <p>with the preparation, the mixture should be kept well-stirred to</p> <p>prevent the whiting from settling. Pack the treated cloths in</p> <p>glassine envelopes and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Deodorant Powder - 1-1/2 parts Bismuth Subnitrate, 1 part</p> <p>Powdered Salicylic Acid, 1 part zinc Oliostearate. Grind all</p> <p>together in a mortar. Put up in 3-ounce shaker boxes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Permanent Ink (Cannot Be Erased; Will Not Fade) - Dissolve 10</p> <p>fl. drams of Gum Copal into 10 fl. ounces of Oil of Lavender</p> <p>with the aid of gentle heat. Thoroughly mix into this solution</p> <p>100 grains of Lampblack and 20 grains of Indigo that has been</p> <p>rubbed to an impalpable powder. Put up in 2-ounce bottles and</p> <p>sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Soapless Oil Shampoo - Mix 100 parts sulfonated Castor Oil into</p> <p>1 part Perfume Oil. If lower concentration is desired, add</p> <p>water to suit. Put up in 8-ounce bottles and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Foot Powder - Mix thoroughly together 10 parts Boric Acid with</p> <p>0.7 parts Zinc Oxide and 2.7 parts Purified Talc. Put up in</p> <p>5-ounce shaker boxes and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Marble Cleaner (used extensively on tombstones) - To 1 part</p> <p>Powdered Pumice, 2 parts Dried Carbonate of Soda and 1 part</p> <p>Chalk add sufficient water to make a thick paste. Put up in</p> <p>16-ounce cans and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>All Purpose Cleaner - Satisfactory for cleaning woodwork,</p> <p>floors, dishes, painted surfaces, porcelain, linoleum, glass,</p> <p>etc. This is simply Trisodium Phosphate. Put up in 1-ounce</p> <p>bags with instructions to mix with 1 gallon of water and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Shoe Saver - Simply melt together 2 parts Tallow with 1 part</p> <p>Resin. To use, apply this mixture freely to the soles of shoes</p> <p>with a table knife. Makes them wear much longer. Put up in</p> <p>2-ounce, airtight cans, and sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Typewriter Ribbon Renewer - Dissolve 1 part Aniline Black with</p> <p>15 parts of Pure Grain Alcohol and then add 15 parts of</p> <p>Concentrated Glycerine. Put up in 1-ounce dropper bottles and</p> <p>sell. To use, put one drop on each 1/2 inch of ribbon, rewind</p> <p>and let set for 72 hours. Each bottle will re-ink from 30 to 40</p> <p>ribbons.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Eczema Ointment - Mix together 31-1/2 ounces of Boric Acid</p> <p>Ointment and 31-1/2 ounces of Ointment of Ammoniated Mercury</p> <p>until a homogenous paste is formed. Then thoroughly incorporate</p> <p>into this mixture 2-1/2 fl. ounces of coal Tar Solution and</p> <p>4-1/2 ounces of LiquifiedPhenol. Put up in 2-ounce jars and</p> <p>sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ink in Powdered Form - Pulverize and mix 16 parts of Nut Gals</p> <p>with 7 parts of Gum Arabic. Put up in 2-ounce drug envelopes</p> <p>with instructions to mix into one pint of warm water. This</p> <p>makes a good grade black ink.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Insect Repellant Pads - These are made by dipping fabric</p> <p>remnants, paper toweling, paper napkin stock, etc., in a simple</p> <p>solution made of: 1 part methyl (di-methyl) phthalate, 1 part</p> <p>isopropyl alcohol - 95% alcohol, 190 proof (approx.). NOTE:</p> <p>This is not the isopropyl rubbing compound. The alcohol serves</p> <p>no active purpose beyond carrying the potent ingredient, Methyl</p> <p>Phthalate, into the fibres of the pads. The alcohol then</p> <p>evaporates. Directions for Use: If the skin is heavy with</p> <p>perspiration, fist dry, then use the pad just like cleaning</p> <p>tissue, for protection against gnats, mosquitoes, chiggers,</p> <p>flies and other insects. Do not apply close to the eyes.</p> <p>Perfectly safe elsewhere. For sale, a dozen or 20 small pads in</p> <p>a polyethylene bag makes an effective retail unit.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Kitchen Wall Cleaner - This is a syrupy, water-like liquid,</p> <p>until recently patented, but now produced by a number of</p> <p>manufacturers who wholesale it through jobbers.</p> <p>"Triethanolamine", pronounced Try-ethan-all-a-meen. It would be</p> <p>difficult to find a chemical wholesaler who does not sell it,</p> <p>but may not know its value as a cleaner-polish for smoked-up</p> <p>kitchen walls. Directions: To make an amazing kitchen</p> <p>wall-cleaner, add about an ounce to a quart of water. Add a</p> <p>trace of blue dye for eye-appeal, if you wish. Or, sell "as is"</p> <p>as a concentrate, for the user to dilute with water, himself.</p> <p>The kitchen walls, of course, must be "washable". Moisten a</p> <p>cloth or sponge with the solution, and wipe the soiled surfaces.</p> <p>Rinsing is not necessary. The solution converts kitchen grease</p> <p>deposits into soap, and leaves the walls gleaming like new.</p> <p>Never dull or powdery as do many other, more expensive wall</p> <p>cleaners.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Spray-On, Wipe-Off Glass Cleaner - Obviously, the base necessary</p> <p>for all glass cleaners is water. But to make water much more</p> <p>effective as a cleaner, other ingredients must be added. One of</p> <p>the simplest and best is a solution of 3 or 4 parts of water and</p> <p>1 part of Methanol, which is also known as denatured alcohol,</p> <p>wood alcohol or methyl alcohol. It's inexpensive, too . This</p> <p>simple formula makes a quick-drying glass cleaner that will</p> <p>amaze you. If you want to improve it slightly, add not more</p> <p>than 1/2 of 1% of any synthetic detergent like Vel, Tide, Rinso</p> <p>Blue, and/or even less than 1/2 of 1% of trisodium phosphate,</p> <p>better known as TSP. This is so cheap that you may be</p> <p>well-advised to buy your first or experimental needs at retail.</p> <p>A trace of blue or red dye may be added to your product, for eye</p> <p>appeal. If you want a very effective solution and are impressed</p> <p>by instant-drying properties, just use TSP and water. The</p> <p>ready-to-use liquid cost about the same as plain water - but it</p> <p>does the job! And it leaves no chalky deposits. Few products</p> <p>for home use provide such a high margin of profit as this one.</p> <p>(Note: The above analysis is sold as information only. we</p> <p>cannot be held liable for any accidents that may result from</p> <p>your using the solution improperly.)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Liquid Dishwashing Detergent - Unlike many detergents and</p> <p>surfactants, this is non-corrosive, non-rusting. To this</p> <p>extent, at least, it is superior for cleaning car bodies, milk</p> <p>cans and other metal objects. Formula: "Nimex 21" from Stephan</p> <p>Chemical Company, one of the largest producers of Lasic</p> <p>synthetic detergents in the United States. It has a number of</p> <p>factories, which we list below. Any of these firms can and will</p> <p>answer your inquiries as to the distributor of their products</p> <p>who is located nearest to you. Address to Stephan Chemical</p> <p>Company at the following locations:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>224A West Frontage Road, Northfield, IL</p> <p>693 Humphries St., S.W. Atlanta, GA</p> <p>100 West Hunter Avenue, Maywood, NJ</p> <p>5587 North Ridge Rd, North Madison, OH</p> <p>1139 Ellamae Street, Tampa 2, Fl</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Dissolve Nimex 21 (any quantity) in an equal amount of water.</p> <p>As you stir, the liquid becomes thicker, not thinner, as you</p> <p>might normally expect. A trace of perfume oil, such as any</p> <p>chemical house can supply, may be added if desired. The perfume</p> <p>should be dissolved in the Nimex before adding water.</p> <p>Directions: For dishwashing, add a tablespoonful or so to the</p> <p>dishpan, the amount depending on the number of dishes and the</p> <p>grease deposits, etc. For car washing and the like, 2</p> <p>tablespoonfuls (one ounce) to 3 to 4 gallons of water is usually</p> <p>ample. When hosed down, the body will dry without streaking.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Liquid Vitamin - Simply made from one product of the field.</p> <p>Gives you quick energy and vitality. Author claims that after</p> <p>one week, you'll be kicking up your heels and raring to go.</p> <p>Ideal for men and women past 40. In a porcelain or enamelware</p> <p>vessel, put 2-1/2 lbs. of clean Oats. Add 2 gallons of</p> <p>distilled or unmineralized rainwater. Set in a cool place for</p> <p>48 hours. Bring to boil slowly. Strain through cloth. You</p> <p>will have about one gallon of liquid. Put in a jug, keep in</p> <p>refrigerator. Dose: A 2 oz. glass , 3 or 4 times a day. If</p> <p>larger quantities are made, add 1/10 of 1% of Benzoate-Soda to</p> <p>the gallon to act as a preservative.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Transferix for Transferring Pictures - Common yellow soap, 1-1/2</p> <p>oz., 3-1/2 oz. of fl. spirits of turpentine, 1 pint of soft</p> <p>water (made soft by boiling, then cooled). Dissolve the soap by</p> <p>boiling in the water, and when nearly cool add the turpentine,</p> <p>then shake the ingredients together thoroughly. Put up in</p> <p>1-ounce bottles. Paste a small label on the front of the</p> <p>bottle, and on another small separate sheet (about 3x6) have the</p> <p>following directions printed: Directions for Using Fluid:</p> <p>Apply liberally to the surface of the printed matter with a soft</p> <p>brush or sponge (being very careful that you do not smear the</p> <p>ink, which becomes soft when the fluid is applied), and allow to</p> <p>soak for a few minutes. Then place the plain cloth or paper</p> <p>over wet side of printed matter and subject it to moderate</p> <p>pressure - one minute - using bowl of spoon or small roller.</p> <p>Upon separating them you will find the picture has been</p> <p>transferred to the other surface.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Marvel-O Eight-in-One Product - Orthodichlorobenzene, 1 part;</p> <p>Carbon Tetrachloride, 2 parts: by weight. Mix. Put up in</p> <p>6-ounce cans, or in such sizes are best suited to your purposes.</p> <p>This is truly a marvelous product on which the profit is</p> <p>large. It does work, too. Insect Exterminator: Used as a</p> <p>spray, it kills moths, their eggs and larvae, as well as</p> <p>bedbugs, roaches, silverfish, ants, mosquitoes, flies and other</p> <p>insects. Powerful Disinfectant: Adding two tablespoonsful to</p> <p>warm water or soap suds, it serves as a powerful disinfectant</p> <p>when applied to mattresses, springs, upholstery, walls, floors,</p> <p>wash bowls, etc. Leaves a pleasant, clean odor and guards</p> <p>health. Paint Remover: This wonderful product is amazingly</p> <p>efficient in removing lacquer, shellac and paint of all kinds.</p> <p>Hand Cleaner: Excellent for the workman or mechanic, removes</p> <p>dirt, grime, grease and leaves the hands clean and soft. Used</p> <p>full strength it will not harm the hands. Spot Cleaner: Takes</p> <p>out dirt, grease, grime, spots and stains from any material.</p> <p>Leaves no ring and is non-injurious. Deodorant: Used as a</p> <p>spray, it becomes an effective and pleasant deodorant that kills</p> <p>unpleasant odors and purifies the air. Easy to use.</p> <p>Quick-Action Cleaner: An effective cleaner when added to soap</p> <p>suds, cuts the grease and makes clothes washing easier. Also</p> <p>speeds cleaning action on floors, walls, linoleum, tiling, wash</p> <p>bowls, bath tubs, etc. A wonderful window cleaner. Metal</p> <p>Polish and Cleaner: Apply full strength on a soft cloth, cuts</p> <p>the surface dirt film with just a few easy rubs, and will not</p> <p>injure any metal surface. Produces a brilliant finish or</p> <p>restores original lustre. Renews and Cleans Typewriter Platens,</p> <p>Ribbons and Printers' Rollers: Wash rollers with this solution.</p> <p>Dip ribbons in this cleaner and roll out, wait 24 hours to use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>NOTE: Above is suggested for label and advertising copy. All</p> <p>claims made above can be depended upon in this fantastic</p> <p>product. Simply and easy to prepare and very profitable. It</p> <p>makes a wonderful demonstrator item and is great for</p> <p>house-to-house canvassing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To Improve Odor: The odor of Orthodichlorobenzene will probably</p> <p>have to be masked with a scenting oil, such as Oil of Myrbanc or</p> <p>Citronella, by dissolving the scenting oil in a small amount of</p> <p>rubbing alcohol and adding to the mixture. The</p> <p>Orthodichlorbenzene and Carbon Tetrachloride may be obtained</p> <p>from any wholesale drug company or chemical firm.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Attention</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>All container sizes given in this report are merely suggestions,</p> <p>and do not necessarily convey any prevailing specifications.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You become a manufacturer when you label and package any product</p> <p>yourself. In many localities, when you sell the goods directly,</p> <p>a license will be required. However, often no local license is</p> <p>necessary when interstate commerce is involved. City, county</p> <p>and state authorities should be consulted for guidance on these</p> <p>matters. No license is required by the federal government.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Some of the preparations outlined in this report are subject to</p> <p>the Federal Food, Drug and cosmetic act of 1938. Briefly, this</p> <p>act: 1. Authorized establishment of standards of strength,</p> <p>quality and purity. 2. Forbids adulteration, misbranding,</p> <p>deceptive containers. 3. requires clinical testing before</p> <p>general sales of new drugs, including new combinations of</p> <p>existing drugs and existing drugs recommended for new uses. You</p> <p>can obtain more detailed information by securing a copy of</p> <p>"Digest of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act". It will</p> <p>be sent free on request from The Food and Drug Administration,</p> <p>Washington, DC.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A government permit is required when alcohol is used in any</p> <p>preparation. For full particulars write the nearest Bureau of</p> <p>Industrial Alcohol.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The federal government imposes a Retailers' Excise Tax on the</p> <p>retail price of cosmetics. This luxury tax must be paid by the</p> <p>customer regardless of how the sale is made. A Treasury</p> <p>Department pamphlet titled "Regulations 51" lists what specific</p> <p>items are covered and also gives other information. You can</p> <p>obtain a copy from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington.</p> <p>DC. Also, write to your state authorities for details on local</p> <p>taxes, if any.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The use of an trademark indicates that the identifying sign</p> <p>under which a product is sold has been registered as a</p> <p>trademark, and that a similar product cannot be sold under the</p> <p>same identifying sign. A trademark can be a word, a group of</p> <p>words, symbol, picture, design, or combination of these. For</p> <p>full details write to the Department of Commerce, U.S. Patent</p> <p>Office, Washington, DC and ask for a copy of "Protection of</p> <p>Trademarks".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Sources of Supply</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Isopropyl Alcohol - For making the Glass Cleaner. In small</p> <p>lots you can use the 70% grade of Isopropyl Alcohol Rubbing</p> <p>Compound as available at low cost in all retail drugstores. In</p> <p>commercial quantities, use the 91% grade of Isopropyl Alcohol</p> <p>available by the drug from your local Chemical Dealer or</p> <p>Commercial Solvents Corp., 245 Park ave, New York, NY 10017.</p> <p>Sales offices are located in many principal cities (see the</p> <p>Yellow Pages of your nearest large city telephone directory).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In addition to the Olin Corporation, previously suggested for a</p> <p>Fire Extinguisher grade of Sodium Bicarbonate, we submit other</p> <p>large suppliers of Sodium bicarbonate and who may also have a</p> <p>special grade for this use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Church & Dwight Co. Inc., 2 Pennsylvania Ave., New York, NY 10001</p> <p>BASF Wyandotte Corp., 1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192</p> <p>Hummel Chemical Co. Inc., P.O. Box 250, So., Plainfield, NJ 07080</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Perfume Oils</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott, Inc., 76 North Ave., New York, NY 10011</p> <p>Leuders, 427 Washington St., New York, NY 10013</p> <p>Norda Essential Oil Co., 475 10th Ave., New York, NY 10018</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Colors</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where you require only small quantities, you can use the simple</p> <p>food colors available from most grocery stores. In commercial</p> <p>quantities, you can obtain all kinds of colors for all purposes</p> <p>from:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pylam Products Co. Inc., 9510 218th St., Queens Village, NY 11429</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Plastic Bottles</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bemis Co., 800 Northstar Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402</p> <p>W. Braun Co., 300 N. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606</p> <p>Foster-Grant Co., 289 N. Main St., Leominster, MA 01453</p> <p>Penn Bottle & Supply Co., 5619 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19139</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cartons or Boxes</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Sealright Co., 314 S. 1st St., Fulton, NY 13069</p> <p>Acme Folding Box Co., 1495 Horkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233</p> <p>Stone Container Corp., 360 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Labels</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>From your local printer or from:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Dennison Manufacturing Co., 67 Ford Ave., Framingham, MA 01701</p> <p>Topflight Corp., 165 E. 9th Ave., York, PA 17404</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Things to Remember (Smart Things)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Have confidence in yourself. Don't sell yourself short. Many</p> <p>manufactured products with national distribution today were once</p> <p>manufactured in a small way by people who possessed this</p> <p>confidence in their ability to succeed. They did succeed, and</p> <p>there is absolutely no reason why you can't make products as</p> <p>good as the finest on the market. You must believe it!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The product, regardless of type, has not been made that cannot</p> <p>be improved upon. That's why some products put out by little</p> <p>known manufacturers are actually superior to those offered by</p> <p>the big companies. So, never be satisfied with the product you</p> <p>are making. Always try to improve upon it - you don't have to</p> <p>be a chemist to do it. Experiment on your own - you might be</p> <p>surprised at what you can do. The big companies are working</p> <p>'round the clock to improve their products, which accounts for</p> <p>the constant change in the formulas of many products. Just take</p> <p>a look at the evolution of camera since Polaroid introduced its</p> <p>Land Camera - supposedly the "ultimate camera". So, regardless</p> <p>of how good a product may be, the possibility of improvements is</p> <p>always there and should be explored at every opportunity.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Lack of finances is no barrier to success. The unsuccessful</p> <p>person inevitably uses this as an alibi for his failures, but it</p> <p>is an overworked alibi. This person leans heavily on the old</p> <p>adage that "it takes money to make money". While there is</p> <p>nothing particularly wrong with the statement, why is it that so</p> <p>many people with little or no money to speak of have achieve</p> <p>greatness in their chosen field or profession? It is because</p> <p>they want success strongly enough to work for it and they have</p> <p>confidence in their ability to achieve it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>They were Positive Thinkers, one of the outstanding</p> <p>characteristics of successful people. Instead of looking upon a</p> <p>project with doubt, fear and skepticism, the positive thinker</p> <p>turns a deaf ear to all the Doubting Thomases who tell him it</p> <p>can't be done. He goes ahead and does it!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The Negative Thinker, as much through laziness as anything else,</p> <p>seems to welcome negative comments from others so he won't have</p> <p>to put out the effort. It gives that person a good excuse for</p> <p>being a failure.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Occasionally we receive a letter from someone who practically</p> <p>accuses us of misleading people into believing they can make</p> <p>money in the Chemical Specialty Manufacturing business and then</p> <p>proceeds to tell us why it cannot be done. A self-appointed</p> <p>expert on the subject who has never tired it and never will</p> <p>because he has already accepted defeat - without even trying.</p> <p>Always remember: What others are doing, you can do.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For every letter we receive from those defeatists, we receive</p> <p>countless others from people who are making a success in this</p> <p>business and enjoying it; but you can bet your bottom dollar</p> <p>they didn't achieve it listening to the Gloomy Busses and</p> <p>Doubting Thomases.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A living example if this is the story of the Italian man in</p> <p>Montreal who went into this business on a "shoestring" with a</p> <p>liquid cleaner, mixing it in an open head drum and selling it</p> <p>for about $80 profit per drum. After developing a paying demand</p> <p>for his cleaner, he obtained formulas for other products to add</p> <p>to his line until the time came for him to add a good floor wax</p> <p>or finish. When he mentioned this to one of his customers,</p> <p>advising him that in the very near future he would have a good</p> <p>floor wax, the customer told him that he was foolish to add such</p> <p>a product to his line because the Johnson Wax People had the</p> <p>business sewed up. The Italian man replied, "Whoosa this</p> <p>Johnson? Neva heara him. He neva hearda me, so I have new</p> <p>floor wax nexta week". He couldn't have cared less about</p> <p>competition, no matter how big - he had confidence in his</p> <p>ability to do things and he did them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many proportions in this report are designated by "parts". Any</p> <p>one weight, such as grams, ounces, pounds, etc., may be substituted</p> <p>for "parts".</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-54411634742996823882007-12-06T23:51:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:51:38.487-08:00GARAGE SALE -- HOW YOU CAN MAKE IT A<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>GARAGE SALE -- HOW YOU CAN MAKE IT A </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>SUCCESS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Like to exchange that gold mine of junk in your basement for a</p> <p>fistful of dollars? You can, by holding a garage sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You don't necessarily need a garage to hold a garage sale, but</p> <p>you do need to know the secrets of success. Some careful</p> <p>planning will assure you of a successful sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>First, consider your location. If you're too far off the</p> <p>beaten track, you might like to ask a friend if you can hold the</p> <p>sale in their yard.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Next, check the bylaws in your area to find out if you might</p> <p>need a permit to hold a garage sale. You may be required to pay</p> <p>a fee, or to collect sales tax. Also, find out if you can put</p> <p>up signs in the neighborhood to advertise your sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Choosing the date and hours for your sale should be easy.</p> <p>Naturally, a weekend day would be the best and the morning (not</p> <p>too early, though) and afternoon the best hours.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Make use of free advertising bulletin boards in your community</p> <p>to publicize your sale. You can also advertise in your local</p> <p>newspaper.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Now, what to sell. You may be surprised that what you have no</p> <p>use for and in fact think is junk, someone else is thrilled</p> <p>with. The following list will give you some ideas of what you</p> <p>can sell:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>appliances - large and small</p> <p>books - paperback and hard cover</p> <p>costume jewelery</p> <p>sports equipment</p> <p>plants</p> <p>linens / bedding</p> <p>children's toys</p> <p>flatware - silver and stainless steel</p> <p>baby equipment</p> <p>phonograph records / tapes</p> <p>shoes / boots</p> <p>patio equipment</p> <p>garden tools</p> <p>kitchen utensils / gadgets</p> <p>china / bric-a-brac</p> <p>clothing, especially children's</p> <p>pictures / frames</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Now that you've decided when your sale will be held and just</p> <p>what you're going to sell, the following tips will help make</p> <p>your day a success:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Put a price tag on every item. Mark your prices clearly. This</p> <p>makes it easier for a customer to browse. Masking tape is</p> <p>excellent for price tags.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Make sure your merchandise is very clean. Goods that are</p> <p>polished and in good condition will sell faster than old dusty</p> <p>items.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Be ready to deal with customers promptly at opening time. Have</p> <p>everything ready and be wearing a smile.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Be prepared to give your customers change by having coins and</p> <p>small bills on hand.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Save your bags for a few weeks before your sale, so you can</p> <p>offer your customers some wrapping for their purchases.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Be prepared to haggle with customers.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>After your sale, if you should have any leftovers, perhaps you</p> <p>would like to donate them to a local charity. Or you can always</p> <p>save the leftovers for your next sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Garage sales are a lot of fun. Plan yours properly and you'll</p> <p>be assured of a good time and a successful sale.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-69596802941857110392007-12-06T23:50:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:51:03.584-08:00BIG MONEY IN PLASTICS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>BIG MONEY IN PLASTICS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Look around you. Almost everything you see is made of</p> <p>plastic. Now with these 16 formulas found in the book,</p> <p>Big Money in Plastics, you can make your own items, such</p> <p>as lamps, plaques, vases, toys, desk sets, novelty items</p> <p>and more. It's an endless list. The only requirement</p> <p>needed is a small space to work in, a heater or stove.</p> <p>You need a kettle or pan to heat the mixture in and a</p> <p>table or bench to work on. Your dining table can be used.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Here's what you get...</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1. The book containing 16 formulas for making almost any type of </p> <p>plastic. </p> <p>2. Instructions for making molds, mixing, heating, pouring, etc.</p> <p>3. Names and addresses of companies that furnish supplies.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You also get full reprint rights to reprint and sell the</p> <p>formulas. You get a camera-ready copy of the circular to</p> <p>sell the booklet.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can make plastic products to sell, and sell the</p> <p>formulas just as I do. YOU MAKE MONEY BOTH WAYS! Order</p> <p>your copy of Big Money in Plastics today. It's only</p> <p>$5.00. If for any reason you are not satisfied with this</p> <p>business plan, simply return it within ten days for a full</p> <p>refund.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Send me Big Money in Plastics, and include the reprint</p> <p>rights. Enclosed is my check or money order for $5.00 and</p> <p>2 first class stamps.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>NAME________________________________________________</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ADDRESS____________________________________________</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CITY/STATE/ZIP________________________________________</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Order From:</p> <p>SULPHO-PLASTICS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This plastic is particularly adaptable for making molds</p> <p>and light castings requiring low tensile strength but very</p> <p>clear outline. It may also be used for making novelties</p> <p>and ornaments. However, as this is inflammable, do not</p> <p>use for ashtrays.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The name would convey the thought of plastic sulphur which</p> <p>is an unstable allotropic for of sulphur, this is not the</p> <p>case. The sulphur acts as a bond to hold the filler</p> <p>together and form a stable material.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Marble effects may be obtained by varying the filler used,</p> <p>and by substituting a small quantity of chalk to replace</p> <p>some of the graphite. A very pleasing glazed marble</p> <p>effect is formed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As long as graphite is retained as a filler, this plastic</p> <p>may be electroplated and forms a very economical base for</p> <p>such work.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA: Mix thoroughly and smooth together 25 parts</p> <p>graphite and 75 parts sulphur and place over low heat. As</p> <p>soon as the mass has melted and runs like water, remove</p> <p>from heat. In any case, a temperature of 235 degrees F.</p> <p>should not be exceeded. It heated about 250 degrees F.</p> <p>the plastic will form a rubbery mass and will have to be</p> <p>cooled and reheated. In this liquid state the plastic is</p> <p>ready for casting, and may be poured into smooth surfaced</p> <p>molds.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>N.B. to heat this mixture properly, a good even heat is</p> <p>necessary. Should the heating be done by flame, the</p> <p>container should be placed in a sand bath to insure an</p> <p>even heat. The cast iron top of a stove or heater is</p> <p>excellent.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>EQUIPMENT: The only equipment for the above that is</p> <p>required, is space enough to work. a heater or stove, a</p> <p>kettle or pan to heat the mixture in, and a table or</p> <p>bench.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE: Before making in castings you will need a</p> <p>pattern. After choosing a design that fits your need,</p> <p>your next step is to make a mold. Then you start into</p> <p>production. If your product requires any holes, threads</p> <p>or machining, this may be done in the same manner as in</p> <p>working with a metal casting.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Always think of your castings as metal, for they have</p> <p>metallic properties, i.e., conduct heat, electricity and</p> <p>can be electroplated. In fact, the most valuable quality</p> <p>of Sulpho-Plastic is the fact that it can be used as a</p> <p>metal substitute. This permits you to make products that</p> <p>look and are as good and even better, in some cases, than</p> <p>a true metal. For instance, to make a chrome plated metal</p> <p>lamp base, other metal casting would require foundry</p> <p>equipment and machine shop work. A process miles out of</p> <p>reach of the small manufacturer. However, with your</p> <p>plastic lamp base, similar in all respects, may be made</p> <p>for a fraction of the other cost.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ELECTROPLATING: While this can be done at home with very</p> <p>little equipment, it is advisable to have it done by a</p> <p>commercial form. They do it very cheaply and much more</p> <p>efficiently. Electroplating is only used on expensive</p> <p>replicas and is not advisable for a start.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DESIGN: The number and variety of articles that can be</p> <p>made from Sulpho-Plastic is practically unlimited and to</p> <p>make a complete list would be impossible. Though any</p> <p>article of reasonable size and simplicity of design such</p> <p>as lams, vases, plaques, brooches, desk-sets, toys, paper</p> <p>weights, etc., may be cast by using an original article</p> <p>for a pattern or model. Or an original design may be</p> <p>patterned in clay and used to make a mold. It is</p> <p>advisable for the beginner to choose a simple article to</p> <p>start with, preferably solid, such as book-ends or paper</p> <p>weights.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MOLDS: Molds may be made of metal or plaster of paris.</p> <p>Metal models require a great deal of skill and equipment</p> <p>to produce. therefore for the beginner, it is advisable</p> <p>to use plaster of paris.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To make a plaster of paris mold. First obtain a box, wood</p> <p>or cardboard, about an inch larger than the article to be</p> <p>cast. Coat the inside of the box very thoroughly, yet</p> <p>thinly with stearine or sweet oil. Use this also on the</p> <p>article to be cast. This acts as a lubricant and the</p> <p>plaster of paris will not cement itself to either the box</p> <p>or the article, if the oil is evenly distributed. Next</p> <p>make a thick, creamy mixture of plaster of paris by</p> <p>sifting the plaster gradually into the water, stirring</p> <p>constantly to prevent lumping. Let this stand for a few</p> <p>minutes to allow the air bubbles to escape. Pour mixture</p> <p>slowly over pattern in the box to about double the</p> <p>thickness of the pattern. Allow several hours to dry,</p> <p>then remove. when the mold is thoroughly dry, give it a</p> <p>thin coat of shellac and repeat in 12 hours. Now the mold</p> <p>is ready to use.</p> <p>MOLDING: First always make sure that you have lubricated</p> <p>your mold with stearine or beeswax. Place molds on a</p> <p>reasonably level surface and pour the Sulpho-Plastic into</p> <p>the mold, quickly and smoothly. Do not pour from a height</p> <p>as this will break the lubricant and leave blemishes on</p> <p>the castings. Plastic must be poured quickly to prevent</p> <p>cooling in folds and thus making a poor casting. One of</p> <p>the big assets of Sulpho-Plastic is the fact that is dries</p> <p>and hardens almost immediately. There is no long wait for</p> <p>the casting to dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLIES: Graphite and Sulphur can be obtained</p> <p>from most any hardware or paint store. Also plaster of</p> <p>paris. Stearine, beeswax, sweet oil can be purchased from</p> <p>most drug or grocery stores.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Foam density lbs./cu.ft.</p> <p>11/2 8 24 48</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Polylite 8601</p> <p>50. 50. 50. 50.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Catalyst RI</p> <p>1.3 0.65 0.65 0.65</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Water</p> <p>3.7 0.4 0.1 0.0</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Polylite 8621</p> <p>100. 50. 48.5 47</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(polylite 8601 is a polyseter) (polylite 8621 is a polyiscyanate)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE: In order to prepare a foam of give density,</p> <p>thoroughly mix Polylite 8601 with the necessary amount of</p> <p>catalyst RI and water. This mixture is stable when foam</p> <p>is required. Add the necessary amount of Polylite 8621.</p> <p>Mix thoroughly for 25 to 30 seconds and then pour. Do</p> <p>this right after mixing foams per instructions above. The</p> <p>foam will fully expand within 3 to 5 minutes and set</p> <p>within 5 to 7 minutes into a rigid unicullar structure.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Available mixing time can be extended by moderately</p> <p>chilling the catalyzed resin and the Polysicyanate. It</p> <p>will attain nearly maximum physical properties upon</p> <p>standing a few hours at room temperature and ultimate</p> <p>strength in about one week. Surface brittleness may be</p> <p>evident with some formulations after initial set. This</p> <p>brittleness disappears upon further curing, leaving a</p> <p>tough non-friable foam. curing can be accelerated with</p> <p>moderate heat up to 100 degrees F. after the foam has set</p> <p>if desired.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLIES: Polylite 8601, Polylite 8621 and</p> <p>Catalyst RI can all be obtained from: Reichold Chemicals</p> <p>Inc. 525 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10602</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CRAFT PLAX CLEAR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC</p> <p>Vinyl Chloride Type Suitable for molding in a letter press</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pliovic AO.......25 ounces</p> <p>Dioctyl Phthalate.......12 ounces</p> <p>Panaflex BN 2.....4 ounces</p> <p>Aluminum Stearate....1 ounce</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE: The aluminum stearate is mixed with hot</p> <p>Dioctyl Phthalate. After cooling to room temperature, add</p> <p>the panaflex BN 2, and finally, the Pliovic AO. Small</p> <p>scale mixing can be done with a paddle, but commercial</p> <p>size batches will require the use of a planetary dough</p> <p>type mixer such as used by bakers.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PACKING: One pint paint cans and a paper label.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Mold with your hands or press into</p> <p>molds with a letter press. Heat to 350 degrees F. and</p> <p>hold this temperature until the plastic has cured. This</p> <p>will require from a few minutes to an hour or more,</p> <p>depending on the thickness of the object. Curing time can</p> <p>be determined by trial. Molds can be made of 50-50</p> <p>solder.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>COMMENT: Plastic of this kind is known as plastigel,</p> <p>since it is in the form of easily manipulated, putty-like</p> <p>gel in its uncured state. No other form of plastic is</p> <p>better suited to the operation of the homeworker because</p> <p>no expensive dyes or high pressure pressing equipment is</p> <p>needed to produce first class flexible objects.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCE OF SUPPLIERS:</p> <p>Pliovic AO..Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Akron, OH.</p> <p>Dioctyl Phthalate.. Monsanto Chemical Corp...1700 S. 2nd</p> <p>St., St. Louis MO.</p> <p>Panaflex BN-2..Amoco Chemical Corp..555 Fifty Ave., New</p> <p>York, NY.</p> <p>Aluminum Stearate..Witco Chemical Co., 277 Park Ave., New</p> <p>York, NY.</p> <p>Paint Cans..Fruend Can Co., 4439 S. Cottage Grove Ave.,</p> <p>Chicago, IL.</p> <p>Labels..Frazer Label Co., 734 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL.</p> <p>Mixers.. A. Daigger & Co., 189 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>IMITATION PAPER MACHE</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 1:</p> <p>Wet paper pulp.....10 ounces</p> <p>Casein.....5 ounces</p> <p>Lime.....2 ounces</p> <p>Whitting.....20 ounces</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use as little water as possible in mixing this formula.</p> <p>Make up small batches until you see if the composition is</p> <p>exactly what you desire. Hot compositions, of course</p> <p>cannot be used in glue molds.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 2:</p> <p>Paper pulp.....10 ounces</p> <p>Whitting.....8 ounces</p> <p>Rice flour.....5 ounces</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cook to a heavy paste, or 5 ounces of rice may be cooked</p> <p>to a past and mixed with the dry materials. A hard paper</p> <p>mache.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 3:</p> <p>Use paper pulp or whitting...5 pounds</p> <p>Liquid Glue.....1 pound</p> <p>Clear Varnish.....4 ounces</p> <p>Linseed Oil.....4 ounces</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MIXING: Pour the glue into a tin or pail with a tight</p> <p>fitting lid so that it can be kept tightly closed when not</p> <p>in use. Then add the whitting or paper</p> <p>pulp, stirring in a little at a time to a smooth paste.</p> <p>Then add the varnish and linseed oil, mixed well. Keep</p> <p>the mixture covered well when not in use as it dries</p> <p>rapidly. This mixture will adhere firmly to wood, glass,</p> <p>tin, chinaware, etc. paper mache surfaces are greatly</p> <p>improved after drying if they are coated with shellac, 2</p> <p>coats.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SYNTHETIC RESIN PLASTIC</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA: Phenol and a solution of Formaldehyde, in equal</p> <p>portions are put in a steam jacketed kettle and heat is</p> <p>gradually applied. Soon the materials will begin to</p> <p>react, and in doing so - liberate heat so intense the</p> <p>reaction may become that the steam must, at times be shut</p> <p>off and cold water circulated in the jacket to keep the</p> <p>process from going too far, or the materials from boiling</p> <p>out of the kettle. After a few hours of heating the</p> <p>contents of the kettle will be found to have separated</p> <p>into layers. The heavy melted resin n the bottom and the</p> <p>water on top. When the water is removed, the melted resin</p> <p>is allowed to run from the kettle into small pans to cool.</p> <p>This is a process that requires some experimenting with to</p> <p>get just right. But it is an interesting experience, and</p> <p>lays the foundation for later work on a commercial basis.</p> <p>Different treatment will produce many different qualities</p> <p>of the product. So it is good to keep a record of every</p> <p>operation. Put them all down in a record book, when a</p> <p>satisfactory product is obtained, it can later be</p> <p>duplicated.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCE OF SUPPLIES:</p> <p>Phenol and Formaldehyde can be purchased from most any</p> <p>wholesale drug supply Co.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p>Laminac 4134........24.45%</p> <p>Laminac 4110........75.00%</p> <p>Cobalt Nepthenate (Liquid)...0.24%</p> <p>Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide...0.3%</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ALSO NEEDED:</p> <p>Talc</p> <p>Fiberglass mat</p> <p>Color paste for Laminac resin</p> <p>Cellophane</p> <p>No. 1894 EX-L-WAX</p> <p>Woven Fiberglass cloth</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCESS:</p> <p>This method of forming reinforced plastic objects is known</p> <p>as "open mold fabrication." It is best suited to the home</p> <p>craftsman because it is the simplest method available and</p> <p>requires the lowest investment. Extreme wide variation in</p> <p>the techniques are possible and they type os structures</p> <p>that can be made are almost limitless. For molding a boat</p> <p>hull, a female mold is used. This mold is made to conform</p> <p>exactly to the exterior dimensions and finish desired in</p> <p>the completed molded boat hull. The mold may be made of</p> <p>wood, plaster, metal, or plastic. The best practical and</p> <p>inexpensive molds are made of the same plastic from which</p> <p>the boat itself will be made. The interior of the mold is</p> <p>first coated with the parting agent - No. 1894 EX-L-WAX.</p> <p>Apply the least amount that will provide easy removal of</p> <p>the hull from the mold. Mix the laminac 4134 and 4110 in</p> <p>the proportions stated in the above formula. Add the</p> <p>cobalt naphthenate accelerator and mix thoroughly before</p> <p>adding the methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst. The</p> <p>catalyst will react violently with the pure accelerator so</p> <p>make certain these materials are mixed separately. Add</p> <p>talc to the mixture to thicken it so that application to a</p> <p>vertical surface will not produce sags... Apply a coat of</p> <p>the thickened resin to the inside surface of the mold.</p> <p>This is to insure a smooth and durable surface. Lay up a</p> <p>single layer of fiberglass mat over the entire surface of</p> <p>the mold. Using a paint roller or brush impregnate the</p> <p>layer of fiberglass with resin. Regardless of how the</p> <p>resin is applied, the paint roller must also be used to</p> <p>assure against entrapped air bubbles.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Lay up another layer of mat and impregnate with resin same</p> <p>as the first. Repeat this process until desired thickness</p> <p>is attained. Finish with a layer of fiberglass cloth and</p> <p>work vigorously with the roller to remove excess resin.</p> <p>Finally apply cellophane over the entire surface to</p> <p>produce a smooth finish. Allow to harden at room</p> <p>temperature. Remove from the mold and place in an even</p> <p>heated oven to 170 degrees F. and not over 200 degrees F.</p> <p>Bake until full hardness is achieved.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Any other structure, large or small is molded in the same</p> <p>way. Whether you use a male or female mold depends on</p> <p>which surface of the finished piece should have the</p> <p>finished side. The surface in contact with the mold is</p> <p>always the most highly finished.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Colors may be added to suit by using color paste made for</p> <p>the purpose. These are incorporated into the resin at the</p> <p>time the talc is added.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>More complete instructions on this process may be found in</p> <p>"Fabrication with Laminac Resins. Write to: American</p> <p>Cyanamid Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:</p> <p>Laminac 4134 and Laminac 4110 from..American Cyanamid Co.</p> <p>Plastics Div., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020</p> <p>Cobalt Nepthenate (liquid) from..Carlisle Chemical Works,</p> <p>Inc. Reading, OH.</p> <p>Methyl Ethyl Ketone from..Enjay Co., 15 W. 51st, New York,</p> <p>NY 10020</p> <p>Talc from... Johns-Manville Co., Celite Div., 22 E. 40th</p> <p>St., New York, NY 10016</p> <p>No. 1894 EX-L-WAX from...Mitchell Rand Mfg. Co. 51 Murray</p> <p>St., New York, NY 10007</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fiberglass Mat from....Bigelow Fiberglass Products, 140</p> <p>Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016</p> <p>Woven Fiberglass Cloth from....Hess Goldsmith & Co., 1450</p> <p>Broadway, New York, NY</p> <p>Color Pastes from...Plastic Molders Supply Co., 74 South</p> <p>Ave., Fanwood, NJ</p> <p>Cellophane from...Olin Products Co., 270 Park Ave., New</p> <p>York, NY</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FISHING LURES, FROGS & WORMS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p>Geen 121..........30 ounces</p> <p>Geen 202..........20 ounces</p> <p>Good-Rite GP-261...25 ounces</p> <p>Tin Stabilizer....1 ounce</p> <p>Hydrogenated Terphenyl...25 ounces</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE:</p> <p>A small quantity like this may be mixed with an electric</p> <p>hand mixer, or by hand. This mixture is fluid and may be</p> <p>poured into suitable molds. Heating the molds to 350</p> <p>degrees F. in an oven. It will fuse and harden the</p> <p>plastic. There will be little shrinkage and the cast</p> <p>objects have a life-like feeling. Molds may be made of</p> <p>any material that will stand the curing temperature.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:</p> <p>Geen 121 & 202 from..B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co., 3135</p> <p>Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH</p> <p>Good-Rite GP-261 from...B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co., 3135</p> <p>Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH</p> <p>Hydrogenated Terphenyl from...Harshaw Chemical Co., 1945</p> <p>E. 97th St., Cleveland, OH</p> <p>Tin Stabilizer from...Metal Thermit Corp., Rahway, NJ</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CELLO SPONGE RUBBER</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p>Geen 121..........100 ounces</p> <p>Paraplex G-25........50 ounces</p> <p>Paraplex G-50........50 ounces</p> <p>Dythos (stabilizer)....3 ounces</p> <p>BL-353 (blowing agent)..10 ounces</p> <p>Sponge Density 7 lbs. per cu. ft. Expansion 1100%.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE:</p> <p>Heat the pastisol in the mold or on the desired substrate</p> <p>at 212 degrees F. until expansion is completed. When the</p> <p>GL-353 is used. The pigmented plastisol will show a</p> <p>yellow-green (the color of BL-353) to white when all the</p> <p>blowing agent is decomposed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:</p> <p>Geen 121 from..B.F. Goodrich, 3135 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, HO</p> <p>Paraplex G-25 & G-50 from...Relm & Haas Co., Washington</p> <p>Square, Philadelphia, PA</p> <p>Dythos from...National Lead Co., 111 Broadway, New York, NY</p> <p>BL-353 from...E.I. Dupont Co., Wilmington, DE</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SIMPLIFIED PLASTICS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The amount of ingredients used in these various formulas</p> <p>is considered to be correct. But you may have to do some</p> <p>experimenting on your own, to obtain the proper flow</p> <p>properties.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 1:</p> <p>Wood Flour...5 parts</p> <p>Sodium Silicate....15 parts</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE:</p> <p>Mix the wood flour and Sodium Silicate together. Add more</p> <p>water if necessary until a dough like mixture is formed by</p> <p>kneading with the hands. This material may be molded into</p> <p>hard objects by pressure. Colors may be added while</p> <p>kneading. Use aniline dyes or dry colors. This material</p> <p>is suited for plaques, statues, book ends and etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 2:</p> <p>Dissolve 20 parts of flake glue in water n a double</p> <p>boiler. Add the dissolved glue to 90 parts of gelatin.</p> <p>Add 50 parts of wood flour and 300 parts of powdered</p> <p>chalk. Mix A and B together to make a heavy batter. This</p> <p>is done in enough warm water to loosen the material. Add</p> <p>dry colors (can be obtained from any paint dealer) and</p> <p>mold under pressure.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 3:</p> <p>Add 100 pars of Zinc Oxide to 4 parts of Silicic Acid.</p> <p>Add 2 parts of Powdered Borax to 2 1/2 parts of Powdered</p> <p>Glass. Then mix both together well. Grind until fine,</p> <p>then bring it into a solution by adding a concentrated</p> <p>Zinc Oxide solution. This material is ideal for small</p> <p>objects, but most be worked fast because of its rapid</p> <p>drying. Color if desired in the usual manner. It may be</p> <p>pressed with a hand press or in a drill press.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 4:</p> <p>Dissolve 1 pound of flaked glue in water by boiling.</p> <p>Shred enough tissue paper into the solution to give body</p> <p>and then stir until a thick batter results. Add 1 cup of</p> <p>Linseed Oil into the solution and 1 cup of powdered chalk.</p> <p>Stir well then remove from the double boiler, when cool</p> <p>enough to knead with hands. Press into molds. A pair of</p> <p>old gloves, slightly oiled with pure oil should be used to</p> <p>protect the hands while kneading these materials. It</p> <p>takes a few days for this material to dry. But at the end</p> <p>of the drying time it should be as hard as stone. And it</p> <p>resembles carved wood.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 5:</p> <p>Add 11 parts of Epsom Salts to 36 parts of freshly</p> <p>Calcined Magnesite and 2 1/1 parts of Lead Acetate. Mix</p> <p>thoroughly. Then add enough water to hold the material</p> <p>together. Mold under pressure. This formula is good for</p> <p>outdoor decorations. Such as ducks, birds, etc. They may</p> <p>be painted after they have dried.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA 6:</p> <p>Add 12 parts Pitch to 6 parts Rosin, mix together then add</p> <p>1/2 part Caster Oil and 1/4 part melted wax. Blend this</p> <p>mixture together at a temperature of 250 to 260 degrees F.</p> <p>Press while hot into a cold die. Many articles may be</p> <p>made from this material.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>WOOD PLASTIC</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Easy to make. Take any desired amount of wood flour or</p> <p>finely sifted sawdust. Add enough ordinary clear lacquer</p> <p>to make a thick putty like mass. This will keep for a</p> <p>long time if kept in a tightly closed container. It makes</p> <p>a fine durable material for mending and patching wood.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Purchase a can of plastic wood from your local hardware</p> <p>store. You can see how it is packaged. Note: "Plastic</p> <p>Wood" is a registered name. If you wish to package and</p> <p>sell this product, you cannot use that name legally. You</p> <p>can make up a name of your own.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Wood Flour may be purchased from....Wood Flour Inc.,</p> <p>Howard Street, Winchester, NH or Composition Materials</p> <p>Co., Ridgeway Cir, Summer St., Stanford, CT 06905.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You may obtain it from local woodworking plants.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCE OF SUPPLIES:</p> <p>Metal can may be purchased from...Fruend Can Co., 4439 S.</p> <p>Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL</p> <p>Paper labels from...Fraser Label Co., 734 S. Federal St.,</p> <p>Chicago, IL</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>RESIN CASTING PLASTIC</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This is called Phenolic-Formaldehyde-Resin: All the</p> <p>materials for this formula can be purchased from any</p> <p>wholesale drug house.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>EXTREME CAUTION: should be taken when mixing this</p> <p>formula. You should only use a glass or stainless steel</p> <p>vessel, and perform the operation in a place where the</p> <p>fumes will dissipate. Either in open air or into a</p> <p>chimney. These products should never come into contact</p> <p>with the skin. They are highly irritating and corrosive.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MATERIALS NEEDED:</p> <p>Pure Phenol (carbolic acid) crystals, Formalin (30%</p> <p>Formaldehyde), Caustic Soda (sodium hydroxide) or lye,</p> <p>Lactic Acid, Clycerine, and Hydrochloric Acid.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Quantities are given by weight, so that you may make any</p> <p>desired amount of resin.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA:</p> <p>In a vessel mix 1 part phenol with 2 1/2 parts of</p> <p>formalin. Add caustic soda a 20% solution in water, in</p> <p>the amount of three parts to 100 parts of the phenol and</p> <p>formaldehyde solution. This mixture is then heated for</p> <p>about 6 hours at 150 to 160 degrees F. Remove the water</p> <p>formed by the reaction. When the resin has become a thick</p> <p>syrup, add 6 parts of lactic acid and 15 parts of</p> <p>glycerine. Continue to heat until a small sample congeals</p> <p>on cooling. Add Hydrochloric Acid, 1 part to 100 parts of</p> <p>the mixture by weight, and when sufficiently cool, pour</p> <p>into dies of lead or plaster.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Hardening tie depends on so many factors it is hard to</p> <p>predict. It will dry quicker if heated in an oven at 120</p> <p>to 140 degrees F. The product will be water-white, and</p> <p>may be colored with dyes or pigments if desired.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --><br /></p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-90653087143901943532007-12-06T23:50:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:50:32.128-08:0030 "GOOD IDEAS" PROFIT PROGRAM<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>30 "GOOD IDEAS" PROFIT PROGRAM</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Special Instructions to Mail Order Dealers</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Purchase of the complete 30 mini-report "Good Ideas" Program</p> <p>for $10.00 includes full reproductions rights for the copyrighted</p> <p>Program and Sales Circular. Notice: Reproduction rights are</p> <p>NOT included if this program is sold for less than $10.00.</p> <p>WARNING: Seller must provide Buyer with clear, sharp,</p> <p>legible copy of the Complete program and sales Circular.</p> <p>If Seller does not furnish camera-ready art that will</p> <p>reproduce clearly, Buyer is entitled to an immediate Full</p> <p>Refund! No exceptions! Camera-ready ads & 3x6 circular</p> <p>for the "Good Ideas" program available to all dealers for</p> <p>a long(#10) self-addressed stamped envelope and $1.00.</p> <p>Send order to "Good Ideas" ads, Dept, R30, Box 6466, San</p> <p>Francisco, Ca 94101. The "Good Ideas" program was accurate</p> <p>and up-to-date at time of publication. Publisher is not</p> <p>responsible for any address changes or changes in company</p> <p>policy. Sold as news and information only.</p> <p>Copyright 1985, Fun Mates Press, All rights reserved.</p> <p>(Tampering with, or deletion of this copyright indicia</p> <p>will be considered copyright fraud, and revokes all reprint rights).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Notice to All Mail Order Dealers & Sellers of this Program</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>All materials contained in this program, as well as the</p> <p>circular promoting this program, have been registered with</p> <p>the U.S. Copyright Office, Washington, DC.</p> <p>Reproduction of this program or corresponding sales</p> <p>circular, in whole or in part, by any method or in any</p> <p>language, prohibited without permission. Purchase of the</p> <p>entire program authorizes full reproduction rights to the</p> <p>complete program plus sales circular.</p> <p>The copyright indicia ("copyright (year), Fun Mates Press"</p> <p>that appears on this program and corresponding sales circular,</p> <p>may not be deleted or tampered with in any manner during</p> <p>the reproduction process. To delete or tamper with this</p> <p>copyright registration information will be considered "copyright</p> <p>fraud". The complete program must be reproduced "as is" with</p> <p>no changes or alterations permitted. The corresponding sales</p> <p>circular may not be changed in any manner, with the exception</p> <p>of the insertion of the mail order dealer's name and address</p> <p>in the coupon. Failure to comply with the above will be cause</p> <p>for immediate withdrawal of all reproduction rights and</p> <p>prosecution under the U.S. Copyright Law and International</p> <p>Copyright Act.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to get Free "Income Opportunity" Magazines</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The following publishers give sample copies, and sometimes</p> <p>sample subscriptions, which contain a large number of articles</p> <p>and advertisements on second income opportunities.</p> <p>1. Income Opportunities, Davis Publications, Inc., 380</p> <p>Lexington Ave., New York, Ny 10017.</p> <p>2. Selling Direct, Communication Channels, Inc., 6255</p> <p>Barfield Road, Atlanta, Ga 30328.</p> <p>3. Opportunities Magazine, 6 N. Michigan Avenue - Suite</p> <p>1405, Chicago, Il 60602.</p> <p>4. Money Making Opportunities, Success Publishing</p> <p>International, 11071 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, Ca 91604.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Earn Money at Home in your Spare Time</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a comprehensive list of some of the best ways to earn</p> <p>money at home, read the "Home Income Guide". For information</p> <p>on how to get the latest edition, send a self-addressed</p> <p>stamped envelope to: Home Incomes - Dept. HIGR-30R, Box</p> <p>6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also, check the ads in some of the "Income Opportunity"</p> <p>publications. For a free sample copy of one of the best,</p> <p>write to: OPPORTUNITY Magazines, 6 N Michigan Ave. -</p> <p>Ste. 1405, Chicago, Il 60602.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Turn Junk, Trash & Discards into Cash</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Some Americans have finally come to the realization that we</p> <p>cannot continue being as wasteful now as we have been in the</p> <p>past. As our resources dwindle, many items are now being</p> <p>recycled. This can mean extra money for you!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As forests vanish (America's "paper habit" destroys over</p> <p>2,000,000 trees a day!), there is a growing need to recycle</p> <p>paper products. You can save and sell old newspapers,</p> <p>magazines, corrugated cardboard, computer paper, etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Glass bottles and metals are also being reused. Industry</p> <p>needs aluminum (cans, TV dinner trays, foil etc.), lead,</p> <p>copper, brass, iron, steel, stainless steel, bi-metal cans,</p> <p>insulated electric wire, etc., etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For the simplest way to dispose of these materials, look in</p> <p>your yellow pages under the following categories: "Recycling</p> <p>Centers", "Junk Dealers", "Scrap Metals" and Waste Paper".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Unwanted clothing and household items and other discards can</p> <p>be sold at garage sales, neighborhood yard sales, flea markets,</p> <p>church benefits, etc. Or, you can donate these items to local</p> <p>charities (see "Thrift Shops" in your yellow pages), and then</p> <p>declare them on your income tax as a " tax deductible donation",</p> <p>Don't throw things into the garbage can. Somebody can probably</p> <p>use them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to get over a Dozen Free Things for Kids</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many companies offer wonderful free things that children</p> <p>love. Write for all ar as many as you wish to receive.</p> <p>1. Free books on space. Take your pick: "Space Shuttle Facts",</p> <p>"What About U.F.O's", "Lifestyle of Stars", "America's</p> <p>Spaceport", "NASA Facts & Briefs", Exploring Inner</p> <p>Planets", "All About the Moon", "Apollo Landing</p> <p>Sites" or "Space Launch Vehicles". Free from: Public</p> <p>Affairs Office, John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA Cape</p> <p>Canaveral, Fl 32899. They're all free!</p> <p>2. Free coloring book: "Energy Activities With Energy Ant",</p> <p>Write to: U.S. Dept of Energy, Technical Information Center,</p> <p>P. O. Box 62, Oak Ridge, Tn 37830.</p> <p>3. Free Booklet: "Let's Collect Shells and Rocks", from:</p> <p>Shell Oil Company, Public Affairs Dept., Room 1535, P. O.</p> <p>Box 3463, Houston, Tx 77001.</p> <p>4. Free! "Wildlife Notes" from: National Wildlife Federation,</p> <p>1412 - 16th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036.</p> <p>5. Free Book! "George Washington", from:Washington National</p> <p>Insurance Co., Evanston, Il 60201</p> <p>6. Free coloring book! "Tuffy Talks About Medicine:, from</p> <p>Aetna Special Services Librarian, 151 Farmington Ave.,</p> <p>Hartford, Ct 06156.</p> <p>7. Free "Smokey the Bear" fire ranger kit: "Smokey's Kit,</p> <p>Smokey Bear Headquarters, Washington, DC 20252.</p> <p>8. Free book! "Steps to the Moon" from: U.S. Geological</p> <p>Survey, Branch of Distribution, 1200 South Eads St.,</p> <p>Arlington, Va 22202.</p> <p>9. Free book! "The Story of the Helicopter", from:</p> <p>Sikorsky Aircraft, Division of United Aircraft Corp.,</p> <p>Stratford, Ct 06602.</p> <p>10. Free Booklet! "Introducing your Children to Wildlife"</p> <p>from: Defenders of Wildlife, P.O. Box 3800,Washington, DC 20007.</p> <p>11. Free coloring book, specify if you want it in English or</p> <p>Spanish, from: Sidney Sheep Coloring Book, Wool Bureau, 200</p> <p>Clayton St., Denver, Co 80206.</p> <p>12. Free coloring book! "The ABC's of Good Oral Health",</p> <p>from American Dental Assn.,211 E.Chicago Ave., Chicago, Il 60611.</p> <p>13. Free 21"x 28" Poster: "It's Elementary, My Dear Watson",</p> <p>from Sherlock Poster, National Pork Council, Box 10370,</p> <p>Des Moines, Ia 50306.</p> <p>14. Free "Iron-Ons"! 8"x 7" Heinz Ketchup iron-on, Heinz</p> <p>Ketchup, P.O. Box 28, Pittsburg, Pa 15230.</p> <p>Also, 10 super animal iron-ons measuring about 5"x 6" each.</p> <p>Send .75 cents for postage & handling, to: Dog's World,</p> <p>498 New Rochelle Road, Bronxville, Ny 10708.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Get Free Legal Information</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In some instances, free legal advice is available from local,</p> <p>state and federal agencies. This is especially true if you</p> <p>are unable to pay for legal assistance. For legal help, look</p> <p>in your telephone directory white pages under "Neighborhood</p> <p>Legal Assistance Foundation" or "(Name of your community)</p> <p>Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation" or "Legal Assistance</p> <p>Foundation". You might also look under "Legal Aid Society".</p> <p>Some communities also have an organization for senior citizens,</p> <p>listed as "Legal Assistance to the Elderly".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If any of these offices are unable to help you, they should be</p> <p>able to refer you to other local, state or national organizations</p> <p>that can provide advice or help.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Receive Hundreds of Popular New Books Free</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can receive hundreds, even thousands of new books, free</p> <p>each year by becoming a "book reviewer". All you have to do</p> <p>is offer to write a column for your local newspaper for free.</p> <p>After a couple of your book review columns are published,</p> <p>send tear sheets to major publishers and ask them to add you</p> <p>to their reviewer's list for mailings of new books throughout</p> <p>the year. While you get no money for writing the column, the</p> <p>value of the books you will receive free each year can be well</p> <p>worth your time.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to lose weight - and Keep it Off</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The U.S. government says that 2 out of 3 Americans would like</p> <p>to lose weight. Fad diets are ineffective because they do not</p> <p>go to the heart of the overweight problem. And those that do</p> <p>lose weight with a fad diet, almost always gain it back</p> <p>again - and more!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The formula for losing weight is quite simple: To lose weight</p> <p>you have to use more calories than your present diet provides.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Those that work hard, such as laborers, can eat more calories</p> <p>of food without gaining weight. But, those that are less</p> <p>active in their job and daily activities, must learn to</p> <p>consume less calories.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To lose weight - and keep it off - you should have a guide</p> <p>that shows the calories of all foods. One of the best is</p> <p>"The Official Calorie & Carbohydrate Counter" - No. 345.</p> <p>To get a copy. send $1.00 to : Globe Mini Mags div.,</p> <p>Globe Communications, P. O. Box 702, Rouses Point, Ny</p> <p>12979. It will prove to be a good investment, if you</p> <p>are really serious about losing weight.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also read "World's Easiest 'No-Exercise' Diet That Guarantees</p> <p>Results". Send a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope</p> <p>and $2.00 to : Guaranteed Diet - Dept. ED-30R, Box 6466,</p> <p>San Francisco, Ca 94101.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Some excellent tips for losing weight and keeping it off are:</p> <p>Eat a balanced diet. Don't skip meals. Eat slowly and allow</p> <p>only 20 minutes for each meal. Chew each mouthful 20 times.</p> <p>Hot foods such as hot soup decreases appetite. Concentrate</p> <p>on meal's smells, appearance, taste - not quantity. Avoid</p> <p>foods high in fats and sugar.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Over a Dozen Free Things for Teenagers</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many firms have made available items that have been created</p> <p>especially for teenagers and students. Most items are free.</p> <p>Some require postage and/or handling cost. Write for as many</p> <p>as you wish.</p> <p>1. Free book for pre-college students: "College Prospecting",</p> <p>for long (#19) self-addressed stamped envelope, from: Office</p> <p>of Univ. Communications, U. of Rochester, Rochester, Ny 14627.</p> <p>2. Free booklet on picture-taking for school newspapers, from:</p> <p>Eastman Kodak Company, 343 State Street, Rochester, Ny 14650.</p> <p>Ask for booklet #AT-13.</p> <p>3. Free Guide: "Tips for Teen Age Drivers", from: Firestone</p> <p>Tire and Rubber Co., Educational Services Bureau, Akron,Oh 44317.</p> <p>4. Free booklet for baby-sitters (and would-be baby sitters),</p> <p>"The Super Sitter", from: U.S. Consumer Product Safety</p> <p>Commission, Washington, DC 20207. Ask for booklet#052-011-</p> <p>00114-7.</p> <p>5. Free information on youth hosteling for low-cost traveling,</p> <p>"Youth Hosteling, from: American Youth Hostels, National</p> <p>Campus, Delaplane, Va 22025.</p> <p>6. Free "Student Travel Catalog" for bargain flight fares &</p> <p>accommodations, from: Ciee/Sofa Student Travel Services,</p> <p>777 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017.</p> <p>7. Free 4 colorful 17"x 22" bicycle safety posters, from:</p> <p>U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington,DC 20207.</p> <p>8. Free book "Summer Jobs in Federal Agencies", from:</p> <p>U.S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, DC 20415.</p> <p>9. Free guide for pre-college students (and their parents)</p> <p>"Facing Facts About Your College Career", from: Prudential</p> <p>Insurance Co., Public Relations Dept., Pru Tower, 10th floor,</p> <p>800 Boylston Street, Boston, Ma 02199.</p> <p>10. Free booklet "Your Science Project", from: Edmund</p> <p>Scientific Co., Barrington, NJ 08007.</p> <p>11. Free sample astronomy magazine "Sky & Telescope, from:</p> <p>Sky Publishing corp., 49 Bay Street Road, Cambridge, Ma 02138.</p> <p>12. Free sample of "Clearasil Deep Pore Cleanser", from</p> <p>Clearasil Cleanser Sample Offer, Box 3200, Marshfield, Wi 54449.</p> <p>13. Free science booklets. Send for list, from Swift &</p> <p>Company, Education Supply Dept., 41st and So Laflin Streets,</p> <p>Chicago, Il 60609.</p> <p>14. Free booklet for teenagers, young adults in doing their</p> <p>own laundry "The Facts of Laundry", from: Consumer Information</p> <p>Center, The Maytag Company, Newton,</p> <p>Ia 50208.</p> <p>15. Free sample of "Fostex" for complexion problems, from:</p> <p>Westwood Pharmaceuticals, 468 Dewitt St., Buffalo,Ny 14213.</p> <p>16. Free book on how to form a Jr. Conservation Club, from:</p> <p>National Wildlife Federation, 1412 16th Street, N.W.,</p> <p>Washington, DC 20036. Include 20 cents for postage.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to get Free Tips on How to Establish Credit</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you want to establish credit, there is a free booklet</p> <p>that tells you what to do. It explains your rights too.</p> <p>For a free copy, write to: "Establishing Credit", American</p> <p>Express Co., Consumer Dept., American Express Plaza,</p> <p>New York, NY 10004.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Notice: Certain firms have given permission to allow us to</p> <p>list their names as sources of additional materials. If any</p> <p>company fails to respond to your request, or has changed</p> <p>their offer, or moved to a new address, please advise so</p> <p>that we may make this change as soon as possible. Send</p> <p>all comments to: Revise Editor, "Good Ideas" - Dept.</p> <p>30R, P. O. Box 6466. San Francisco, Ca 94101. Your kind</p> <p>cooperation will be sincerely appreciated.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How To Get Free Merchandise & Services</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can obtain free furniture, appliances and a lot of other</p> <p>merchandise by starting up a "Freebie Newspaper". This idea</p> <p>has been started by some and proven very successful in some</p> <p>cases.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>All you have to do is contact local storeowners and merchants,</p> <p>who normally advertise in regular local newspapers, and offer</p> <p>to run their ads in exchange for free furniture and other</p> <p>merchandise. True, you will be running their ad free, but</p> <p>chances are you would not have a paid ad for that space</p> <p>anyhow. If you promote this idea right, you could grow into</p> <p>a larger operation and go into PAID circulation before you</p> <p>know it. In the meantime, and for as long as you like, you</p> <p>can continue to receive FREE merchandise and services in</p> <p>exchange for advertising space.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where To Get Over a Dozen Free "Auto-Care" Books</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Shell Oil Company offers a number of valuable books to keep your</p> <p>car in tip-top shape. These "Answer Books" will help keep a</p> <p>car running for 100,000 miles, cut gas costs, etc. These books</p> <p>are free for the asking from: Shell Answer Books, Shell Oil</p> <p>Company, P. O. Box 61609. Houston, Tx 77208. Write and ask</p> <p>for the ones you want.</p> <p>1. "The Early Warning Book"</p> <p>2. "The Breakdown Book"</p> <p>3. "The Gasoline Mileage Book"</p> <p>4. "The Car Buying and Selling Book"</p> <p>5. "The 100,000 Mile Book"</p> <p>6. "The Rush Hour Book"</p> <p>7. "New! The Driving Emergency Book"</p> <p>8. "The Car Repair Shopping Book"</p> <p>9. "The Car Crime Prevention Book"</p> <p>10. "The Car Fix-Up Book"</p> <p>11. "The Foul Weather Driving Book"</p> <p>12. "The Unexpected Dangers Book"</p> <p>13. "The Emergency Repair Book"</p> <p>14. "The Driving Skills Book"</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Order Your Postage Stamps by Mail</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You don't have to stand in long lines at your Post Office</p> <p>when you need to buy stamps. You can order them by mail.</p> <p>Ask at your local Post Office for the free "order form/</p> <p>envelope".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can also order stamps, postcards and other postal needs</p> <p>from the US Postal Service's Washington DC office, at face</p> <p>value, of course. And if you are a stamp collector, you</p> <p>can also order older stamps that your local Post Office may</p> <p>no longer have in stock.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The U.S. Postal Service will send you a free illustrated</p> <p>catalog which is issued bi-monthly. To obtain your free</p> <p>copy, you can send a postcard request to: U.S,. Postal</p> <p>Service, Philatelic Sales Division, Washington, DC</p> <p>20265-0097. Ask for a free copy of the "Philatelic Catalog".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Sewing/Needlework Books</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>An entire series of "Beginner's Sewing Guides" is available,</p> <p>free for the asking. Request any or all of the following</p> <p>listed below, from: Belding-Lily Company, Consumer Information</p> <p>Dept., P. O. Box 88, Shelby, NC 28150.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1. "Thread" 6. "Pockets"</p> <p>2. "Stitches" 7. "Sleeves"</p> <p>3. "Seams" 8. "Facings"</p> <p>4. "Hems" 9. "Button Holes"</p> <p>5. "Darts & Pleats" 10. "Zippers"</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Your Legal Rights When You Buy By Mail</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mail order companies are governed by rules of the Federal</p> <p>Trade Commission and various state laws. For example, if</p> <p>you order by mail:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1. The seller must ship your order within 30 days, unless</p> <p>the ad you responded to indicates that it will take longer.</p> <p>2. If the seller cannot fill your order within 30 days,</p> <p>they must notify you, and tell you when your order will be</p> <p>shipped. But, if the new shipping date is more than 30 days</p> <p>past the original date promised, you can either accept the</p> <p>new shipping date or request a full refund.</p> <p>3. The seller must provide you with a no-cost envelope or</p> <p>card, to make your request known. If the delay is less</p> <p>than 30 days, and you don't reply, it means you accept.</p> <p>4. The seller must refund all of your money within 7</p> <p>working days if you decide to cancel your order.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you require help, contact your local postmaster or</p> <p>inspector, or write to: Chief Postal Inspector,</p> <p>U.S. Postal Service, Room 3517, Washington, DC</p> <p>20260-2100. (telephone:(202) 245-5445).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Tickets to TV Shows</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Free tickets are given to the general public for many</p> <p>top TV shows. To find out what's available, write to:</p> <p>1. American Broadcasting co., Guest Relations, 7 West</p> <p>66th St., New York, Ny 10023 - or - 4151 Prospect Ave.,</p> <p>Hollywood, Ca 90027.</p> <p>2. National Broadcasting Co., Guest Relations,</p> <p>30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, Ny 10020 - or -</p> <p>3000 W Alameda Ave., Burbank, Ca 91523.</p> <p>3. Columbia Broadcasting Co., Guest Relations, 51 West</p> <p>52nd Street, New York, Ny 10019 0 - or - 7800 Beverly</p> <p>Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90036.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Road Maps</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For any maps you need, write to : Texaco Travel Service,</p> <p>Box 1459, Houston, Tx 77001. Or, send 20 cents postage</p> <p>(for each map) to: Mobil Travel Service, 106 Hi-Lane</p> <p>Rd., Richmond, Ky 40475.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a free kit of maps & folders on places to visit and</p> <p>things to do in our nation's capitol, write to: U.S. Dept.</p> <p>of the Interior, National Park Service, Visitors Information</p> <p>Center, Washington, DC 20242.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For information on free touring service in North America,</p> <p>including maps, write to: Exxon Touring Service, P.O.</p> <p>Box 307, Florham Park, NJ 07932.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a free "tour kit" of maps, write to: Texaco Touring</p> <p>Center 135 East 42nd Street, New York, Ny 10017.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Dozens of Free Helpful Publications</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The U.S. Government Prints hundreds of consumer publications.</p> <p>Many are free. For a complete list, write for the free</p> <p>"Consumer Information Catalog", Consumer Information Center,</p> <p>Pueblo, Co 81009.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Get Free Subscriptions to Magazines</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>There are a large number of "trade" magazines, journals,</p> <p>newsletters and newspapers, which are mailed absolutely free</p> <p>to interested firms and individuals who merely ask for them.</p> <p>These are not, of course, the popular magazines you find at</p> <p>your local newsstand, but they do offer much valuable</p> <p>reading - and it's free! To locate the names & addresses</p> <p>of magazines which offer free subscriptions, simply go to</p> <p>your public library and ask for a copy of "Standard Rate &</p> <p>Data". This book lists all trade & specialty publications.</p> <p>It will also advise which publications are "controlled</p> <p>circulation", which normally indicates it is available free.</p> <p>All you have to do is write to the publications you want</p> <p>and ask them to place your name on the mailing list. Try</p> <p>to indicate interest of some connection in your occupation,</p> <p>hobby or avocation with the subject matter of the magazine</p> <p>and they will send you copies for several years at a time.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Sell Used Postage Stamps Off your Mail</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Don't throw away the used postage stamps from your</p> <p>incoming mail. All used stamps are worth something, no matter</p> <p>how common they may appear to be. These stamps can be saved</p> <p>and packaged and sold at garage sales, flea markets,</p> <p>neighborhood yard sales, church benefits, etc. You can</p> <p>also sell used stamps to stamp collectors and dealers.</p> <p>For more information, send a self-addressed stamped envelop</p> <p>to: Used Stamps Bonanza - Dept. S5-30R, P. O. Box 6466,</p> <p>San Francisco, Ca 94101</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also, for buyers of used stamps, check the ads in some of the</p> <p>philatelic publications. This will give you an idea of what to</p> <p>charge for used stamps at the present time, also, collectors</p> <p>that are interested in trading stamps with you. for a sample</p> <p>copy, write to any or all of the following:</p> <p>1. Ask for free copy: National Handicrafter, The Handicraft</p> <p>Press, Box 248, Grant Park, Il 60940.</p> <p>2. Send 1st class stamp: The Stamper, 37 Poulton Drive NW,</p> <p>Ft Walton Beach, Fl 32548.</p> <p>3. Send three 1st class stamps to: Stamps, H.L. Lindquist</p> <p>Publications, 153 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014.</p> <p>4. Send $1.00 to: Stamp Collector, P.O. Box 10,</p> <p>Albany, Or 97321.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Turn Free Grocery "Store Coupons" Into Cash</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Save all the "cents off" coupons that you can. These</p> <p>"store coupons" are as good as gold. If you know how to</p> <p>use them. And they're free! Simply clip and save them</p> <p>from all of the newspapers and magazines that you read.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>One of the easiest ways to use these coupons to best</p> <p>advantage is to trade them for other coupons, for products</p> <p>you want. As example, let us say that you have accumulated</p> <p>several dollars worth of coupons for dog food - but you</p> <p>don't have a dog. Maybe a friend, neighbor or relative</p> <p>would be very happy to use those coupons when they buy</p> <p>dog food. Just trade them for grocery store items that</p> <p>you and your family want and use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This type of "bartering" can work in other ways too.</p> <p>Let us say that you want a certain item, but don't have</p> <p>the ready cash. Try to make a deal with the store owner.</p> <p>Maybe he will accept a quantity of store coupons in exchange</p> <p>for items you want. The rate of exchange should be about</p> <p>10 to 1 - $10.00 worth of store coupons towards $1.00 of</p> <p>the purchase price of the product or service you want.</p> <p>This type of exchange agreement can best be made with</p> <p>smaller stores. As example, we know a lady who does a lot</p> <p>of sewing and needlework. She gets all of her supplies</p> <p>from a nearby sewing center, by saving and trading store</p> <p>coupons for her yarn, thread, needles, etc. Another lady</p> <p>we know, recently traded a handful of store coupons for a</p> <p>like-new toaster at a neighborhood garage sale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can also sell store coupons by mail for cash! For free</p> <p>details, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Store</p> <p>coupons - Dept. 30R, Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many of the smaller mail order dealers will also be receptive</p> <p>to offers of exchanging their goods or services for grocery</p> <p>store coupons. Study mail order magazines and try to "make</p> <p>a deal"! You have nothing to lose since the store coupons</p> <p>you have to trade are free!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Tips on Fishing</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you like to go fishing, you will appreciate either or both</p> <p>of these two great freebies.</p> <p>1. Free book, "Fisherman's Guide", for 25 cents postage/</p> <p>handling, Sheldon's Inc., Antigo, Wi 54409.</p> <p>2. Free book, "Fishing Tips", from: Cisco Kid Tackle,</p> <p>2630 NW First Ave., Boca Raton, Fl 33432.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where Senior Citizens Can Get Free Facts & Information</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Senior citizens can get a wealth of free information from</p> <p>the U.S. Government. For free books on many subjects, such</p> <p>as retirement, health, medical problems, nutrition, social</p> <p>security, insurance, etc., write for the free catalog,</p> <p>"Consumer Information Catalog". Then, order the free</p> <p>booklets and other publications that you would like to</p> <p>read. Order the free catalog first, from: Consumer</p> <p>Information Center, Pueblo, Co 81009.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also write for the free booklet, "The Aging and the Community".</p> <p>It's free from: AFL-CIO Dept. of Community Services,</p> <p>815 - 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20006.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also get an informative book called "Your Retirement</p> <p>Money Guide". It's free of charge from: American</p> <p>Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 215 Long Beach</p> <p>Blvd., ------, Ca 90801.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Seniors can also join AARP for about $5.00 a year. This</p> <p>entitles members to a free newsletter that keeps retired</p> <p>people abreast of latest information affecting seniors,</p> <p>and also offers special savings on hotels, motels, travel,</p> <p>car rentals, mail order pharmacy service, and more. For</p> <p>more information on how to join "AARP" write to the above</p> <p>address.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Copyright and Protect your Ideas</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When you copyright your works, you are assured the world's</p> <p>best protection. It is easier than most people think to</p> <p>copyright what you write, and you don't need a high-salaried</p> <p>attorney to register your copyright. You can do it yourself.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For free information on how to copyright what you have</p> <p>created, get details from: Register of Copyrights, Library</p> <p>of Congress, Washington, DC 20559. Ask for "General Information</p> <p>on Copyright" and "Copyright Law of the United States of America".</p> <p>Also ask for several "Form TX" applications, if you plan to</p> <p>apply for a copyright in the near future.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a revealing report on what happens when someone abuses</p> <p>your copyrighted works, read "How to Protect Your Copyright</p> <p>Rights". This report is FREE - and you can reprint it too -</p> <p>to give away as a freebie or sell! For your copy, just send</p> <p>a long (#10) self-addressed stamped envelope to: Copyright</p> <p>Rights - Dept. 30R, Box 6466, San Francisco, Ca 94101.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Consumer Complaint Advice</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you want to make a legitimate consumer complaint, first</p> <p>look in the white pages of your phone directory under</p> <p>"Consumer Complaint & Protection Coordinators". Or stop at</p> <p>your local post office (Philatelic Department of larger post</p> <p>offices in major cities) and pick up a free copy of "Consumer's</p> <p>Resource Handbook". If your post office does not have a copy</p> <p>available, write and request a free copy from: Consumer's</p> <p>Resource Handbook, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Co </p> <p>81009.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Hundreds of Free Recipes</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you are interested in nutrition, health and diet, order these</p> <p>free recipe books. For each of the firms listed below, write</p> <p>first for a free list of their free recipe booklets.</p> <p>1. Consumer Services Dept., Castle and Cooke Foods,</p> <p>50 California Street, San Francisco, Ca 94111.</p> <p>2. Dept. of Home Economic Services, Kellogg Company,</p> <p>Battle Creek, Mi 49016.</p> <p>3. Ann Pillsbury Kitchens, The Pillsbury Co.,</p> <p>Minneapolis, Mn 55402.</p> <p>4. Best Foods, Dept.LL, Box 307, Coventry, Ct 06238.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Get Free Long Distance, Business Phone Calls</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Many businesses have phone numbers preceded by the code name</p> <p>"Zenith" or "Enterprise". These are toll-free numbers.</p> <p>Before calling, check your phone book to see if the business</p> <p>you want to call has such a number.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Other companies have "WATS". This is a service that offers a</p> <p>toll-free number. These numbers are preceded by the area code</p> <p>"800". To get this special toll-free number for the business</p> <p>you want, call the toll-free information number, 800-555-1212.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Tips on How to Quit Smoking</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For free information on how to stop smoking and improve</p> <p>your health, write to:</p> <p>1. American Cancer society, Distribution Dept., 4 W.</p> <p>35th St., New York, Ny 10001. Ask for their free guide:</p> <p>"How to Give Up Cigarettes".</p> <p>2. For a big, colorful anti-smoking poster with the slogan</p> <p>"Don't Get Hooked", write to: Office on Smoking & Health,</p> <p>Room I-58 Park Bldg., 5600 fishers Lane, Rockville, Md 20857.</p> <p>It's free!</p> <p>3. Another free booklet, "If you Want to Give Up Cigarettes",</p> <p>is available free of charge from: Consumer Information</p> <p>Center, Pueblo, Co 81009.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to get Free Ideas on Starting your Own Business</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you are thinking of starting your own business, it would be</p> <p>wise for you to send for both of these free items:</p> <p>1. Free booklet "Home Businesses", from U.S. Small Business</p> <p>Administration, 1441 "L" Street NW, Washington, DC 20146.</p> <p>2. Free checklist for going into business - Small Marketers</p> <p>Aid #71,from:Small Business Administration,Washington, DC 20425.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Where to Get Free Information on Stamp Collecting</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Stamp Collecting is one of the world's most popular hobbies.</p> <p>It's an especially good pastime for kids. If you want to learn</p> <p>all about stamp collecting, here are some great books for you -</p> <p>all free!</p> <p>1. Free booklet on U.S. stamps: U.S. Postal Service, Consumer</p> <p>Affairs Dept., Washington, DC 20206.</p> <p>2. Free Booklet: "Stamp Collecting For the Fun of it", from:</p> <p>U.S. Postal Service Director of Advertising, 475 L'Enfant Plaza</p> <p>West S.W., Washington, DC 20260.</p> <p>3. Free "Stamp Collecting Book", from P. O. Box 327,</p> <p>Bethlehem, NH 03574.</p> <p>4. Free book "How to Collect Postage Stamps", from</p> <p>Littleton Stamp Co., Littleton, NH 03561.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to Earn Extra Money Clipping Newspaper Articles</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>There are large companies whose sole business is finding</p> <p>and clipping articles from newspapers and magazines for</p> <p>individuals, companies, organizations, etc. You can earn</p> <p>extra money doing this too, but on a smaller scale.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You simply look through your local newspapers and clip all</p> <p>that you think will have appeal to the people mentioned in</p> <p>the article. This includes job promotions, weddings, social</p> <p>events, birth announcements, local school events, etc. If</p> <p>the address does not appear in the article, look it up in</p> <p>the phone book.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then write or phone the people mentioned in the article and</p> <p>say that you can send them the article neatly framed or</p> <p>laminated in lifetime plastic for several dollars. Buy</p> <p>inexpensive picture frames from your local variety store, or</p> <p>look in the yellow pages under "picture Frames - Whsle & Mfrs."</p> <p>Or you may have the article laminated in transparent plastic</p> <p>locally, at small cost. To compute your retail price, add the</p> <p>cost of the frame or laminating price, plus your time. If you</p> <p>keep your prices low enough, you may find people that will</p> <p>want more than one copy of each article.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-57170411079199855252007-12-06T23:49:00.003-08:002007-12-06T23:49:56.514-08:0029 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY FOR THOSE<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>29 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY FOR THOSE </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>INTERESTED IN COOKING AND BAKING</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1. Operate a potato chip shop in a busy location</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>2. Operate a French type hot dog stand</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>3. Sell popcorn coated with 20 different flavors</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>4. Offer a casserole delivery service</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>5. Run a take-out food store with a new specialty</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>6. Run a homemakers' cooperative, selling assorted edibles</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>7. Supply restaurants with your own specialty</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>8. Operate a home-cooked meal delivery service</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>9. Operate a box-lunch service for offices</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>10. Cater hor d'oeuvres for special occasions</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>11. Operate health food cafeterias in schools</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>12. Cater exotic desserts</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>13. Make wedding cakes</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>14. Operate a homemade soup shop</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>15. Bake cookies</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>16. Sell homemade pastries or any other delicacy you are good at</p> <p>baking</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>17. Run a fruitcake business</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>18. Bake and sell traditional goodies for festive occasions of the year</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>19. Specialize in the candy apple business</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>20. Sell crepes suzettes and/or American-style pancakes in a busy </p> <p>location</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>21. Merchandise Christmas candied fruits</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>22. Run a homemade candy stand</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>23. Operate a frystick snack shop</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>24. Merchandise maple syrup</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>25. Manufacture new and uniquely-flavored cough drops</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>26. Sell home-canned goods</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>27. Dehydrate surplus produce</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>28. Produce and bottle fresh juice and sell to restaurants</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>29. Make lollipops of all shapes and sizes</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-37410752889129558042007-12-06T23:49:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:49:28.917-08:00YE OLDE AND NEW COLLECTION OF HINTS FOR<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>YE OLDE AND NEW COLLECTION OF HINTS FOR </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOMEMAKERS HEALTH AND RELAXATION</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Try a cup of baking soda in a Cup of warm water. Relax for ten</p> <p>minutes or until refreshed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>One tablespoon of baby oil in very warm bath water for smooth</p> <p>skin. Watch the wrinkles go.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Try a warm bath with feet propped up high for a relaxing twenty</p> <p>minutes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mix dry oatmeal and water into a paste and spread on face. Lie</p> <p>down and let it dry. Wash off with warm water. Excellent</p> <p>facial.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cold Cream on eyelashes and brows keeps soap out of eyes while</p> <p>shampooing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For that Bright Eyed look, place cucumber slices on eyelids</p> <p>while relaxing in a hot bath for ten minutes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Remove gum from hair with nail polish remover, then shampoo.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cornbread mix spread on face, let dry and wash off with warm</p> <p>water and see how clean your skin looks.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Another refresher... squeeze cotton pads out of ice water, place</p> <p>on eyelids and lie down, elevate feet.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To prevent hair pins from falling out, bend one prong in a "V"</p> <p>about halfway up and insert in hair. It will stay.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Clean your rings with toothpaste and old brush.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Artgum eraser will clean bone colored shoes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To keep Cold Cream from spoiling and maintain its freshness,</p> <p>keep it in the refrigerator... and it's so cool.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Prevent wrinkled scarfs. Roll and place in toilet tissue cones.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Old lipstick tubes, thoroughly cleaned, are great for</p> <p>purse-sized pill boxes or for pins etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>White shoe polish will keep a cast clean on broken bones.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Clip on earrings can be used for cuff links or scatter pins.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cuticle remover will clear hands of nicotine stains.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ice water and soap to remove ring from swollen finger.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cut legs off old card table, to about ten inches high. This</p> <p>will make a good table for sick or bed-ridden folks.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Boil pine splinters and sip tea to stop hiccups of long duration.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use a lazy susan at bedside to enable sick to reach more items.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Old socks worn over shoes on ice helps to prevent falls.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Tape on shoes helps prevent falls on highly waxed floors.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Emergency Sinus Relief - swap white vinegar high up in the</p> <p>nostrils.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Recycle Your Own Paper - Use backs of unwanted advertising mail</p> <p>for scratch paper pads. Roll your newspapers into a tight roll</p> <p>until they are log size, tie with a wire and burn in the</p> <p>fireplace. It will burn like a log, but even longer. Shred all</p> <p>of your newspapers and junk mail and save in a large bag for use</p> <p>in packing materials and for making paper mache items by adding</p> <p>flour and water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Save cans to freeze leftovers in.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Save plastic bags from bread for freezer use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Save plastic milk containers, fill with water and freeze. Use</p> <p>in camper iceboxes or coolers. Also these can be used to freeze</p> <p>colored water or juices in for later use in a punch bowl.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Clean vinyl with liquid window cleaner.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Avoid tears when peeling onions, slice first, then slip the</p> <p>bands of skin off.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use an egg slicer to slice apples or mushrooms.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Leftover pancake batter makes good fried onion rings. Separate</p> <p>and let soak in batter for fifteen minutes. Fry in hot oil.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Loose door knob? Put a drop of shellac in the screw hole, then</p> <p>tighten. It works.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To grow thyme - thyme will grow anywhere, but it prefers a dry,</p> <p>poor soil. If the ground is rich, the plant will become too</p> <p>luxuriant and lose its aromatic qualities.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Very strengthening drink - beat the yolk of a fresh egg with a</p> <p>little sugar, add a very little brandy, beat the white to a</p> <p>strong froth, stir it into the yolk, fill up the tumbler with</p> <p>fresh milk and grate in a little nutmeg.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How to preserve flowers and fruit - Fruit and flowers may be</p> <p>preserved from decay and fading by immersing them in a solution</p> <p>of gum arabic and water two or three times, waiting a sufficient</p> <p>time between each immersion to allow the gum to dry. This</p> <p>process covers the surface of the fruit with a thin coat of gum,</p> <p>which is entirely impervious to the air, thus preventing the</p> <p>decay of the fruit or flower. Roses thus preserved have all the</p> <p>beauty of freshly picked ones, though they have been separated</p> <p>form the parent stock many months.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Household cleaner formula: Soap powder - 2 oz.; soda ash - 3</p> <p>oz.; trisodium phosphate - 40 oz.; finely ground silica - 55 oz.</p> <p>Mix well and put up in containers. most of the above items can</p> <p>be purchased from drug stores or hardware and paint stores.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Household window cleaner formula: Castile soap - 2 oz.; water -</p> <p>5 oz.; chalk - 4 oz.; french-chalk - 3 oz.; tripoli powder - 2</p> <p>oz.; petroleum spirits - 5 oz. Mix well and pack in tight</p> <p>containers. Above ingredients can be purchased at local drug,</p> <p>hardware, paint, or nursery stores.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fire Kindler Formula: Rosin or pitch - 10 oz.; sawdust - 10 or</p> <p>more oz. Melt, mix and cast in forms.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Paint Brush Cleaner - ammonia (household ammonia will do).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Sun Burn Lotion - Peanut oil (buy at grocery store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Radiator Cleaner - Tri-sodium phosphate (buy at paint store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Tree Wound Dressing - Lanolin (buy at drug store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Frosted Window Paint - super saturated solution of Epsom salts.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mosquito Repellant - Oil of Pennyroyal, rub on skin (buy at drug store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Furniture polish and cleaner - Vinegar.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Tile Cleaner - Deodorized kerosene (buy at an oil company).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Windshield Anti-fog - Glycerine (buy at drug store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Label Cement - Egg white is an excellent label cement.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cockroach Exterminator - Borax (buy at the grocery store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ground Mole Control Powder - Black pepper placed liberally in</p> <p>their runs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Battery Anti-corrode - Vaseline.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fire Extinguisher - Plain baking soda.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Nail Bleach - Hydrogen peroxide (buy at the drug store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Type Cleaner - rubbing alcohol (buy at the drug store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Wonder Car Product - Removes tar, paint, wax gum, etc. Benzol.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cures Cigarette Habit - Take before breakfast 1/2 teaspoon each</p> <p>of Rochelle Salts and Cream of Tartar, also chew Ginseng root</p> <p>and swallow the juice.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For Great Beauty - drink a teaspoon of Figwort. This will</p> <p>banish every blemish from your skin as it cleanses the blood.</p> <p>Chamomile teas will give one a complexion to be proud of.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SEWING HINTS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Emergency ripped hem repair - use double faced sticky tape</p> <p>between hem and dress.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bobbins, thread, and other sewing notions can be hung on a</p> <p>bulletin board with straight pins near your machine.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cut buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, and eyes from all old</p> <p>clothes and place near your sewing machine. Pin all the buttons</p> <p>that are alike together with a large safety pin. Saves a lot!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cut the cost of making a round tablecloth by using the fringe</p> <p>from an old bedspread.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To cover unremovable spots on children's clothes, iron transfers</p> <p>of animals, etc. over spots or paint with textile paints. Looks</p> <p>new!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To reline a jacket or coat, use the old lining for the pattern.</p> <p>Spray heavily with starch and press. Pin to the new material</p> <p>for a perfect pattern.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a matched set of spread and drapes, buy two bedspreads and</p> <p>make a set of drapes from one.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For an attractive eyeglass case, fold a pot-holder and sew up</p> <p>one side and the end.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Worn out tops of little girls slips? Cut off at the waist and</p> <p>insert elastic for half-slip. Also good if she has grown too</p> <p>tall for it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use iron-on rug binding on men's trousers to prevent "waist-band</p> <p>curing" of trouser tops. Great for the heavy-set men.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CLOTHING HINTS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Footlets twisted twice in arch of foot prevents slipping off.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use two rubber bands and three safety pins on sliding bra</p> <p>straps. Pin to each strap and in a "V" to center bra.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use hair spray to stop runs in hose.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Clear nail polish will stop runs in hose and also makes good</p> <p>glue.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use nylon net to brush lint off dark clothing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fold several pieces of tissue, pin through dress with tissues on</p> <p>back to prevent heavy broach from sagging.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Felt markers are good to cover shoe scuffs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Grease spots which have set, in washable fabrics, can often be</p> <p>removed by rubbing fresh grease on spot and washing immediately.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-70230532442809409832007-12-06T23:48:00.003-08:002007-12-06T23:48:57.968-08:00WINDSHIELD ICE MELTER FOR CARS, PLANES,<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>WINDSHIELD ICE MELTER FOR CARS, PLANES, </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>BOATS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MANUFACTURED BY: Melton's D-Ice Co., Orangeburg, New York</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PACKING: 4 ounce plastic bottle, pink molded plastic cap.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DESCRIPTION: Clear Pink Liquid</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>RETAIL PRICE: $1.00</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LABEL: (front of bottle) "Amazing new chemical discovery lets</p> <p>you see where you are driving in worst weather. Like a "liquid</p> <p>flame" - it melts ice away instantly. Dependable. Originally</p> <p>developed for windshields on Arctic dive bombers! Stops ice</p> <p>from forming on any window."</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(back of bottle) AVOID DRIVER'S BLINDNESS - Reduce hazards of</p> <p>winter driving. One squirt and presto! - sticking, blinding ice</p> <p>disappears from windshields. Enjoy complete and continued</p> <p>visibility through all car windows. You sit back and see, relax</p> <p>and drive.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>GOOD-BY! WINTER SCRAPPING: D-Ice eliminates short-lived,</p> <p>bothersome scraping of dangerous ice from windshields. A few</p> <p>squirts and glass clears like crystal, gleams like new - stays</p> <p>that way; D-Ice conquers worst ice quickly, easily. Harmless</p> <p>to glass, paint, wax finishes. Will not cause rusting. Simple</p> <p>to use. Convenient - keep in glove compartment. (Will not</p> <p>freeze). Always ready.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Squirt on windshield. Ice melts rapidly</p> <p>(depending on weather). Takes a few seconds at the most.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA BASED ON ANALYSIS:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate . . . . . 17 1/2 ounces</p> <p>Isopropyl Alcohol, 91% . . . . . . . . . 82 1/2 ounces</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCESS: The magnesium chloride is simply dissolved in the</p> <p>Isopropyl Alcohol. You can add any desired alcohol soluble</p> <p>color to give desired tint. The original product contains a</p> <p>small amount of perfume. You can add about one dram of an</p> <p>inexpensive perfume oil to above quantity, if you wish.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SOURCES OF SUPPLY:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Magnesium Chloride from Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, 2nd &</p> <p>Mallinckrodt Sts., St. Louis, Missouri.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Carborundum Metals Co., PO Box 32, Akron, NY</p> <p>Howe & French, Inc., 99 - 101 Broad St., Boston, Mass.</p> <p>Harshaw Chemical Co., 1945 E. 97th St., Cleveland, OH</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In small lots most any wholesale drug or chemical house can</p> <p>supply both Magnesium Chloride and 91% Isopropyl Alcohol.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Isopropyl Alcohol, 91% from:</p> <p>Enjay Chemical Co., Inc., 15 W. 51st St., New York, NY</p> <p>Union Carbide Chemicals Co., 30 E. 42nd St., New York, NY</p> <p>Howe and French, Inc., 99 - 101 Broad St., Boston, Mass.</p> <p>Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, 2nd & Mallinckrodt Sts., St. Louis, </p> <p>Missouri</p> <p>Shell Chemical Co., 50 W. 50th St., New York, NY</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Perfume Oils and Alcohol Soluble Color from:</p> <p>Felton Chemical Co., 509 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn, NY</p> <p>Magnus, Mabee & Rayard Co., Inc., 16 Desbrosses St., New York, NY</p> <p>Fritzsche Bros., Inc., 76 - 9th Ave., New York, NY</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Plastic Bottles from:</p> <p>Foster Grant, Inc., Industrial Services Division, Manchester, NH</p> <p>Continental Can Co., Plastic Container Division, 415 Madison</p> <p>Ave., New York, NY</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-77642353004040054732007-12-06T23:48:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:48:28.919-08:00WILLS OR TRUSTS THE CASE FOR LIVING TRUSTS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>WILLS OR TRUSTS THE CASE FOR LIVING TRUSTS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How To Eliminate The Hassles Of:</p> <p>Probate Lawyers, Delays, Legal System</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>INTRODUCTION TO LIVING TRUSTS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Simply put, living trusts are an expedient way to transfer</p> <p>property at your death. A living trust is a legal document</p> <p>that controls the transfer of property in the trust when you die.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Generally, living trusts are established during an</p> <p>individual's lifetime and can be modified or changed while</p> <p>that person is still alive. Circumstances do change and</p> <p>the option to make alterations in the trust is important.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For this reason, a living trust is set up on a "revocable"</p> <p>basis. Revocable means you can modify or change the</p> <p>trust's provisions. Your other option would be to create</p> <p>an irrevocable trust, but once put in place, you are unable</p> <p>to change the terms of the trust regardless of the</p> <p>circumstances.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As you will see, living trusts speed up the process by</p> <p>which your property moves to your designated beneficiaries</p> <p>after you die. Today, and into the foreseeable future,</p> <p>this is vitally important as the United States is</p> <p>experiencing an unprecedented wealth transfer.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It is estimated, according to "Fortune" magazine, that some</p> <p>$6.8 trillion worth of assets will soon pass from parents</p> <p>to children, grandchildren, friends, charities and others.</p> <p>The questions remains: how will this wealth be transferred?</p> <p>Will it be the traditional methods of wills and probate or</p> <p>the new revolution of estate planning that has incorporated</p> <p>living trusts? Many legal experts believe that living</p> <p>trusts are the future of wealth transfers.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The concept of living trusts has created controversy simply</p> <p>because the legal profession seems evenly split on the</p> <p>issue. Estate planners seem to favor living trusts but</p> <p>there are enough opposed to the concept to avoid a clear</p> <p>majority decision.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Living trusts are also called "inter vivos" trusts, a Latin</p> <p>term preferred by attorneys. The Internal Revenue Service</p> <p>calls them "grantor" trusts. All mean the same thing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The Internal Revenue Service, however, recognizes the</p> <p>living trust as a valid estate planning tool and exhibits</p> <p>no prejudice against it. There are specific provisions in</p> <p>the tax laws that deal with living or grantor trusts.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The revocable provision means that while you live, you</p> <p>still effectively own all of the property that has been</p> <p>transferred into the trust. You can sell it, spend it,</p> <p>give it away; in short, anything you wish since the</p> <p>property is still yours. The trust itself is merely a</p> <p>document in your lifetime that truly doesn't begin to</p> <p>function until you die. Then, the trust operates to</p> <p>transfer your property privately, outside of the reach of</p> <p>probate, to the specific individuals or organizations to</p> <p>whom you wish to leave your worldly possessions.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>What is probate? Why do people try to avoid it?</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Technically speaking, probate is the process by which one</p> <p>proves the validity of a will in court. If there is no one</p> <p>contesting the will, this should not take long. If there</p> <p>are complications, probate can take years. For those of</p> <p>you familiar with the works of Charles Dickens, recall</p> <p>"Bleak House" and the never-ending probate case of Jarndyce</p> <p>vs. Jarndyce.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Probate has come to mean not just proving the validity of</p> <p>the will but the entire administrative sequence involving</p> <p>the passing of an owner's title to property after the</p> <p>owner's death. The deceased's property is inventoried,</p> <p>creditors are identified and paid following the payment to</p> <p>the estate's attorney, executor and tax entities.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The term "probate" also identifies the court which has</p> <p>jurisdiction over the estate probate and administration.</p> <p>Probate court also has jurisdiction over the guardianship</p> <p>of minors and mentally incompetent adults. All wills go</p> <p>through probate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The average length of the probate process is twelve to</p> <p>eighteen months. Any estate transactions in that time must</p> <p>be approved by the probate court.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This can create havoc for beneficiaries. Since a living</p> <p>trust replaces a will and doesn't need validation from the</p> <p>probate court, considerable time and hassle can be saved.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This, then, is the purpose behind living trusts. The trust</p> <p>is simple to establish and, when carried out, easy to</p> <p>transfer property. The trust is a matter of explicit</p> <p>instructions as to who gets what property after the owner</p> <p>dies. Like a will, the trust should cover all expected and</p> <p>unexpected events that might occur. The details tell the</p> <p>designated trustee how to use the money and property in the</p> <p>trust.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A living trust is a capable substitute for a will and a</p> <p>document that more and more people, disillusioned with the</p> <p>probate system, are turning to in their estate planning.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Before proceeding further, we thought it might be helpful</p> <p>to define a few terms for you. These terms will occur</p> <p>often during this text and in the actual living trust</p> <p>process, so it's important to familiarize yourself with</p> <p>their definitions.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A/B TRUST: Common term for a "marital life estate trust</p> <p>generally used by couples whose estates are valued higher</p> <p>than $600,000.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ACCUMULATION TRUST: A trust that does not pay out all of</p> <p>its income, until certain circumstances occur.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ADMINISTRATION: Court-supervised distribution of the</p> <p>probate estate of the deceased. The person who manages</p> <p>this distribution is called the EXECUTOR if there is a will</p> <p>or an ADMINISTRATOR if there is not.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>BENEFICIARY: The person or organization legally entitled</p> <p>to receive gifts made under the provisions of a legal</p> <p>document such as a will or trust.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CODICIL: An amendment to a will. It is a separate, legal</p> <p>document, properly witnessed and executed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CORPUS: Property owned by the trust, commonly referred to</p> <p>as "corpus of the trust".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DEATH TAXES: Amounts levied on the property of the</p> <p>deceased called estate taxes (federal) and inheritance</p> <p>(state) taxes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY: A general power of attorney</p> <p>that will continue to be valid after its maker becomes</p> <p>incapacitated or incompetent.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DURABLE HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY: A special </p> <p>power of attorney in which the maker gives another person authority</p> <p>to make health care decisions when the maker is unable due</p> <p>to injury or sickness.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ESTATE: In general, all of the property you own when you die.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ESTATE PLANNING: The legal maneuvering by which one dies</p> <p>with the smallest taxable and probate estate possible, and</p> <p>passing on your property to your beneficiaries with the</p> <p>least amount of hassle and expense.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>INTESTATE: To die without a will or other valid estate</p> <p>transfer device. Estate will go through probate and passed</p> <p>to heirs who are specified in the applicable state's laws.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>IRREVOCABLE TRUST: A trust that cannot be changed once</p> <p>established except by court action in a proceeding referred</p> <p>to as REFORMATION.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>JOINT TENANCY: A form of property ownership by two or more</p> <p>people where the death of an owner causes the transfer of</p> <p>that individual's share directly to the remaining owner(s).</p> <p>A will has no power to change the joint tenant's</p> <p>right of survivorship. This is another common tool used to</p> <p>avoid probate, although there may be gift tax consequences.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LIVING TRUST: Trust established while the maker is alive</p> <p>and becomes immediately effective. It remains under the</p> <p>control of the maker until death. It allows property to</p> <p>pass to beneficiaries free of probate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LIVING WILL: A document that provides instructions to</p> <p>physicians, health care providers, family and courts as to</p> <p>what life-prolonging procedures are desired if a person</p> <p>should become terminally ill or in a persistent vegetative</p> <p>state and unable to communicate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PERSONAL PROPERTY: All property other than land, buildings</p> <p>attached to the land and certain oil, gas and mineral interests.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PER STIRPES: A legal term meaning that if a person dies,</p> <p>the inheritance will pass to heirs in equal shares. It means </p> <p>"by right of representation".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>POUR OVER WILL: A will that transfers the decedent's</p> <p>assets that are subject to the will to a trust that was</p> <p>already in effect prior to the decedent's death.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>POWER OF ATTORNEY: A legal document whereby you authorize</p> <p>someone else to act for you.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROBATE: Court proceeding in which the authenticity of a</p> <p>will is established, an executor or administrator</p> <p>appointed, debts and taxes are paid, heirs are identified</p> <p>and property in the probated estate is distributed</p> <p>according to the wishes of the will.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>QUALIFIED TERMINABLE INTEREST PROPERTY TRUST: Also</p> <p>referred to as a "Q-Tip" trust, it allows a surviving</p> <p>spouse to postpone, until his or her death, paying estate</p> <p>taxes that were assessed upon the death of the first</p> <p>spouse. The surviving spouse is still entitled to all of</p> <p>the income from the property.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>REVOCABLE TRUST: A trust that can be changed by the trust</p> <p>maker at any time. Living trusts are revocable trusts.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SETTLOR: Another name for a maker of the trust, also</p> <p>called "trustor", "grantor" or "creator".</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TENANCY IN COMMON: A form of joint ownership of property.</p> <p>Each owner is able to sell or give way his or her share as</p> <p>well as pass it along separately at death. There is</p> <p>no right of survivorship.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TESTACY: Dying with a valid will in place. All property</p> <p>controlled by the will passes through probate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TESTAMENTARY TRUST: A trust created by a valid will.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TRUST: A legal arrangement under which one person or</p> <p>institution controls property given by another person for</p> <p>the benefit of a third party.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TRUSTEE: The person or institution who manages the trust</p> <p>and its property under specific instruction.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>WILL: A legal document that is used to pass property to</p> <p>heirs following a person's death. A will only becomes</p> <p>effective at the death of its maker.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TRANSFERS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The purpose of the living trust, as mentioned, is to be</p> <p>able to transfer property to a designated beneficiary(ies)</p> <p>without the usual hassles associated with wills and</p> <p>probates.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>But, your living trust can't transfer property it doesn't</p> <p>own.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Therefore, the first step in making the trust effective is</p> <p>to transfer ownership, or title, of a property to the</p> <p>trust's name. It's safer to transfer the title to the</p> <p>trust's name rather than the trustee since it is more</p> <p>likely the trust name will continue even if you change</p> <p>trustees.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For the purposes of transferring title into a trust's name,</p> <p>there are two classifications of property: that which has</p> <p>an ownership document and that which doesn't.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Property without ownership documents, include:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- household possessions and furnishings;</p> <p>- clothing and furs</p> <p>- jewelry</p> <p>- tools and most equipment</p> <p>- antiques</p> <p>- art work</p> <p>- electronic and computer equipment</p> <p>- cash</p> <p>- precious metals</p> <p>- bearer bonds</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>These items are transferred to a trust simply by listing</p> <p>them on a trust schedule. That's it! Pretty simple, right?</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Property that has ownership documents requires a re-</p> <p>registration of ownership into the trust's name. Once the</p> <p>trust document has been established, signed and notarized,</p> <p>this process should begin. The document of the title must</p> <p>clearly show that the trust is the legal owner of the</p> <p>property or the trustee will not be able to legally</p> <p>transfer any of that property.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The type of property owned by the trust which requires this</p> <p>re-registration of ownership includes:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- real estate</p> <p>- bank accounts</p> <p>- stocks and stock accounts</p> <p>- money market accounts</p> <p>- mutual funds</p> <p>- most bonds, including U.S. Government Securities</p> <p>- safety deposit boxes</p> <p>- corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships</p> <p>- cars, boats, motor homes and airplanes</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you set up a trust and fail to re-register ownership of</p> <p>a specific property, it will remain outside the trust after</p> <p>you die. If you do not have a will, property will pass</p> <p>through intestacy and your state's succession law. The</p> <p>chances of leaving it to the person you wanted it to go to</p> <p>anyway are reduced and you will not avoid probate of the</p> <p>property -- which is the purpose of a living will! Do not</p> <p>fail to re-register property that has a title. You prepare</p> <p>a new title document for each piece of property,</p> <p>transferring ownership into your trust's name. With real</p> <p>estate, for example, you must prepare and sign a deed</p> <p>listing the trust as the new owner, then have the deed</p> <p>notarized and properly recorded. For bank accounts, ask</p> <p>your bank for the proper form. You can usually accomplish</p> <p>this in one trip.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TRUSTEES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When you establish a living trust, you must name a trustee.</p> <p>In fact, you should name both an initial trustee and a</p> <p>successor trustee in the event the initial trustee becomes</p> <p>incapacitated and cannot serve.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The trustee is the individual or institution who actually</p> <p>manages the trust assets that you transfer in, according to</p> <p>the specific instructions you've given. The appointment is</p> <p>important as this person or entity will have the</p> <p>responsibility of honoring your wishes after death.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The initial trustee is, most often, YOU! That's why it's</p> <p>called a living trust. Since it's revocable, you can</p> <p>change assets in the trust as circumstances dictate. While</p> <p>you're alive, the trust can conform to your specific whims</p> <p>and ideas.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It's important to understand something here: a living trust</p> <p>does not take control of your property from you -- until</p> <p>you die. You handle it while you're alive. It's merely</p> <p>tucked away in a convenient legal vehicle that can take</p> <p>over immediately when you die and pass the property</p> <p>along to the people you want without publicity and without</p> <p>the potential lengthy delay and costs of probate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you've set up a marital living trust, usually both</p> <p>spouses are co-trustees. When one spouse dies, the other</p> <p>spouse continues as the initial trustee.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It is possible to name someone else other than you and/or</p> <p>your spouse to be the initial trustee. It is uncommon and</p> <p>unnecessarily complicates your trust arrangements as you</p> <p>must keep separate records of the trust. You should work</p> <p>with your attorney to select a capable trustee if you wish.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Because something could happen to the initial trustee, it's</p> <p>vital to name a successor trustee. This is the individual</p> <p>who will be distributing your assets according to your</p> <p>wishes after you die, or become unable to manage the trust</p> <p>due to injury or illness. For property not held in the</p> <p>living trust, creation of a durable power of attorney and a</p> <p>health care durable power of attorney can designate someone</p> <p>else to carry on with the non-trust assets.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If your trust is a marital one, the successor trustee would</p> <p>not take over until after the second spouse dies.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The successor trustee could also die or become</p> <p>incapacitated so it's imperative that you name an</p> <p>alternative trustee, too, to take over as successor in that</p> <p>circumstance.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>What does the successor trustee do? If your instructions</p> <p>are explicit as to how you want property transferred at</p> <p>your death, then the job is somewhat easier. There are</p> <p>still things to do, however:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- Obtain copies of the death certificate of the initial trustee.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- Present death certificate, copy of the living trust and</p> <p>proof of successor trustee's identity to the various</p> <p>financial institutions or organizations that have the</p> <p>property/assets.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- Prepare documents of title transfer from the trust to the</p> <p>beneficiary(ies) as appropriate. - Supervise distribution</p> <p>of trust assets where no title is involved.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- If necessary, the successor trustee may manage a</p> <p>children's trust if the beneficiary is a child who has not</p> <p>reached the age at which the initial trustee designated the</p> <p>property to be transferred. The successor manages the</p> <p>property for that individual until they reach the specific</p> <p>age outlined in the original living trust. This may be the</p> <p>only task the successor trustee is actually paid to do.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- If required, the successor trustee might also file death</p> <p>tax returns, federal and/or state.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It's important to name a successor trustee, preferably one</p> <p>whom you feel comfortable will carry out your wishes. It</p> <p>may even be someone who is also a beneficiary of the trust</p> <p>assets. If there is any question about whom you should</p> <p>name, consult with an attorney for suggestions.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>WILLS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A will is a written document detailing instructions as to</p> <p>how you want your assets divided up after your death. You</p> <p>might also include information as to a child's</p> <p>guardianship, how (or if) you are to be buried and the</p> <p>appointment of an executor of your will.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The two main types of wills are:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- attested</p> <p>- holographic</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The attested will is the most common. It's usually</p> <p>prepared by a lawyer in typewritten form, signed in front</p> <p>of several witnesses who have no benefit in the will</p> <p>whatsoever.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The holographic will is made without a lawyer, written on</p> <p>plain paper in your handwriting, dated and signed. If your</p> <p>wishes are clear, this should be as effective as the</p> <p>attested will. It will more likely be disputed than an</p> <p>attested will and subject to the interpretation of the</p> <p>courts, where anything could happen. Attested wills are</p> <p>safer for carrying out your final instructions.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Most people think they should have a will. Many people do</p> <p>not even have that as estate planning is generally poor</p> <p>nationwide. There are many fine estate planners around the</p> <p>country who work with individuals but the average person</p> <p>doesn't put much thought, time or effort into addressing</p> <p>this important financial task of preparing for asset</p> <p>distribution after death.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Attorneys will be glad to help you do an attested will and</p> <p>may not charge much to do it. They'll get paid later --</p> <p>when the will goes through probate court. The payors will</p> <p>be your beneficiaries, who will see assets drain as a</p> <p>result of legal fees and court costs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Probate can be lengthy especially if the will and estate is</p> <p>a complex one. Not only does a will diminish the value of</p> <p>the property, but it may slow down the time it takes to</p> <p>actually transfer it to the designated beneficiary.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>A will does let you choose your heirs, but the advantages</p> <p>stop here. You will not avoid probate, estate taxes (if</p> <p>any), death income taxes, privacy of transfers or</p> <p>incapacitation. These are the primary reasons to set up a</p> <p>living trust INSTEAD of a will.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>There is a will that is important when establishing a</p> <p>living trust. It's called the pour-over will. This</p> <p>document puts any assets you failed to place in your living</p> <p>trust during your lifetime in there after your death. In</p> <p>effect, it "pours over" assets from the will to the trust.</p> <p>This document may also name the guardian for minor or</p> <p>incapacitated children.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The pour-over will is a "fail-safe" device to ensure that</p> <p>any property left out of the trust will be placed there. It</p> <p>is also a back-up to the living trust in case it's</p> <p>invalidated for some reason due to a variety of</p> <p>possibilities. The pour-over will can substantiate the</p> <p>trust simply by reaffirming its terms. It would be</p> <p>difficult for one or more heirs to challenge successfully</p> <p>both a living trust and a pour-over will if their</p> <p>conditions and instructions are similar.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ESTATES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>What is an estate? Exactly what are we trying to protect</p> <p>with a living trust?</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>An estate is essentially all the property you own (your</p> <p>assets) minus anything that you owe (liabilities). This</p> <p>calculation, assets minus liabilities, will yield a net</p> <p>worth for you. This is the value of your estate at the</p> <p>time it is calculated.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The size of your estate is important. More important is</p> <p>the value of your taxable estate. This will equal,</p> <p>roughly, the value of your estate less property left to</p> <p>your surviving spouse or to charity.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The other estate calculation of note is the probate</p> <p>estate. This is the portion of your estate that must go</p> <p>through probate before it can be distributed. Leaving your</p> <p>assets via a will puts them through probate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The difference between the taxable estate and the probate</p> <p>estate should be considerable if you plan your estate</p> <p>properly. For example, let's say your estate calculation</p> <p>is $400,000. By transferring the title of your house,</p> <p>valued at $250,000 and your Chrysler stocks, valued at</p> <p>$75,000, to a living trust, you have reduced your PROBATE</p> <p>estate by $325,000 to $75,000. Your goal should be to try</p> <p>and reduce the probate estate to -0- if possible.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Living trusts will save probate costs. They do not avoid</p> <p>death income taxes. There are other things you can do,</p> <p>planning-wise, to reduce your taxable estate, but a living</p> <p>trust is not one of those. You can and should, however,</p> <p>reduce or even eliminate your probate costs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Proper estate planning, in general, can accomplish all of</p> <p>the following:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- select your heirs</p> <p>- choose amount and time of distribution of inheritance to heirs</p> <p>- avoid probate</p> <p>- eliminate or reduce federal estate taxes</p> <p>- eliminate death income taxes</p> <p>- maintain control over your assets</p> <p>- maintain both privacy and flexibility</p> <p>- leave directions and the power to act if you are incapacitated</p> <p>- leave funeral instructions</p> <p>- leave organ transplant instructions</p> <p>- make the administration of your estate as simple and quick to </p> <p>execute as possible.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>These are important goals. A living trust is one example</p> <p>of addressing these goals in your estate planning. It is by</p> <p>no means the only thing you should do, but it is a document</p> <p>that can help you and your heirs out immensely.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>OTHER TYPES OF TRUSTS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>By now, you should understand what a living trust is and is</p> <p>main purpose. There are, however, other types of trusts</p> <p>that should be mentioned that assist in estate planning goals.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Living trusts are only truly functional when the creator of</p> <p>the trust passes away. It avoids probate costs. Other</p> <p>types of trusts help you to avoid taxes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MARITAL ESTATE LIFE TRUST: Commonly referred to as the A-B</p> <p>Trust, this trust is set up for couples whose combined</p> <p>estate is in excess of $600,000. $600,000 is the amount of</p> <p>your estate which is exempt from federal estate taxes. The</p> <p>marital life estate trust lets BOTH spouses take full</p> <p>advantage of the $600,000 estate tax exemption.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When a spouse dies, property is left for the use of the</p> <p>surviving spouse during the balance of his or her lifetime.</p> <p>However, the survivor never becomes the legal owner of the</p> <p>property. If legal ownership is never bestowed, then the</p> <p>property is not included in the survivor's estate and thus</p> <p>avoids being counted for tax purposes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The trust is complex and has important ramifications for</p> <p>the surviving spouse which should be understood before</p> <p>putting this type of trust into effect.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Q-TIP TRUST: Short for Qualified Terminal Interest</p> <p>Property, it is a type of marital life estate trust that is</p> <p>intended to postpone payment of estate taxes when the first</p> <p>spouse dies. It only postpones them until the death of the</p> <p>second spouse and the taxes could be higher then since the</p> <p>amounts would be calculated on the then-current estate, but</p> <p>it saves the survivor a substantial amount of money while alive.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST: You may have heard of this type</p> <p>of trust where the bulk of assets are left to the grandchildren, but the </p> <p>income derived from them is utilized by the trustor's own children. In </p> <p>essence, the estate "skips" the children, going directly to the </p> <p>grandchildren, but the use of the income is still there for the direct</p> <p>heirs; the use of the property is not.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Current laws impose a tax on all generation-skipping</p> <p>transfers in excess of $1,000,000. If an estate is worth</p> <p>more than that, the children may want to get this excess</p> <p>property directly since they will have no access other than</p> <p>to income from the property that was transferred to the grandchildren.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It all depends on the size and type of estate.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>These are examples of other trusts. This isn't meant to</p> <p>say you should attempt to set up every conceivable type of</p> <p>trust. The key is what your estate and heirs "picture"</p> <p>looks like -- this will govern the estate planning devices</p> <p>you will utilize.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TAKING INVENTORY</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To value your estate from both a net worth and living trust</p> <p>planning standpoint, you must inventory your assets and</p> <p>calculate your liabilities first.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Assets: This is the first calculation. You should list</p> <p>each item and describe it, indicating whether you own the</p> <p>property outright or the percentage of your ownership if</p> <p>not. Then list the actual value of the portion you own.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Begin with your liquid assets:</p> <p>- cash</p> <p>- savings</p> <p>- checking accounts</p> <p>- money market accounts</p> <p>- CDs</p> <p>- precious metals</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Next, list other personal property:</p> <p>- stocks</p> <p>- mutual funds</p> <p>- bonds</p> <p>- other securities</p> <p>- automobiles</p> <p>- jewelry</p> <p>- furs</p> <p>- art works</p> <p>- antiques</p> <p>- tools</p> <p>- collectibles</p> <p>- life insurance</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then, list your real estate holdings including your own</p> <p>home(s), condominiums, mobile homes, land, etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Finally, list any business personal property including</p> <p>partnership interests, copyrights, patents, trademarks,</p> <p>stock options, etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Add these up and you will have the total amount of your</p> <p>assets.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then, list your liabilities by name and the amount you owe,</p> <p>including:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- personal loans (credit cards, bank)</p> <p>- mortgage loan(s)</p> <p>- taxes due, current or past</p> <p>- life insurance loans</p> <p>- other personal debts</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Add all of these numbers up to arrive at your total</p> <p>liabilities. Subtract your liabilities from your assets to</p> <p>arrive at your net worth.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This allows you to place a value on your estate. You can</p> <p>see how close your estate is to $600,000. You can</p> <p>inventory property that has to be itemized for the living</p> <p>trust anyway. You can separate property by titled ownership and non-</p> <p>titled property.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Knowing where you are in valuing your estate is an</p> <p>excellent start to your estate planning program. The use</p> <p>of a living trust is a clear example of using estate</p> <p>planning to help you (and your heirs) save money and avoid</p> <p>the hassles of court and lawyers.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-42329713983115053372007-12-06T23:47:00.003-08:002007-12-06T23:47:57.727-08:00WATERPROOFING CANVAS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>WATERPROOFING CANVAS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mix 3 cups soybean oil (available from grocery or health food</p> <p>store) with 1 1/2 cups turpentine. Paint on and let dry.</p> <p>Reapply after a year or two of hard use or outdoor exposure.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This is great for tents, awnings and camping equipment.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>WATERPROOFING LEATHER FOR OUTDOOR USE</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Method 1: Heat together in a double boiler, 2 1/2 ounces</p> <p>neat's-foot oil (be careful - oil is flammable - available from</p> <p>boot or shoe store), 3/4 ounce mineral oil (available from</p> <p>drugstore or chemical supply house) and 1/2 ounce of tallow (be</p> <p>careful tallow is flammable - available from meat market). Stir</p> <p>gently until well mixed. Cool and bottle. Use a cloth to rub</p> <p>into shoes and boots.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Method 2: Mix 1 tablespoon silicone oil (available from foundry</p> <p>or foundry supply dealer) into 1 cup of Stoddard solvent</p> <p>(hardware store, drugstore or drycleaning shop). Apply</p> <p>liberally.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>WATERPROOFING CONCRETE</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mix 1 1/4 pounds ammonium stearate (available from drugstore or</p> <p>chemical supply house) into 4 gallons of hot water and apply two</p> <p>coats with a large paint brush.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This can be used for a concrete garden wall,foundation or a</p> <p>floor which becomes wet repeatedly.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FIREPROOFING CLOTH</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Into 3 pints water mix 1 cup ammonium chloride (available from</p> <p>drugstore or chemical suppy house) and 1/2 cup ammonium</p> <p>phosphate (available from a garden supply store). Soak cloth</p> <p>well and let dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This preparation can be used for clothing, tents, awnings and</p> <p>other textiles.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FIREPROOFING WOOD</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(Important Note: Preparation will not make it impossible for</p> <p>wood to burn, just hard for the wood to catch fire)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Into 2 quarts water, mix 1/2 cup zinc chloride (available from</p> <p>feed and grain dealer), 1/4 cup ferric chloride (available from</p> <p>chemical supply house), 3 tablespoons boric acid (available from</p> <p>drugstore) and 3 tablespoons ammonium phosphate (available from</p> <p>garden supply store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Spray or brush on 2 or 3 coats.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This preparation can be used in buildings, for outdoor</p> <p>furniture, camping equipment,etc.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FIREPROOFING CHRISTMAS TREES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Into 1 gallon water mix 1 cup ammonium sulphate (available from</p> <p>garden supply store), 1/2 cup boric acid (available from</p> <p>drugstore), and 2 tablespoons borax (available from grocery or</p> <p>hardware store).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mix well. Spray on tree and let tree stand in this solution</p> <p>instead of in water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FROSTING WINDOWS (Duplicating Jack Frost)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This is perfect to create privacy, such as in a bathroom, or for</p> <p>shielding an ugly view. Make sure your windows are clean before</p> <p>you start.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Dissolve 4 heaping tablespoons of Epsom salts in one cup of</p> <p>beer. This will foam. Let set for at least 30 minutes. The</p> <p>salt crystals will partially dissolve.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Apply to window. This can be done with a 2 inch paint brush,</p> <p>but for a nicer effect, dip a facial tissue or terry cloth in</p> <p>the liquid and wipe over the window as if you were washing it.</p> <p>Then while the window is still wet go back and dab and pat at</p> <p>the glass with the wet tissue.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mixture dries to form beautiful crystals. This looks even</p> <p>better the next day, and lasts a long time. It can be washed</p> <p>off with water and a cloth and is easily reapplied.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>KEEPING CHIMNEY FLUE FREE OF SOOT</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Mix 1 cup salt with 1 cup zinc oxide powder (available at</p> <p>ceramic shop or drugstore) and sprinkle on hot fire. This will</p> <p>help keep the chimney flue clean.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-81585450354302257772007-12-06T23:47:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:47:29.175-08:00TWO COFFEE SUBSTITUTES FROM PLANTS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>TWO COFFEE SUBSTITUTES FROM PLANTS </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>AROUND US</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The American Beech Tree's nuts when taken out of the husks,</p> <p>roasted until dark and brittle, then ground, will make a fine</p> <p>coffee. Store this in an airtight container. They are best</p> <p>collected after the first hard frost when they normally drop to</p> <p>the ground. Once stored, they can be used all year round. You</p> <p>might have to fight the squirrels for them. Prepare normally.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Chicory coffee - remember that blue flower with almost leafless</p> <p>stalks that grow just about everywhere there's a road. They</p> <p>look like daisy's, but their petals are blue and are squared off</p> <p>at the ends. The white fleshy roots, roasted until dark brown</p> <p>and brittle, then ground, make an excellent coffee. Prepare</p> <p>like coffee. Use 1-1/2 tsp. per cup of water. Store in an</p> <p>airtight container. Use all year round.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-12679608145137987272007-12-06T23:45:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:47:02.910-08:00THE SECRETS OF MENTAL REJUVENATION IN 20-<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>THE SECRETS OF MENTAL REJUVENATION IN 20-</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>MINUTE NAPS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Thomas Edison hardly slept at all, except in 20-minute naps.</p> <p>Mark Twain was noted for his insomnia, but was always dozing off</p> <p>at public functions. So what's the relationship or the secret</p> <p>between 40-winks of nap-time and a person's creativity?</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Scientists have proven in recent years that the human body</p> <p>requires only as much sleep as the brain will allow it. In other</p> <p>words, so long as the brain is functioning at full capacity,</p> <p>there's no great requirement for sleep. The big thing is that</p> <p>the brain needs a rest every now and then, and apparently, the</p> <p>brain can refresh itself and go on "like with a full tank of</p> <p>gas" with just a short, 20-minute nap.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Regardless of all the relaxation techniques that are popular</p> <p>today, sleep is still the most refreshing and healthful</p> <p>relaxation of all to most people. Even so, the quick 40-winks</p> <p>between appointments or meetings can refresh and rejuvenate</p> <p>almost anyone as much as 8-hours of sleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Throughout history, busy, pressured men have all shared in the</p> <p>ability to take a break from whatever the problems of the moment</p> <p>were, in order to refresh themselves with a short nap. For</p> <p>problem solvers, trouble-shooters, writers and/or other people</p> <p>doing creative or intellectual work, the benefits of a short</p> <p>20-minute nap can be similar to a transfusion of blood plasma.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>These short 20-minute naps for people who are really engrossed</p> <p>in their work, almost always provide a fresh burst of new ideas</p> <p>and energy. They tend to eliminate the need for caffeine boosts</p> <p>during the workday. And, they guarantee a reserve of energy so</p> <p>that the working day isn't followed by an evening in which he</p> <p>falls asleep on the couch watching TV or at a social event.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To take advantage of the mental rejuvenation benefits inherent</p> <p>in a 20-minute nap, all you need is an uninterrupted 20-minutes.</p> <p>If you're working in an office, take your phone off the hook or</p> <p>disconnect it from the wall plug. Hang a sign on your door and</p> <p>instruct your secretary that you're not to be disturbed for</p> <p>20-minutes. A couch to lie down on would be fine, but if you've</p> <p>not got a couch handy, simply stretch out on the floor.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When you lie down to take a nap, you should loosen your shoes,</p> <p>your belt and your tie. Basically, it's best if you lie on your</p> <p>back and cross your arms across your chest.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You shouldn't concentrate on it, nor worry about falling asleep.</p> <p>First off, you'll be resting and that alone will give you the</p> <p>new energy you need. If your brain needs a rest as well, you'll</p> <p>soon fall asleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It's all right to think about specific business problems while</p> <p>you're still in the resting stage, but you must not allow</p> <p>yourself to get up and deal with them if answers come to you</p> <p>before your 20-minute nap period is up. As much as you can, you</p> <p>should try to direct your thoughts to nonwork ideas while you're</p> <p>resting. In other words, you might think about the things you</p> <p>intend to do when you get home from work.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You might mentally play a round of golf on your favorite course.</p> <p>Imagine watching your golf swing and correcting your problems.</p> <p>Besides relaxing you, these reveries provide the extra dividend</p> <p>of actually helping you to improve you own skills. Mental</p> <p>preparation accounts for a great deal of one's skill in sports,</p> <p>and this kind, which you accomplish while you're relaxing, can</p> <p>pay off in double dividends.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Learn to ignore whatever noises there are - just tell yourself</p> <p>that these are noises of the atmosphere and do not relate to</p> <p>you. See them as a part of your environment, and not as</p> <p>irritants.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To be sure that you wake up at the end of 20 minutes, set an</p> <p>alarm or tell your secretary to wake you at the end of your rest</p> <p>period. Once you've practiced settling down and resting for</p> <p>20-minutes at a time, you'll be able to wake yourself just</p> <p>before the alarm goes off or your secretary rouses you.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Attempting to sleep for 30-minutes or even an hour, will leave</p> <p>you feeling groggy rather than refreshed. There is nothing wrong</p> <p>however, with taking several 20-minute naps at different</p> <p>intervals throughout an especially long or tiring workday. The</p> <p>important thing to remember is that you can gain new energy and</p> <p>new creativity by resting and napping when you feel low on</p> <p>energy or as if you're running out of ideas.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As you awaken from your nap, you should lie still for a minute</p> <p>or two - then stretch and breathe deeply - take your time in</p> <p>getting up - adjust your clothing and take a drink of water to</p> <p>get your system going again.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then, return to work, starting with simple chores such as</p> <p>opening letters or organizing the work you have to do. Within</p> <p>just a few minutes you should feel full of energy and able to</p> <p>handle any problem as it comes up.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>With practice you'll be able refresh and rejuvenate your entire</p> <p>mental system with a short 20-minute nap. The important thing is</p> <p>to recognize when you need one to handle the problems at hand,</p> <p>and then to avail yourself of them. Total relaxation, complete</p> <p>physical and mental rest, and then a whole new burst of energy</p> <p>and creativity as the result.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Give it a try for yourself and see if you aren't amazed at the</p> <p>results!</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-6677087749771364282007-12-06T23:44:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:45:16.676-08:00ONE-WAY WINDOW GLASS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>ONE-WAY WINDOW GLASS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Caution: Chemicals and ready-to-use solutions will cause</p> <p>stubborn stains on hands and clothing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Clean glass with soap and water, then rinse thoroughly, handling</p> <p>the glass on the edges, only. Let glass dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use a small mop, or make one with cotton on a stick. Pour a</p> <p>little NITRIC ACID on the surface of the glass and spread it</p> <p>around with the mop. Flush the surface with water, then place</p> <p>the glass face down in a basin of clean water, to keep it clean</p> <p>until you are ready to treat it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Get five (5) clean glasses. In one make Solution A, by</p> <p>dissolving one ounce of SILVER NITRATE in ten ounces of</p> <p>DISTILLED WATER. Set aside one ounce of this solution to use</p> <p>later. Then, with a medicine dropper and constant stirring with</p> <p>a glass rod, "ammoniate" your Solution A, by adding, drop by</p> <p>drop, some strong 10% to 26% AQUA AMMONIA. At first a thick,</p> <p>brownish mass will appear, but as more ammonia is added this</p> <p>will begin to thin out. Stop adding ammonia when the solution</p> <p>has become just barely cloudy, not entirely clear.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Next, in a separate container, mix one ounce of caustic potash,</p> <p>known as POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, with 10 1/2 ounces of water.</p> <p>Note: slowly add the caustic to the water. NEVER add water to</p> <p>the caustic. Pour this solution into the ammoniated silver</p> <p>nitrate solution and stir very thoroughly.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then again, add strong ammonia water, drop by drop, until the</p> <p>solution, just clears. Now, pour the remainder of the</p> <p>Non-Ammoniated Silver Nitrate solution, this is the portion</p> <p>originally set aside. The main solution would once again become</p> <p>slightly cloudy. Make a solution of 1/2 ounce of GLUCOSE in ten</p> <p>ounces of Distilled Water and stir it into the main solution,</p> <p>which is now ready to use. This glucose is also know as</p> <p>dextrose, or just plain corn sugar.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The "slivering" should be done on a level table. Remove the</p> <p>glass from the basin and set it on edge to dry, then support it,</p> <p>sterile face up, on the corners of four upturned identical</p> <p>highball glasses, or the like. Place a small mirror, under the</p> <p>glass, at an angle (this will enable you to see the reflection</p> <p>of the silvering process so that you can stop at the right time).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pour enough solution on the glass to cover it, leave it</p> <p>undisturbed until the desired film of silver has been deposited.</p> <p>By looking at the mirror which you have placed on the table, at</p> <p>a slight angle, facing upwards, you are able to see the</p> <p>reflection of the silvering process and stop at the moment when</p> <p>the right degree of reflection and transparency has been</p> <p>achieved. This will usually be about 20 minutes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then tip off the solution at one corner and thoroughly flush</p> <p>with running water. Set the glass on edge and let drain dry.</p> <p>WITHOUT touching the delicate film. When thoroughly dry, put on</p> <p>a coat of clear VARNISH with a soft CAMEL-HAIR BRUSH, or better,</p> <p>with a spray gun. When this dries, you may choose to further</p> <p>protect the silvering by taping to the transparent mirror</p> <p>another sheet of plain, clean glass of the same size.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In use, the light on the mirror side should be stronger than on</p> <p>the back, and you should be able to see everything clearly</p> <p>through the mirror from the back; while anyone on the other side</p> <p>sees nothing but an ordinary mirror. Should you not be able to</p> <p>see clearly through the mirror, you have allowed the silvering</p> <p>process to continue too long. In order to achieve perfection,</p> <p>practice with small mirrors, until you have the timing just</p> <p>right. Such mirrors, as small as 8"x12" have sold for as much</p> <p>as $12, which is of course far more than your cost to make.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Good Luck!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- Sold as information only -</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-26407358537693956752007-12-06T23:44:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:44:50.535-08:00MIRRORS - SILVERING AND RE-SILVERING<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>MIRRORS - SILVERING AND RE-SILVERING</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Solution No. 1:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Nitrate of Silver (pure) . . . . . . . . 40 grains</p> <p>Nitrate of Silver (pure) . . . . . . . . 32 grains</p> <p>Distilled Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pint</p> <p>Ammonia, 26% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To be used as directed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Take one pint of distilled water, pour 4 ounces of this into a</p> <p>glass, and into this put 40 grains of Nitrate of Silver.</p> <p>Dissolve the Nitrate of Silver thoroughly by stirring the water</p> <p>with glass strip (no spoon, or stick, or metal should be used).</p> <p>When it is all thoroughly dissolved, take your medicine dropper</p> <p>and drop 26% Ammonia Water into it one drop at a time; at first</p> <p>it will turn dark; keep dropping the ammonia until it becomes</p> <p>clear again, which will generally take about thirty drops;</p> <p>stopping the addition as soon as it clears.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Very often after dropping 30 drops of Ammonia, it does not</p> <p>clear. In that case stir the solution slowly with your left</p> <p>hand and continue dropping the ammonia with the right hand, one</p> <p>drop at a time until it does clear, which it will generally do</p> <p>after dropping a few more times. If after dropping seven drops</p> <p>more it does not clear (which takes 37 drops in all) do not drop</p> <p>any more Ammonia, as you are apt to spoil the solution.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then add 32 grains of the Nitrate of Silver, additional.</p> <p>Dissolve by stirring with your glass strip. When it is all</p> <p>dissolved, pour the mixture back into the pint of water first</p> <p>measured out. Let it stand for one hour or more to allow the</p> <p>sediment to settle on the bottom. Then filter the solution</p> <p>through white blotting paper; this blotting paper you should</p> <p>put into your funnel, cone-shaped so that the solution will have</p> <p>to pass through it before it can enter the bottle (any druggist</p> <p>can show you how to fold filter paper). Put the funnel into the</p> <p>neck of the bottle and proceed to pour the solution into the</p> <p>funnel. In this way the solution passes through the blotting</p> <p>paper before it gets into the bottle, which is called filtering.</p> <p>After the solution is filtered into the bottle it should look</p> <p>like clear water. Cork bottle tightly, and keep in a cool dark</p> <p>place and label it No. 1 solution.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Solution No. 2:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>24 grains of Rochelle Salts</p> <p>25 grains fo Nitrate of Silver (pure)</p> <p>1 pint of Distilled Water</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Take one pint of warm distilled water and pour it into a</p> <p>porcelain lined vessel, put it on the stove, and then put 24</p> <p>grains of Rochelle Salts into it, and let this boil strongly for</p> <p>about one minute, and then add 25 grains of Nitrate of Silver,</p> <p>and let it boil for five minutes longer, take it form the stove</p> <p>and let it stand one hour or longer to allow the sediment to</p> <p>settle. As soon as the solution is cool it is best to pour it</p> <p>out of the porcelain lined vessel into some glass vessel or</p> <p>other porcelain lined vessel, as the vessel that you boiled this</p> <p>solution in will be quite dirty. When it is allowed to settle</p> <p>in another vessel the solution will be much clearer when you go</p> <p>to filter it. You want to bottle this solution just the same</p> <p>way as you do the No. 1 solution and label this one No. 2</p> <p>solution.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Note: This solution will boil away a little when preparing it,</p> <p>but do no add any more water to it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>HOW TO SILVER MIRRORS:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In the first place a clean room should be used for the work.</p> <p>Place the glass on a level surface and bank the sides to prevent</p> <p>the solution running off, or place in a plating bath tube. It</p> <p>is not necessary that you should have a steam table in order to</p> <p>make good mirrors. By having your room at a temperature of 85</p> <p>to 100 degrees F and using warm distilled water to rinse and</p> <p>level your glass with, you can easily get your glass up to the</p> <p>temperature of 90 to 100 degrees F., which will cause the silver</p> <p>to precipitate. The glass to be silvered must be thoroughly</p> <p>cleaned as the least speck of dust, grease, dirt or finer marks</p> <p>will show and cause you trouble. Place wooden wedges under the</p> <p>corners of the glass having warm distilled water on the glass</p> <p>and change the wedges under it until the water lays in an even</p> <p>depth all over the glass; this is to warm the glass and get it</p> <p>even. When you have the glass warm and level, raise one side or</p> <p>end level, raise one side or end and gently let all the water</p> <p>run off, now lay the glass gently back in the same place. Then</p> <p>pour No. 1 and No. 2 Silvering solutions into your traduate</p> <p>glass or glass pitcher in equal parts; stir them as quickly as</p> <p>possible with your glass strip, and then pour them onto the</p> <p>glass by first starting at the center and letting them flow out,</p> <p>then start at one corner and keep going around in a circular way</p> <p>until the entire surface of the glass is covered, and let the</p> <p>solution lay on it in an even layer. Let the solutions stand on</p> <p>the glass for about 30 minutes; then tip the glass on one</p> <p>corner on end and drain off the solution - drain all that will</p> <p>run off; rinse the glass coating off thoroughly with distilled</p> <p>water, and stand glass on one end to drain and dry. When dry</p> <p>apply backing paint.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If the silver coating is not heavy enough it needs a second</p> <p>coat, which you can do by pouring on the solutions as you did</p> <p>the first coat, after the first coat has been rinsed off with</p> <p>distilled water and allowed to drain for a few minutes. Do not</p> <p>let the first coat get dry before putting on the second coat.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You will get a much heavier coating of silver by putting the</p> <p>bottles which contain your solutions into hot water a few</p> <p>minutes before you mix and use them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GLASS:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The best way to do this is by taking some polishing Rouge in</p> <p>powdered form, the same as jewelers use for polishing</p> <p>silverware, or powdered prepared Whiting which you can get at</p> <p>any drug store. Take the Rouge or Whiting, and put into a bag</p> <p>of two or three thicknesses of bed ticking or cotton flannel and</p> <p>sew this up; then put the bag into water to soak up. Make a</p> <p>polisher by taking a piece of wood 4 by 4 inches and about 9</p> <p>inches long and bore a hole in each end and near the top to take</p> <p>a broom handle, the handles should be about 4 inches long on</p> <p>each end of your polisher, so as to allow you a good hold.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Then get some felt about one inch thick; if possible to get -</p> <p>use the felt that harness makers use for padding harness - which</p> <p>is about one inch thick, as it is the best to use. Then screw</p> <p>the felt onto the bottom of the polisher, with brass screws. Be</p> <p>sure that the screws are counter-sunk, so that they will not</p> <p>come in contact with your glass when you are polishing it and</p> <p>scratch it.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Once the felt is fastened on, put the polisher into water and</p> <p>let it soak. When polishing and cleansing your glass all you</p> <p>have to do is to take the bag from water, and squeeze a little</p> <p>of the Rouge or Whiting upon the glass; then take your polisher</p> <p>from the water, and with both hands take the polisher by the</p> <p>handles and proceed to polish the glass right to the edges.</p> <p>This will take about 10 minutes. When glass is polished, rinse</p> <p>off with distilled water until it is perfectly clean.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To make good mirrors you want to use a good grade of glass. The</p> <p>German or American Plate, either double or single, are the best</p> <p>cheaper grades to use, as they are well polished and free form</p> <p>defects. If your local dealer does not handle this glass he can</p> <p>easily get it for you. The Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., 622 Fort</p> <p>Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA is a very good firm to do</p> <p>business with. They have branch offices in most all the larger</p> <p>cities - see classified phone book.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>HOW TO MAKE BACKING PAINT:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The very best backing paint that you can use is made by taking</p> <p>equal parts of White Demer Varnish and Asphaltum Varnish and</p> <p>mixing. If it is too heavy to work freely, add a little</p> <p>turpentine. Apply this paint to the silver coating as soon as</p> <p>it is dry, with a camel's hair brush as lightly as possible - as</p> <p>the silver coating can easily be rubbed off. One coat is</p> <p>enough, but if you wish to apply a second coat you can do so</p> <p>before the first coat gets thoroughly dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>HOW TO REMOVE OLD BACKING PAINT AND SILVER</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For removing old backing paint, take strong lye and put it in a</p> <p>little water, and pour this on the old paint while the mirror is</p> <p>in a level position; and let it stand until the paint becomes</p> <p>soft; then take a small mop and mop it up. Sometimes the</p> <p>paint is a little hard to remove, in which case you can take a</p> <p>strong piece of cardboard and scrape it off by grasping the</p> <p>cardboard in both hands, and pushing forward with enough</p> <p>pressure to cause the cardboard to go between the paint and the</p> <p>glass. Another way is to buy a can of Boston or other kind of</p> <p>paint and varnish remover, and use according to directions. If</p> <p>the silver still sticks to the glass, pour undiluted nitric acid</p> <p>on it and let stand until the back can easily be removed with a</p> <p>mop or rag. Then clean your glass as directed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ONE-WAY OR X-RAY MIRRORS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>These mirrors, although new to the public at the present time -</p> <p>are old to manufacturers, having been made and installed in</p> <p>designated places several years ago. These can be made in any</p> <p>one of three ways.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(1) The ordinary mirroring solution is diluted from 50% to 75%</p> <p>with distilled water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(2) In making the mirroring solution use 1/2 to 3/4 less Silver</p> <p>Nitrate and Rochelle Salts, but do not reduce the amount of</p> <p>water used.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>(3) The ordinary mirroring solution is used but let it set to</p> <p>deposit only half as long as you do ordinary mirroring, and pour</p> <p>off the balance of the water. If a mirror is placed under the</p> <p>glass that is being silvered, on an angle, the reflections of</p> <p>the results of precipitation will be clearly shown and you can</p> <p>tell when to discard the water on the glass and also note the</p> <p>transparency.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When silvered, if held up to the face, it can be looked through</p> <p>from the front, seeing everything in front of it clearly, but to</p> <p>anyone on the other side or front of the mirror, it looks like</p> <p>just an ordinary mirror showing their image and they are unable</p> <p>to see your features at the back.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When silvering is dry, varnish with good transparent spar</p> <p>varnish, using a thin coat with a soft haired brush. Collodion</p> <p>thinned with acetone is also used for backing. If either of</p> <p>these can be put on with a spray gun it will be much better and</p> <p>danger of scratching on the thin coat of silver is reduced or</p> <p>eliminated altogether. For greater safety and durability, place</p> <p>a glass of the same size over the mirror back. This can be held</p> <p>in a frame with quarter round or smaller stock fastened with</p> <p>brads or long thin screws.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This type of mirror has been and still is in use in large</p> <p>hotels, institutions, roadhouses, blind pigs, secret societies</p> <p>and lodges, night clubs, cars, by secret police, detectives,</p> <p>etc. A pan of this type mirror is placed in a panel of the</p> <p>front door. The visitor sees only an ordinary mirror staring</p> <p>him in the face, but the one on the other side of the door can</p> <p>see through it and tell who it is without being seen or opening</p> <p>the door. This way many police raids on blind pigs, gambling</p> <p>dens, houses of vice, etc. have been thwarted. Usually a</p> <p>curtain or blind is pulled down over the glass from the inside</p> <p>so that patrons won't notice it and talk out of turn.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SIMPLE METHOD OF RESILVERING DAMAGED MIRRORS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pour upon a sheet of tin foil three drams of quicksilver to the</p> <p>square foot of foil. Rub smartly with a piece of buckskin until</p> <p>the foil becomes brilliant. Lay the glass upon a flat table</p> <p>face downward, place the foil upon the damaged portion of the</p> <p>glass, lay a sheet of paper over the foil, and place upon it a</p> <p>block of wood or a piece of marble with a perfectly flat</p> <p>surface, put upon it sufficient weight to press it down tight;</p> <p>let it remain in this position a few hours. The foil will</p> <p>adhere to the glass.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-7989141047524417522007-12-06T23:42:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:44:10.439-08:00MAKING YOUR OWN PLASTIC MOLDED OBJECTS<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>MAKING YOUR OWN PLASTIC MOLDED OBJECTS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SULPHO-PLASTICS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This plastic is particularly adaptable for making molds and</p> <p>light castings requiring tensile strength but very clear</p> <p>outline. It may also be used for making ornaments and</p> <p>novelties. However, as this is flammable, do not use for</p> <p>ashtrays.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>While the name would convey the thought of plastic sulphur which</p> <p>is an unstable allotropic form of sulphur, this is not the case,</p> <p>as the sulphur acts as a bond to hold the filler together and</p> <p>forms a stable material.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Interesting marble effects may be obtained by varying the filler</p> <p>used; and by substituting a small quantity of chalk to replace</p> <p>some of the graphite, a very pleasing glazed surface marble is</p> <p>formed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As long as the graphite is retained as a filler, this plastic</p> <p>may be electroplated and forms a very economical base for such</p> <p>work.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA: Mix thoroughly and smoothly together 25 parts of</p> <p>GRAPHITE and 75 parts SULPHUR and place over heat. As soon as</p> <p>the mass has melted and runs like water, remove from the heat.</p> <p>In any case, a temperature of 235 degrees F. not be exceeded.</p> <p>If heated about 250 degrees F. the plastic will form a rubbery</p> <p>mass and will have to be cooled and reheated. In this liquid</p> <p>state the plastic is ready for casting and may be poured into</p> <p>smooth surfaced molds.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>N.B. to heat this mixture properly, a good even heat is</p> <p>necessary. Should the heating be done by flame, the container</p> <p>should be placed in a sand bath to insure an even heating</p> <p>surface. The cast-iron top of a heater or stove is excellent.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>EQUIPMENT: The only equipment for the above that is required is</p> <p>space enough to work in, a stove or heater, a pan to heat the</p> <p>mixture in and a bench or table.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE: Before making any casting you will need a pattern.</p> <p>After choosing a design that fits your need, your next step is</p> <p>to make the mold. Then you may start into production. If your</p> <p>product requires any holes, threads or machining, this may be</p> <p>done in the same manner as in working with a metal casting.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Always think of your castings as metal, for they have metallic</p> <p>properties, i.e., conduct heat, electricity and can be</p> <p>electroplated. In fact, the most valuable quality of</p> <p>Sulpho-Plastic is the fact that it can be used as a metal</p> <p>substitute. This permits you to make products that look and are</p> <p>as good and even better, in some cases, than a true metal. For</p> <p>instance, to make a chrome plated metal lamp base or other metal</p> <p>casting would require foundry equipment and machine shop work</p> <p>and in all, a process miles out of the reach of the small</p> <p>manufacturer. However, with our plastic, a lamp base, similar in</p> <p>all respects, may be made for a fraction of the other cost.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ELECTROPLATING: While this can be done at home with very little</p> <p>equipment, it is advisable to have it done by a commercial</p> <p>electroplater, who does it very cheaply and much more</p> <p>efficiently. Electroplating is only used on expensive replicas</p> <p>and is not advisable for a start.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DESIGN: The number and variety of articles that can be</p> <p>manufactured from Sulpho-Plastic is practically unlimited and to</p> <p>make a complete list would be impossible. However, any article</p> <p>of reasonable size and simplicity of design such as lamps,</p> <p>curios, buddhas, incense burners, elephants, vases, plaques,</p> <p>brooches, desk-sets, toys paper weights, etc., may be cast by</p> <p>using an original or purchased article for a pattern or model -</p> <p>or an original design may be patterned in clay and used to make</p> <p>a mold. It is advisable for the beginner to choose a simple</p> <p>article for a start, preferably solid, such as paper weights or</p> <p>book-ends.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MOLDS: Molds may be made of metal or plaster of paris. Metal</p> <p>molds, however, require a great deal of skill and equipment to</p> <p>produce. Therefore for the beginner, it is advisable to use</p> <p>plaster of paris.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To make plaster of paris molds; first obtain a box, wood or</p> <p>cardboard will do; about an inch longer each way than the</p> <p>article to be cast. Coat the inside of the box very thoroughly,</p> <p>yet thinly, with stearine or sweet oil. Use this also on the</p> <p>article to be cast. This acts as a lubricant and the plaster of</p> <p>paris will not cement itself to either the box or the article,</p> <p>if the oil is evenly distributed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Now, next make a thick, creamy mixture of plaster of paris by</p> <p>sifting the plaster gradually into the water, stirring</p> <p>constantly to prevent lumping. Let this stand a few minutes to</p> <p>allow the air bubbles to escape. Pour mixture slowly over</p> <p>pattern in this box to about double the thickness of the pattern.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Allow several hours to dry, then remove. If the stearine or</p> <p>sweet oil was applied properly, this will be easy. When the</p> <p>mold is thoroughly dry, give it a coat (thin) of shellac and</p> <p>repeat in 12 hours. Mold is now ready for use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MOLDING: First and foremost always make sure that you have</p> <p>lubricated your mold with beeswax or stearine. Place molds on a</p> <p>reasonably level surface and pour the sulpho-plastic into the</p> <p>mold, quickly and smoothly. Do not pour from a height as this</p> <p>will break the lubricant and leaves blemishes on the casting.</p> <p>Plastic must be poured quickly to prevent cooling in folds and</p> <p>thus making a poor casting. One of the big assets of</p> <p>sulpho-plastics is the fact that it dries and hardens almost</p> <p>immediately. There is no long wait for casting to dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-43738874085495216512007-12-06T23:41:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:42:21.662-08:00FIFTY USEFUL TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>FIFTY USEFUL TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can sleep without pills and still beat insomnia</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The fifty following tips will help you to have a better night's sleep</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1. Try to relax before bedtime; take a walk or read a newspaper;</p> <p>just do something which is not stressful.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>2. Do your paperwork or other work-related activities early in</p> <p>the evening.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>3. Make sure your bedroom is not noisy.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>4. If your bedroom is noisy and you can't correct it, wear earplugs.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>5. Think of places you fell asleep easily and try to copy those</p> <p>places; set your room up the same way.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>6. Check the medicines you are taking to see that they aren't</p> <p>nervous system stimulants.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>7. Make sure your bedroom is well-ventilated but not too cold.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>8. Don't use too many or too few blankets.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>9. Don't tuck your sheets in too tight at the bottom of the bed;</p> <p>your feet should feel free and unrestricted.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>10. Your mattress should not sag.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>11. Have a big enough bed for yourself; if you're 6'8", don't try</p> <p>sleeping in a single bed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>12. Your pyjamas or nightgown should be comfortable, not too tight.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>13. Use a pillow that suits you, soft or firm, whichever you</p> <p>prefer; or not at all, if that's what you prefer.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>14. If you like a soft light on while you sleep, have one on.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>15. If you prefer to sleep in darkness make sure your blinds are</p> <p>thick.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>16. Rise at the same time seven days a week, no matter what.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>17. Do not linger in bed when you wake up; instead, get up right</p> <p>away and start moving on with your morning routine.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>18. Avoid napping in the afternoon.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>19. Do some sort of physical exercise each day which will tire</p> <p>you out.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>20. Cut down on smoking and drinking alcohol at least two hours</p> <p>before bedtime.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>21. Don't drink coffee or soft drinks containing caffeine after</p> <p>dinner.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>22. If you like to watch TV before going to bed, keep it light;</p> <p>watch a comedy instead of a drama.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>23. If you like to read before going to bed, keep it light. Read</p> <p>to a logical stopping point, so you won't lie awake wondering</p> <p>what's going to happen.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>24. Don't socialize with friends with whom you are likely to</p> <p>argue in the evening. Nighttime arguments are like poison to an</p> <p>insomniac.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>25. Establish a regular bed-time.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>26. Avoid eating too much salt with your dinner and in any</p> <p>after-dinner snacks.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>27. Try eating snacks high in calcium and protein before</p> <p>retiring; small amounts of cheese and nuts contain Tryptophan,</p> <p>an amino acid which promotes sleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>28. Take bone meal tablets or some other form of calcium</p> <p>regularly after dinner.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>29. Herbal teas such as camomile and valerian induce sleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>30. Try a teaspoon of brewer's yeast and a tablespoon of molasses</p> <p>in a glass of milk.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>31. Don't forget about a glass of warm milk before bed; it does</p> <p>work.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>32. A teaspoon of honey in a cup of hot water is said to induce</p> <p>sleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>33. Another old-fashioned remedy is to take two teaspoons of cider</p> <p>vinegar with two teaspoons honey in a glass of warm water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>34. Ask your spouse which sleeping position you sleep most soundly</p> <p>in; try to assume that position upon retiring.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>35. Don't go for 8 hours of sleep; you may only need 4 to 6 hours.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>36. Spend no more than 3 minutes thinking about the day's problems</p> <p>when you are in bed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>37. If you find it difficult to sleep with your spouse, try getting</p> <p>twin beds or separate bedrooms.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>38. The optimum temperature for sleep is 60 to 64 degrees F.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>39. Relax before bed in a warm bath.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>40. Buy a humidifier to keep your room warm in the winter without</p> <p>drying out the air too much.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>41. Add a tablespoon of dry mustard powder to your before-bed bath.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>42. Add baking soda to the bath water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>43. Footbaths before bed help.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>44. Before bed, listen to relaxing music.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>45. When you are in bed, recall the happiest experiences of your life.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>46. Ask someone to read aloud to you in bed before you go to sleep.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>47. Lie on your back in bed and relax each muscle in your body.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>48. Visualize various parts of your body relaxing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>49. Concentrate on doing some deep breathing as you lie in bed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>50. If all else fails, try counting sheep; it's an age-old cure and</p> <p>has helped many an insomniac get a good night's sleep.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-23209483268549491462007-12-06T23:40:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:41:45.221-08:00ACID TEST FOR GOLD<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>ACID TEST FOR GOLD</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>How You Can Find the Number of Karats in Gold</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you wish to find out if a piece of jewelry is made of gold,</p> <p>touch it with a glass stopper which has been wetted with nitric</p> <p>acid. If it is pure gold it will remain untouched and unchanged;</p> <p>if not, the solution will become blue from the formation of</p> <p>nitrate of copper. (False "gold" always contains copper.)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To find the number of karats in a gold object is not as easy as</p> <p>testing for gold content. First, weigh the gold object. Then</p> <p>break it up and mix it with seven times its weight in silver.</p> <p>Beat this mixture into thin leaves and then add nitric acid. The</p> <p>silver and copper will dissolve. Now fuse the remaining gold and</p> <p>weigh it. Compare the first and last weights: the difference</p> <p>will be equal to the number of karats of pure gold. Repeat</p> <p>several times to check.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-78014601240252040492007-12-06T23:39:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:40:36.915-08:00"LENZ-BRITE" LIQUID EYEGLASS CLEANER AND<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>"LENZ-BRITE" LIQUID EYEGLASS CLEANER AND </b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>"ANTI-FOG"</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This product is a small plastic vial with screw cap, in which a</p> <p>piece of chemically saturated folded felt is packed. When the</p> <p>screw cap is removed, this wet piece of felt extends up and</p> <p>above the top opening of the vial, so that the plastic container</p> <p>serves as an applicator when the screw cap is removed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The product is designed as a quick and easy lens cleaner for eye</p> <p>glasses and to use it, you simply remove the cap, dab the wet</p> <p>felt lightly on each side of the eye glass lens and then polish</p> <p>off with a handkerchief or tissue. It not only cleans the lens</p> <p>with a sparkling clarity but it also retards fogging of the lens</p> <p>under certain conditions of heat and cold.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Another feature is its long lasting effect, so convincingly</p> <p>demonstrated by suggesting that the customer or prospect smear a</p> <p>LENZ-BRITE cleaned lens with his finger and then polish off with</p> <p>his handkerchief, without further application of the cleaner.</p> <p>This feature makes one application last all day long.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The product is simple to make - all that is needed is your vial</p> <p>which may be plastic or glass, the felt or any absorbent</p> <p>substance that will hold the non-drying cleaning solution and</p> <p>the solution itself. The absorbent substance may be felt,</p> <p>synthetic sponge, cotton wicking, or even a piece of cloth</p> <p>rolled up to fit the small container or dispenser.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FORMULA FOR THE SOLUTION:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . 8 parts</p> <p>Wetting Agent . . . . . . . . . 1 part</p> <p>Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 parts</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>PROCEDURE:</p> <p>Mix the wetting agent in the water and then stir in the Ethylene</p> <p>Glycol. We have given the units as "PARTS". You may consider</p> <p>the parts as drams, ounces, pints, quarts or gallons according</p> <p>to size batch you wish to make.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>TREATING THE FELT: As explained previously, other substances</p> <p>may be used in treating any substance with this solution;</p> <p>simply immerse the felt in the solution and allow to remain</p> <p>until it is completely saturated with the liquid. Wring out</p> <p>only lightly and then insert the treated felts in small vials or</p> <p>containers. One concern uses a strip of felt folded and</p> <p>inserted in the vial, so the folded edge protrudes above the</p> <p>opening of the vial, the fold being the point of application to</p> <p>the lens.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LABELING: Give your product an appropriate name. Beneath the</p> <p>name, state "Long Lasting Lens Cleaner" or "Instant Lens</p> <p>Cleaner". DIRECTIONS: Dab a small spot of (name) to each side</p> <p>of lens. Polish with handkerchief or tissue. Will not scratch.</p> <p>Will NOT evaporate. LASTS FOR ONE YEAR. Mfg. by:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SELLING: These vials or containers are put up TWELVE to a</p> <p>display card, with an EXTRA VIAL inserted separately on the</p> <p>card, suggesting that the prospective customer TRY IT ON HIS OWN</p> <p>EYEGLASSES before he buys it. This is a convincing</p> <p>demonstration that helps to sell.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The product retails for $1.00 paying a very liberal profit and</p> <p>your initial offer to salesmen and agents can offer them TWO</p> <p>samples for $1.00, suggesting that they sell one and get their</p> <p>dollar back and use the other to prove that this is the money</p> <p>maker they have been waiting for.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can also offer a trial display card holding thirteen vials</p> <p>(Twelve to sell and one as the demonstrator) for $5.00 and in</p> <p>larger quantities at the following prices: 3 dozen at $4.55 per</p> <p>dozen; 12 dozen at $3.90 per dozen; 24 dozen at $3.25 per dozen.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>ADVERTISING CLAIMS THAT YOU CAN MAKE: (name) is a handy</p> <p>little gadget with sales appeal plus to every man and woman who</p> <p>wears glasses -- with profits galore for the man who sells it. Just</p> <p>unscrew the cap, apply a small spot of (name) to each glass,</p> <p>wipe dry with handkerchief or tissue and Presto! A sparkling</p> <p>clear lens that stays that way ALL DAY without any fogging form</p> <p>heat or cold. No water - no soap - no mess - no fuss. Just</p> <p>carry in pocket or purse - always handy - always ready to use.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SUPPLY SOURCES:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Molded plastic containers with screw caps:</p> <p>Imco Container Co, Empire State Bldg, 350 - 5th Ave, New York, NY</p> <p>Mack Molding Co., Inc., 160 Main St., Wayne, NJ</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ethylene Glycol:</p> <p>Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Michigan</p> <p>Carbide & Carbon Chemical Division, 30 E. 42nd St., New York, NY</p> <p>Wetting Agent for this use - MONAWET MO-70% supplied by:</p> <p>Mona Industries, Inc., Paterson, NJ</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Felt:</p> <p>American Hair & Felt Co., 1828 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Synthetic Sponge:</p> <p>E.I. DuPont de Nemoyrs, Cellulose Sponge Dept., Wilmington,</p> <p>Delaware</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-50670182857565612892007-12-06T23:38:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:39:51.682-08:00HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PET FOOD<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PET FOOD</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the</p> <p>best care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding him</p> <p>the best diet you can.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Animals, because they are color blind, choose their foods by</p> <p>smell. Most dogs like gamey flavors best, as well as liver,</p> <p>fat, garlic, onions, horsemeat, lamb, beef, cheese and fish.</p> <p>Cats enjoy chicken, liver, fish, turkey, lamb, and yeast, and</p> <p>prefer fresh to aged flavors.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Remember that cats are fussy eaters and it is not wise to</p> <p>continually feed them their favorite foods. Soon they will</p> <p>refuse to eat anything else; it is your job to see your cat has</p> <p>a balanced diet.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Animals do not need salt added to their diet as the natural salt</p> <p>in the food is enough for them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Dogs may eat any vegetable they want, but cats should not have</p> <p>any starchy veggies, like peas and corn. Some dogs and cats</p> <p>even enjoy fruits!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It's a good idea to always add a grain, such as Kibble, wheat</p> <p>germ, cooked oatmeal or whole wheat bread to meat dinners. For</p> <p>dogs use 75% carbohydrate foods (grains and vegetables) to 25%</p> <p>meat; for cats use half carbohydrate foods to half meat.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You will find, once you begin making your own pet foods, that it</p> <p>is really relatively simple and you will save some money as</p> <p>well. remember that all pet foods should be served at room</p> <p>temperature; don't serve food cold from the refrigerator nor hot</p> <p>from the stove.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Incidentally, you should know that cats should be fed three</p> <p>times a day, while an adult dog needs only one meal a day.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Here are some pet recipes you can make at home:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>SAUTEED LIVER</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Heat 1 teaspoon corn oil in a pan.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Add 1/4 pound beef liver and fry on both sides until cooked but</p> <p>not dry inside.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Add 1/2 cup water to the pan and mix it up with all the brown</p> <p>bits.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For dogs, cut the liver into pieces and serve; for cats, grind</p> <p>the liver in a blender, using the pan juices.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>CHICKEN SOAP</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Combine 1 chicken liver, 1 giblet, 1 chicken heart, 1 chicken</p> <p>neck, 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cover and simmer until the giblet is tender.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Chop all the meat for dogs removing bones and mix with kibble;</p> <p>for cats, you may want to grind the meat in the blender.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>VEAL STEW</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Combine 1/2 pound stewing veal, 1 cup canned tomatoes, 1 cup</p> <p>water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/2 onion (chopped), parsley and</p> <p>a dash of garlic powder in a pot and simmer.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When meat is tender, remove all the bones.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For dogs, cut the meat in chunks, and mix stew with kibble or</p> <p>some other grain; for cats, grind the stew in blender, adding a</p> <p>tablespoon of wheat germ or 1/2 slice of whole wheat bread.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LIVER COOKIES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Combine 1/2 cup dry milk and 1/2 cup wheat germ; drizzle 1</p> <p>teaspoon honey on top.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Add one 3 1/3 oz. jar of strained liver baby food or homemade</p> <p>blended liver and stir until everything is well mixed.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Form the mixture into balls; place them on an oiled cookie</p> <p>sheet and flatten them with a fork.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bake 8 to 10 minutes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Consistency should be fudgy.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Store in a jar in the fridge; freeze if keeping more than a few</p> <p>days.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>LAMB STEW</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Follow the recipe for Veal Stew, using chunks of lamb instead</p> <p>and leaving out the tomato if desired.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>MACKEREL DINNER</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Heat 1 tsp. corn oil in a skillet and fry 1 small mackerel until</p> <p>it flakes apart easily. Remove and cool. Pour 1/2 cup hot</p> <p>water into the pan and scrape the brown bits into it. Remove</p> <p>the bones from the fish and mix with the juice. For dogs, serve</p> <p>in pieces with kibble; for cats, grind with the pan juices.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>FISH COOKIES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Follow the recipe for Liver Cookies but use instead 3 1/2 ounces</p> <p>of mashed and boned mackerel, either canned or freshly cooked.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>BEEF COOKIES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Following the recipe for Liver Cookies, using cooked beef puree</p> <p>instead.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>DOG MORSELS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>2 cups whole wheat flour</p> <p>2 tsp. garlic powder</p> <p>2 cups white flour</p> <p>1 cup skim milk powder</p> <p>2 eggs water</p> <p>1/2 cup melted beef or pork drippings (or lard)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix ingredients together with</p> <p>enough water to make a stiff dough. Roll out and cut into</p> <p>Christmas shapes. Bake on cookie sheet until hard.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>KITTY TREATS</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1 1/2 cups rolled oats</p> <p>1/4 cup vegetable oil</p> <p>1/2 cup flour</p> <p>1/2 cup tuna oil</p> <p>chicken broth or beef bouillon</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients into a dough.</p> <p>Dust hands with flour and form small, 1/2-inch-thick, round</p> <p>"biscuits". Set on greased cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes (or</p> <p>until biscuits are slightly browned).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cool 30 minutes before serving.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>BUDGIE BROWNIES</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>1 cup cornmeal</p> <p>1 tsp. finely ground cuttlebone</p> <p>1 cup hulled millet</p> <p>2 tbsp. liquid honey</p> <p>1/4 cup whole wheat flour</p> <p>2 eggs</p> <p>2 tbsp. raw wheat germ</p> <p>4 egg yolks (for larger birds add 1/2 cup peanuts) of coconut)</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a</p> <p>bowl and mix well. Pat into a greased and floured baking dish.</p> <p>Bake for 30 minutes or until firm (if edges start to get too</p> <p>brown, cover with foil).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cool and cut into small squares.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-35385284949098357712007-12-06T23:38:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:38:44.856-08:00HOW YOU CAN MAKE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK INK<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW YOU CAN MAKE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK INK</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can make glow-in-the-dark ink with 2 simple ingredients.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Pour into a small bottle 1 oz. oil of cinnamon and 1/4 oz.</p> <p>phosphorous. Close the bottle tightly and place in a hot water</p> <p>bath. Heat until the ingredients have melted together.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-8383822370113790112007-12-06T23:37:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:38:17.795-08:00HOW YOU CAN COLOR FIREPLACE FLAMES<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW YOU CAN COLOR FIREPLACE FLAMES</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you enjoy sitting around your fireplace and watching colorful</p> <p>flames dance, you'll be happy to know you can color your own</p> <p>flames quite cheaply. Basically, there are three methods of</p> <p>coloring fireplace flames. You can soak the logs in an alcohol</p> <p>solution which contains certain chemicals. Or you can soak the</p> <p>logs in a water solution containing certain chemicals and then</p> <p>dry them. And finally, you can just throw certain chemicals</p> <p>into the flames. The various chemicals or salts required for</p> <p>certain colors of flames are as follows:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>potassium sulphate ( 3 parts) and potassium nitrate (1 part)</p> <p>for violet flames</p> <p>strontium chloride for red flames</p> <p>calcium chloride for blue flames</p> <p>magnesium sulphate (Epson Salts) for white flames</p> <p>baronsalts (borax) for yellowish-green flames</p> <p>copper sulphate (blue vitrol) for green flames</p> <p>sodium chloride (table salt) for yellow flames</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You may also treat pinecones, coarse sawdust or cork waste and</p> <p>throw them into the fireplace to color the fire. They are far</p> <p>easier to treat and take less time to dry. Here are two methods</p> <p>for treating bases such as course sawdust, pinecones and cork</p> <p>waste.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Best for sawdust - Dissolve the chemical in water. Stir</p> <p>in your base. When the solution is completely absorbed, spread</p> <p>the base out in a thin layer to dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Best for cork-based chips - Add 1 pint of liquid glue to 7 parts</p> <p>of water. Crush the chemical to a fine powder and add 1 pound</p> <p>of the powder to each gallon of glue-water. Put into the liquid</p> <p>as much of the sawdust, cork waste or pinecones that it will</p> <p>take, stirring and adding more base until all the liquid has</p> <p>been absorbed. Spread out on a rack to dry.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It is better to treat separate portions of your base with the</p> <p>solution of a single chemical than to treat the base in a single</p> <p>mixture of various chemicals. After drying the separately</p> <p>treated portions of sawdust or cork waste, you can then mix them</p> <p>together in order to achieve distinctly colored flames.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>There is no fixed proportion of chemicals to be used to a given</p> <p>amount of water. As much of the powdered chemical should be</p> <p>mixed with water as will dissolve, until you have a saturated</p> <p>solution. The only exception is ordinary table salt (sodium</p> <p>chloride), in which case you should use 1/2 ounce of salt to</p> <p>each pint of water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Coarse hardwood sawdust is better than pine or other softwood</p> <p>sawdust as a base. Cork waste also makes an excellent base.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-5484602440840634262007-12-06T23:37:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:37:48.771-08:00HOW TO RECEIVE FREE PUBLICATIONS<p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:14;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW TO RECEIVE FREE PUBLICATIONS</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>By Dr. John E. Russell</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For free books, booklets and reports, send for a free</p> <p>Consumer Information Catalogue. Write to: Consumer Information</p> <p>Center - 3A; P O Box 100; Pueblo, CO 81002-0100. The publisher</p> <p>is the U S government. Uncle Sam will give you up to twenty-five</p> <p>of his publications free - you only pay a small service fee of $1.</p> <p>Other publications are very reasonable in cost. Most government</p> <p>publications are in public domain, and can be used as the basis</p> <p>of your reports. However, you should write the appropriate</p> <p>agency and get permission in writing, before you do.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you teach courses in some institution where students are</p> <p>required to buy textbooks, some publishers will give you free</p> <p>copies of books relating to the courses you teach. They hope your</p> <p>institution will adopt them as textbooks.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Bookstores will tear the covers off books that may not sell</p> <p>and return the covers to the publishers for credit. Ask</p> <p>bookstores if you can have these books. (Or, if you're not</p> <p>proud, look in the dumpsters).</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>People sometimes throw new magazines away in the post</p> <p>office.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Also, if you are seriously considering advertising in</p> <p>national magazines, write to those magazines requesting a rate</p> <p>card (advertising schedule) and a free copy of each magazine.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Some magazines will give free samples to lure you into</p> <p>subscribing. Hence, a source of free magazines.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Ask for samples of mailorder publications. They may need an</p> <p>"active name" for their mailing list and it will only cost you</p> <p>the price of a postcard.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Look for 800 numbers on products. Many offer free valuable</p> <p>information. You don't even have to pay postage.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you are taking medication, the manufacturer will probably</p> <p>send you free information on your medication. I take Cardizem,</p> <p>and Marion Merrell Dow sends me a free newsletter. They also</p> <p>sent me a valuable book on stress and the heart, free. They also</p> <p>sent me a free electronic pillbox.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Your physician usually has free literature for the asking.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Get on mailing lists of products or services in which you</p> <p>are interested. You will be kept up-to-date on the latest</p> <p>technologies and news in your field of interest, free.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you start a business, there are magazines that are free</p> <p>for the asking. Sometimes there is a free business reply card</p> <p>and you pay no postage. They make their money from the</p> <p>advertisers in their magazines and you receive timely articles.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>For a copy of my new book, essays exposing the myths of</p> <p>political correctness, send me two dollars. Read it. Then, if</p> <p>you want to keep it for reference, send an additional three</p> <p>dollars. You will not see much of this documented material in</p> <p>the media. This is IBM shareware written in ASCII and on 5 1/4</p> <p>inch computer disk. Please refer to the name of this</p> <p>publication. Your comments are welcome.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Best wishes in your mailorder endeavor.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS</p> <p>P O Box 27F Highway at Third</p> <p>Garden City, MO 64747-0027</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-55298347964217439802007-12-06T23:35:00.002-08:002007-12-06T23:37:01.332-08:00HOW TO OPERATE A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW TO OPERATE A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>First, set a date and time when you can devote your full time to</p> <p>this sale, for gathering up various articles as well as being</p> <p>able to attend the sale full time.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Second, plan just what you're going to put in this sale, if you</p> <p>are going to have the sale alone, or with two to five more</p> <p>families.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Third, have plenty of change on hand - both silver and paper</p> <p>money.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Now, get down to business. A sale is work - a lot of hard work,</p> <p>but the returns more than justify the effort. Whether it's</p> <p>advertised as Patio, Carport, Yard, Porch, or Garage-a-Rama,</p> <p>people will come and buy. Clean out your closets and ANYTHING</p> <p>that is useless to you or you don't want - put it in the sale.</p> <p>Don't throw anything away. People will buy just about anything.</p> <p>You'd be surprised. What is one person's trash is another's</p> <p>GOLDMINE!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Of course you need to advertise. Be specific, concise and</p> <p>honest. State place, date, hours. If you have large amount of</p> <p>clothing, specify some of the sizes, particularly if you have</p> <p>quite a few in a few sizes. Antiques. They go over big</p> <p>regardless of state of repair or condition. Give good</p> <p>descriptive details to save disappointments.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Capitalize on the season. Feature luggage at going-away to</p> <p>school or vacation time. Toys near Christmas. Include fads.</p> <p>Today, bottles of all kinds are in demand. Big bottles, little</p> <p>bottles, Jim Beam, Avon, Kara Brooks, Wheaton/Nuline, old</p> <p>medicine, Mrs. Butterworth, miniature - all kinds, old fruit</p> <p>jars, and insulators.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Here are some additional items that we find to be in big demand:</p> <p>baseball cards, lawnmowers, camping articles, guns, tools,</p> <p>coins, old books. Children like comic books, old and new. Women</p> <p>like aprons, old-fashioned bonnets, clothing for themselves as</p> <p>well as their children, salt and pepper shakers, needlework,</p> <p>jewelry and dishes.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Doll clothing and accessories are always in demand and</p> <p>especially for Barbie and Ken or teen dolls. Toys go over big at</p> <p>any time. Dolls and stuffed toys. Make a hit with the kiddies</p> <p>and they, in turn, will finally persuade their mothers to buy</p> <p>something. Children are very persuasive!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Have a large quantity of items to sell, a big variety. And don't</p> <p>be afraid to drag out those outgrown items, old dishes,</p> <p>two-of-a-kind items you don't really need and generally "clean</p> <p>house". You'll find the money in your pocket is better than all</p> <p>the clutter in the house.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Homemade items are very popular. If someone in your household</p> <p>sews, then sew up aprons, doll clothes, dolls, stuffed toys from</p> <p>scraps of material lying around. You'll make use of those scraps</p> <p>taking up space and make money too! Fresh produce such as</p> <p>tomatoes, green beans, corn, fruits, etc. will also sell, if you</p> <p>should have a garden overflowing.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>String up a clothesline to display any clothing you may have.</p> <p>Remember, clothing for all ages, men or women, is always in</p> <p>great demand. Children's clothing goes over best and especially</p> <p>about the time for school to start in the fall.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Set up card tables or ping-pong tables to display small</p> <p>merchandise. Place tables in a manner that will leave room for</p> <p>shoppers to browse without feeling crowded. Display your wares</p> <p>attractively. Be sure they are clean, usable, and priced</p> <p>temptingly.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>People are looking for bargains. Don't disappoint them. Remember</p> <p>that what you sell is something you don't want anyway, so</p> <p>whatever you get is gravy.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Take advantage of the space under the tables, if you need more</p> <p>display room. You will be amazed how buyers spot the smallest</p> <p>item under the table. Colorful table covers draw a lot of</p> <p>attention to your items.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You will save yourself a lot of time answering questions if you</p> <p>show a price on all merchandise. Use a heavy black felt marking</p> <p>pen for lettering. If more families go in with you, identify</p> <p>your price tags with a code such as G 75 cents or M 25 cents.</p> <p>The letters designate, perhaps, the first letter of the last</p> <p>name of the family who contributed items to sell. Keep all the</p> <p>tags and at the end of the sale, divide the tags according to</p> <p>code and total the sales. You may not come out right to the</p> <p>penny on sales and change you had on hand as anyone can make</p> <p>errors in making change for a customer.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Be sure you have electrical outlets nearby to plug in toasters,</p> <p>blenders, electric skillets, irons, hair dryers, electric</p> <p>razors, etc., to show people that your articles do work. If you</p> <p>have to use an extension cord, make sure it is in excellent</p> <p>condition and preferably a heavy duty one.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you have any fragile, rare or expensive items such as</p> <p>crystal, cut glass or jewelry, be sure it is displayed on a</p> <p>sturdy table and up high out of reach of kiddies. They are</p> <p>curious and you might be too busy to watch them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Drinking glasses, dishes, cups will sell faster if you price</p> <p>them in sets of 6 for $1.00 instead of 15 cents each. Paperback</p> <p>books, magazines, records and items that have titles will sell</p> <p>more readily if they are marked separately. If they want them</p> <p>collectively, they'll ask you. Then bundle them all up and sell</p> <p>them. Sell everything!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Advertising. Run an ad in your daily newspaper. If you run your</p> <p>ad one day only, have it in the Thurday paper. You might like to</p> <p>run the ad two days to appear in both the Thursday and Friday</p> <p>editions. If your sale runs through Saturday, your sale is about</p> <p>over before the paper hits the street on Saturday. Therefore,</p> <p>2-day advertising is usually adequate unless your sale is</p> <p>continued late Saturday night and through Sunday.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>However, whatever you decide to advertise - BE READY! Be ready</p> <p>to meet any customer as soon as the paper hits the street,</p> <p>because some will come before the sale and before you even get</p> <p>ready to start the next day! In addition to placing an ad in the</p> <p>paper, place signs at points where people will see them. Some</p> <p>laundromats have bulletin boards on which you can place notices.</p> <p>Advertise all you can. Work word-of-mouth all you can. If</p> <p>employed, place signs on your company's bulletin boards.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Best days for your Garage Sale are Thursday, Friday, and</p> <p>Saturday. Sundays are usually a waste of time unless you're</p> <p>staying at home all day doing nothing anyway.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>At the end of your sale you will have met a lot of nice,</p> <p>friendly people. If you want to continue your selling of any</p> <p>items you might have made, you can let people know then and have</p> <p>future sales all lined up. A circular made up and passed out to</p> <p>each customer would help to obtain any future sales also. You</p> <p>will profit both from the present sale and any future sales</p> <p>also. In short, you should have received much money, future</p> <p>profits, some new acquaintances and a weary but happy body!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>HAPPY SELLING AND GOOD LUCK!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-70324170582155247562007-12-06T23:35:00.001-08:002007-12-06T23:35:39.198-08:00HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOME BREW<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOME BREW</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>This report is presented as information only. The author is not </p> <p>responsible if this recipe is so pleasing that you drink the </p> <p>brew excessively. The necessary ingredients are usually </p> <p>available from most markets, and the bottle caper and caps may </p> <p>be found at most hardware stores. You will also need a crock, </p> <p>about 10 gallons and a hydrometer of the type designed for </p> <p>brewing. The purpose of the hydrometer is to determine when the </p> <p>sugar content of the mix is less than 1%. </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>It will float on top of the mix for about 3 or 4 days, and when it sinks you </p> <p>are ready to bottle the brew. You will need a collection of empty </p> <p>bottles - the quart size is best. Be sure they are SUPER clean. </p> <p>Ingredients: </p> <p>Malt-2 cups, Sugar-5 cups, Yeast-1 tbsp,Water-3 gallons. for a </p> <p>darker color add more malt. for stronger flavor add more sugar and </p> <p>a small amount of brewer,s hops. </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>The BEST flavor, at least to the author is to use 3 cups of superfine </p> <p>sugar and 3 cups of brown sugar. This gives about 18% by volume - </p> <p>36 proof. Heat about 2 quarts of water and dissolve the malt syrup. </p> <p>Add the sugar to the mix slowly and stir until dissolved. Let the mix </p> <p>boil for several minutes then pour into crock and add the balance of </p> <p>water. </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>If you use hops wrap them in a cheese cloth and hang it in the mix. </p> <p>Wait about three hours and skim off foam. Place the hydrometer in </p> <p>the mix and from this point on keep your eye on it. It will sink in about </p> <p>three days or so and you are ready to bottle. The best way to bottle is </p> <p>a small siphon hose. Try NOT to disturb the mix. slowly place the</p> <p>hose about one inch from the bottom and start the siphon action. </p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As each bottle is filled about one inch from the top, pinch the hose to </p> <p>stop the flow and then release and fill the next bottles and let</p> <p>them age - at least 10 days and 30 days is better. The very best </p> <p>flavor comes after about 3 months. If you are smart - start another </p> <p>batch immediately as you will want to start drinking the first one </p> <p>almost immediately. And remember - Don t Blame Me If You Drink </p> <p>Too Much!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --><br /></p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951413981214490443.post-75461502140848736632007-12-06T23:34:00.000-08:002007-12-06T23:35:02.166-08:00HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD</b></span></span></p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Making your own baby food will ensure that what your child is</p> <p>eating is fresh, nutritious and free of additives. By making</p> <p>your own baby foods, you'll be saving money, up to 50%. And to</p> <p>top it off, it's easy; making baby food at home is probably a</p> <p>lot less time-consuming than you may have thought.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>In order to make your own baby foods, you'll need something to</p> <p>cook in. A steamer basket is cheap and by cooking fruits and</p> <p>vegetables in it, you'll be sure of keeping the nutrients in the</p> <p>food, instead of in the cooking water.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a food mill or blender.</p> <p>A blender quickly purees almost anything into the finest</p> <p>consistency. When your baby first starts on solids, you'll be</p> <p>pureeing things to a very fine consistency and, as baby gets a</p> <p>little older, you will make foods a little coarser.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You may wish to buy a food mill which comes in large and small</p> <p>sizes. It is very handy and inexpensive. The food mill strains</p> <p>most cooked foods to a very smooth consistency, although meats</p> <p>can be a problem as they will have a coarser texture.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>As babies are susceptible to digestive upsets, you'll want to</p> <p>take note of the following tips concerning the handling of foods:</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- always work with clean hands.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- always use clean utensils.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- prepare foods immediately upon removing them from the</p> <p>refrigerator.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>- freeze immediately after cooking any foods you want to store.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>You can prepare large amounts of foods at once and freeze them.</p> <p>Take your prepared foods and plop by spoonfuls onto a baking</p> <p>sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then take them off the</p> <p>sheet when they are frozen and put them into plastic bags.</p> <p>Label and date. You can also freeze the food in plastic "pop</p> <p>out" ice cube trays. Small tupperware jars with lids serve the</p> <p>same purpose and stack easily. Frozen baby foods can be stored</p> <p>for up to two months.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>When you take frozen foods out for baby, warm the food in a cup</p> <p>placed in a saucepan of boiling water with a lid on.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Cereals are typically the first foods given to a baby because</p> <p>they contain lots of iron. You can buy the commercial baby</p> <p>cereals, or prepare your own, by running oatmeal through your</p> <p>blender, for instance.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw, mashed banana,</p> <p>you will need to cook all other fruits till they are soft.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Try making your own applesauce and pearsauce; don't add any</p> <p>sugar, as these fruits are sweet enough on their own. You can</p> <p>also peel peaches, plums and apricots and boil or steam them.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Use fresh vegetables whenever possible in order to provide the</p> <p>best nutrition and flavor for your baby. Frozen vegetables are</p> <p>better to use than canned. Steaming vegetables is the best</p> <p>method of preparation. Carrots and sweet potato are two popular</p> <p>choices to begin with.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed pumpkin, baked potato,</p> <p>avocado and tofu (oriental soy bean curd) are all popular with</p> <p>babies. One good idea is to blend together cottage cheese,</p> <p>banana and fresh orange juice - delicious!</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>Meats should be added slowly. They can be boiled or broiled,</p> <p>then put in the blender with a little milk and perhaps banana or</p> <p>cream of rice to get the right consistency. Chicken is</p> <p>generally the first meat baby is introduced to and usually goes</p> <p>down fairly well.</p> <p><!-- $MVD$:spaceretainer() --> </p> <p>There is no rush to start your baby on solid foods. Milk is his</p> <p>most important food. Your doctor's recommendations and your own</p> <p>intuition will help you to know when to begin introducing solods</p> <p>to your baby's diet. Always remember to be patient with your</p> <p>baby and allow at least a few days between newly added foods to</p> <p>make sure baby doesn't suffer any reactions.</p>Joe Cochranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16919665324867800119noreply@blogger.com0