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    1. Newspaper Preservation
    2. Sara Hemp
    3. I found this recipe on the web. <http://collectorsweb.com/features/newspaper.htm> <a href="http://collectorsweb.com/features/newspaper.htm"></a> "NEWSPAPER PRESERVATION RECIPE by Michael Knapp Keeping newspaper clippings from turning brown and brittle is always a concern for collectors and researchers. Here's a recipe for preserving a newspaper clipping: *Dissolve a milk of magnesia tablet in a quart of club soda. *Let stand overnight. *Pour into a pan with the flattened clipping. *Soak one hour, remove, pat dry and allow to air dry. *Estimated life: 200 years."

    11/17/1999 03:07:54