got this today in my email just in time. i get regular emails from evertons ,they are usually informative. �EVERTON'S FAMILY HISTORY NEWSLINE �Monday, 8 October 2001 �Store Newspaper Clippings With Care �As today's events of war unfold, many of us will have the foresight to gather �newspapers and periodicals that will one day tell the story of our plight �against terrorism. �It is crucial that these items are stored carefully if they are to be of value �in the future. �Newspapers are generally printed on low-quality paper that isn't designed to �withstand the test of time. Consider photocopying the pieces that you most want �to preserve, include a full date of publication and consider copying the �newspaper's "flag" to keep with the article. �Copy the article on to an acid-free paper with an off-color if you want to �maintain the look of newspaper. �If you decide to laminate the article, try using the following popular solution �to lower the acid content of the article (Acid will allow the paper to turn �yellow even if it is sealed in plastic): �1. Dissolve one milk of magnesia tablet in one quart of club soda. Let the �solution stand overnight. �2. Stir the solution and pour it into a shallow pan. �3. Lay the newspaper clippings flat in the pan and let them soak for 1 to 2 �hours. Keep each sheet separate. �4. After two hours, carefully remove the clippings and place them on a soft �towel. Allow them to dry thoroughly before handling. �The United States Library of Congress offers a lengthy explanation of the �make-up of news print and its history, along with professional tips on how to �rejuvenate and store these priceless pieces of Americana and their preservation �Website:http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/newspap.html. �The Everton Publishers offers help to genealogists with books, supplies, and �software to guide you. Save 10 percent today off the purchase price of The �Handybook for Genealogists, Collector's Commemorative 10th Edition at Everton's �Bookstore online: http://www.everton.com/shopper. � �Copyright 2001, Everton Publishers, Inc. �All rights reserved. �-------------------------------------------------------------------- �FAMILY HISTORY NEWSLINE is a free daily genealogy news service from Everton �Publishers, Inc. �P.O. Box 368 �Logan, UT 84323-0368 �Toll-free: 1-800-443-6325 �http://www.everton.com �To unsubscribe from Everton's Family History Newsline go to: �http://www.everton.com/FHN/mailinglist_manager.php � � � � � � � � � � � � � � -- D.L.FOX research links http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fox2/bookmark.htm updated-OCT 5 �