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Choice of pillows

There is just as wide a choice of pillows as there is of mattresses and springs. They range from 100 percent white imported goose down, to half goose down and half goose feathers, to man-made materials such as pure latex foam and dacron polyester.

Degrees of firmness run from supersoft to high-firm. There are several sizes for the conventional twin or double bed, plus the larger sizes for king- and queen-size beds. There are also several sizes of pillow thickness, and different shapes from which to choose. Pillows with double-corded side panels offer extra support. There is an electric, wedge-shaped and foam-filled pillow that vibrates; it can be used under either head or feet. (more…)

How to Select the Best Buys For Your Bedrooms

Choosing a bed is one of the most important things you will do. Your choice will determine whether or not you spend one-third of your life in comfort. Since selection of bed sizes and mattresses and box springs is truly of great importance, look the market over carefully. There are all kinds and sizes available.

A big man needs a big bed, one long enough to let him sleep without dangling his feet over the end. He needs a firm mattress and box spring combination to support his weight. A woman may be equally comfortable in a shorter bed with less firm support, because there is less weight to support. A child can fit into a cot in comfort.

Pillows should be chosen for maximum comfort, too. There are many sizes, degrees of firmness, and types of fillings. (more…)