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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
7
William A. Radford answers readers on practical home building, presenting a 28 by 24 foot compact design with shingles, striped awnings, and wide wall surfaces. The plan shows a first floor with living room, sun porch, dining area, kitchen, and a bedroom and bath, plus a second floor with two bedrooms and a shared bath.
The article traces the evolution of windows from simple openings for air and defense to decorative elements reflecting architectural progress. It notes medieval origins, Tudor and Elizabethan influences, and the modern steel casement as a durable adaptable feature, stressing beauty and easy maintenance.
Historical notes discuss ventilation in bedrooms and public buildings, proposing hourly air changes and fresh air supply via cable or duct systems. The text debates how often bedrooms must be ventilated and whether public spaces should meet new air flow requirements, with reference to safety and health considerations.
A zoo scene shows a monkey advising a hippo by praising Mrs Hippo and sharing peanuts as children and a teacher watch. The story contrasts the monkey’s cleverness with the hippo’s claim of stupidity, then shifts to local notes on a hospital transfer and an electricity wiring reform effort.
A discussion on fire extinguishers notes that many people underestimate their value. Different fires require different extinguishing methods, and improper choices render extinguishers useless. Proper selection and early action can prevent losses to belongings and homes.
A fragment notes metal columns growing in use as versatile supports with high ports, linked to a southern Centrial type han. The text suggests expanding infrastructure and standardization of metal column deployments.
Farmers report halted picking due to last week's blizzard with frigid conditions persisting. Mrs Hailey remains gravely ill in Waterloo under Iowa City specialists. relatives nearby, while neighbors and teachers prepare Christmas programs for local schools. Nora DeRocher, a successful local teacher, visits home in Iowa City as Christmas events loom.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference lyrics and a plugger dialogue about writing songs for a nation and public appeal. Mentions Tin Pan Alley figure Solington and a singer named Star, with lines about helping oneself and reaching the audience. Content is a partial, stylistic snapshot of music industry chatter.
A fashion column reflects on the wisdom of Vionnet, praising dress draping over stiffeners, the idea that harmony fixes action, and the shift from stiff corsets to liberated fabrics. It highlights the Johnny collar as a stylish coat adjunct and recalls draped Greek-influenced silhouettes and the revival of practical, beautiful garments.
The return of the little muff, started last season, is expected to become an important item this season's fashion. To be chic they must be round and small and to be smart they must be of the same fur as the coat. Marceline Day, the movie star, wears a tiny barrel muff of leopard skin to match her leopard coat in London After Dark. Social notices list various local residents and calls to call or arrange before accounts are placed with the agency and offered for sale.
Belt fashion offers many options from velvet suede and antelope to leather and metallics. Jewel studded belts, crystal buckles, and pearl or amber accents elevate day and evening wear. Narrow or wide styles suit frocks, coats, and even negligees, with gold or silver tones dominating and bold color belts in red green blue tan and brown also popular.
A London Daily Express visitor notes Hawaiians resist full Americanization. The church safeguards the language with sermons and addresses given by invitation. Readers in the congregation understand English, but talks are often delivered in Hawaiian with interpretation when needed.
An old advertisement claims headaches from slight colds can be cured by a cold remedy tablet. It directs buyers to look for the signature of D. W. Greve on the box and lists 30c price.
The passage recalls early guesses about electric lighting by John B E Trandall, predicting rapid lamp adoption. It notes 36 years after the incandescent lamp’s release his forecast and a 1020 estimate of 15,000,000 lamps in use, with last year’s total lamp production reaching 315,000,000 for general and special purposes.
Dark colors will dominate winter stockings with dark browns bronze and gunmetal in close competition and sheer black hose a strong second. Matching stockings to accessories like hats gloves or scarves remains smart and fashionable for dressers.
A fashion note describes the season’s sparkle with rhinestones and velvet dominating evening wear. See transparent white velvet frocks and gowns trimmed with rhinestone scallops, pairing glitter with luxury in wraps and tunics.
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