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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
6
William A. Radford describes a 22 by 50 foot five room bungalow designed for narrow city lots. The 22 foot wide stucco home features a large front living room with fireplace, a connected dining room and kitchen, two rear bedrooms, a central bathroom, and a wide 22 foot porch. Exterior options include stucco over metal lath or brick, with a full basement for heating and storage.
Experts solve wood frame fire risk with protected frame construction using incombustible mineral sheathing rock lath interior and dry fill insulation between inner and outer coverings to safeguard the structure while preserving benefits of wood buildings.
An arid essay argues that style follows an alert minority, with the majority only slowly catching up. The piece likens interior decoration to fashion in clothes and cars, noting that a well-informed minority sets trends and the rest copy. Discovery of new simple forms earns distinction for the decorator.
Homeowners can repair plaster cracks themselves with a special patching plaster sold in two and a half or five pound packages. Simply add water to mix, and follow proper patching steps for a good finish.
The medicine closet should be painted white enamel inside and out, preferably three coats. In rare cases white blue or cream may suit the bathroom decor. White shows dust easily and cleans well while Luke warm water and neutral soap keep the room tidy.
A battered cellar door endures harsh weather and interior dampness. A durable paint coat is needed to resist cold, warmth, and dry spells to prevent decay and protect the wood from the forces of rot.
A New York Times fashion writer notes early spring collections show little novelty yet emphasize refined detail over radical change. Silk gowns feature draped silhouettes, crepe satin, georgette, and cobwebby gauze with metallic threads, while yellow beige blue and pink tones dominate and sheer undergarments gain prominence in a season of elegant, tailored ensembles.
A whimsical dawn tale where fairies attend a morning breakfast hosted by dewdrops. Elves and brownies bring moss trays of wild oats porridge and berries, sharing a sparkling, dawn lit celebration before the dew fades and the fairies promise to return tomorrow.
In a brief cartoonish episode Alfred and Arthur quarrel during a noisy visit. Mrs Alfred calls Arthur to go home, and Alfred throws a stone that sends Arthur howling away. Alfred remarks Arthur needed to head home anyway.
Willie tells his mother he has been giving his goat drawing lessons. The mother questions the activity as Willie explains he is teaching the goat to dig his express wagon across the field.
A cryptic message suggests a lesson about a mouse death with a misquoted line. The fragment references a teacher figure and a student named Johnny in a disconnected exchange.
In New England the Wiggin farm in Stratham New Hampshire enters the contest for oldest farm. The Wiggin house holds a king's grant from 1681 and has passed from father to son without warranty deed.
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Black noting a long call ended by realizing a wrong number. The exchange references an overlong discussion and a character named Amon and a Montaigne quotation about warmed over love. The text appears as a literary fragment without clear news context.
The vesper sparrow is noted for its white tail feathers and efficient field foraging. It consumes grass twillers, insect larvae, jeaf hoppers, army worms, and young grasshoppers, with numerous weed seeds forming its fall and winter diet.
The crowd on the county courthouse steps expresses pessimism as Senator Sorghum notes that everyone has a right to an opinion. The exchange highlights a debate over intolerance of others' views and the antsy mood in the county seat.
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