Advances in Forestry Legislation Mark Year of Growth
A survey by the American Tree Association notes 1927 saw notable growth in forestry legislation across 42 states, with Delaware, Florida, and South Carolina joining forestry programs. Nevada and Utah enacted legislation for forestry but without formal organizations. The report highlights 73 million trees planted and Pennsylvania leading with 27,916,029 seedlings, aided by Clarke McNary Act funding and state nurseries boosting reforestation efforts.
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Ashington
Forestry Legislative Survey
American Tree Associator
Delaware
Florida
South Carolina
Utah
Wyoming
Arkansas
Nevada
Ariaona
New Mexico
U. S. Forest Service
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Tree Association
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Mississippi
Pack
Ohio
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Indiana
New Jersey
Clarke-McNary
New imitation travertine wall covering described
An imitation travertine wall covering is offered as a water resistant interior decor option. It closely resembles natural travertine and can be washed with soap if soiled. Available in multiple colors with a nonrepeating block pattern for visual effect. It is easy to repair and may be removed for use on another wall.
Birds Aren't Slow Propriately Named Bird Filling Station
A fragment describes a bird filling station styled like a gas station, with red and white palatation and a wire basket of fuel. The office interior channels grain flow onto an exterior floor as birds consume the initial supply, while a BOVEL bird house appears.
Wide Hacksaw Slot Made By Two Black Floors
A fragment describes creating a wider hacksaw slot in steel by placing two black floors side by side to admit a file and store rugs and hangings amid moth prevention in summer. The language is garbled but centers on a practical metalworking tip using available materials.
It Pays to Buy Tho Uncredit It Pays to Buy Tho Uncredit
Olive Roberts Barton argues rents and landlords created a housing plight for young couples with no children who live for entertainment in crowded apartments. She notes profiteering pre WWI and signs like No Children Allowed in better buildings. The piece shifts to home-building ads and a Kendall model priced 6500 to 8000 with five bedrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
Kendall
Athens Messenger
The Kendall Home Image and War Era Advice
A column from the Standard Homes Company urges wartime readers to buy a small house to gain space and stability, arguing home ownership preserves self-respect and improves life. It notes urban living harms family life and encourages young couples to start a home with a baby, despite high costs.
Electric unit removes knots from lumber
A newly patented electric device promises economical knot removal from both hard and soft lumber. It can remove 60 to 90 knots per hour and fit threaded plugs into each hole. Suitable for boards up to three inches thick, whether rough or smooth, and operable by a young operator.
Picture Window Frames Oregon Inn Scenery Feature
A heavy gold framed picture window in the Oregon Inn dining room frames a panoramic view of the Douglas firs, river, distant slopes, and the Sisters peaks. Land surveyors found a lost half section between two forks of land, unclaimed and charted, rendering it officially unowned by any state.
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Oregon
Douglas
Oregon Cascades
Forestry Service
Local Home Improvements In Chauncey And Nearby Areas
In Our Neighborhood notes multiple upgrades across Chauncey and nearby towns. Western Union installs steam heating and a rear brick chimney at West Union street building. E W Chubb’s 1145 South Court Street home gets a new asbestos roof. Green's Run Christian church refreshed with new paint. Chauncey Chauncey-Dover high school area sees new concrete walks steps and interior updates. Doctor Henry’s 26 North Congress residence receives new floors walls redecorating and partitions. Candyland confectionery at West State Court corners gains lowered show windows and plate glass. O Bleneés property leased to Pi Beta Phi sorority on East Union street gets roof spout repairs painting and new hallway and plumbing fixtures.
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Western Union
West Union Street
Candyland
West State
Court Streets
O'bleneés
Pi Beta Phi
East Union
Wetting brickwork does not increase strength finds bureau
The Bureau of Standards reports that wetting brickwork after laying does not strengthen it. Tests tested walls of varying brick grades under pressure from 2 500 to 6 500 psi over six months. Panels were burlap covered and sprinkled periodically, then seasoned for about sixty days.
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Etting
Bureau of Standards
Excavation To Finish On New Telephone Building This Week
Excavation for the new telephone building was to be completed by the end of the week. City engineers and project managers reported steady progress with heavy machinery at the site and crews working in shifts to meet the target date.
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Wnanenoo
China
Earl Shafer
Chaun-rio
Chapp- 3 - lear-Gardner Company
Hime
Epsor Downs
England
New Garage On Palmer Street By Frank Mulligan
A three car garage is being built at Nos and 16 Palmer Street by Frank Mulligan. The structure uses light closed tyre and a composition roof with the work well underway.
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Palmer Street
Frank Mulligan
Uonder Way
Surprising Amount of Material Used In the Columbus Building
Real estate transfers were recorded in the office of J Clyde Edmundson, county auditor, during the last week. Listings include Athens Township and Alexandria Township deeds such as William J. Gabriel to Elmer and Mary Gabriel, .17 acre and 1.40 acres, and Ollie W. Jones et al to Ollie W. Jones in Richland subdivision lots 11 and 12. Transfers also include Frank J. Beasley to Ownley Brown, 1 acre, and numerous parcels in Albion area townships with multiple acreages and undivided interests.
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J. Clyde Edmundson
Athens Township
William J. Gabriel
Elmer
Mary Gabriel
Ollie W. Jones
Richland Subdivision
F. T. Busch
Frank
Roach
Richland
Elmer Gabriel
William L. Gabriel
Wilford Hammond
Hellis Evans
Summit Heights
Elmer Tom
State of
Ohio
Frank J. Beasley
Ownley Brown
Herbert J. Long
Helen M. Slaughter
Gutherle, Gould and Company
Edna
Charlotte Copeland
Charles Co. Millikan
Currier
Frank S. Roach
William S. Bobo
Harry
Emma Graham
E. D
Anna Nora Dern
Stella
Thomas Verco
David J. Evans
J. Claire Evang
Lucille E. Carpenter
Rhys D. Evans
H. C
C. E. Cameron
Flora B
Weatherford Burson
Vivian B. Sloane
Mas V. Bethel
Jimmie Stratton Devere
Leland Devere
Hudson
Alexandria
Joseph Zimmerman
Horace A. Zimmerman
Mary E. Howing
Canasn
Grove Halbert Et
Grove Hraibert
Hotel and theater beside offices in first Columbus complex
A new forty eight story mixed use tower for the American Insurance Union in Columbus integrates a 600 room hotel and a 3,000 seat theater with offices. The Washington Monument height is noted at 555 feet five and a half inches. The layout features a central tower flanked by wings and a theater between them.
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Washington Monument
American Insurance Union
Columbus
Ohio
I.s
Local garage remodeled with fireproofing and new showroom
The Norris garage at 20 West Carpenter Street undergoes remodeling to a fireproof steel ceiling building. A 20 feet square display room faces Carpenter Street with tan and white walls. Arthur Algeo and his three sons will operate long with a new showroom, service rooms, and lighting as construction nears completion.
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Norris Garage
Carpenter Street
Arthur Algeo
Algeo
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Standard Homes Company
Colorado Building
Washington, D.C
R. A. Miller Lumber Co
Middleport
Pioneer Builders
E. W
Chubb
South Court Street
Christian Church
Green's Run
Courtney
Chauncey
Ete
Chauncey-Dover High School
Henry
North
Congress Street
Melbourne
Australia
The
Athens Lumber Co
Glouster
Pomeroy. Cement Block Company
Pomeroy
O. Zanesville, O
C. B. Wilson
Washington St
Grove Halbert
Elsie H. Marshall
Albany
Alice Hampton
Hattie Shar
Jennie Radford
Undi
Chauncey Jennie Stratton Devore
Leland
Devore
Inlet
Lodi Township
Grove
Rome
Mabel Brandeberry
Roy Lee
Stewart
Ito
Nannie Linscott
Nee Wilson
Nelsonville
Jennie Stratton Devore
Latand Devore
Howe
Inlat
Dalton & Dalton
Read Estate and Insurance
Athens
West Gay ST
Sam Mr. Johnson
Fidelity
Copeland
Seeger
Wheaton Hardware
Ilocal Garage
Wheaton
Builders Directory
Hocking Valley Shade CO
Athens, Ohliv
Hutchinson Elec. CO
Athens Paint Supply
West State St
Athens Builders
State St
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Fern St
C. D. Heck Co
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