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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1926
Page
6
Architect Gilbert D. Fish, of Westinghouse, predicts small steel frame homes welded together could cost only about 1 percent more than wood construction. He cites reduced fabrication costs, greater rigidity, and improved insulation as advantages over riveted or bolted steel.
A guide explains painting softwood floors in two colors for a pleasing look. Use a light main area with a darker border and baseboard trim, or create a checker pattern between the border and baseboard to resemble marquetry flooring.
Four window weights can supply air space for a good draft. Place two on each side of the fire. Fort spring leaves discarded from garages may also be used. Ordinary bricks can support the leaves.
County Auditor Fred Cornwell reports few transfers in Athens county this week. The notices include Allen Patterson to M S Holiday in two parcels, Mary and George Gleason to Dane Gleason in multiple lots, and several township transfers in Athens Township, Alexandria Township, Carthage Township, Dover Township, and Coolville.
The coal strike in England spurred cleaner fuels reducing atmospheric pollution and brightening skies, contrasted with the U S soft coal strike which increased smoke. U S measurements show dust and soot across ten centers with 794 tons per square mile in the dirtiest year 1924 and 1 ton in the cleanest.
Expert Marjorie Currey advises hanging pictures at eye level about seven inches below to create intimacy. Large works should breathe with space above mantels or above the Davenport, using light cords and careful proportions to avoid awkward triangles and visual clutter.
A curious piece describes household sugar storage in old style kitchens. It notes white and brown sugar kept in bins, bags, and various jars or boxes, with variations like lumps or loose granules. The passage contrasts lavish pantry displays with practical confinement.
German tests show peat fibers can be dyed woven into carpets drapes and even clothing while Hamburg and Dresden studies suggest peat may substitute wood. Under high pressure with wax it yields a water and fire resistant material costing about three quarters of oak and usable for paving and railroad ties.
Lighting engineers study optimal placement of lights to best reveal features of statues, busts, panels, and paintings. Photographs of the Zeus of Olympia show how angle, glare, and cross lighting alter facial detail and shadow. Front and top lighting tends to illuminate carvings most faithfully, mimicking sunlight effects to bring out highs and lows seen by the artist.
A surplus estate plan by Sam aims to transfer land to Public Land States for parks and recreation grounds. Judge John Barton Payne, chairman of the National Conference on State Parks, announced eligibile states can acquire tracts by purchase or lease. A garden care tip follows about floor linoleum maintenance using kerosene and turpentine.
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