Reductions in Plumbing Prices Hit 1932 Chicago Firms
Large manufacturers slash prices on plumbing fixtures and brass goods, with several items below 1920s levels. Five foot recessed bathtubs drop from 78.65 in 1920 to 41.30 in 1932, while overall costs approach production level, aiming to spur new construction and modernization of homes, apartments, churches, schools, and public buildings.
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Sanitary Enamellaree Pottery
Plumbera
Avid
Chicago
Han
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Tuonor
Island
Manhattan
Ofrica
Motor Tax Burden Highlighted by State Officials
H M Burgett secretary of the South Hast Ohin Motor Club cites 12 current taxes on passenger cars including state and local fees. He warns further federal levies would worsen confusion amid a dispute over which level of government should tax motorists.
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Congress
United States
H. M. Burgett
South
Hast Ohin Motor Club
Burgett
Ciulyers
Painleve Quietly Seeks Cabinet Without Key Group
Paris Feb 20 Paul Painleve pressed to form a cabinet excluding leaders Andre Tardieu Pierre Laval and Paul Reynaud. Joseph Caoul-Boncour agreed to be foreign minister after a Geneva call as Painleve hoped to complete the government by tonight. Rival factions demand an interior minister, making lasting support unlikely ahead of elections.
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Paris
Ur-Paul Painleve
Andre Tardieu
Pierre Lava
Paul Reynaud
Joseph Paoul-Boncour
Painieve
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Seasiona
Etdittle
Painie
Tardieu
Reynaud
Interior
Toledoan on Stand Man Who Promise Paroles Being Tried Today
In Allen County Common Pleas Court Alvin C. Jones of Toledo faces trial for allegedly obtaining money by promising parole for Exick John Williamson. State parole investigator Joseph G Furtos and former Toledo mayor William Jackson testify as witnesses. Williamson was indicted separately and to be tried later. Williamson’s sister Netti Williams testified that Jones paid $200 and Williamson $90 for a parole that never materialized.
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Lima
A -U Rr
Allen County Common Pleas Court
Alvin C. Jones
Toledo, Inc
Lloyd Euick
Ohio Penitentiary
Joseph G Furtos
State Parole Board
Wiliam
Jackson
Toledo
Jones
Exick John
Wiliamson
Myre
Netti (Illiams
Exichs
Williamson
Penitentiar
Home Savers Funds Spread Over All Ohio
In Ohio the Home Savers dollar circulated through building loan and savings companies with profits totaling 94,048,524 last year. About 69,009,000 went to 2,000 WY depositors and stockholders in interest and dividends. Over 59.5 million remained in reserve funds. Deposits received reached 301.97 million, with 41.25 million disbursed, a turnover of 615.23 million. The industry paid 70 million in patrons’ profits with 14 million overhead and taxes around 1.3 million. Mortgage loans showed 196.0 million repaid, with total mortgage debt at 1.1087 billion.
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Ohio
Inan Companita
Lalenses
Joan
Motorist Tax Burden Highlighted by Burgett
Secretary Burgett of the South East Ohio Motor Club argues high motor taxes strain motorists and curb vehicle ownership. He notes delinquencies in registrations reflect affordability issues and cites 1931 vehicle price trends and total motor vehicle value to illustrate the tax load on property valued at over 5 billion dollars.
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H N Burgett
South East Ohio Motor Club
Air. Burgett
AAA Nations
Vacuum Clutch Has Big Appeal in Auto Advances
John P. Heiss of Buich Motor Company praises automatic vacuum controlled clutch as the top 1932 automotive development. He cites comfort and ease of driving, noting vacuum clutch reduces pedal effort and eliminates clutch use in city and highway driving, addressing rising engine sizes and traffic conditions.
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Chicago
Society of Automotive Engineers
John P. Heiss
Buich Motor Company
Heariel
Helsch
Cluteh
Wbhout
County Title Changes and Warranty Deeds Listed
Athens Township M C and Ida Bolla to Mariana Virgen Balin Allendale inlot 13 all. Troy Township J M and Hilda J Holmes to C Holmes subdiv 13 all. Glouster Corporation John B and Ruby Davis to Charles E B and Anne L Webster intot 1831 all. Waterloo Township Clarence H and Elizabeth Haning to Silas and Ava Scott subdiv 9 game subdiv 10 all. Samantha Vernon to Isaac and Anne Hughes New Marshfield inlet 55 all. Nelsonville City Thomas Wallace to Arthur and Lucy Wallace inlot 389 all. Carris M Cronk to Joe K Pickett Inlot 1090 indiv 1-2 int. Clarence E Scott to Edna St Scott inlot 1123 all.
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Athens Township
M. C
Ida Bolla
Mariana Virgen Balin
Allendale
Troy Township
J. M
Hilda J. Holmes
C. Holmes
Glouster Corporation
John B
Ruby Davis
Cnarley
Anne L. Webster
Waterloo Township
Clarence H
Elizebeth Haning
Silas
Ava Scott
Samantha Vernon
Isaac
Anne Hughes
New Marshfield
Inlet
Nelsonville
Thomas Wallace
Arthur
Lucy Wallace
Carris M. Cronk
Joe K Pickett
Clarence E. Scott
Edna St. Scott
How to Renovate a Lawn Infested by Weeds
Guidance for repairing a weed plagued lawn advises plowing or starting anew when infestation is heavy. For established lawns, remove crab grass before seeding, and use sharp tools to kill deep roots of dandelions and plantain. Lightly reseed bare areas and apply a staged plant food regimen throughout spring summer and autumn.
Fire Destroys Homes and Claims Children in Death Toll
Last year fires caused 10 217 deaths with 20 percent under age ten in dwellings. Forty percent of fire fatalities occurred in homes and 68 percent in cities. The article argues accidents and carelessness, inflammable materials, and planned flammability as recurring factors, noting homes burn about once every 90 seconds.
Insulation Tips for Houses with Partial Basements
Architects and contractors suggest building homes with partial basements to save excavation costs. Proper floor insulation is essential to protect against cold and dampness, ensuring the house remains as comfortable as any fully basemented home.
Hoover slate unfinished as Brown tours state
Postmaster General Walter F Brown leader of the Hoover campaign left Columbus after two days meeting with state and district party leaders as the slate of Hoover pledged delegates to the Republican National Convention remained incomplete.
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Hoover
Columbus
Waleter F Brown
Toledo
Automobile engineers reveal new instrument panels in 1935 models
Detroit Fehr reports a comparison between a 1935 dashboard and a two year earlier panel. The feature highlights the dense instrument maze with indicators such as engine heat, speedometer, oil pressure, tachometer, and control buttons.
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Detroit
Fehr
Sis
Athens Building Activity Update From Local Homes
A series of residential improvements is underway across Athens including A Snodden's new front porch on his Unton residence, William Gosnage finishing a third floor and bathroom in Albany Head, and Fel d Segentick moving Aldmore back from the road. Concrete walks, porches, and interior remodels are noted at multiple properties.
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Snodden of
William Gosnage
Albany Head
Alt
Feld, Segentick
Amesville
Aldmore
Bulding
Bern
Nes Biremepl
John Glat
Mound Street
Cantonville Road
Wo Gallagher
Lancester Street
Early Garden Not Always Best Practice For Urban Areas
The text argues against assuming early gardens are ideal for cities. It suggests starting with quick crops like radish and lettuce, considering climate and time, and balancing home grown produce with market quality. It notes cost benefits of fresh, producer to consumer sharing and questions the value of large urban garden plans versus simpler, sooner harvests.
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E&n
Steve
Camumer
Saul
Advice on Breaking In and Maintaining a New Car
An article discusses safe break in procedures for new cars, warning against excessive speeds and oil mixtures. It cautions following dealer and manufacturer guidance, warns about incorrect valve and oil practices, and notes the importance of proper engine wear and oil pressure during initial miles.
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Addis
Raixing
Eecemiva
Lyange
Lba
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First Lady’ of Arms Conference
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America
Emma Woolley
Mt. Holyoke College
Wilson
League of Nations
Switzerland
Woodrow Wilson
The
Athens Lumber Co
Athens Glouster
Spade
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Athens
Kalson
West Suannan Avenue
Halliday
Bolinger
Interiot
Charles Veatshoof
Gunter Ve Street
Hitrey Yi
Heck C.D. Heck CO
Sesceiseseees Ae
Emes
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Washington Information Bureau
Wees State
Nelsonville Brick Co
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