Giant National Campaign by Retail Lumber Dealers
National Retail Lumber Dealers announce a nationwide four year advertising push with about two million dollars raised to fund newspaper ads and magazine spots. Hanley Wilbur of West Allis, chair of the program, says the effort will shift lumber dealers from quiet local ads to aggressive national messaging aiming to convince citizens that home modernization is a priority.
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National Retat Lumber Dealers Association
Hanley Wilbur
West Allis
Wis
Charles J. Pettinger
Automobile Dealer
Moving Picture
Department Store
The
Candy Man
Lumber Dealer
Mrs. Citizen
Sirs
Preston Store Redecorated in Nelsonville After Remodeling
The Preston dry goods store on the east side of Nelsonville's public square completed extensive remodeling. New display windows, a redecorated interior, a larger second floor ready to wear department, California stucco walls, oak floors, walnut trim, two front windows with double entrances, and a tile vestibule were added over several weeks. Hosiery runs mentioned in a stray line.
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Elsonville
Star
Preston Ary Goods
Public Square
Nelsonville
California
Walla
This Is a House of Charm With a Convenient Plan
An architectural profile by R. C Hunter & Bro Archts New York describes a stylish practical house with a sun porch large living room two coat closets upstairs three bedrooms and ample storage. The plan notes a stable entry from the entrance, a compact stairway, a laundry and heating plant in the cellar and a 60 foot frontage option with cost estimates and building plans available for HA-128.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C Hunter & Bro. Archts
New York City
Candlesticks and Lamps Embrace Modern Electric Light Design
Unusual and artistic designs feature electric lights in shops as wall fixtures mimic candles. The piece notes electric lights and candles converge in interior decor with fluted glass wrought iron parchment aluminum and other media, creating indirect flood lighting and modern expressions.
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REA
Ework
Bern
Modern lamps bring bold color and antique flair to homes
Modernistic lamps shown in the feature blend bright color with simple forms. Designs include cream fluted shades with bold streaks, starry night lighting, and candlestick holders inspired by medieval motifs. These pieces emphasize minimal ornament and new materials while echoing antique aesthetics.
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South Pole
Haly
Savory Pudding and Lip Saver Tips for Early Meals
A fragment outlines Savory Pudding instructions and Lip Savers tips for hot days. It mentions changing bread or pudding, using mararoons and preserved ginger with oncoinut instead of raisins, and suggests preparing supper early.
Colossal Chicago Mart to Rise for Marshall Field Firm
A new three block long building will house the world’s largest merchandise mart. James Simpson of Marshall Field and Company announces a 4,000,000 square foot, 18 story plus structure costing about 80 million dollars with modern freight terminal river dock and extensive buyers services.
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Chicago
Robert F. Merritt
Bicago
James Simpson
Marshall Field and Company
Chicago Furniture Mart
Chicago River
Loop
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Jto
En Business Street
Tunneis Tunnel Company
Sulvay
Mart
Hus Tram
Bulding A Club
River District
Chicago Association of Commerce
Mantz Home and Store Revamped With New Porch and Garden
The Mantz residence and wholesale distributing house on West Washington Street underwent extensive renovations completed in March. Contractors Davies and McConkey refurbished the home with white refinished woodwork, hardwood floors, a walnut banister, new cement walks and walls, an upstairs veranda, a garden with vine arbors, and a front porch stoop. A clever in door bookcase replaced a dull living room area and two porch boxes for flowers were added. An ornamental rear gate and improved garden features accompany the renovated property.
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O. Mantz
West Washington Street
Basinese Establishment
Davies and McConkey
Mantz
George Davis
Real estate transfers listed in Athens Township and area
County Auditor J Cistle Edmundson reports real estate transfers including Elmer Tom to George and Gladys Gaver in Athens Township tract .9 8 warranty deed and Mary E Lewis to Frances A Brehl tract 11 .1. Other entries include Jennie and John Radford to John Wesley and Tanner Matheny tract 8.6 and Eula Frumm to Eliza J McKinstry with multiple Stanley Heights lots in warranty deeds. Simson and Chicago plan commission chief announces a bridge and drive project 80 feet from the river to improve access to municipal north south and west areas.
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Athens Township
Elmer
Grace Tom
George E
Gladys M. Gaver
Walter Matheny
J. C
L. Fiardin
the Plains
Mary E. Lewis
Frances A Brehl
Jennie
John Radford
John Wesley
Tanner
Matheny
Eula Frumm
Eliza J
George B McKinstry
Stanley Heights
Ezra G
Kathern Fierce
Wackerdrive
Loop
Bridg
S Simpson
Chicago Plan Commission
Municipal
West Arteres
Athens City
Martha J. Warren
John B. Bowman
F.S
Emmaline Fox
Draco Hawley
Frances A. Biehl
A. L. Simmons
Elza J. Wood
Cliza
Ella Frum
Milton
Olle Ashworth
Chapman
John T. Bowman
Bern Township
Carl
Jennie Grandstaff
Orinda Taylor
W. S
Car
Canaan
A.C Russi
Edward Ferrett
Lloyd Knowlton
Oscar Knowlton
Lloyd
Vera Knowlton
John Call
Kate Call
Currier
Waterloo Township
Radcliff
Eliza Tinker
Neusoaville
J. Arl Robertson
Mary Robertson
John L Wilson
Emma M . Wilson
Ash Tray Clamp Simplifies Card Table Use
A compact edge clamp holds ash trays on card tables to avoid spillage and surface damage. The holder comes in various finishes and keeps ashes and liquids out of play areas, improving convenience and cleanliness.
Modern store to open in Athens by August
Herman Luckoff of Luckoff's Underselling plans a modern store in the Peters building on Court street Athens. The remodeled premises will feature a bargain basement and a main room for dry goods shoes and clothing. Expected opening about August 1.
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Glouster
Juni
Herman Luckoff
Luckoff
Chauncey
Athens
Peters
Cline Pharmacy
Court Street
Famous chestnut trees doomed by blight in U S
Washington June 30 The Agriculture Department warns that any chestnut trees in neighborhoods will almost surely be killed by chestnut blight. Government scientists have fought the blight for over 20 years with no success and admit nothing can save the chestnut trees. Chestnut timber is valued for poles timber fuel tannin and woodwork. stands are being replaced by other varieties.
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Ashington
America
Agriculture Department
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Lumbermen
Preston
Camps Ty
Siditar Ture
Ug 'Ot
Livwe Rao
Candlesticks
By Julia Blanshard
Boe TR
Herbert Kelley
Geo. Childs
Middleport
West Gay ST
Fidelity
Building and Loan Co
State
Sam St. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Columbus, Ohto
J. Cistle Edmundson
Guy and
Lizac Fierce
William R. O'Dell
Glen R. O'Dell
Richland
Troy Township
W.N. Winterston
Iettie Garrett
Coolville Corporation
Mary A. Reeder
Ann E. Green
Rebecca J. Barnett
Henry C.barnett
Trimble
Mary Newsad
Mike N
Glouster Corporation
M Andrews
Thomes Wiliams, Sr
Chima Accessories
C. V. Strawn
Builders Directory
Athens Paint Supply
West State St
C. D. Heck Co
Novelty Comsern
U. S
Agriculture Departant
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
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