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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1927

Page

11

Reforestation urged to save US naval stores industry

Sunday Messen notes U S naval stores depend on reforestation to sustain output. Georgia and Florida lead pine production, with rising turpentine and rosin exports to Europe. The report urges south Atlantic planting, new uses, and reduced reliance on current forests to meet demand and prices.

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Contract for New Home in Glouster Let During Week

E Richardson awarded a contract for a six room residence to be built on the lot she owns on Croga street beside the New System Bakery. When completed the new residence will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Richardson. The article also notes jack rabbit control efforts in Kansas with bounties and annual payouts in Western Kansas.

Glouster E. Richardson Croga Street System Bakery Richardson

Home owners push early French furniture into U S trend

A report highlights how improving home ownership drives demand for early French furniture in America. The piece notes growing popularity, shifting tastes, and the role of industry figures, with references to surveys and economic impacts on workers, savings, and family management. It also touches on related home decor topics and a brief other items.

United States

Ideal Brick Home With Spacious Rooms and Open Porch

Describes a well built brick house in Cleveland Ohio with bay windows and large rooms including a divine dining room and open grate. Highlights a brick construction, full kitchen, lighting, garage entry from kitchen, three upstairs bedrooms and bath, open sleeping porch, ample closet space, and an air of lazy grace. Emphasizes value and completeness of features.

Panic in New York City Promotes Skyscraper Battle

Paul Harrison reports on civic pride’s clash with urban planning as critic Henry Curran leads a push for decentralization to curb congestion. He argues tall towers threaten lives, citing fire and traffic dangers, while proponents claim skyscrapers symbolize modern progress. Curran warns a city-wide panic could ensue if streets empties, urging alternative layouts and more horizontal growth to reduce mortality and chaos.

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Flowered oilcloth table covers for breakfasts in tar ts room

Fragmentary OCR notes describe flowered oilcloth table covers used for breakfasts in a room described as tar ts. The text references saving bunions, rolling new ones, and mentions a kind of oilcloth, but details are unclear and names or places are absent.

Fireplace as a timeless feature in home design

In every house, regardless of size, the fireplace remains a central, attractive element. Aligned shelves, two color schemes, and decorative details create a cohesive, cozy focal point that enhances room aesthetics and ambiance.

Stucco as Exterior Finish Endorsed by Standards Bureau

The bureau of standards endorses stucco as a satisfactory and durable exterior finish. Proper materials and intelligent workmanship are essential, with the final result depending on skilled execution and appropriate building design across masonry and frame structures.

Bureau of Standards

Skyscraper shaped furniture reflects modern design trends

A fragmentary discussion notes furniture mirrors skyscraper architecture with vertical rectilinear forms, sharp angles, and a lean profile. The text argues modern pieces eschew Georgian curves for clean lines, emphasizing engineering necessity and a stark, contemporary aesthetic in interior spaces.

Paul Theodore Sdang

Beret zoning proposals spark debate on traffic and safety

City readers weigh the merits of zoning changes as critics warn of increased traffic, congestion, and safety risks. Proponents argue reforms could improve civic order and efficiency, while opponents caution against unintended consequences for neighborhoods.

Attic Playroom Ideas for a Bright Sanitized Space

A playroom in the attic should be clean and attractive with well painted walls and woodwork. Use light tones to brighten the room, add a border of birds ships or Mother Goose figures, and paint furniture in bright colors. Finish the floor with a durable deck paint for longevity.

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