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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1927

Page

9

Forests Must Be Conserved For Our Future Homes

An editorial urges urgent forest conservation to meet demand for timber. It calls for national and state forest policies, reduced fires, and continuous production modeled after France Germany and England, stressing rebuilding, tax adjustment, and learning about trees.

Afd Charles Lathrop Pack American Tree Association United States France Germany England

Spring Brides Advised To Look for iSound Construction

A vintage editorial warns spring brides to beware of Jerry builders and poor construction in new homes. It contrasts sturdy brick buildings with rushed suburban designs, urging buyers to seek qualified experts who can verify cellar walls, joists, floors, and interior finish. It notes forests are essential to national wealth and warns about past overuse and neglect in near East regions.

Jerry Ibuilder Honz Jerry Sting Folka Jalang Near East Titty Lebanon Marly

Home Ownership as Cornerstone of Society

The San Francisco Chronicle editorials praise home ownership as foundational to stable society and civilization. Ownership links to peace, order, and community stake, with benefits flowing first to homeowners and fostering thrift, security in old age, and practical financial training for children.

San Francisco Chronicle

California Landscape Development Favored by State

California shows unmatched progress in garden landscaping, praised for climate advantages and abundant support. The article extols California’s superior horticultural development and suggests nationwide imitation, highlighting the state’s favorable conditions and expertise.

California Harnest

Safe Plumbing and Material Quality for Longevity

Safe plumbing is essential for health and peace of mind. A well installed system with good materials lasts a lifetime, and initial cost is offset by low upkeep. Modern plumbing improves home value and banker ratings, with prudent choices of quality fixtures. The best hand lotion for bathrooms blends benzoin and almond oil for skin care.

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A Semi Bungalow Plan With Inviting Design Features

A midwest city brick semi bungalow offers curb appeal with a wide front porch and distinctive windows. The interior centers on a large living room, a generous dining area, an efficient kitchen, and a stair design that minimizes living room interference while connecting to large cheerful bedrooms and a bath. Fire safety and durability are emphasized with common brick construction and ample closet space throughout.

Real estate transfer wave hits Athens County records

County Auditor Fred Cornwell cites heavy transfers in three weeks. The list shows numerous warranty deeds across Athens Township and surrounding townships including transfers from Charles E Dupler to Florence Dupler and from J M Sanis to Emmett Toush, among others, detailing lots and sections with acreages and parcel numbers.

Fred Cornwell Athens City Charles E. Dupler Florence Poston Dupler Florence P. Dupler Charles HE. Dupter Reading Arthur H Merrill Brooks James and Wellie Earich Nelie Earich A&a A&a. D. Townsend R. H. Burison Mary E. Dean Albert and Effie Frost Dalton’ 'Q. Chanpell John Shuler Constance Helwig Yintots Wiliam J. Brooka Reno M. T Katie L. Clutter Leo Potts Inlet Armella B. van Dyke Metts May Munn S. E. Searles F. W. Chapman Canaan Township A. Wilson Lewis Wilson Carthage Township J. W. Ball Allen Ball Will L.A. Wilson Lena Wilson J. B. Person Elmer Grace Tom Athens Rose B. Smith Frank Smith Eagar C. Michael Raymond AdiMichael Plains School C. D. Dickson Ora Lynch Sansborn Albany Minnie Baker T. W. Chapman Lod J. W. Sams Emmett Roush

Building Contracts Show Increase of 6 Per Cent for Year

A 1926 survey by a private corporation, released Feb 21 by the Bureau of Standards, reports total new building contracts in 36 eastern states at 3 117 002 900 dollars, up 5.7 percent from 1925. December 1926 contracts for the region were the largest for that month. Also listed are numerous local warranty deeds and transfers in Trimble Township and nearby areas.

Bureau of Standards Department of Commerce F. W. Dodge Corporation

Wood Fuel Holds Higher Place in Ohio Farms

Ohio farm woods outpace coal and gas in winters with wood heated homes and cooking. Extension forestry expert notes 1926 wood use at roughly 1.25 million cords on farms and that wood supplies lumber posts and poles, with seedling protection boosting timber yield and value.

Ohio Farm Woods F. W. Dean Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Ohio EY Sinté University Sugar Bush Itale Ohio Dean

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