Redecorating Underway in Central and East Side Schools
Painting and renovations began at Central school with first floor corridors under way and exterior woodwork at Athens high school. Superintendent John Patterson said the work, not possible in summer, will proceed without interfering with school activities. New steps will be added in Central from first floor to basement and East Side will be redecorated during summer with several smaller tasks planned.
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Central School
Athens High School
John Patterson
Athens and surrounding townships conveyances kept in records
A summary of recent real estate transfers across Athens Athens township Carthage Troy and Ames townships notes warranty deeds certificates for transfer and current tax lists reflecting parcels in lots in several tracts. The read text also includes a brief aside on food preparation tips mentioning fried parsley and a method for making buttonhole stitches for sewing.
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Athens Township
Imma B. Martin
Job W. King
Plains Public School
Athens Cray Saran T
Harry M. Roach
Kitty M
Edward L. Church
Carthage
C. C. Bean
Parrell Bean
Troy Township
Olive F. McKin
Bardin
Fen
Hockingport
Cocglville Corporatios Co
A. Cowdrey
Effie Stout
Garage To Replace Old Livery Barn
Work on a one story brick garage 635 by 43 feet has begun on the Samuel Ruble lot behind the Ruble theater. It will replace the former livery barn destroyed by fire. The building has been leased by AW Fee, according to reports.
House Plants Flourish in Sunny Rooms and Warm Care
House plants thrive in a sunny room under 70 degrees, says H W Becker of the New York Botanical Garden. Maintain moisture with daily sprinkles or showers, layer pots on wet sand or moss, and feed during growing months. Expect tropicals like palms and ferns to endure heat with foliage kept moist.
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Ouse
H. W. Becker
Foreman Gardner
New York Botanical Garden
Harrisonville Man Buys Chase Property for Home Building
Harrisonville March 24 staff special George Claris purchases the Martin Chase property used for the switchboard and occupied by Mrs Bowen. Claris plans to build a new house in the near future. Tomas buys his father IDFP Dye farm. Wal constructs a new house on the property.
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Arrisonville
George Claris
Martin Chase
English Brick Home Ad with Attractive Exterior
A newspaper blurb describes an English brick home with an attractive exterior and a hall off the kitchen that could also serve as a first floor lavatory. Estimated cost around 39,000 with complete wiring and house plans available for a nominal sum from the Building Editor.
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Famal
Lefer
Jhouse
Nelsonville Man and Broadwell Woman Share Whitewash Recipes
Nelsonville resident and Broadwell woman publish domestic formulas for whitewash. New York farmer B R Houser sends in his version detailing slaked lime preparation, mixing with warm water, then adding ground substances and pigment before letting the wash rest.
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Nelsonville
Broadwell
B. R. Houser
New York Farms
Whitewash recipe shared for fence work from Broadwell
Mrs. White of Broadwell supplies a whitewash mix in response to a Messenger request for a fence building formula. The recipe calls for half bushel unstacked lime, one peck salt, three pounds rice and strain rice, half pound powdered whiting, and one pound gine. Apply while hot for best adhesion, with alum added for penetration, and use hotter wash for plaster surfaces. the note cites various preparation steps and hints from local sources.
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Beijing
Nother
Messenger
Mira
Amos White
Broadwell
Sommons
Mrs. White
White House
Tam
Elsonville
Heuser
New York
Gov
Idry Belgre Picumag
Juhler Estate To Be Restored To Old Beauty
OMEROY March 14 Starf Special One of Pomeroys finest homes on Union avenue will be restored after years of neglect. Ray Rawlings of Tutland has bought the John J Juhler estate with five acres of ground and two acres of coal underlay in a prime location. Purchase price reported at 6000 dollars.
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Omeroy
California Cottages Have Cheery Appeal
California cottages show a bright, cheerful style with ample light and practical layouts. The article notes the pleasing taste of bungalow design and the emphasis on sunlit, inviting interiors aimed at comfort and liveliness.
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California
Embers of arts colony use painted windows to avoid cleaning
In Boston an art colony solves window washing by brushing on decorative designs. The panes, covered with wide varied color patterns, require no frequent cleaning and still admit some light through open spaces in the designs.
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Boston
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Says Fire Waste Is Our Own Fault Fire waste blamed by column
The Washington Post argues Americans neglect fire safety by leaving flammable items in risky places. It notes annual losses near 560 million dollars and 10 billion since 1870s, urging prevention to save millions yearly.
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United States
Comfort and Convenience in Southern Climate Dwellings
The piutios are departures not so pre crued by those who live in the North, but they are indispensable in warmer Southern climates. Walls are roughly lint up, roof is fire resistant, caves narrow, and each hemis would sull sen the most fashidious.
William Loomis to begin work on Ohio Power office building
Special contract awarded for a 35000 office building and wareroom at Crooksville for Ohio Power Company to William Loomis of Logan. Work to start when materials arrive. building will be stone brick steel and concrete, among finest in area. Deed recorded transferring lot 230 on West Main Street from Robert L. and Julia White to Frank St Clair and Edward Heckman. former Farmers Exchange Milling building site. history notes receiver's sale and prior occupancy. Logan item also notes candied fruit in tea and fruit cake baking hints.
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Crooksville
Ohio Powers Company
Willam Looms
Ohio
Joan L. Struble
County Recorder
Robert L. White
Julia White
Frank St. Clair
Edward Hockeman
West Main Street
Farmers’ Exchange Milling Company
J White
Walter Smith
Heckman and St. Clair
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Parsley Garrish
Harrisonville
Chase
Enreneh
Eckwree & Bea Architects
BR. C. Hunter & Bro
Amon White
Tappan Gas Range
Tappan
C. V. Strawn
Herbert Kelley
Logan Contractor
Juhler
Rutland
Pomeroy
CC Isrts Cppenly
Athens Spray Painting Co
West Gay
the Fidelity
Sam 3. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Columbus
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Washington Post
Willian Loomis
Edward Hockman
Candled Feig
Pomeroy, O
Zanesville, QO
Sherwin - Williams
America
Sherwin- Williams
Rogers
Sherwin-Williams
Blomberco
Builders Directory
Athens Builders
E. State St
Athens Paint Supply
West State St
C. D. Heck Co
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