Civic Development Featured in Better Homes Campaign
Civic planning receives emphasis in the Better Homes in America program with discussion of city plans and zoning. Mrs Hubbard notes several cities advancing civic centers including Buffalo Toledo Denver and Santa Barbara and cites moving pictures as a method to promote city planning.
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Ashington
Better Homes In
America
Better Homes
National Capital
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Hubbard
American City Planning Institute
Buffalo
March
State of
New York
Toledo
Civic Center
Denver
Court House
City Hall Co
Voorhees Merporia
City Brary
Hutcard
Santa Barbara
California
Columbus
Building Shows an Increase of Ten Per Cent Last Month
Washington May 21 Construction operations continued at a record pace. The Associated General Contractors of America reports April volume the highest for the month, up 22 percent from March and 10 percent above April last year. First four months of this year total volume is five percent higher than 1926. An index places the 1312.
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Washington
Associated General Contractors of America
Volume rise hints at record May for air traffic
The article notes the 100 mark on its basis, with last month’s volume at 16 percent. April figures from several years are listed, with 1921 73 and 1922 130 among others. The peak monthly volume was 228 in July 1920, and only a small rise in May 1927 could push the first five months well above prior records.
Common Brick Among Durable Building Materials
Common brick is highlighted as a durable, economical building material with fire resistance. Historical examples note bricks surviving fires, such as portions of Faneuil Hall after 1761 and Babylonian structures. references touch on varied ancient architectures and the enduring, sturdy nature of brick walls.
Pomeroy Office Room Construction Noted
Fragmentary OCR reports work at the Pomeroy business location. It mentions room construction, oil filling, and a company name with partial detail, alongside other items in the project.
Modified Dutch Colonial Offers Comfort and Build Quality
A leaflet extols building your own home over ready built houses pointing out risks with “Jerry” builders and praising standard materials, proper construction, and fire safety. The design features a modified Dutch colonial on brick with slate roof, ample living spaces, a screened porch, dining room and kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bright upper floor. Ohio sums complete drawings for this design.
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Jerry
Ohio
Prominent Pacific Shipping Man Drives Chrysler Roadster to Europe
Revert MacGill, noted Pacific coast shipping figure, plans to tour Europe by car using a Chrysler roadster. The article describes an experimental travel service allowing Americans to drive their cars onto ships and explore continental destinations.
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MacGil
Road Dust Affects Automotive Lubricants
The United States Bureau of Standards reports road dust in automobile lubricants increases friction under severe operating conditions, while lighter conditions show little difference. The findings come from laboratory experiments on road dust effects in automotive lubricants.
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Ashington
United States Bureau of Standards
Worthy Goods Seized By Eastern Chemist Reports
A local chemist announced detection of valuable items worth substantial CN value amid a report on materials seized from a processing method. Authorities traced chemicals and roofing substances linked to a new perm an e practice, detailing the investigation and its outcomes.
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Dial Ag
Rural transfers dominate county land records this week
County Auditor J. Clyds Edmondson lists transfers mostly in rural townships with several warranty deeds. Notable movements include Luhrig Collieries to Cincinnati Mining for coal and several parcels in Athens Athens and Waterloo townships, plus multiple deeds in Alexander Ames Bern Carthage Troy Trimble and Rome townships.
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J. Clyds Edmundson
Athens Township
Luhrig Callieries Company
Cincinnati Mining Company
Effie van Dyke
R. M. Patterson
L. Don Poston
City Development Company
Imlot
Mary W. Connett
Mary, Connett
Barney A. Bennett
Bessie Pierce Bennett
Elmer i
Guardian
Charles O. Martin
John G. Hixson
Tred Wheaton
R. MM. Patteracres
M. Patterson
Ie van
Bern Township
W. Lambert
Ida E. Harris
Carthage
J. Jd. Warner
Charles Day
de Rome Toy IP
J.T. Algeo
Charles H. Ors
Stewart
Fred S. Wheaton
Robert M.on
Troy Township
Margaret
Barrows
Ray Ftrick
Trimble
Jeanard
Hook
J. BP. Mason
John Slater
John Houser
Waterloo Township
Luhiig Collieries Company
Eurface
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Seed Plan Advances Uniform Distribution Effort
Minnesota project links with the Crop Improvement Association to test a uniform seed distribution system. It involves operating cleaning plants, grading seed, storing stock, and improving quality through standardized procedures.
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Minnesota
Franklin auto uses radio noise detector to test gears
The Franklin Automobile Company of Syracuse develops a radio noise detector that operates in a sound proof room to identify minute gear noise. Dynanometer wheels simulate 40 mph while a loud speaker magnifies any rumble to read deviations. If three milliamperes of sound are detected, gears are rejected for repolishing.
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Franken Automobile Company
Syracuse
New York
Franklin
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