Mason City A Thriving Attractively Placed Town Notes
OMBROY November 7 Mason City across the river sits as a thriving town with modern homes many gardens and orchards. Prof L C Furbee heads the schools and a new high school rises between Mason and Clifton. Beehives pepper the Gold pecking house and the salt plant sends up smoke while vegetable gardens and showy dahlias decorate homes establishing a lively business and artistic scene.
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Ombroy
Mason City
Pomeroy Bend
L. C. Furbee
Bath
Mason
Clifton
Shifting to High As Israel Klein Takes the Wheel
Motorists report cars with a single bright headlight as a result of overcharged generator wiring. Experts warn persistent high charging damages bulbs and emphasize checking battery terminals ammeter readings to prevent open circuits and fire risk.
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Israel Klein
Becme
Door Makeover Transforms Dining Room Mood
Ruth praises Jean for repainting a doorway and woodwork with soft blue light greens and red violet trim. The pair discuss using bold color blocks, simple designs, and planned future color schemes inspired by European portals and Grand Rapids ideas.
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Europe
Ruth
Grand Rapids
228 Acre Farm Nearly Supports County Home
An Athens County farm sustains the county home, growing crops vegetables and fruit for 67 inmates. Land across the road bears apples and peaches with trees maturing for future harvests. A hot bed and barn manure fertilize crops while dairy and meat from Jersey cows and Berkshire hogs supply meals.
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Athens County
Athena County Children's Home
Bert Daugherty
Jersey Cow Ag
Rhode Island
Abd Bumimir
Desne
MuGal
Athe County
Sanday Creek
Hoc
Insulation Methods to Prevent Pipe Freezing
Home insulation ideas for unheated spaces describe tar paper wrapping around pipes with felt and a canvas cover tied with paste or wire. An alternative uses old cloth layers then newspapers and burlap, forming a 4 to 5 inch thick protective cover.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Hammer and Saw Kept Busy In Athens Area
WwW. E Hampton Shade is adding a two room extension to his home. Mrs C O Moore installs two French doors at 20 Mill Street. The Home Township Board of Education repairs Stewart schoolhouse and builds a new outdoor toilet. Hal Rowland seals a sunporch at 89 Franklin Ave. Henry and Son repair a Chauncey feed store. Charles Walsh nearly finishes a home at 129 Congress Street with second floor remodel and new front entrance.
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E. Hampton, Shade
C. O. Moore
Mill Street
The
Home Township Board of Education
Stewart
Hal Rowland
Franklin Ave
Charles Walsh
Congress Street
Title Changes in Athens County Lots and Homes
Athens area property transfers include numerous deeds across multiple townships with Sherman street style notes. Transfers involve Henry Goins, Selby Orchards, Robert Lehman, and The First National Bank of Amesville, with various subdivs and deeds recorded. Local home remodels and new construction are noted alongside advice on insulation and home maintenance.
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Athens County
Athens City
Charles Whaley
Mary R. Whaley
Bern Township
Henry Goins
W. O. Lambert
Selby Orchards, Inc
First National Band of
Amesville
Builders Tackle Chimneys and Homes in Messenger Area
Jaimes Bell builds no chimney on their farm home while Kenneth Lardhan adds a chimney to a new house. Electricity reaches Mrs. Catherine Phillips home and a two story chicken house rises for Russ Kate Nig xemeyer with Aaron Brown in charge.
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Jaimes Bell
Kenneth Lard Han
Clarks Chapel
Catherine Phillips
Sasyer
Wili—Russ Kate Nig
Xemeyer
Aaron Brown
Shabby Floors Can Be Replaced Easily
Old flooring can be upgraded with new thin flooring laid over old boards without removing the old surface. Numerous manufacturers provide flooring designed for modernization, offering a range of finishes. The simple installation quickly improves the home’s interior appearance and value.
Fibre Insulating Material Combines Plaster and Insulation
Fibre insulating material serves as both plaster base and exterior heat and cold barrier. Using a single material cuts construction costs and lowers fuel bills through improved insulation.
Families Able To Own Homes In Chicago Report
An investigation examines how American families finance housing by reviewing laundry bills movie outings and Union children. findings suggest more families could buy or build homes if funds now diverted elsewhere were redirected.
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Chicago
Thua-Real Este
Pirate Chest Workshop for a Cozy Hearth
A guide to building a decorative pirate chest as a functional firewood box. It covers materials, hinges, smoothing edges, and a green sandstone exterior with green interior, shellac finish, and copper highlights. Suggestions include painted maps, skulls, and a “treasure island” look to evoke adventure.
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Treasure Island
County Fair Exhibits and School Displays 1931
Readable portions describe the county fair year 1931 with school exhibits and town displays at Lancaster. Noted were limited profits and lower attendance versus prior years, but county superintendent Rymo and staff planned improvements and future cooperation for increased exhibit quality and funding.
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Mont
Lancaster
Enteios Indicate Wary Largest Live Event
In Chicago Nous a public listing notes a major exhibition at one Internation show with prominent displays. Secretary Heide of the position and ME Trochester New York report a civil services exam indicating selection of boys and girls for undercover crafts, with tests conducted to assess aptitude.
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Chicago
Nous
DH. Heide
Tee
New Invention Promises Auto Starter Elimination
Bend Indiana November public report outlines a new automotive device that starts the engine when the ignition key is turned, removing need for a pedal starter. Engineers claim safety and comfort improved and negotiations ongoing with manufacturers to make it standard equipment.
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Verdele
Wey
Unaumar
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