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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
18
The Berry hotel unveils a state of the art kitchen with a seven foot high steam cooker, a 12 foot range and 50 pot rack, plus multiple refrigerators and auto cooking aids. The article contrasts an adviser on chimney safety and a fatal auto train collision near Eaton.
Homeowners increasingly convert basements into recreation rooms and studies with inexpensive materials and thoughtful design. From rustic hunting lodge to nautical ship cabin themes, open hearths and climate control boost comfort and value.
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint charging the National Electrical Manufacturers Association of New York and 16 member manufacturers including General Electric with unlawful combination to restrain competition. The suit alleges organized groups exchanged price data and fixed identical prices for power cable and wire materials.
E F Sells owner of Sells Dry Goods Store on North Court Street has become a key figure in Athens business since moving from Columbus in 1930. He expanded offerings to floor coverings draperies and window curtains and supplied nine Wilton rugs for the Berry Hotel. He advises well matched floor coverings with home decor and cautions against beating rugs in favor of vacuum cleaning and using felt pads to extend rug life. The Australian lungfish notes a distant evolutionary history.
A modernization slogan urges homeowners to use all space and justify their investments. Basements can become livable quarters with relocated service units, better lighting, damp proofing, and new partitions. Many rooms are outdated and poorly sized, and reorganizing layouts can create larger living areas.
The article urges grading around house foundations to prevent damp cellars and water damage. It recommends filling sunken areas with fresh soil, sloping slightly away from the house, cleaning and painting exposed foundation walls, removing rubbish, and sealing termite mud tunnels before landscaping with shrubs and flowers.
The attic offers a practical way to expand living quarters at low cost. Finishing the floor, adding partitions, and insulating rafters can create two or more rooms and a bathroom.
A study cites annual rust loss in the United States exceeding fire losses by five, driven by repairs for iron and steel exposure. Protective coatings and rust-resistant metals reduce damage. builders should consult contractors to choose durable materials for remodels and new construction.
Broad eaves and porch ceilings reflect daylight into rooms. Painting underside of eaves with light color improves illumination. Good light affects sight and color choice is crucial for protecting eyesight and ensuring clear discernment without glare.
Notes on doors sticking when swelling occurs from moisture in damp plaster or masonry. Discusses installation timing with high humidity, lack of heating, and precautions before fitting remaining interior woodwork.
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