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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1937
Page
8
This piece argues newer, well built homes with modern conveniences can be erected for about 5500 to 10000 dollars in the Bluefield territory. It notes fireproof materials, built in features, and automatic systems, plus the value of a good contractor for lasting quality and lower future costs.
Air conditioning offers relief for hay fever and asthma by filtering dust and pollen, improving air quality in homes. It promises cheaper, healthier living as a modern standard, with winter conditioning reducing humidity and enhancing comfort.
An article outlines a modern kitchen concept for a Daily Telegraph readers home. It highlights a gas range, gas water heater, dish washer, gas refrigerator, and unit cabinets arranged for easy movement and efficiency.
Practical tips for arranging a new room with limited funds. Suggestions include sofa placement away from the fireplace, a coffee table, and color schemes with brown, gray, and green accents. Highlights mahogany mantels, texture weaves, and upright pianos from home furnishings experts offering free guidance.
An insurance man may lower your premiums to keep you pleased and gain trust even at reduced commission. If your rate seems high versus neighbors, ask him. He may note unapproved chimneys or other minor defects as fire hazards to cut costs.
A list of cooperating firms in the Build This Summer campaign with services in building materials heating plumbing appliances and furnishings. Firms include Georgia Lumber Company J M Snider Princeton Citizens Underwriters Agency The Bluefield Gas and Power Company Clark Hardware and Furniture Company R B Bodell Heating and Plumbing Princeton and Bluefield based contractors and suppliers. Public service and financing entities appear among the sponsors.
The Cumberland Heights development near the city limits attracts strong buyer interest with affordable lots as small as 650 dollars. Financiers back the project and Community Realty Co. markets the lots while six homes were completed last year and five more under construction as this season opens. Prospective buyers are urged to tour the area and enjoy East River Mountain views and daily lot sales.
Expert Gunnar Nordheim outlines home landscaping basics for English cottage style. He recommends foundation planting with evergreens or red berry plants, varied blooming times, and massed shrubbery near fences and house for unbroken green vistas. Climbing honeysuckle adds fragrance and porch coverage, while azalea varieties offer attractive woodsian color.
A public guidance feature outlines home ownership advantages and financing, with leading area companies invited to join a five Sunday campaign. It promotes building a home to gain stability, land ownership, and social standing, and previews pages detailing financing, equipment, and landscaping.
An article notes the rise of colored bathrooms with orchids, sea green, and black baths. It says white remains standard but black fixtures are available with a small cost increase, and invites readers to request color when planning a home build.
If climbing steps is difficult, several safe and inexpensive home elevators are available. One model travels along the stair railing, avoiding the need to cut holes in floors or build a shaft.
The principle of beauty guides native plants in gardens. Rhododendrons should be planted for attraction even with limited claims. Their waxy leaves and late June blossoms reward effort in native woods dirt and moist locations.
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