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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1936
Page
39
The article outlines key sanitation practices for rural and suburban dairies including easily cleaned floors and walls, porcelain fixtures, ample sunlight, and dry well-ventilated barns. It notes that inspections and ordinances govern sanitation, and modernization funds may be available via private lenders under federal housing plans.
When wood floors have lost their finish they can be scrubbed clean with a lye solution and refinished. An expert should apply the lye to avoid burns. After cleaning, if the surface is smooth the finish may be applied. If ridges exist they should be scraped down. Several coats are needed, with wax or shellac or varnish options for protection.
Modern interiors increasingly favor built-in furnishings to save space and money. From hidden book cases to in-wall fireplaces, designers stress utility and planning. Even ambitious concepts envision furniture entirely integrated into walls, with pneumatic beds as a future extreme.
The article describes compact, modular room designs with built in desks, bookcases, and storage to maximize space in small apartments. It highlights a versatile bunk bed concept with integrated shelves drawers and a window seat, plus built in seating and novel chair tables for efficiency and economy.
Preventive measures during floor installation can prevent unsightly cracks. Home builders should ensure stock erection, dry walls, and dry lumber for flooring to avoid damp air from below and dust receptacles.
A fragment suggests eliminating all bad crooked boards or placing them in the most inconspicuous locations. The note lacks context about project type, location, or responsible party.
Old-fashioned parlors lend themselves to modernization with modest spending. Replace heavy mantels with a slim mantel over a neat hearth, swap heavy balustrades for graceful spiraling banisters, and install bright walls and new floor coverings. Occasional pictures complete the transformation.
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