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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1935
Page
18
Columbia Missouri study shows roof drainage and painting extend farm building life. Wooley of the University of Missouri finds spouting, foundations, and siding quality critically affect depreciation rates across types from modern houses to hog houses, with depreciation varying up to 23 percent.
The article notes some homeowners shrink living space to ease maintenance and costs. It suggests two story homes can be reduced with contractor estimates or architectural plans. Planning rearranged first floor layouts and modern housekeeping can lessen burden and heating expenses.
The federal housing administration notes growing adoption of better housing weeks and months nationwide. Florida California South Dakota and Mississippi announce programs with proclamations and public outreach while Houston uses a structured weekly plan linking business real estate and schools to modernization efforts.
A cedar lined closet offers moth defense for woolens and furs, with enclosed shelves and cedar cupboards for small items. It promises order and easy access while saving time and money by keeping garments moth proof and neatly stored. Cedar wood adds a pleasant scent unlike some moth preventives.
The article outlines the modern bathroom as spacious yet compact, stressing simple design, up to date plumbing, and easy cleaning. It highlights features like a large medicine cabinet with mirror, built in closet storage, recessed tub with shower, wall mirror, ample light and ventilation, and a convenient weighing scale as a practical accessory.
The piece argues for installing a built in wall bed to maximize space as households grow. A skilled carpenter can fit a wall bed in the living or dining room without marring appearances and at moderate cost, avoiding crowding into guest rooms.
Washington based article reports a nationwide drive by the Federal Housing Administration to mobilize women as field representatives. Fifty women will explain the National Housing Act to homemakers across 48 states and promote modernization, repairs, and new construction and mortgage refinancing. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt endorses the effort urging 20 million home makers to participate.
President Roosevelt commends 6,356 Better Housing Committee chairmen and praises spring and summer as a surge period for modernization and repair. He notes legislation in 26 states supports mutual mortgage insurance and urges house-to-house canvasses to mobilize millions of homeowners and business property owners nationwide.
Home comfort devices blend with artful camouflaging as kitchens shed rusty pipes and peeling walls. Wainscoting, tile, or color panels cover old surfaces, resisting chipping and warping while cleaning quickly. Hoods over stoves pair with fireproof, finished machines praised by architects.
Housing Administration head James Moffett outlined a long range program under Title II of the National Housing Act to standardize home mortgage lending. He cited a national mortgage insurance system, 5 million dollar capital for associations, and thousands of approved lenders to clear past mortgage backlogs and spark renewed construction across the country.
Interior director advises creating airiness in small living rooms by furniture placement color and lighting. Keep the center clear, align heavy pieces with walls, use corner tables, and hang pictures to balance focal points. Avoid too much dark wood. use painted or draped pieces and mirrors to enhance spaciousness.
A five day Better Homes Show and Appliance Exhibit at Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids will promote FHA financing for remodeling and new construction. Banks will insure loans under title 1 and 2 of the federal housing act, with terms up to 20 years and monthly payments around ten cents per thousand, plus a 10 cent admission.
The federal housing administration received timely hints on wallpaper use in modernization projects. In farm homes, wallpaper should match the room’s atmosphere and changing color or background can transform the feel of a space. Paper choices should reflect family tastes to give the home individuality.
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