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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
34
Practical advice on preventing cesspool overflows, grease traps, and bacterial action in septic tanks. Guidance on clog removal using roto-rooter devices, copper sulfate usage, and check valves. Tips for plumbing problems like noisy pipes, air cushions, and replacing old pipes with copper tubing.
Last week’s permits list includes . new commercial at 319 Ninth SE for 15000 dollars and numerous residential projects such as new dwellings at 3123 C avenue NE and 554 F a drive, plus remodels and reroofs across multiple streets. Names include George E Gauman, Joseph Pavlis, Floyd Gephart, Fred Mefford, Anna Laposky, and others.
An article explains ready made decorative linoleum options with borders featuring stars fish and anchors. It notes custom patterns offered by manufacturers at higher cost and describes ready cut inserts as a budget choice.
Mr and Mrs Frank Emmons of 124 First Avenue West purchase the three apartment house once owned by Lyle Hetzel. The 2008 Mount Vernon property is described as modern with built in features. Sale handled by Mrs J D.
Colored concrete gains popularity for patios and basements with hues like buff yellow red green and blue. Pigments from mineral oxides ensure durability and color stability, with precise mixing essential to avoid shade variation across batches. Owners of colder homes adopt colored concrete in modernizing properties.
Newcomer Rentals Harry T. Frebert will move with his family from Clear Lake to Cedar Rapids around Sept. 1, joining Monarch Mutual Insurance. Fred E. Collard and company have rented them 601 Fourteenth Street SE. The Hutchins family from Grand Island Nebraska will also take possession Sept. 1 at 204 Forest Drive SE. Mr. Hutchins becomes the city schools music supervisor.
The text argues door count and placement affect livability. It urges placing doors in corners to minimize swing area and avoid opposite doors that impede convenient use. It notes excess doors increase through traffic and suggests avoiding tiny doors in adjacent walls to improve flow.
A roomy home priced around 8500 dollars includes lot and a Federal Housing plan. The design emphasizes formality, open space, and easy kitchen access to both doors. A main floor study, downstairs lavatory, and a built in garage suit a larger family as the second floor offers three bedrooms and attic storage.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil No 1013 Center purchase 1110 B avenue NW from Mr. and Mrs. Walt Blarton. The Formistall buys 1342 B avenue NE from Edith Lohrman of Chicago and moves in. Jacob Hess and Mrs. Hess buy 835 Tenth SW from W B Lane of Birmingham. Howard Jacobs and family take 1149 Twelfth NE from A Land Co. all through Welter C. Elarton.
Loans to convert older dwellings into multiple living units are insured by FHA under Title I. Congress raised the insurable limit from 2500 to 5000 and extended repayment to five years for loans over 2500. Owners planning conversions for overcrowding relief can obtain funds from private lenders.
In Brazil, officials from the commerce ministry report Japanese enterprises are adapting to local markets by importing Indian jute. The statement emphasizes trade ties and textile raw material flows between Asia and South America.
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