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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
62
Roger Writman author of First Aid for the Ailing House explains septic systems and grease handling. The piece covers cesspools grease traps bacterial action septic tanks check valves roto rooter copper sulfate root removal pipe repair and air cushions to quiet banging and improve flow in old houses.
A weekly log lists numerous permits including new dwellings for Fred Mefford at 3123 C avenue NE and Ralph W. Gearhart at 723 Thirty fourth street NE, remodels at multiple addresses, reroofs for houses and churches, and a new industrial project for Honeymead Products at 850 Tenth street SW, with amounts ranging from 80 to 20 000 dollars. The entries name individuals and firms such as Coe College, Eagles Lodge trustees, and Super Service as permit holders or agents.
Practical home improvement tips cover linoleum border inserts and ready made patterns. Advice on garage floor thickness drainage and jointing plus guidance for choosing a neighborhood noting affordability protection development and proximity to amenities.
Mr and Mrs Frank Emmons of 124 First Avenue West purchased the three apartment house at 707 East Avenue Northwest from Lyle Hetzel of 2008 Mount Vernon Avenue. The modern dwelling includes built in features and was sold through Mrs J D Stewart.
Colored concrete transforms home exteriors with hues such as buff yellow red green blue brown slate and black. Experts advise durable mineral oxide pigments and precise batching to avoid color variation while homeowners upgrade older properties.
Harry T Frebert of Monarch Mutual Insurance moves with family to Cedar Rapids from Clear Lake about Sept 1. Fred E Collard and Co rent them an apartment at 601 Fourteenth Street SE and also rent Mr and Mrs John Hutchins of Grand Island Nebraska. Hutchins will take possession about Sept 1. Mr Hutchins is the new music supervisor for the city schools.
In designing small homes the number and placement of doors affect furniture layout and traffic. Place doors in corners to minimize arc and floor use. avoid diagonally opposite doors between frequently used rooms. Plan doors in adjacent walls near corners to allow one end of rooms for circulation and livability.
A roomy design emphasized by formal touches over a cottage style, priced around 8500 dollars including the lot with FHA backing. The plan features a vestibule foyer, a living room, dining areas with rear and porch views, a practical kitchen, a study, three upper bedrooms, attic storage, bath, and a basement garage.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Northrop of Center Point road NE purchased a home at 1110 B avenue NW from Walt Elarton and took occupancy Saturday. The former occupant at 1110 B avenue NW bought 1342 B avenue NE from Edith Lohrman and moved in early last week. Jacob Hess and wife of Iowa City bought 835 Tenth street SW from W B Lane of Birmingham Alabama, moving in around Sept 1. Howard Jacobs and wife, previously renting 1149 Twelfth street NE, bought from Anderson Land Company. All deals handled by Walter C Elarton.
The National Housing Act Title I program now insures private loans up to 5000 dollars for converting older dwellings into multi family units. The extension doubles the repayment period to five years for loans above 2500 dollars, aiming to ease overcrowded housing near defense hubs.
The department of commerce reports Japanese colonists in Brazil have successfully acclimatized Indian jute. The finding highlights agricultural adaptation and potential trade implications for both nations.
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