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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1933
Page
10
The Gazette advances its Better Homes contest running June to October 1 with six local prizes and a national $3,000 pool. Entries show wide remodeling, with winners judged by before and after photos plus a 300 word letter. Eligible residents submit photos and coupons, with stove and trim makeovers described.
Adults should decorate nurseries with bright primary colors and clear patterns that a child can understand. Use wall patterns like Pals by Glencraft with dog motifs, offset by curtains and bedspreads to provide vivid color. Avoid overwhelming color blocks and aim for cheerful, orderly settings that foster early aesthetic appreciation.
A vintage guide extols long term savings from rustproof materials. It urges brass copper for hot water tanks and piping, copper for roof flashing gutters and downspouts, and bronze insect screening, noting higher upfront costs but lower lifetime expenses.
Rust costs American homeowners a staggering sum each year. Use rustproof metals like copper brass bronze and monel in water piping to prevent rust repairs. Copper tubing and brass pipe ensure rust free water flow and long service life.
A 1933 Meredith Publishing Co. excerpt argues that durable, well built houses reduce troubles and significantly raise property value, making living spaces more comfortable and enjoyable.
The essay argues prices are rising across many goods and materials. It urges homemakers to contract home projects immediately while costs remain comparatively low. Delaying work could lead to higher expenses and regret.
The linen drawer may be painted blue instead of wrapping linen in blue paper to keep it white. This method is claimed to be equally effective and more convenient, enabling everyday linens to receive the care usually reserved for the finest pieces.
Wall coverings set the hallway mood shaping a room’s character from formal to cozy. For small halls use pale yellows sepia and warm greys with foliage papers. larger rooms benefit from bold rich greens blues and vermilion to add depth and charm.
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