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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1940
Page
20
The article outlines buying home-grown Madonna lily bulbs due to limited European imports, plus best practices for storage and planting. It covers soil, drainage, fertilizer, and weed control, and offers propagation and variety notes for columbines, iris, delphiniums, and other perennials, with flowering guidance and garden care tips.
Housewife plans a kitchen update on a tight budget by buying basic appliances and economical cabinets. Modern refrigerators ranges and sinks cost less if deluxe features are forgone, with unpainted wood cabinets painted to mimic fancier finishes. Steel cabinets tout improved finishes and practical drawer and storage layouts for base and wall use.
Summer arrangement for living room on Fifth Street NW and a commercial addition priced at $800. Remodels and reroofing listed for several properties including Douglas P Marsh, C A Winter, PYD Merveaux, and Albert Julis estate with amounts from $65 to $200. Locations include Fourth Street SW, First Avenue BE, A Avenue NE, Wigley Avenue SE, and Seventh Street.
Street SE quotes include reroof projects at two dwellings with costs of 81 and 193 dollars. Jesse Steven at 2281 Thompson Street SE submits a repair bid of 25 dollars for a dwelling.
The text discusses main fire causes in houses such as overheated flues defective wiring and careless use of matches. It outlines key prevention measures including fireproof exterior materials proper chimney construction fire stops between studs and safe heating and wiring installations plus keeping distance from other buildings. It notes risks of overloading outlets in older homes with many devices like radios phonographs and heaters.
In Dysart Mr and Mrs L F Wiese sold their home to Fred Steffler and will move after Oct 1. In Manchester carpenter Sidney Simons begins a new one and a half story house on West Howard with more homes planned. Edward Gustafson buys East Butler lot for a house. Emma Randle moves a house and plans a bungalow. In Waloku n Nathan Hale hires John Jacobson for East Court Street residence. Albert Moen buys the former Peck home. In Volga City Harry Frieden sells service station equipment to Leo Little and J J Cox who assume possession. Hartwick couple contract Bowman Brothers to build a five room home. In What Cheer partitions go in at Sturdevant and Snodgrass locker plant. John Bruhn becomes meat cutter. In Marengo John W Meyer buys the Gamble store stock and will open soon with new merchandise.
A built in telephone conduit conceals wiring and may be bought at small cost. Installed in walls and floors a conduit lets telephone outlets be placed at key points in the home hiding wires that would otherwise be exposed. As portable telephones become common homes equip conduits for these wires.
The roof contributes to appearance and durability. Shingle roofs are common and come in many colors. Color choices should harmonize with the house and surroundings. Slate offers durability and fireproofing but higher cost and can look top heavy on cottages. An ideal roof is permanent, protective, beautiful, and architecturally in character.
Cleaning advice describes a soap and whiting solution with household ammonia to lift fingerprints from bronzed iron. Apply with a soft sponge, rinse with water, and dry with a chamois or cloth for a clean finish.
The local permit log shows numerous projects from reroofing and remodels to new dwellings and garages. Notable entries include Joseph Okinow remodeling a commercial space for $25, Elmer A Higles and Don Barnes building a $2,500 commercial facility, and a $5,000 new dwelling by Edward F. and Dorothy C. Lee with attached garage.
Q and A style home improvement guidance covers fuse safety avoiding pennies in sockets and avoiding overloading circuits. It advises wood joists in masonry walls be treated and vented, how to repaint wire cloth with screen enamel, and measures to reduce heat loss and gain including storm windows and roof insulation. It also offers alcove dimensions for dining spaces two alcove sizes.
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