Four Level Low Cost Home Under Construction Here
A new four level low cost home is being built near Twenty fourth Street and A Avenue NE. Frank L Buser and his daughter Vivien photographed the project as a southwest idea adapted to Iowa climate and family needs.
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California
Iowa
Twenty-fourth
Southwest
Frank L. Buser
Vivien Buser
West Coast
Dallas
Texas
Thompson
Frank Buser
Twenty-fourth Street
Sale of Paint in U S Shows Gain
United States factory sales of paints varnishes lacquers and fillers rose from 1933 to 1935 reaching 334 278 000 and then climbed to 223 710 582 through July 1936. Retail buyers split evenly between professionals and DIY, with 75 cents of every dollar going to labor and 25 cents to materials.
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United States
Bureau of Census
United States Department of Commerce
Hospitals Equip Operating Rooms With Air Conditioning
All major hospitals install air conditioning in operating rooms to improve patient comfort and reduce infection risk. The move reflects standards for modern surgical environments and aims to enhance precision for staff during procedures.
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports for Linn County
The Linn County Abstract Company reports conveyances and mortgages recorded in Linn County for Oct 28 29 with a October month comparison. Conveyances and mortgages totals for October 1936 are listed, showing changes from the previous year and a mortgage aggregate of 335,842.08 for October and 493,955.98.
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Linn County Abstract Company
Linn County
I. Ie Uiine
Truck and Automobile Registration Report
The report covers new car and truck registrations for October and for the first ten months of the year. It compares current figures with those of previous years to show trends in vehicle registrations and market activity.
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Truck and Automobile Registration Report
Linn County Abstract Company
Linn
Caution on Cleaning Lead Plumbing in Old Houses
In old houses with lead piping the amateur plumber should avoid using wires to clear clogged wastes. Wires can puncture the lead and cause damage or leaks.
Pre-Cast Concrete Floors Show High Load Tolerance
Tests at Cinder Block and Material Co in Cedar Rapids demonstrate pre cast joist concrete floors with a two inch slab withstand 224 pounds per square foot without chipping or cracking. Described as fireproof rigid and warp resistant the floors are produced in Cedar Rapids with plants in Mason City and Des Moines.
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Cinder Block and Material Company
Tenth Street
Cedar Rapids
H. L. Spaight
M. L. Patzig
Patzig
Des Moines
Mason City
Rural Electricity Cuts Fire Hazards
A rural electricity push is linked to lower fire risk and better farm productivity. The text notes 150 million dollars in yearly rural fire damage and argues proper electrical installation, water pumps, and generators reduce hazards and aid farming tasks.
Detroit Construction Surpasses Four-Year Total Predicted
DETROIT Mich More than 2000 new homes were built in Detroit's metropolitan area this year according to building records. The total may exceed 2533, the combined four previous years, before snowfall as predicted.
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Detroit
Mich
Better Homes DIRECTORY items listed for Cedar Rapids area
A directory listing shows Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Co. Limback Lumber Co. Van Ell Inc. Midland Mortgage Co. Cedar Rapids Gas Co. Cinder Block & Material Cedar Rapids Fuel King’s Crown Plaster Capitol House Insulation Co. Morris Sanford Co. J F Heathel and Co. Montgomery Ward. Perpetual Savings and Loan Assn.
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Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Co
Limback Lumber Co
van Ell, Inc
Midland Mortgage Co
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Cedar Rapids Fuel King
Capitol House Insulation Co
Morris Sanford Co
J. F. Heathel and Co
Montgomery Ward
Perpetual Savings and Loan Assn
Turning a Door Into a Bookcase for Closet Space
A large living room closet may need wall space freed by removing the door. The door can become a bookcase by taking out the center panel installing shelves with backs and rehanging the door with heavy butt hinges.
Planting Of Shrubs In Fall Suggested
More and more decorative shrubs are planted in the fall as authorities contend fall planting improves survival and thriving compared with spring or summer planting.
Storm Windows Help Decrease Heat Loss
It is not too late to install storm windows on your house. If the rest of your house is in good condition free from cracks and leaks and if the heating plant is in good order the storm windows can cut heat loss and reduce fuel costs.
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Iowa
Shape of investment reduces heat losses and saves fuel
The text notes that a certain shape will cut heat losses by about 30 percent and that the investment should pay for itself through fuel savings in a short time, highlighting a quick return on energy efficiency.
Coat Of Fresh Paint Aids To Brighten Room
A home decorating note advises a coat of fresh paint to brighten a dull room, especially the kitchen. It suggests selecting colors by light exposure, with blue or green for sunny kitchens and soft cream yellows for north facing rooms. Gloss pale apricot walls with white, silver, or gray accents are recommended. Matching blue green fabric with apricot trim enhances curtains, while small touches of blue green suit cabinets and interior drawers to carry the color scheme.
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Northwestern University
U. S
D. S. Merriam
DIAL
New Idea
Limback
Third Street
Cinder Block & Material Co
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
BAM Toto
PTT
Sanford
King's Crown Plaster Co
First Avenue
Better Homes Directory
Midland Mortgage Company
Merchants National Bank
Hatch & Brookman
Tiaikialah Ayhon
Ali Ee
J. F. Heabel and Co
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Third Street SE
ED Soboda
24Th Street
Daylite
Gimco Rock
Hawkeye
Second Street
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