Title Insurance Official On Torrens Law Validity
The Supreme Court upheld the Torrens system in a Illinois case, signaling strong title protection for registered owners but also showing how fraud can still strip a rightful owner. Experts urge owners to safeguard duplicates, watch for forged certificates and deeds, and rely on title insurance for security.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court
David F. Westheimer
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Eliason
England
Torrens
Ohio
Enason
Sliason
Napletone
Wilborns
Lillinois Supreme Court
Illinois
United States
Wilborn
Paint Knowledge for Homeowners on When to Paint
This article explains how painting wooden parts can both prevent and promote decay. Wet or damp wood painted may trap moisture and rot, while dry wood benefits from paint shielding moisture. It advises painting exterior trim before assembly and joints to slow moisture penetration.
Repair Work Before Decorating In Kitchen Rede Coring
Repair work should precede decorating in kitchens a careful study of the space to see if moving furniture aids workflow. Minor changes can greatly improve comfort and efficiency with items like a shelf above the sink for cleaning powders brushes and scrapers.
Accessories in Yard May Be Beautified
Fences clothes posts arbors and trellises may be beautified using glass paint or a preservative shingle stain. New posts should be creosoted or carbolic stained to resist underground decay. Rusty ironwork should be cleaned or scraped before painting with graphite paint in black brown gray or green choices.
Americans Ignore Heat Risks in Homes Across the Nation
The piece laments Americans neglect protective design and cooling in homes, noting most houses prioritize winter warmth while summer heat creates uncomfortable nights in cities from New York to Chicago. It argues demand for heat protection will grow as heat misery persists.
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New York
Chicago
Plaster Panel Heating Shown At New British Embassy
Description of a panel heating system used in the new British Embassy in Washington where plaster serves as the radiator. Cold water circulates through steel pipes in walls and ceiling, radiating heat with minimal air movement and lower surface temperatures.
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Washington
Reasons for Shower Bath Popularity Across Homes
The shower bath saves time by avoiding tub filling and quick temperature setup. It enables morning and evening washes with minimal effort and energy, appealing especially in warm seasons. Its hygienic, water saving, and invigorating effects boost adoption in homes, gyms, and clubs.
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Min
Up-to-Date Heating Plant Features Modern Comfort
Officials describe three auxiliary features for new homes that boost comfort and fuel economy. An automatic humidifier adds moisture to air allowing moderate temperatures around 70 degrees. An electrically driven air propeller distributes warm air without drafts, eliminating stagnant pockets. A thermostat regulates drafts and maintains constant temperatures for all heating systems.
Planning for Future Homes with Flexible Bath and Closet Design
A housing advisory notes rapid trend toward many bathrooms alongside bedrooms. It suggests building extra large clothes closets and running pipe lines to allow future addition of baths without wall disruption, easing eventual renovations for rental or sale of older houses.
Painting Advice For Amateur Painters
Guidance on preparing surfaces for painting stresses dry clean surfaces and a well stirred paint. Use a soft bristle brush and apply an even coat not too heavy. If the coating is too thick add a little spirits of turpentine.
Real Estate Board Backs Longer Blocks For Cities
The National Association of Real Estate Boards adopts a resolution urging blocks 1 000 feet or more in residential areas. It cites savings in land use and maintenance, smoother traffic, safer crossings, and suburban beauty while recommending planning commissions adopt longer blocks with mid block crossings and central bus stops to improve transit and fire protection.
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Board of Directors
The
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Chicago
Association
Humidifier for Radiator Brings Fresh Air to Homes
The article describes a new humidifying radiator that solves the difficulty of humidifying heated homes. It uses horizontal tubes with a water stream evaporating on hot coils to fill the air with a June day freshness. A grille hides the humidifying mechanism, and other radiators may include humidifying apparatus to aid older setups.
Chimneys as Character in Small Homes
Builders seek homey charm in small houses and cottages often focusing on interior details while neglecting chimneys. The article notes older homes feature large, distinctive chimneys that symbolize the hearth, but modern practice reduces chimney importance as fewer flues are used, leaving many with thin stacks and cement caps.
American bathtubs travel world with modern designs
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau notes exports of American bathtubs sinks and lavatories rise yearly as global buyers seek modern American bathrooms. From Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang to the Prince Nawab of Bhopal and Turkish baths, US fixtures shape international luxury while a Dutch Colonial plan highlights practical interior features and cross ventilation. Plans and costs are available via The Commercial Tribune Building Page.
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United States
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
America
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Manchuria
Hsueh- Liang
India
Prince Nawab of
Bhopal
France
Loire
Turkey
Seven Hills
Stamboul
Seralglio
Selim
The
Commercial Tribune
Covedale Subdivision Third Largest Project for Cincinnati firm
The Cincinnati Double Wall Company, established in 1919, handles the Covedale Subdivision as its third largest realty development to date.
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Covedale Subdivision
The
Cincinnati Double Wall Company
Covedale
Cincinnati Double Wall Co
Sub-surface testing to guide factory site costs
An official from a boring tests firm argues that future site purchases will include sub-soil borings. Architects will bore down to base soils before construction to estimate foundation costs and avoid costly post start redesigns and extras.
Cleaning up after winter reveals neglected exteriors
The text notes yearly outdoor maintenance as snow melts exposing rusty metal, faded paint, and dusty garden furniture. It highlights porch and basement clutter and the need for fresh dressing to improve curb appeal.
Public Works Activity Sees Record April Bond Issuance
Public works and engineering construction are projected to rise in 1930 with April bond issues totaling 141 123 000. The first four months aggregate state and municipal bonds reach 452 442 000, nearly half a billion dollars, boosting the year’s construction volume toward recent averages.
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Associated General Contractors of America
Association
E J. Harding
Associated General Contractors
Waterproof chairs latest in bathrooms
A New York bathroom shop highlights novelty items for baths including waterproof chairs and tub accessories with suction cups. Builders report tenants in large apartments demand open fireplaces conservatories bath dressing rooms and tiled bathrooms with metal trimmed showers to aid rental appeal.
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New York
Cincinnati Real Estate Survey Finds City Under Built
John S. Walsh credits a Cincinnati Real Estate Board survey with showing a housing shortage in Cincinnati due to limited funds for new construction. He says money is available for loans, homes are scarce, and builders will start new projects soon. Investment opportunities in Cincinnati real estate are favorable.
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Cincinnati Real Estate Board
Post Office Department
John S. Walsh
Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Walsh
Curtain Pulls Add Subtle Charm to Rooms
The article notes curtain pulls in home rooms serve as graceful details. It describes worn shade pulls, tassels, and crocheted rings and highlights glass, bone, and jade carved options as durable, attractive alternatives. It mentions children's rooms with playful yarn dolls as appealing pulls.
Radiators Placed at Windows for Efficiency
The article explains radiator placement in homes, noting early practice varied by owner wishes. Modern heating research favors placing radiators at the cold air source near windows to combat heat loss, caused by poor window fit and heat transfer to outside air.
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Neers
Forms of screens for the ambitious homeowner
The article lists many screen forms from simple DIY builds to rust resistant bronze or copper options. It argues screening cost is low, estimating about 15 dollars for the average house, with long lasting service and reduced maintenance.
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Kenton Ave
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Oakley Paint and Glass
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