Industrial Bank Introduces Insured Systematic Savings Club
The Cincinnati Morris Plan Bank announces a new savings service named Insured Systematic Savings Club Accounts. Depositors attest initial sums from $5 to $2,500 with 4 percent interest and death insurance funded by a partner company. Beneficiaries receive deposits plus interest if death occurs. upon completion, principal plus interest can be cashed or reinvested in 5 percent Morris Plan certificates. Open to healthy individuals 18 to 60 without medical exam. The local bank, expanding its savings and loan operations, temporarily offices at 532 Walnut St before moving to 117 East Sixth St.
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Cincinnati Morris Plan Bank
Savings Club
Morris Plan
Walnut Street
East Sixth Street
First lightweight brick veneer aims to cut home costs
A Detroit inventor patents a one inch brick veneer unit that weighs one sixth as much as traditional brick veneer. Ten bricks at half an inch thick bond to an insulating board with cement, attached to existing walls, avoiding heavy footing loads and reducing construction costs without sacrificing brick appearance.
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Detroit
Two Waterproofing Methods for Cement Floors Described
The article explains two successful waterproofing methods for cement floors. The iron method uses successive coats of iron solution and finishing coats to seal pores. iron expands on oxidation to block water. The integral method mixes a water soluble additive into the wet cement, bonding with the cement to fill pores with a matching material and produce a moisture resistant surface.
Nursery Frieze Will Brighten Walls With Mother Goose Scenes
Walls of children's rooms will serve a double purpose if enlivened with a frieze depicting scenes from Mother Goose and other nursery favorites.
An Economical English Cottage
An economical two story English cottage with brick exterior and slate roof offers six rooms on a compact 50 foot wide lot. It features a snug appearance, cross ventilation, and a straight stair run for lower building costs. The interior includes three bedrooms and a bath on the second floor and totals 19 000 cubic feet.
Nine-Room French Style Home With Bright Exterior
Describes a nine room house with four upstairs bedrooms and a maid's room over the garage. A first floor room serves as guest room or library. Living and dining rooms sit rearward with a large fireplace. Garage accessible from the kitchen and two fixtures lavatory nearby. French color palette suggested for roof doors and woodwork, diagonal garage and front doors, woven garden fence and tasteful landscaping. Lot 75 by 100 feet facing north.
Care in Choosing Home Paint and Hints for Good Work
The article urges care in buying paint for any home project whether large or small. It warns that cheap paint costs more in the long run and advises hiring skilled painters for larger jobs while noting amateurs can handle retouching if careful.
Charm Added to Kitchen by Using Wallpaper
Try wallpaper for a change from paint in the kitchen. Size the wall and the paper, then varnish with clear coats if washable paper is not used. Varnish keeps stains away and makes walls sanitary and attractive. Wallpaper gives a homey feel and a wide range of patterns is available.
Innovative mop hidden soap container invention
A new dish washing mop conceals a soap reservoir inside. Pressing a rubber ball in the mop releases soap onto dishes, offering a built in dispensing mechanism.
Good Kitchen Wiring Comfort and Convenience
Lighting design emphasizes an overhead main light plus sink and range lighting. Include an outlet for a fan or ventilator and provisions for electric fridge iron clock back porch breakfast nook or percolator and toaster outlets. Ensure light in supply closet and proper wiring for added convenience.
Installing Incinerator Helps Modernize Home
A small modernization improves a house by adding an incinerator. It will improve property comfort and convenience by drying out and consuming waste, garbage, and rubbish, whether as a separate unit or built into the chimney.
Problems of curtain fixtures for metal casements solved
The article explains anchoring curtain rod brackets in brick veneer or solid masonry by using wood blocks or headers across the top of the window opening. It covers screw lengths, starting holes, and alternatives like wall plugs for solid walls, advising decorators or carpenters for best results.
Deluxe wall cabinet folds into hidden dining set
A deluxe folding dining unit designed for modern compact homes folds into a wall cabinet. Created by a leading American designer, gumwood with early American walnut finish, it blends with any architectural style and features chairlike seat backs that fold down.
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America
Smart Bird Shaped Faucet Handle Adds Garden Flair
A brass bird shaped faucet handle offers a stylish upgrade for garden hoses. Placed near the hose connection it becomes a focal point without hindering plantings or hose movement.
Real Estate Boards Say Cheaper to Buy and Build Homes Now
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports cheaper home purchases and building costs across nine regions from Long Island to California. Prices for lumber brick and glass are down while labor remains plentiful, making homes more affordable with favorable terms than a year ago.
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National Association of Real Estates Boards
Association
Long Island
California
la@hor
Realty Association
Oscar W. Rosenthal
Chicago
Building, Trades Employers’ Association
National Building Industries Bureau
General Contractors’ Association of Chicago
Illinois Builders’ League
Compton
National Glass Distributors’ Association
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Ralph Stoddard
Common Brick Manufacturers’ ‘Association of America
Leonard P. Reaume
Detroit
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Hess Blue Print Company Expands Photostat Services
Hess Blue Print Company at 121 Opera Place reports added equipment to boost production. They note easy loan access and rising demand as photostat work expands, including letters deeds wills and maps. Ozalid red line prints gain popularity and stability and cost remain reasonable.
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Hess Blue Print Company
Opera Place
Hess Photostat Department
Hess
Photostat
Hess Organization
Modern Home Needs Plenty of Outlets
The article argues against skimping on electrical wiring and outlets in new or remodeled homes. It notes the shift of appliances from luxury to necessity and highlights how modern households increasingly include devices like dishwashers and egg beaters. It cites past scarcity of vacuum cleaners and electric washers versus current prevalence in modest homes.
Shower Stalls and Over Tub Showers Gain Popularity
Article notes rising use of shower stalls and over tub showers with varied materials such as marble slate steel and tile. Describes standard stall sizes 42 by 42 inches 36 by 36 inches and features including side sprays needle point and overhead showers with adjustable ball joints and optional rain heads for low pressure water flow.
Brick Wall Becomes Fashionable For Certain Homes
The piece notes brick walls with tile coping suit early English or Normandy style houses. A wall about four feet high supports ivy and roses to soften a forbidding look and unify the house’s appearance.
Invention Introduces Removable Second Pane for Storm Sash
A newly designed window sash features a second removable glass pane to enable storm sash use. The innovation aims to improve insulation and weather sealing by allowing easy access to an extra pane when needed.
Storage Tyee Water Heater Best for Home
An article describes hot water needs in American homes and compares gas storage and instantaneous water heaters. It explains side-arm, storage, and instantaneous types, noting storage heaters provide constant supply and automatic pilot lighting, while instantaneous units heat on demand but can be costly with intermittent usage.
Detroit Mason Draft Eliminator for Fireplaces Patented
A Detroit mason contractor claims a smoke chamber in the fireplace damper eliminates downdraft. After installing the damper the brick layer only builds around it, saving material time and labor. The inventor says the device will become widely used in new construction and has US and Canada patents.
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Detroit
United States
Canada
Washing and waxing for inlaid linoleum care tips
The article describes care for inlaid linoleum noting that washing and occasional waxing suffice. It warns against applying wax too thick to preserve color and protect the surface from dirt and grit grinding.
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Murphy
Gus
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Ance
U.5
Duco
Duco Cincinnati Corporation
Main Street
Blue Print-Co
Opera
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Wagon Realtors
Bsilbert Avenue
Wordburn
Langdon Farm Subdivision
THE
C.L. Hill CO
Front and Mill Sts
West
Pares
Mill ST. West
Covedale
WM. F. Babel & Son
Barton. Res
Freeman Ave
Edwards
Edwards Mfg. Co
Egglestey Ave
Cincinnati
Wurlizer Residence Organ
East Fourth St
Natten
Main St. St. Canal
John S. Walsh
Fishwick Radio CO
Central Parkway
Canal
H.S. Elliott
Kenton Ave
Jefferson 1701
Serax Oakley Paint and Glass
Madison Road
Melrose
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