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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
14
A compact interior description highlights a room with a colonial end and modern features. The vestibule preserves living room privacy while peers enjoy the living area. Terrace access connects to the main space, suggesting an integrated layout.
The 50th annual National Real Estate Board survey via the Boston Real Estate Board reports 1950 housing activity likely to match or exceed 1949 in most of 470 markets. About half of new homes sell for under 8000 dollars, with mortgage access boosting demand for middle income housing despite rental pressures.
A fragmented excerpt notes concerns on framing foundation and reef when remodeling. It discusses ownership shares and references millions of families with emphasis on non farm households. Data appears garbled but suggests varying home value figures around ninety thousand dollars.
The article notes most home accidents stem from slipping on stairs and floors, slipping on fire, old can openers, crowded closets, scissors, knives and other sharp tools within children's reach, open windows, ladders, defective wiring and burns.
A narrative review of a ranch house in a rural setting highlighting a two-closet entry, spacious living area, combined living and dining room, large master bedroom with wardrobe, well organized kitchen with a breakfast nook, ample utility space, and a connected garage. The piece promotes purchasing blueprints from Penny's Small Homes with pricing details.
Advice on sowing early vegetables for autumn harvest lists onion parsley parsnips peppers New Zealand spinach rutabaga salsify squash Swiss chard and tomatoes. After June 18 growing may be risky. Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts should be planted. Chinese cabbage is valued. Chinese cabbage matures in 90 days and grows well in short autumn days though prone to bolting in hot periods.
Fragmentary OCR describes cement shingles and pressing techniques for farm buildings with exposed sections.
The American Builder reports that double glazed windows, with two glass panes and a half inch air gap, reduce heat loss in winter and limit heat gain in summer. Once custom only, they now come in standard sizes and are practical for large picture windows.
A house owner weighing ready mix paint versus paint mixed to order should seek a reliably standard product. Inferior brands may be cheaper but risk worse results and longer durability. Prices vary for linseed oil with boiled oil costing more but yielding a better finish.
The guide advises rubbing dry Ariel rain wood with fine sandpaper or steel wool. If possible, preserve natural beauty with varnish, else paint or enamel. For poorly matched woods, stain to natural color and follow with clear varnish.
Interior paints shielded from weather can last long as protective coatings but light tints and bright colors may fade and become soiled, requiring refreshing. Guidance notes selecting interior paints for durability and appearance.
A brief note explains bat removal from a house by opening a window to encourage the animal to exit. The tip emphasizes creating an escape route and avoiding direct confrontation with the bat.
Dead, an attic scene is described with a cross ventilation feature and a grand void. The fragment hints at a historical structure or exhibit setup with architectural details. Named places or people are not clearly identifiable in the readable text.
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