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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1932
Page
8
The article argues that property values rise with modernization and better appearance. It links community desirability to modern homes, quality construction, updated plumbing and lighting, and the appeal of new comforts. It emphasizes homeowner gains from investment in modernization and its impact on daily life.
The drum and bugle corps of the American Legion Post Number in Birmingham will take part in the Legion parade in Huntsville Sunday, preceding the dedication of a flag pole by the Madison County post. A barbecue will feature the program, and Legionnaires from Decatur will attend.
Garden expert Dean Malliday explains a method to suppress dandelions by applying sulphate of ammonia to the lawn. The acid soil becomes unwelcoming to dandelions while feeding the grass with increased nitrogen. Water thoroughly after application and use a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen phosphorus and potash.
The speaker outlines a national system to back home owners by linking savings banks and building associations to a federal framework. The aim is to lower rates and expand credit without direct lending, helping homeowners at risk of losing homes and boosting construction and employment in communities. Banks, associations, and prospective homeowners back the measure.
The article urges homeowners to diagnose heating failures by inspecting windows floors and wall insulation along with the heating system. It notes loose drafts from windows and floors increase fuel use and suggests weather stripping storm windows and airtight floors as fixes. It also references financing and standards proposals linked to Hoover era home ownership efforts.
President Hoover in a special statement to Ladies' Home Journal urges creation of federal Home Mortgage Discount Banks to aid home owners. He notes homes and homeowners are the nation's best credit risks and cites Chesla Sherlock's article and recent testimony to Congress on home financing.
In Mexico City the only rail system owned by children operates on a five mile track in Chapultepec grounds. Constructed three years ago, 100,000 children funded 12,000,000 pesos and meet annually as stockholders to receive dividends. The miniature train, on a 24 inch track, carries riders including stockholders through a scaled Union Station like terminal and a small tunnel.
Mrs J C Richardson serves as investigator for the Decatur charity council and as chairwoman of a zone committee, guiding local welfare efforts.
An illustrated transformation shows a neglected shack evolved into a graceful home. It describes asbestos shingles replacing wooden ones, dormer windows adding livable attic space, new sash windows, a rejuvenated basement entry, and a Dutch style front stoop.
Reward offered for return of a lost watch near Fifth avenue and Third street west to W. R. Irish Nelson. Also seeking to exchange a Stewart-Warner radio for four good milk cows. See George W. Gooch at 401 South Avenue West.
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