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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
3
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William A. Radford offers guidance on designing a compact residence with attractive exterior lines and a five room interior. He highlights the use of shingles, varied roofing, and French doors, plus a well lit kitchen work area, efficient pantry shelves, and ample closets in bedrooms and hall to maximize usability.
A poorly lighted home harms comfort and temperature, lowering happiness in residence. Home owners often underfund fighting equipment and fixtures. In a $10 000 home, lighting costs should be about $500, not the $150–$200 common range, and hiring an illuminating engineer can cut wiring labor and improve efficiency. Focus on comfort when planning, balancing heating plumbing and fightings with savings elsewhere.
Redwood outlasts many woods due to a natural preservative during growth that protects against rot and decay. It resists insects and weather, suitable for rustic structures, summer houses, lodges, porches and outside finishes. Well seasoned redwood resists warping and keeps paint intact.
A brief guide notes door sills and adjacent floor areas wear with heavy traffic. Regular paint or varnish keeps wood surfaces clean and reduces repair needs. Protecting entry spots preserves room appearance and eases cleaning. One worn spot can spoil an entire room.
Storm sash porch and steps need attention this season. Clean repair and paint or varnish porch floors woodwork and doors with three coats. Finish storm sash to avoid stark white glare. brush and seal screens and frames before winter storage.
C. J. Calpin of the Department of Agriculture told the National Catholic Rural Life conference in Milwaukee that census data show 400000 more farm children under twenty one than in cities with 30000000 farm and city residents. He argued the rural home fosters family unity, space, and sunlight, predicting national decline if rural structure crumbles.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways will plant flowering vines wild roses rambler and creeper roses along roadsides to cover fills and cuts. About 300000 vines will be used plus ten grasses including white and pink clover blue vetch alfalfa and yellow yuecaria for slope planting alongside orchard grass meadow fescue and bluegrass to speed aesthetic completion.
Rebuilding old houses can be a sound investment even if not strictly necessary as viewed financially. Lumber homes respond well to alterations and renovations, with selling values often outpacing costs. Material dealers and architects support practical and aesthetic upgrades to improve town appearance.
The text argues that a daughter's preference is shaped by her upbringing. A pleasant home environment creates a standard she seeks in her own life, and strong character can adapt, so even modest means will still reflect good taste and beauty.
The article advises starting lawn tasks early in cold weather to delay spring work. It explains lifting or lowering log sections in the lawn, notching timing as grass growth slows. Flower beds planned for spring can be started now to use rotting sod to enrich the soil.
An observant householder says repairs on cement walks or fences are best redone in cold weather rather than in spring. He notes spring disturbs the lawn more, with tramping and displacement needing spring reworking, making cold weather preferable for repairs.
A Momence Illinois woman declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her strength after illness and inability to work. The ad touts 98 percent of 121000 women reporting benefits and claims ease of purchase through druggists everywhere.
Charlie Williams a twelve year old lad of Salda Colorado again distinguished himself in fighting forest fires. In summer 1923 he discovered a fire caused by a passing train on the Cochetopa National forest and alerted forest service officers. His prompt actions and personal effort on the fire line drew commendation from Secretary of Agriculture Henry C Wallace. Recently Charlie helped check another fire in a dense stand of pine trees and again received official praise.
The life net adopted by fire departments stems from an acrobat who developed it after his brother died in a fall during a performance. The invention saved many lives and reshaped rescue operations.
Mrs Rose Goersdorf of Brooklyn reports her baby's eczema improved dramatically after using Resinol Ointment. Previously faced with severe itching and sleepless nights, two doctors offered little help before the product was tried with success.
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