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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
6
The Gothic Tudor and Elizabethan influence yields brick or shingles English cottages with steep roofs narrow eaves and pointed dormers. Shutters fend off cold winds while casement windows bring breeze. absence of porches enlarges the front living room and a small hall replaces a central Colonial center hall.
A dense, OCR filled record lists multiple building permits across addresses in various categories. Entries include reroofing porch construction furnace installations and new dwellings with amounts ranging from two hundred to over nine thousand dollars. Names such as Leona Hill, A L Munden, William Shoals, George Boeschian, and Wooling appear alongside addresses like 1810-12 Buckle 1229 Laurel 5140 N Pennsylvania and 2045-47 Park. The page captures a snapshot of local construction activity with numerous permit values and contractor names.
This short piece urges every home to own a pipe wrench noting its low cost and wider usefulness compared to a standard monkey wrench. It highlights the tool as a practical addition to basic household maintenance.
Passers-by admired a tulip display at 141 N. Delaware St. and noted flower numbers. Bush's Seed Store urges early orders to ensure Holland bulbs arrive in time for fall shipping to Indianapolis. Orders placed now ship in time for next year's bloom.
An electrical contractor argues wiring in new homes saves money and avoids future plaster, wallpaper, and floor damage. He notes installing multiple outlets and bracket light outlets during construction costs far less than after finish and urges consulting an expert before building.
W H Keller of J E Morrison and Company argues against selling cheap houses. He says good homes cost fair prices and endure, offering contracts with moderate cash first payments and 1 percent per month until paid. The firm aims to build lasting value rather than cheap shoddy structures.
The piece stresses that a practical kitchen requires good light and plumbing, a sizeable enameled iron drainboard, ample cupboard space, room to store food, dishes, pots and pans, and work areas. A reliable ice box or refrigerator and a good stove are essential components.
The article highlights five bungalows in the 700 block on N Drexel Ave built by Cain and Conerty of the United Labor and Trust Company Bank. Each uses the same floor plan with variations in color and finish, featuring built in cabinets, fireplaces in some homes, and privacy through a hallway layout. Lumber and millwork came from Capitol Lumber Company and window shades from H C Curry & Co.
Careful wallpaper and drapery choice can simulate sunlight in a room, with buff and yellow tones appearing cheerful. Glass curtains in gold color gauze filter light warmly, brightening a gloomy day.
The guidance says shut off water first then call a plumber. If a quick fix is needed, disconnect the burst section near the break, seal the open end with a rubber stopper from a hardware store, secure it to hold against ordinary pressure, and keep using the rest of the house until a repairman arrives.
A Northern Paint Company offer provides easy financing to paint homes now, claiming walls deteriorate in value daily. The Indiana firm uses Advance paints and can arrange painters, with contact through manager Co. F. Schier, Randolph 3327. A $100 paint job reportedly adds $200 to a home's value and sale chances.
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