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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
4
A fragment notes WSMB as a 500 watt station in the United States. The writer claims it is the strongest with no city address and that even its engineers cannot explain why, simply stating it just is.
The piece argues tapestry covered furniture endures as a durable, versatile decor choice. It explains proper use and compatibility, notes hand and machine weaving, Jacquard loom impact, and highlights enduring appeal from Queen Anne to Jacobean styles with durable fabrics suited for today’s rooms.
Quin A Ryan of WGN and the Chicago Tribune station fears evening clothes and bow ties. He agreed to appear on an Indianapolis radio show only if he could skip formal dress. He admits he could not tie a bow tie and says he was persuaded to wear the soup and fish.
Mrs. T. J. Green asks in her column how many broadcasting stations exist in Indianapolis and where they are located and tunable. She states that the city has but one radio station, WFBM, owned and operated by the Merchants Heat and Light Company, and mentions the station.
Quick guidance on finishing a cabinet with stain and shellac including multiple coats and cleaning steps. It notes removing headphone caps to wipe moisture from diaphragms to prevent rust and cautions not to bend them. It also advises grounding the negative battery line in a loop set to increase volume.
Advice urges planning homes around furnishing needs asking buyers to set aside space for bedroom furniture before drafting plans. It warns that exterior design and storage areas should not overshadow the need for proper bedroom layout to ensure long term satisfaction.
If you have made mistakes in furnishing your home in the past it is not too late to correct them now by refurnishing one room at a time.
T M Rybolt, manager of Rybolt Heating Company, lauds the furnace for superior heat and reliability. He cites customer approval and the furnace’s unique construction as delivering greater warmth, with skilled crews on call to fix faults and restore cozy warmth quickly during cold days.
The Buschmann payment plan allows a fifth down at installation with the rest in easy monthly installments. Sands Automatic Water Heaters by August Buschmann & Sons are dependable, economical, and come in instant and storage tank styles to fit homes or buildings. Plumbers who qualify may obtain units, and a list of approved plumbers is available from the company.
The cork lined house promises year round comfort with uniform warmth inside and cool upstairs areas in summer. It notes cork insulation blocks heat transfer, preventing drafts and reducing fuel waste by using less conductive building materials.
The L. G. Brightmire Company touts portable garages that can be erected in under two days, with 800 plus built in Indianapolis and a 99 percent satisfaction claim. Units include painting, all equipment, and simple self assembly, with many bought for as low as 1.50 dollars a month and full company guarantees.
W D Long dealer for Oil-O-Matic Heater urges planning basement layouts before building or remodeling. A smaller furnace room or off-O-Matic reduces space needs, allowing a playroom, billiard room, maid’s suite, gym, basement garage, or improved laundry while keeping a clean basement and safe washing area.
The era of frequent rug replacement is fading. Buyers seek rugs for durability and beauty, believing a rug’s wear reflects the care its maker invested. Wool quality and quantity determine resilience and longevity.
A bathroom repair tip suggests using a linoleum strip left from the floor covering to tack over the tub to prevent water splashes on the wall. The method provides a quick, low cost way to protect painted surfaces and keep the area cleaner.
Even the tiniest garden can enhance curb appeal and transform unattractive back yards into charming spaces suitable for summer evening suppers.
A vivid line depicts walls dressed in rich tones as memories of nature emerge behind closed doors in winter, suggesting a contemplative domestic scene and artistic interior mood.
Reliable Wreckers raze two 650 foot loading stations in Brightwood railroad yards to clear space for a repair station and two tracks for sick cars. Oscar Finkbiner supervises the job and predicts about 10 000 feet of timber from the wrecks. The firm will sell only the best lumber from the destroyed structures.
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