The Colby Small House Plan with Brick Veneer
The Colby features a low roof line and brick veneer exterior for sturdiness. It offers three bedrooms with ample closet space, a living room, and a kitchen dining area with cross ventilation. The 28 by 36 foot main area includes a full basement on 1,170 square feet with 23,391 cubic feet of volume. extra storage closets are provided in the foyer and bedroom hall. For details contact the Small House Planning Bureau in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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Colby
Small House Planning Bureau
St. Cloud
Minn
Feeding Trees Improve Survival During Drought
Scientific tests show fertilized trees withstand drought better than unfertilized ones as feeding promotes root growth and efficient nutrient uptake. Over three years, trees given nitrogen-rich feed kept lush foliage while nearby unfed trees suffered or died during a two month dry spell.
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Martin L. Davey, Jr
Davey
State Cranberry Crop 24 Per Cent Under '48
Wisconsin 1949 cranberry harvest forecast at 180000 barrels, 24 percent under 1948 but 63 percent above average. National harvest projected at 803000 barrels, 21 percent above the 10 year average. last year’s record reached 947700 barrels.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
It's Too Bad If Too Little Aid Given Too Late To Heat Plant
The Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau urges prompt heating system checks for 1949-50 season. Steps include thorough boiler cleaning, inspecting grates, firebox, smoke pipe, and chimney, plus fuel and safety checks for oil and gas fired plants.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Real Estate Transfers in La Crosse Area Listings
A sequence of property transfers is reported including Bailey and Schelling to Soules on 22nd between Vine and Pine, Mason to Pe in Camp, Community Loan to Mason, Richmond to te Stang in Camp, Domke to Wilson on Prospect, Housing Authority transfers on 21st terrace and 22nd street, Guilord to Abicht in Verchota, Cullman group to Russell and ileck in West Salem, Leibel to Hallingstad in Onalaska, Fischer to Sweeney between 21st 22nd and Hyde Travis, McNamara to Odin in 10th Badger streets.
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J. D
Louise S. Bailey
Ella Schelling
Robert E
E. Lillian Soules
Vine
Pine Streets
Marcellus
Lydia Mason
Laverne Pe
Camp
West Salem
Clarence
Cordelia Leibel
Verdell
Dorothy Hallingstad
City of Onalaska
Plumbers' Sons Earn University Scholarships At Iowa
A state University of Iowa scholarship program funds study in engineering for sons of National Association of Master Plumbers members. The aid supports basic science plus sanitation hydraulics thermodynamics and related fields with selection based on academics need and commitment to stay in the trade. First recipients start fall 1949.
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America
State University of Iowa
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
National Association of Master Plumbers
NAMP
Carnegie Tech
John Hawley
Sacramento
Calif
Japanese Introduce Simplified Typewriter With 1132 Characters
In Tokyo on Thursday the Japanese unveiled a simplified typewriter featuring 1132 characters. An American typist would see far fewer options, around 56 characters, compared with the older model’s 3126.
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Tokyo
Heating system choices tailor to taste climate and budget
The Plumbers and Heating Industries bureau urges National Home Week planning to pick a heating system like a winter coat. Choices include hot water steam and warm air with fuels coal oil gas electricity and heat pumps. Distribution options and controls should match climate and design while avoiding bargain basement gear.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
National Home Week
Water softeners now simpler and more efficient
Modern water softeners feature a single valve control and require little attention. New materials and distributor-collector designs boost soft water output three to ten times without increasing size. Compact and attractive, the units save on soap, linens, plumbing, cooking and overall home costs.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Bureau
Mirrors Exposed to Sunlight Cloud Over Time
The article notes that mirrors subjected to intense sunlight gradually develop cloudy surfaces, reducing reflectivity and performance. It warns users to shield mirrors from direct sun when possible and consider protective coatings or storage techniques to extend clarity.
Honest Finder Returns Wallet to Owner in England
A wallet lost in Hong Kong in 1947 has been returned intact to its owner, now living in Lee, England. The finder located the owner and delivered the wallet, preserving its contents and provenance.
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Hong Kong
China
Lee
England
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4Th ST
J. R. Johnson
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Madison Street
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Honest Finder
Clark-Bracken, Inc
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South Third Street
Ali Fein
McEe
Nergy
Ering
Thorp Finance
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Sparta
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Westinghouse
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