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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
8
Advice on selecting dried single species wood, avoiding knots that may loosen, keeping boards dry and clean, and properly preparing walls and panels. It covers waterproofing walls, drying plaster, sanding with grain, and staining before erection to ensure an even finish. Also notes Russia to begin tandem bicycle manufacture.
A light, instructional notice touts pattern 280 for making a shine kit and a school hamper. It promises easy cutting guides and directions, with a 25 cent price. Write to Workshop Pattern Service, La Crosse Tribune, Bedford Hills, New York.
A homemaking column notes glass bathrooms gain favor with deep jewel colors and white glass trends. It highlights glass showers, decorative curtains, towels, and accessories, contrasting soft ceramic tiles with bright glass for dramatic styling.
A compact overview notes asphalt’s ancient use in Mesopotamia and Egypt for temple baths and mummies, then traces its current dominance in roofing and waterproofing. It highlights resistance to water, versatility in emulsions and paints, and UL approval for mineral granule shingles. The piece cites low cost changes per labor data and a 1926 price comparison.
The biggest problem for builders is limited civilian metal supply. Weather-stripping and full insulation can cut heating plant size by 23 to 80 percent, depending on fuel type, according to University of Minnesota engineers. Savings in heating costs offset insulation expenses.
Green lumber with high moisture content shrinks as it dries. Most shrinkage occurs across the grain while lengthwise shrinkage is negligible.
The article explains plastering over metal lath or perforated rock lath increases fire resistance and reduces cracking. It notes plaster interiors conceal wall irregularities, insulate with mineral wool to hold fire back for an hour or more, and that plaster enduringly decorates if kept dry. It outlines composition, coats, finishes, and differences between gypsum and plain plaster.
The new dining tables and chairs come in varied designs and materials and serve multiple purposes. Chairs double as occasional living room pieces, tables can divide rooms, and some tops adjust from dining height to cocktail height. Trendy oversized tables aid room division, oval tops create intimacy, and storage units maximize space in combined living-dining areas.
Heating engineers say the average householder can cut fuel costs by 10 to 15 percent by installing a day night thermostat that reduces thermostat settings at night and automatically raises them in the morning.
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