Americans Blamed For Declining Flower Gardens Abroad Influence
Ralph R. Root of the Society of Landscape Architects says Americans neglect gardens with shrinking flower plots. He notes English roses and village beauty inspire garden interest, urging revival at the national Own Your Home expositions in Chicago New York Philadelphia and Buffalo.
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Ralph R. Root
Society of Landscape Architects
Chicago
England
Aouse
New York City
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Rural School Improvement Drive Aims Higher Teacher Standards
A campaign by the Work for Improvement of the Rural School seeks to present rural school issues to 42 state legislatures. The U S Bureau of Education notes pending laws on higher teacher qualifications and standardization of small schools. It says the teacher supply now meets demand better and urges stricter certification. High school enrollment has surged in ten years and many graduates seek teaching careers.
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United States Bureau of Education
Bureau of Education
Bureau
Find That Beauty Pays In Small Villages
Local initiative drives village beautification through planned streets recreation spots and landscaped areas. Energetic citizens convert dumps into gardens dismantle shacks for smart business buildings and plant trees, boosting tourism and local economy while lifting standards of efficiency.
Move If You Mislike Our Town and County
A stern notice from the Ozark Alabama Southern Star urges residents to leave if they oppose the town and county’s values. It demands men loyal to the community support schools churches and neighbors, hinting at rapid collective action against dissenters.
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Uzark and
Dale County
Ozark
Ala
Southern Star
Worth All it Costs to Beautify American Towns
The Department of Agriculture is urging better interest in beautifying American villages. It argues that beautification is worthwhile and feasible with small costs. Even inexpensive houses can feature more attractive design.
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Department of Agriculture
Remodeling adds civic value by restoring neighborhoods
Architect Richard G. Kimbell of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association says remodeling saves eco friendly value and educates, while reviving run down neighborhoods, lifting real estate values, and preserving period architecture before the Civil War.
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Richard G. Kimbell
Naonal Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Separate Building for Milk House Saves Labor and Quality Milk
Article describes a 42 ft 8 in by 24 ft milk house with concrete floor drain, hollow tile walls, and a receiving platform. It includes a cooler tank with running water, a separator and churn area, boiler room with coal bin, attic storage, and options for power from farm plant or gas engine. Emphasizes hygiene, ease of washing, and improved milk quality for health authority approval.
Door Sill Maintenance for Clean Room Floors
Door sills and adjacent floor areas wear from constant traffic especially in kitchens and baths. Regularly painting or varnishing worn spots prevents dirt accumulation and makes cleaning easier, preserving room appearance and reducing costly repairs.
How to Temporarily Repair Leaking Eaves Troughs
Temporary repair methods for leaking eaves troughs using tar or asphalt-impregnated paper. Clean and dry troughs, apply hot asphalt, lay paper strips, and fold edges to prevent water intrusion under shingles.
Zinc Coated Nails Preferred Over Copper For Special Jobs
Builders note copper nails with galvanized hatch are improper for special work. Zinc coated nails should be used for anything beyond ordinary construction to avoid electrolytic reactions that cause zinc loss.
Colonial Porch Designs Deepen Home Appeal in Advertising
Advertising matter from manufacturing firms highlights millwork and Betapin equipment in colonial porch designs. A well crafted emblem enhances the home’s appearance and should be valued.
Executors and Administrators Notices from Lititz Pa
Estate of John K Wissler of Lititz Borough Lancaster County Pa grants letters testamentary to the undersigned all indebted persons to make immediate payment and those with claims present them for settlement to the undersigned residing in Lititz Pa Estate of Israel W Bender of Lititz Borough Pa grants letters of administration to the undersigned all indebted pay immediate and those with claims present them for settlement to the undersigned residing in Lititz Pa
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John K. Wissler
Lititz
Lancaster County
Israel W. Bender
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Broad St
Doster
Roy H. Long
Davis Cyd Tem Powder
Lykens Valley
W.H. Muth & Co
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Grube
Overland Ford Parts
C. M. Snavely Garage
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Penna
M. M. Garman Lititz
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R. M. Spacht
Record Printing House
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Leola
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