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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
6
The article argues paint is essential for wood protection as sap leaves pores open after cutting. It notes paint forms a protective film, resists fungi and moisture, and adds psychological value to property. It recommends comparing cost per square foot and year to show true value of quality paint.
A national survey of cities over 10 000 population shows a building shortage exceeding 4 000 000 000 with 380 cities reporting 4 050 820 000 in need. Residential needs reach 2 102 698 500 while commercial and public buildings require 1 150 851 500 and 870 270 000 respectively. Eight planned expenditures near 800 000 000 for churches hospitals charities and schools accompany the shortage findings.
Architectural merit adds dollars to a home's value and sells well when distinguished dwellings attract buyers. Poor designs become market drags as exaggerated gables and contrasting colors fail to impress. Builders should consider lasting appeal to maximize property value.
The Brunswick News satirically rails at habitual critics and nonparticipants, calling them the loudest shirkers who never join or support organizations. It urges such people to reflect, become real citizens, and actively build the community.
An expert in home and city beautification offers hardy plant choices for lawns. Recommend shrubs like dogwoods honey suckles spiraeas minebark vines such as woodbine Dutchman pipe honeysuckle clematis and hardy perennials for borders. Also suggests orchard species for usable spaces and planting timing favoring spring over fall.
Architect William A. Radford promotes colonial style homes for readers. He describes shingled halls, central entrance, balanced windows, and sun and sleeping porches, noting lower construction costs and efficient use of space in a 39 by 26.5 feet plan with six rooms, a central hall, and a rear porch.
The guideline requires chimneys to extend above roof ridges by at least two feet on peak roofs and three feet on flat roofs, with proper capping. Flue lining must project four inches above the top to allow a two inch wash and two inch projection. A cement mortar wash is advised and a concave surface may improve draft to prevent water intrusion and freeze thaw damage.
The piece discusses how color impacts a guest’s first impression in an unfamiliar room and the importance of choosing designs and hues that do not clash with existing decor.
Plan Winter Building Architects and builders report a large volume of building being planned or executed through the winter months, signaling sustained activity in construction.
Guidance from Clemson College on sow and litter care during the first two weeks after farrowing. Emphasizes light sow feeding early, gradual reintroduction to full feed, and avoiding milk overfeed to piglets to prevent scours. Notes on thumps risk in 10 day to 2 week old pigs and practical exercise and pasture practices for sow and litter.
The stomach worm parasitizes all sheep breeds including Hine wool sheep. Eggs shed in droppings hatch after variable times. hatching speeds depend on temperature and moisture. Dryness or freezing kills larvae. ensheathed larvae resist conditions and pasture may need a year offstock to die.
The article explains sows require proper feeding to produce strong litters. It notes corn barley and wheat fattening feeds need protein and minerals. Protein sources listed include alfalfa clovers field peas soybeans tankage and skim milk.
Live stock notes emphasize pen rails to prevent losses and profit from scrubs versus purebreds when prices slow. Care with sows on pasture prevents overfeeding, pasture pigs yield profitable pork, and full fed pigs in April reach markets early. Growth relies on exercise, sunshine, green feed, and good surroundings.
Letters testamentary granted to John W. Hartranft as executor for Amanda E Brackbill of Warwick Twp Lancaster Co Pa. Creditors asked to pay promptly and claimants to present their demands for settlement to attorney Joseph B Wissler in Lititz Pa.
United States army statistics show blue eyed men make better shots. Of 1 000 men qualified, 605 have blue eyes while 395 have brown eyes. Advertise in the Record. It pays.
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