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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
6
A month by month home maintenance guide from Popular Science Monthly advised by John AfeMahen. It outlines summer and fall tasks such as roof repairs in July, foundation work and wall tarring in August, heating plant installation in September, and winter preparations like chimney cleaning in October and starting the furnace in November.
A homeowner reflects on common errors in building a first house and how planning with a spouse can avoid issues. He cites concerns like unwanted layouts, poor exposures, and mosquito problems, sharing lessons for a better future home on a hill.
The Lincoln Star notes that zoning laws expanded nationwide from a few cities in 1916 to 73 by 1921 and 425 by 1925. About 47 of the 68 largest cities exceeding 100,000 people and 150 of the 287 towns over 25,000 have such ordinances in force.
A simple rose trellis with lattice arch over a seat suits cramped spaces. Built by an amateur, the open wood back blends with the airy design. Paint it white or green to highlight vines and flowers, especially pink or red roses.
A communication from the United States Department of Commerce notes that about 1 336 cities have adopted zoning to modern standards. Cleveland is highlighted among cities piloting a planning program as part of broader county and city efforts.
A census by American City Magazine shows 839 million square yards of paved streets in 1,009 leading cities. New York gains 6.7 million yards 1920 1926. Chicago 689,670 yards. Philadelphia 2,932,000 yards in 1920 1926, with totals rising significantly.
Minnesota highway department shields unpaved trunk highways by spraying calcium chloride or applying oil or tar to combat dust and heavy traffic. About 400 miles will receive calcium chloride and 150 miles oil or tar, at roughly 350 and 1200 dollars per mile respectively. Treatments are not permanent and must be repeated annually, with limited application possible due to cost and binder availability.
The piece surveys national and regional highway development, noting the Park-to-Park route spanning 11 states and 6000 miles, growing paved mileage, and heritage of federal aid. It highlights the Pacific coast main route, Canadian road costs, Wisconsin contracts, and Florida tire bans amid evolving road standards and infrastructure push.
Design for a modern hog house aimed at profit explains a 82-hog building with central feed house and side pens. Features include saw-tooth roof for ventilation, concrete floors, loft feed storage, separate doors, drift-free sliding doors, and optional wing extensions for herd growth.
The readable text discusses reputation, independence and attraction for American immigrants. It references Bilipino independence and contrasts old time sweethearts with modern attitudes. A slang laden line hints at social judgments about behavior and breakfasts.
The article notes interior doors serve both decorative and practical roles, matching wood trim, with panels outlined in contrasting shades. It suggests decalcomanita transfers or varnish plus deep-tone stain, recommending conventional library or living room motifs and floral touches for other rooms, with color pairings for different woods.
The guidance notes choosing plain paper as the best background for pictures. It warns against prominent patterns that could shadow the shot and suggests harmonizing framed wares and figures if used to maintain neutral tones.
A historic note urges varnishing both sides and edges of a shelf to prevent decay. It emphasizes protect all surfaces, top bottom and sides, to extend life. Painting or varnishing the entire shelf as soon as it is erected is recommended.
The article explains that crowded pines in a forest prune themselves, shedding lower branches to allow light and air to reach the upper growth. By diverting sap to top branches, the trees grow straight trunks and a green crown, yielding long, solid lumber for mills and ships.
Alexander Graham Bell sought to transmit sound by light. D O Stockbarger at MIT now succeeds using a photo electric cell to convert light variations into electrical currents which drive sound. Unlike Bell who used selenium the newer method relies on a light sensitive device for communication.
Celia Caroline Colein writes in the Delineator about walking technique and mood. She contrasts heel first contact with toe ball rhythm and urges a soft sound and poised carriage that reveals inner feelings.
A historical guidance sheet warns against water and common cleaners on oak floors. It suggests a damp cloth for dust removal, immediately dried, and offers a homemade waxed floor mix of equal parts turpentine and vinegar applied with a wool rag to renew the finish.
The weight of gravel varies with stone content. An average density is about 95 pounds per cubic foot for dry gravel, while saturated gravel ranges from 118 to 120 pounds per cubic foot.
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