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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
6
Prospective buyers should calculate down payment and housing costs by outlining total living expenses, then determine affordable mortgage payments. Compare loan options per $1000 borrowed, plan a budget, and emphasize large down payments and rapid payoff to save interest. Seek legal advice if unsure.
A buyer should thoroughly check sewer and street improvements before purchasing a home. Inquiries at the municipal building office are advised if the seller is vague about facilities. If in a district, expect potential assessments for extensions, and confirm street deed status to ensure sewers and curbs are installed.
Census Bureau figures show about 42 percent of U.S. farms were operated by tenants in 1935, decreasing to roughly 27 percent by 1950, reflecting shifts in farm ownership and farming practices.
The Audrain house plan describes a frame slab over cinder fill with no basement and exterior siding with asphalt shingles. It features two bedrooms a bath utility room living room kitchen and separate dining room with built in storage closets a fireplace picture window a vestibule and recessed tub. Overall 44 by 24 feet totals 1135 square feet and 13464 cubic feet. For more information contact the Small House Planning Bureau St. Cloud Minnesota and the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada Box 1193 St. John s New Brunswick.
A brief side by side of Democratic and Republican planks on civil rights national defense and taxation. Democrats urge federal action to guarantee rights and repeal Taft Hartley while seeking strong UN and defense. Republicans push state responsibility with federal anti discrimination measures, rapid hard power buildup, farm parity, balanced budgets, and anti corruption.
Columbus Junction BPW announces its fifth annual tag day on Aug. 6 to raise funds for the public library. Tickets sold by schoolchildren will support buying new books. The nearby news items note reunions, store moves, and local club activities in town.
The article argues against removing entry halls to save costs, noting increased indoor air drafts, dirt, and traffic through living areas. It recommends a compact square hall with accessible doors to four rooms, Kentile flooring, and flexible partitions like bookshelves. Two story homes require larger halls for stairs.
Royal Neighbors of America lodge members held a social and business meeting at Mrs. Alden Maxwell’s home with co hostess Mrs. Edna Snyder. List of members and visitors followed, plus reports of members’ travels and visits to local households and shoppers.
Tipton voters rejected a proposed 65 thousand dollar playground and athletic field project in a special election Monday. The tally was 441 in favor and 335 against, short of the 60 percent threshold required for bond authorization.
Residents considered a 14 year improvement project for the community park adding tennis courts a baseball diamond a football field and playground facilities. Voting ran from noon to 7 p.m. at the Gaul Motors garage.
The U. S. Bureau of Mines demonstration plant at Louisiana Missouri conducts coal to gasoline experiments and hires nearly five hundred workers.
The Mississippi River between Rock Island and Muscatine is expected to rise 1 to 2 feet this week but remain below flood stage. Muscatine's river stage held at 9.8 feet over the past 24 hours, aided by 6 to 13 inches of rainfall in Minnesota over four days.
Giovanale D Italia reports an Italian scientist Ubaldo Loschi built and exploded Italy s first hydrogen bomb. The account says a great flame rose in a protected shelter as a red glare with a green crown appeared followed by a tremendous roar.
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