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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1952
Page
7
Building experts assert insulation is a quick return long term investment rather than a true expense. Heat retention reduces heating costs, allows smaller equipment, and fuel savings of about 23 percent or more offset the initial cost. Homeowners gain annual fuel savings and higher resale value, with DIY installation using reflective Kimsul insulation and simple fastening tools.
Upstream traffic in the Rock Island district of the Mississippi river last week included 12 towboats and 62 barges with a total of 95 300 tons. Petroleum products topped at 61 500 tons, coal 26 100 tons, and 7 700 tons of miscellaneous items. Downstream movement carried 9 900 tons of grain and miscellaneous cargo.
A banker buys an old country house near Dallas, strips it to the skeleton, and rebuilds with fire resistant roofing, new siding, doors, windows, and wall finishes. The four mile from a fire department site uses well water with a septic system, aided by Lyon Gray Lumber Co. The piece notes many neglected buildings hide solid cores and can be remodeled at lower cost than new homes.
Our Yesterdays Burglary reports a break in at Mr Nolta’s home with theft of clothes groceries milk and butter from the milk house. D W Roberts and others were entered with items taken though most rooms yielded little value. A employee’s room was searched and clothing missing. No clue to the burglars. Pine Mills resident A F Sissell notes telegraph lines and new home instrument for city talks.
Friends in Sweetland township learn William Carter, injured last Friday when a heavy barn door fell on his back of the head and shoulders, is out of danger after 24 hours unconsciousness. Dr. A J Oliver reports he is now improving and no longer in danger.
Nichols Christian church sponsors the Harvest Auction at the Rock Island depot grounds on Saturday Oct 4 starting at 11 am. The Men’s club and Homebuilders class provide refreshments. Items include farm products home baked goods furniture and other food items.
Expert tips cover caulking that remains plastic after curing and can be molded with wood. Pastel shingles described as versatile color options suitable for most homes. Causes of fireplace smoke include poor construction or a clogged fire, with chimney maintenance advised. Lacquer cannot be applied over varnish. remove the old finish completely before applying lacquer.
Readers learn that moisture from inside and outside causes blistering and peeling. Experts from the Forest Products Laboratory and industry groups advise on drying wood, flashing joints, and controlled paint thickness to avoid alligatoring, cracking, and blistering.
A herd of livestock from Iowa Utah and California has been installed at the International Christian University farm near Tokyo. Jersey cattle Suffolk sheep and Duroc hogs were sent to honor friendship efforts. An Iowa fundraising drive aims to raise 250000 for a campus chapel as the English program expands with a future education graduate school.
When the Alaska highway through Canada first opened, motorists needed permits to travel. The growing network of service stations and traveler aids has removed the need for such permits.
Beardsley and Loveless name a week of appearances for the two candidates. Beardsley travels to Bayard Corning Waterloo Iowa City Clarinda Centerville and farm events with highway 141 opening and a dairy cattle congress on the schedule. Loveless visits Ottumwa Des Moines Centerville Cedar Rapids Clarinda Ottumwa Fort Dodge and ends with a Stevenson address at an airport dedication.
The metropolitan London County Council reports a herd exceeding 1000 cows within its district. Officials note the unusual cattle count amidst urban governance.
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