Choosing Best Insulation Types For Home Walls
Manhattan extension specialist Mary Tucker says new siding mainly enhances appearance rather than insulation. For older homes, prioritize wall insulation between interior and exterior to raise R value toward 18 24, with options like foam sheathing or loose fill. Consider fire safety moisture and venting, and hire a reliable contractor for foam installs.
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Manhattan
Mary E. Tucker
Kansas State University
Tucker
Solar Heat May Be Answer for Pre 1960 Homes
Lawrence residents discuss housing issues focusing on insulation in older houses and how lack of insulation may drive higher fuel use. Community members and families anticipate broader talks on energy efficiency and home planning.
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Lawrence
Gary Kilgore
Bill Eberle
Mary Tucker
Elwyn Holmes
Kirk Baker
Arkie Vaughn
Savings and Loan Association
Abner Parney
Housing and Urban Development
Art Beil
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Steve Bittel
Southeast Area
Franklin
Douglas County
Douglas
Leavenworth
Johnson
Miami
Terrific Tunic Slip Pattern And A Solar Energy Workshop
A belted vest tunic pattern 7162 in synthetic knitting worsted is offered for 1.25 with 35 cents extra for first class handling. Alice Brooks in Ottawa Herald needs name address zip size and style number. A two day Kansas State University Extension workshop September 28 29 at Lawrence fairgrounds features solar heated home tours and talks by Dr Thomas Dean and Lisa Drake.
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Alice Brooks
Ottawa Herald
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Kansas State University
Fairgrounds
Lawrence
Thomas Dean
University of Kansas
Thomas
Couple Is Fire-fighting Crew
Richard and Linda Pierce work as a married duo on Minnesota DNR hot shot fire crews based in Zimmerman. They log 12 hour days fighting wildfires, bunk and eat together on location, and hope for state jobs after November. They describe the unique partnership as a trusted, safe dynamic amid long firefighting days and occasional seven mile walks to reach towns.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Pierces
U.S. Forest Service
Black Hills
South Dakota
University of Minnesota
Pierce
Mrs. Pierce
Tangela Marie Birth Announcement
Tangela Marie, seven months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brett Foster, 815 S. Cypress. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Milliken of Williamsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Squire Foster of Grand Island Nebraska, and Janice Jock of Towanda. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Duvall of Williamsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Henley of 810 N. Mulberry, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Foster of Ottawa RFD 4.
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Tangela Marie
Brett Foster
S. Cypress
D. M. Milliken
Williamsburg
Squire Foster
Grand Island
Neb
Janice Jock
Towanda
William Duvall
Eldon Henley
N. Mulberry
Eugene Foster
Ottawa
Rfd
Read The Labels Read The Labels
Information accompanies food on packaging labels and helps buyers identify product type from ingredients listed by quantity. Weight enables cost comparisons, while syrup type or packing liquid reveals quality and value differences for canned fruit fish and cheese.
How to estimate beef yields for freezer stock
When buying beef wholesale, expect about 25 percent waste and 225 pounds of usable meat from a 300 pound side. Yield grade affects storage, with grade one yielding about 80 percent and grade five about 66 percent. Ask for yield grade before purchase.
Who Was On Mayflower and Two Dogs aboard 1620 voyage
The Mayflower carried 104 passengers and crew to Plymouth Massachusetts in 1620. Gaines Dog Research Center notes a spaniel and a mastiff were on board along with humans.
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Plymouth
Mass
Gaines Dog Research Center
Cradle Song Babies Featured In Local Newspaper
The Herald highlights smiling babies with photos up to age four. Children pictured together are welcome, and near birthdays are celebrated with a feature on the child’s special day.
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Herald
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