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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
7
William A Radford explains the square 24 by 30 foot farm home with seven rooms, large reception hall, two floors, basement and attic, concrete block foundation, and hip roof dormers. Features include a front open porch, versatile reception hall access to the kitchen, and corner bedrooms for light and ventilation.
The piece argues every dollar in home building must count and stresses choosing high grade foundation materials. It warns low grade bricks, cement, lime, sand, and stone cause long term costs, while proper lime improves strength and waterproofing. It notes clean sand and known-brand cement prevent future cracks from inadequate drying before finishing coats.
A tip for improving home appeal suggests free use of whitewash for fences cellars stones and driveways. Whitewash should be applied thinly with lime paint made from quicklime or hydrated lime and water. It creates a soft white appearance and enhances the surrounding grounds.
Many believe varnish turns white when wet or overheated, but modern varnishes can be absolute waterproof and heatproof. A coated surface resists spills from teapots radiators and rain if the painter uses a varnish guaranteed not to discolor under any circumstances.
Proper foundations protect homes from deterioration. Inexpensive houses often lose value due to poor footings. Footings should reach firm bearing soil below the frost line or rock.
The excerpt features quips on honeymoon trips by air and a joke about falling from the clouds after a ceremony. It includes a quip about slipping desires and a proverb recommending marrying a man who has lived in a boarding house to value home cooking.
The ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a safe antiseptic treatment for inflamed feet. It claims rapid relief from soreness and odors, with a guarantee and a 42 ounce original bottle available from most druggists.
A trucking firm’s decorated delivery truck with life size crane figures drew curious attention in front of a North Side drug store. A young girl asked the driver if the wagon delivers new babies, prompting a charming moment reported by the Indianapolis News.
A compact reflection notes that appearances matter to men and wives, suggesting flaws are exposed by those who notice. The piece comments on social expectations and the consequences of vanity in relationships.
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