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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
15
William A. Radford outlines a brick and frame house design combining brick on the lower level with a wooden upper structure. The 22 ft 10 in by 22 ft 10 in plan includes sun rooms, a corner entrance hall, a 14 by 12 living room, a 10 ft 6 in by 18 ft 6 in dining room, a breakfast room, and upstairs bedrooms with large closets.
The article advises floor colors should blend with room finish for a cohesive look. Hardwood floors are durable and preferred when not fully carpeted. soft woods suit carpeted areas. Linoleum and composition floors suit bathrooms and kitchens. Finishes include wax, varnish, and oil for soft woods. linoleum floors should be waxed. rugs should match room tone and be darker than walls. avoid large fur designs.
Instructions emphasize rough COARSE texture for walls and blocks. Clean and roughen surfaces as needed by hacking or wire brushing. Wet surfaces just enough to prevent rapid plaster absorption but not so wet that water stands on the surface before stucco application.
Kitchen experts recommend the sink be under a window when possible for light and ventilation. If placed on an outside wall the drainage and pipes must be protected to prevent freezing and ensure proper drainage.
Willum Harmon Beers of the American Institute of Architects says the architecture of America is leading the world. He predicts more high quality building in 1920 with stabilized growth, notes educational opportunity aiding young architects, and observes a shift from cheap projects to government and municipal construction while overall prosperity supports continued demand.
Masonry offers a wide choice of materials where selection usually depends upon the style of architecture and local material availability. A combination of field stone with stucco may yield a happy result as stone provides sturdier foundations while stucco adds versatile finishes and colors.
Size of lots matters for future home comfort and value. Choose a larger lot in a cheaper area if possible, or a smaller lot in a better locality only if unavoidable. Study the lot in relation to the intended house type before purchasing and recheck after buying before breaking ground.
A health survey lists seventeen U.S. cities as among the safest for infants with infant mortality under 40 per 1,000 live births. Cities are grouped by population size from under 80,000 to over 1,250,000, with Seattle and San Francisco among those earning honors for low mortality.
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the article surveys carillons across the Netherlands and Belgium. It explains bell arrangements, playing methods, city ownership, and highlights notable towers from Rotterdam to Mechelen, with Denyn’s celebrated Malines performance and the global School of Carillon Instruction.
Columbia University researcher Dr Elizabeth McDowell tested 7138 school children and found stutterers show no less intellectual capacity than peers. She reported similar vocabularies and even better physical fitness, with some stutterers able to name many words in three minutes. A separate note describes a gun mishap in Milford Del. when a hunter’s weapon discharged, causing a kitchen fire.
A quip notes the pawnbroker's plight as daylight saving causes watches to be set back. The line frames the pawnbroker’s burden and the humor hinges on the time change. No other facts or names are given.
An old advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in every home claiming it makes clothes white and does not injure fabric. The faded text also notes that many men decline nominations, doubting any real chance of election.
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