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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1928
Page
1
Farm expert W A Radford presents an all metal corn crib and granary design suited to protecting crops. Features include 26 foot width, 12 foot center driveway, 42 foot bin area, 10 foot height, concrete foundation, metal framework, ventilating and air circulation to dry grain and prevent spoilage, with varying lengths giving different capacities.
A discussion of home decoration trends emphasizes personal individuality over standardization. Techniques like spray spatter, color misting, stippling, two tone finishes, and two color blends allow distinctive walls with varied finishes, using low pressure paints and simple methods to create unique effects.
Finish and trim must follow correct curves and lines to avoid defacements from deterioration. Fir yields sharp cords and durable exterior joints, while hemlock and spruce provide smooth finishes and long wear. Cedar siding or shingles resist weathering, and lapwood from fir offers exceptional durability in exposed exterior trim when drained and ventilated.
A reader note emphasizes that chimney performance hinges on proper draft to ensure safe operation. The text cites that a chimney’s effectiveness depends on how well it creates a draw, affecting heating efficiency and safety.
Communi 6 Buly Regular Cleaning Up for American Cities American cities are getting their faces scrubbed and a new industry is rapidly assuming portions says Merle Thorpe in Nation's business Magazine. Send your office building to the launders and get it back by Saturday night nicely washed and ironed. Washington and southern municipalities are going in for cleanliness as dingy buildings shed soot and dust and emerge with shining facades. In Washington a new white city is coming into view by soap and water and the capital's beauty has been enhanced. It costs about 2500 to steam clean and press an average office building while sprucing up the treasury of the Union station might run up to 12000. Beauty and cleanliness are real assets to any community.
Massachusetts officials urge communities to link advertising of recreation and housing with protecting scenic roadsides. The Division of Housing report says highways are social and economic issues, not just engineering ones, and that a town with well protected roadsides and strict zoning will stand out nationally.
The article extols common brick for its color variety and textural adaptability. It notes the natural variations in color, texture, and form, with uneven burns and irregular firing creating unique charm. Building economy is highlighted as a key advantage of using common brick.
Madison New Jersey adopts a unique building code amendment to prohibit construction of any residence with more than one family per 2,500 square feet of lot area. The rule effectively caps density at 27 families per acre to curb congestion in suburban neighborhoods.
A roof that is tricky should be despised and redone. A roof must be dependable, offering beauty and utility. A picturesque top that is waterproof and fire resistant completes a strong building proposition.
The North Shore Real Estate board calls to remove excess signs on properties to prevent injury to sale value. They urge replacing ten to fifteen signs on a single lot with a single sign reading See Your Realtor. Chicago Daily News reports the guidance aims to curb clutter on busy road frontage.
Julia Bottomley reports in 1928 on modern kitchen aprons made of rubberized silk with bold color panels and patchwork designs for festive use. She notes velvet ensembles in Brazilian brown with sheer silk blouses, scarf neklers, and fur accessories, predicting a vibrant season of color and luxury.
A Kansas mother touts California Fig Syrup as the real reason her child stays healthy and tops health tests. The ad claims the syrup gently cleanses the stomach and bowels, improves appetite and digestion, and supports robust growth, urging parents to buy genuine California Fig Syrup.
Government naturalists note the English sparrow aids by destroying seeds of noxious plants. They observe flocks feeding on crabgrass and foxtail weeds, and the sparrow helps reduce dandelion seeds with help from native birds like the Sonz sparrow.
The ad extols Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for infants and young children. It notes it is widely used in millions of homes, recommended by doctors, and available at every druggist, promising relief from colic constipation and diarrhea and ease for fretful babies.
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