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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1927

Page

8

CONCRETE FLOORS GAIN WIDE HOME USE AND VALUE

Modern builders embrace concrete floors for homes and offices citing fire resistance low upkeep and long lasting warmth. Experts note dusting squeaks and dampness are minimized with proper finishing and the floor adapts to linoleum tile and various decorative coverings.

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Chess Match Between Commons and Australian Legislature

A radio play by chess between the British House of Commons and the Australian Legislature is planned for next May to mark Canberra’s opening. With Canberra ahead by ten hours, many moves could be recorded in London the day before they occur.

House of Commons Canberra London

Bricks Build Character Homes

Henry Weston extols brick houses as capital investments offering permanence, durability, economy, and beauty. He argues bricks resist fire, weather, and decay, reduce upkeep and insurance costs, and provide energy efficiency. The piece praises face brick variety and design to convey character.

Henry Weston Brock

Temple Lumber buys B F Williams yard in Victoria Texas

Victoria Texas January 22 The Temple Lumber company purchases the stock real estate and improvements of the B F Williams Lumber company in Victoria T L Temple of Texarkana serves as president and principal stockholder of Temple Lumber which owns saw mills at Pineland and Hemphill and operates its yard headquarters with capital stock of 3750 000 and assets over 8 million J M Fulke will manage the Victoria yard having previously managed the Del Campo yard.

Victoria Ten Temple Lumber Company Tus B. F. Williams Lumber Copany T. L. Temple Texarkana Pioneer Texas Lumberman Pineland Hemphill Sieas Texas Corporation J. M. Fulke Temple Company del Campo

Proper Wiring Expands Usefulness of Home Electricals

An opinion piece argues that adequate electrical wiring and plentiful convenience outlets are essential to fully utilize modern household appliances. It notes homeowners often face insufficient outlets, forcing inconvenient unplugging of devices, and endorses affordable, staged installation to improve comfort and efficiency.

Ford Agency Sold in San Angelo by R P Amacker

R Percy Amacker who built and sold the Ford agency in San Angelo after fourteen months in operation has sold the agency through which more than 5000 Ford units passed. The Wood Motor company of San Antonio headed by D T Woon is the buyer. The deal hinges on the current invoice and is expected near $100000. Amacker keeps the brick concrete plant built a year ago at a cost of $62000.

San Angelo R. Percy Amacker Ford Wood Motor Company D. T. Woon San Antonio del Rio National Bank of del Rio Amacker

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