Great Sears Modern Homes Project Built In Detroit Fifty Years Ago
Roy Weese built “The Gladstone” No. 2222 from Sears Roebuck plans in 1926 in Royal Oak, Detroit. He moved family into a tent at the site and assembled a 2 story three bedroom house from catalog materials, paying 3998 dollars total. The project, begun with blueprints and a Chicago note, showcases the era’s do it yourself housing trend and Sears Modern Homes’ reach.
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Krilaht
Detroit
Roy Weess
Weese
Sears, Roebuck
Royal Oak
Chicago
Roy Weese
Bears Roebuck
Weeses
Fisher
Pontiac
Sears
Nine Children Graw Co
Weexe
Wease
Ammeurs
Prugeur
Window and Wiper Care and Home Repair Tips
Readers ask about best window types to reduce condensation and energy use. Aluminum frames tend to condensate in cold climates. thermal barrier, double or triple glazed designs, or vinyl-clad wood systems are suggested as better options. Other queries cover scratch removal on windshields and soot cleanup from imitation stone fireplaces using TSP and careful scrubbing.
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Krlaht
Cnerpy
J. Harrington
Upper Darby
S.H
Fouth
Pawuer
Bliss - Jnweter
Jaweter
Edmund Scientific Co
Ming China antiques and silverware questions guide
A reader asks about Ming era Chinese items from the 16th century and a 15th to 16th century vase sold in London for about 195000 dollars. Other inquiries cover Pairpoint silver plating and Britannia ware, Fuller Man and Sons rocker replacement, and a request for expert advice on antique marking and reproduction.
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Moen Nees Seren
China
London
Southby's
Point Bros
New Bedford
Newis
Nad
Mt. Washington Glass Co
Britannia
Dear Heloise hints on organization and small life hacks
A reader shares tips from Dear Heloise on labeling purses and dashboards to track items. Other notes offer kitchen hacks such as reusing bread wrappers for dog food storage and dissolving bouillon cubes faster. Tips emphasize simple, practical efficiency at home.
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Heloise
Mike
Dick Ke
Beloisle
Course Completed by Macias and Harvey in NYC Contest
Sylvia Macias and Mc Harvey recently finished training at Chadwick School Hair Design in New York City after attending 4 30 0 Wie care and styling. They won a Wendy's sponsored contest based on haircare product sales. Macias manages McCullingh Avenue Newby's. Harvey works as a stylist at the Fredricksburg Risa shop.
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Sylvia Macias
Mc Harvey
Chadwick School
New York City
Wendy's
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Tam
Teloise
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