Saw Tooth Type Modern Hog House by W A Radford
William A Radford offers free expert advice on farm building to readers. The article describes a 24 by 50 foot hog house with 16 pens, south facing windows, concrete foundation and floor, weather tight frame, central feeding alley, removable partitions, and a false floor with guard rails to safely house sows and piglets for cost-efficient farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Varnish Protects Fine Woods Through Centuries
The article extols varnish as a protective coating for art objects from past centuries, noting its enduring resistance to time and atmosphere. It outlines modern production using New Zealand kauri gum and China wood oil, processes closely resembling historic methods and requiring precise timing and skilled mixing.
Fiber Boards Provide Proper Insulation
A new building board made from wood and other fibers is described as combining insulation with exterior siding. It is claimed to have high insulating value, low moisture absorption, and suitability for diverse temperatures and climates, reducing labor and material needs.
Slate on Roofs Shows Versatile Roofing Material Value
Slate proves durable practical and economical in construction. Its qualities make it a standard for roofing and many other uses where permanency matters.
Rough Texture Wall Finishes Easily Made
Textured interiors are a durable design element with historical roots across many periods. They improve light diffusion and acoustics, can be washed for easy redecorating, and can be created with a simple plastic paint applied while tacky. A kitchen spoon or sponge can shape the texture.
Eighty Million People Live in Wood Built Homes
The article states that over eighty million Americans reside in wood built dwellings and more than 40 percent of U.S. industries rely on wood as a raw material. It highlights the broad forest products range from timber to paper and wood chemicals, noting the social and economic importance of wood and the beauty of growing trees.
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United States
Color in Home Color Elevates Floors in American Homes
Color in Home Color has come into its own in the American home. The appealing beauty and livableness that results from its proper use are more appreciated than ever before. And nowhere is color being used to more advantage than on the floor.
Cleaning Hardwood Floors Scrub and Polish Guide
Cleaning method for scratched floors uses scouring powder on soiled areas, then dry rub with a mix of linseed oil and turpentine. After drying, wash and polish the surface the next day.
Detour Becomes Detour to Christmas Joy in Tiny Town
Helen and Clay, stranded by a detour with a broken jitney in Middleton, bring holiday cheer to the forgotten town. Miss Eliot and Miss Gould share quiet Christmas memories as the pair craft handmade gifts from scraps, wrapping, holly, and birchbark. The night ends with Helen discovering a ring on her finger, a betrothal token from Clay, reaffirming love and generosity.
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Ée Helen
Cyrus
Helen
Clay Hamilton
Middleton
Eliot
Clay
Miss Gould
Miss Eliot
Eliots
Dawn
Western Newspaper Union
California Fig Syrup A Gentle Inside Cleansing For Children
A mother’s guidance promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for infants and children. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, easing symptoms like feverishness and sour stomach. Counterfeit warnings urge readers to buy the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Tle
California Fig Syrup
California Fig Syrup Company
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Beacon Falls
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Patchogue
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Meriden, Conn
J. Jackson Hess
Grand River Ave
Detroit
Mich
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