New Decade Reflections by Elmo Scott Watson
Elmo Scott Watson discusses the 1931 opening of a new decade, examining calendar quirks from Julius Caesar to Pope Gregory, and contrasts 1921 1930 with 1931 1940. He highlights peacetime international efforts, U.S. political shifts, and rapid advances in radio and aviation shaping the era ahead.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Ray Waiters
National Geographic Society
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Gregory
Nicaea
Wyven Caesar
Jesus
Christ
Dionysius Exiguus
Walters
Uncle Sam
United States
Congress
Germany
Senate
Washington
Cottage Type of Home Is Prettiest When Set in Natural Surroundings
Mr William A Radford offers free advice on home building to readers via mail from Chicago Illinois. The article promotes cottage style homes set among trees noting a two story seven room design 24 by 26 feet with steep roof lines wide dormers and a full interior layout. It highlights economical frame construction attractive exteriors and low cost as key appeals for builders seeking natural surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
Insulating the Home Methods and Materials
Excerpt explains practical insulation for homes as advocated by Roger B. Whitman. It covers storm windows weather strips and wall insulation, noting reduced heating needs quieter homes and less dust. Describes rigid flexible and bulk insulation types with installation tips and performance gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger B. Whitman
Mr. Whitman
Take Precautions When Foundations Are Built
Article explains waterproofing foundations to keep water out. It contrasts poured concrete with integral waterproofing using waterproofing additives, and discusses issues like tie wires. For block stone or brick walls it advises waterproof mortars or bituminous coatings in two coats to prevent water entry.
Brick on Hollow Tile Makes Good Sound Wall
A brick masonry wall using hollow tile backing yields lighter walls with dry warm interiors. The hollow cores allow bonding of bricks while maintaining an all masonry exterior for fire resistance and easy damp proofing with a bituminous coating.
Modernized Exterior Masks House’s Aged Identity
When a house undergoes exterior modernization it appears a new dwelling to strangers. The update hides whether the home was constructed 20 or 30 years ago, altering perceived age and curb appeal.
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Genoa
Lausanne
London
Paris
Conference of Experts
Hague
Hoover
MacDonald
Great Britain
United States Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
William Howard Taft
United States‘ Supreme Court
Northampton
Mass
United States Navy
Newfoundland
England
Azores
Alcock
Brown
Ireland
Smith
Nelson
Harding, Jr
Wade
Ogden
Byrd
Bennett
North Pole
Lindbergh
New York
Pacific
South Pole
Americas
San Francisco
Western Newspaper Union
W. A. Radford
Dining
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