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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Omar Hubble plan a residence on the corner of William and Scott streets in Sikeston. The foundation is under construction for the new house, part of a block on William street where Mr Hubble already owns rental houses.
Under way is the new residence of Mr and Mrs James S Kevil on North Kings highway described as substantial and attractive. It is expected to be ready for occupancy about Christmas time.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ayers recently took possession of their new residence on West Kathleen avenue. The attractive frame house contains four rooms conveniently arranged and with many modern conveniences and comforts.
Mr and Mrs Gus Martin have taken possession of a brick residence on North Kingshighway. The house features tans and dark red brick, a unique entrance and many paned windows, with a screened porch facing south and east for comfort during warm weather.
The foundation is laid on South Kingshighway for a modern rental house by Herbert Kindred. The frame structure will have five rooms a bath and a full basement with modern conveniences. This development continues the south end growth following Lowell Webb and M L Canedy’s recent house constructions.
Dr W A Anthony owns the North Street house undergoing a remodel this week. Front porches on both floors are torn away to create a more contemporary look. A wide concrete porch and a second floor sun porch rise at the entrance while the roof and various repairs are done. The residence houses Mrs Fannie Arnett and her family.
A tile structured duplex is being erected on West Gladys Street in Sikeston by J. C. Sanders. The two units have four and three rooms, each with basement furnaces baths and modern conveniences. Sanders will occupy the larger unit and rent the smaller. Built by O K Eubanks Lumber Co with Sid Smith as contractor.
The new Hahs Machine Works building on the south Y of Highway 61 nears completion before year end. It will house the machine works, a warehouse, and a J I Case farm implement showroom. Current site on Prosperity Street will be vacated with operations moved, while the adjacent building is expanded for McKnight Keaton Grocery Co.
The article states horses can see the road more clearly than humans in darkness due to light reflecting curtains at the back of their eyes, enhancing vision.
A concise reflection on living with nature to avoid poverty and resisting world vanity for wealth, attributed to Seneca. The aphorism urges simplicity and virtue over chasing worldly caprice and material gain.
In designing small homes door location and count affect usable space and traffic. Place doors in corners to limit swing and preserve floor area, and avoid opposite door placement that disrupts furniture layout and passage. Adjacent walls or cornered doors support easier circulation and livability.
Federal Housing Administration officials outline why repairing a home is profitable. It costs less than buying or building anew, allows replanning for efficiency and resale value, and FHA insured modernization loans are available nationwide. New materials and efficient mechanicals improve practicality and comfort.
Five hundred head of cattle 50 head of mules 100 hogs and other livestock plus farm machinery will be sold at public auction at the farm of Paul Jones three mules east of Sikeston on Thursday October 30 rain or shine Lunch served on grounds Cash terms Auctioneers Col Meals Owen Bros Mule Co Memphis Tenn Col Sherman McNew Sikeston Auction Co Glenn Matthews Kenneth Stallings Sikeston Auction Co serve as clerks
Ben Johnson Land Auction Co sold the former W. T. Crowe farm east of Sikeston, dividing 100 acres into 211 tracts and bringing over 17000 dollars. Purchasers paid cash or sizable deposits, with most buyers aiming to build before spring on sites ranging from 50 to 125 feet fronts. Bidding ran brisk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the sale was heavily promoted by local papers, a sound truck, and handbills.
The Federal Housing Administration outlines principles for selecting home mechanical equipment. Consider initial cost against operating costs and comfort, and include repairs and service life in the total cost. When economy matters, compare types, weigh utility, and drop optional refinements if they add cost without savings.
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