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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

13

Exterior corner braces and knee braces for frame wells

The guide explains that when exterior sheathing is horizontal or absent, diagonal 11 by 4 inch braces should be installed on outside faces of studs at about 45 degrees, extending from sill to plate with secure nailing. Knee braces 1 by 4 inches go above and below openings, spanning at least three studs and set at 45 degrees.

Embezzlement confession exposes Kim’s past secrets

Kim Donavan Wade confronts George Tollinson and Canfield after Tollinson admits he embezzled bank funds and falsely blamed Kim. The two bankers plot to hide the truth from Sandra Stark as a dam project in Riverville looms, while Fremon and others stir tension at the meeting.

Kim Donovan Sandra Stark Indianapolis Riverville George Tollinson Wade Sandra Tollinson Alex Fremon Kim Donavan Canfield Indianapoli George Canfield Tollinson Kam Kum Alex Mr. Fremon Mr. Donavan Tollnson

Smart small rooms furniture guide for 1940 homes

The article advises matching furniture to small rooms by choosing scaled pieces. It covers compact sofas under 72 inches, smaller dining tables, tall dish storage, and corner cupboards. It endorses wood wall panels, economical veneered interiors, and outside Venetian blinds to reduce heat and glare in new homes.

Simple design low cost two story PDice home

Simple two story home variant designed by National Small Homes Demonstration as a model of low cost housing. It features a rectangular plan, simple roof and minimal interior partitions, with options for a bunk room on the second floor. Full drawings are available at 1337 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Connecticut Avenue Washington, D.C

Hints For Home Owners on Porches and Future Additions

Practical guidance on porch types including blinds operable from inside the house and plans for future additions to a home. Emphasizes budgeting, phased expansion, preserving light, and integrating new space with existing structure. Also covers painting flower pots brass preservation fingerprints cleaning and cost comparisons of renovations versus new builds.

Spring Resolutions for Winter Comfort

The National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association says March sees the most new heating system resolutions. About five million furnaces need replacement or repair, from clogged smoke pipes to entire systems. Spring is ideal for furnace repairs and upgrading to modern forced-air systems, with cleaning and repairs recommended as winter ends.

National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association Association

Insulation Offers Comfort With Year Round Savings

The ad promotes insulation work for summer and winter, highlighting noticeable comfort and low costs. It touts a payment plan “A. B. C.” with repairs covered by labor and material costs, suggesting total prices around $2896 or $4200 for installation and related work.

A. B.C

Cleaning a Dining-Room Floor With Wax Finish Tips

A reader suggests removing wax and dirt from a dining-room floor by rubbing first with No I steel wool dipped in turpentine, then with a soft cloth. The floor can be refinished with wax or varnish. Honest likes and dislikes are never to be despised.

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