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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1931
Page
10
A modernizing of an old cottage is shown from exterior to interior. The home gains an integrated open porch, lower foundations hidden by grading, shingle siding, enlarged front window with sliding units, and a warm brown tone. Interiors receive fresh color, lighter trim, hardwood floors, updated heating, plumbing, and electrical work, making the cottage notably more attractive and comfortable.
Modern fixtures transform kitchens and bathrooms replacing white and wood with acid resistant enamel colored sinks and ranges. Sinks now come in 12 colors and bathroom fittings in 12 hues, popular greens blues ivory for kitchens and old rose lavender gaftuma brown for baths.
East Avenue Wallpaper Store advertises a full assortment of wall coverings in new designs and colors. It highlights En-Nural, a spectral finish washable wallpaper. Tests claim the paper lasts for years even when cleaned with soap and water without diminishing beauty.
Oil burners integrate with hot air steam or hot water systems without tearing out existing equipment. The oil burner serves as a substitute or upgrade to older coal-fired setups. Perfected engineering allows quick adaptation with minimal effort and no coal grate use.
A guide explains why homeowners borrow to modernize homes, noting typical costs around $2,000 and suggesting banks or building and loan associations secure loans with property. It describes monthly repayment plans and using bank savings accounts to fund mortgages when upgrading a house.
A note explains that snow melting on the roof signals wasted furnace fuel. Installing insulation behind rafters and along side walls creates a barrier between roof and interior. Proper roof and wall insulation can cut fuel bills by about 10 to 15 percent depending on the dwelling’s original construction.
The article argues against under-burner ovens in cramped kitchens. It recommends top-level ovens above the burners to avoid bending and fatigue. It notes color trends for ovens, suggesting red, green, or blue rims to fit kitchen color schemes.
The C H Merthe Company announces a large in store assortment for home modernizers including 25 rolls of fino Jeum 750 curtains and 35 to 50 new rugs this week. Ninety percent of merchandise is sunfast and tubfast with a measured service approach under L C Stont. Observance of National Homecraft Week is planned next week with skilled staff offering estimates and installation help.
Homeowners seek a fresh interior with plaster arches between rooms. The arch offers a clean trimless rise, a graceful curve, and eliminates mismatched room trim. Plaster arches are in vogue for a modern, up-to-date look.
Color fills the modern home as Barres and Welsh unveil a full line of kitchen and bathroom fixtures in hues to harmonize rooms with beauty and practicality. The range emphasizes utility while enhancing style in kitchens and baths for prospective home modernizers.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin Goldie Kahn sues Nathan Hahn for divorce alleging extravagant spending at 5 and 10 stores. The filing notes failed finances and disputes over jewelry and purchases. The couple, long separated, are tied to disputes over assets and conduct.
Norwalk Connecticut report describes veteran Hilden Olsen who paid a dentist $125 to bail him from jail after a wartime windfall. The dentist posted bail and reopened Olsen's account, with Olsen planning to spend his bonus on a night out. A later note mentions vacation motoring in the United States totaling $3,200,000 in industry last year.
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