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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
6
Brick veneering is presented as a dignified, economical upgrade for small homes, offering a sense of affluence and permanence while balancing cost. Shingle siding remains preferred for modest houses, but brick adds atmosphere of dignity without necessarily high expense, depending on circumstances and finances.
An article discusses automatic stokers easing drudgery by feeding coal via thermostat driven systems, reducing daily chores for the wife. It notes siding updates, porch removal, a sun parlor suggestion, and a rear two-story kitchen extension adding a rear bedroom, with minimal interior layout changes beyond a new bedroom and fixtures.
Electricity is hailed as nature’s gift reducing drudgery and easing homemaker duties. The electric refrigerator emerges as essential in homes, maintaining below fifty degrees for days, preventing spoiled food and proving economical for families embracing better food preservation and health.
Homeowners should retain a set of blue prints for reference in case alterations arise. If not on file, request a copy from the architect or lumber dealer who supplied the plans for filing.
A novel method uses an oil burner to heat hot water year round. A coil attached to the boiler water and a control aquastat keep the system filled with hot water, allowing summer operation without valves or switches. Tests show no major cost savings, yet the investment suits all year heating.
A real estate agent weighs options between a modern, up-to-date dwelling with clean lines and an older home featuring zin bread trimming and awkward, dated architecture. The piece suggests buyers prefer the contemporary, while acknowledging the sturdiness of older builds and the skill of past workers.
Home owners report returns of two to three dollars for every dollar invested in house improvements. The finding reflects perceived gains in property value, though specifics on projects or dates are not provided.
A fragmented ad style note extols installing a shower bath as a modern, affordable home upgrade. It highlights the tingling shower experience, ease of installation by a plumber, and the decorative potential with curtains and alcoves. The piece also briefly references a century old conductor for discipline in a non sequitur.
Window shades described as desirable for renewing at intervals and matching interior decor. Shades have interior design and exterior neutral tint. Anecdote about Henry Ward Beecher searching for his hymn hook before prayer meeting, emphasizing personal copy with deacons' names.
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