Hotels to Spend Millions on Modernizing In 1935
Ralph Hitz predicts that about two thousand U.S. hotels will invest 75 million dollars in 1935 as part of a modernization push. He cites 32.0 million for new construction materials 2.5 million for soundproofing and insulation and 22.0 million for bedrooms and sitting rooms. Dining room furnishings add 12.0 million and kitchen equipment 4.0 million. The cafe and bar fitouts also offer substantial opportunities.
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United States
Ralph Hitz
National Hotel Management Company
Federal Housing Administration
Hitz
Farmers Get Repair Credit for Modernization Loans
Farmers gain access to insured modernization loans under a program adapted for agricultural property. The plan helps farm owners finance improvements to all types of buildings and raise farm values by offsetting depreciation and upgrading facilities.
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America
Federal Housing Administration
Modernization Credit boosts farm upgrades and equipment rules
The policy allows farmer and city dweller loans up to 2000 per property for permanent installations on farm buildings or land. Repayment by farmers in seasonal installments, city owners monthly. Eligible items include permanently attached water, wiring, or structures. movable equipment is generally ineligible.
Double Outlet Advice For Room Power Placement
Advice on outlet placement suggests placing a double outlet between doors where furniture may go and ensuring at least one outlet on each wall for convenient access throughout the room.
Money Circulation From Repairs Boosts Broad Economy
Eastern editor B L Gilbert explains the modernization dollar flows through local merchants, wholesale and manufacturing layers, paid labor, and supports transport, insurance, banking, and legal services. The chain ends with broad well being for thousands in diverse businesses.
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B. L. Gilbert
American Builder Magazine
Mr. Gilbert
Gilbert
Cities Repair Old Sidewalks
Local authorities nationwide push sidewalk modernization under the Bet ter Housing Campaigns. Federal Housing Administration reports show widespread cooperation, delinquent notices issued, and potential for thousands of jobs. Modernization loans up to 2000 dollars are available through banks, with eligibility decisions by lenders. La Grange Illinois and Fort Wayne Indiana are actively enforcing sidewalk standards to boost safety.
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United States
Federal Housing Administration
la Granse
Ill
Fort Wayne
Ind
Newlyweds Drive Rented Housing Boom in Long Island City
In Long Island City rental manager Elof Bernstoff reports that about sixty percent of rentals in the past three months went to newly married couples. He notes a shortage of two and three room apartments and that long vacant stores are becoming occupied.
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Long Island City
Elof Bernstoff
Plumbing noises as danger sign in home systems
Rattling or hammering sounds in plumbing indicate potential trouble. If ignored, they can lead to serious damage and unnecessary expenses.
Ten Year Dream Realized With FHA Modernization Loan
A wife transforms a Civil War era rock dwelling into a modern home through an insured modernization loan from the Federal Housing Administration. The living room dining room and terrace were updated while a saving kitchen and new bedrooms replaced the old attic and primitive spaces.
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Federal Housing Administration
Huband
Housing Administration
Farmer Buildings Below Standard Across Farms
A University of Missouri study finds more than two thirds of farms below standard in number and efficiency of service buildings. Average complete adequacy is 5 percent. some farms exceed 100 percent due to understocking. Average annual building cost per animal is given for work stock cattle brood sows stock hogs hens and sheep. Production costs show feed 73.7 percent labor 13.5 percent and service buildings 5.7 percent. Other costs include investment interest fences insurance and veterinary care.
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University of Missouri
Wallpaper Takes Place in Program
Timely hints on wallpaper use in modernization projects advise matching to home atmosphere. Color and background change alter the room’s mood. paper chosen should reflect family tastes for individuality. Blue and white designs suggest calmness. otherwise paper should harmonize with furnishings.
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Federal Housing Administration
Queries from afar on housing program info widen reach
Indications of interest in FHA modernization and mortgage insurance are seen from Europe, South America, and Australia. Inquiries received in Washington include 100 Spanish letters asking for details of Housing Administration loans in Puerto Rico.
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Federal Housing Adminstration
Washington
Europe
South America
Australia
Puerto Rico
Native Irish Historians Call Land Innisfail Island of Destiny
Historians describe Ireland as Innisfail meaning the Island of Destiny, noting its ancient name and enduring cultural significance for the island nation.
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Innisfail
Modern timber connectors raise joint strength, plywood boosts load
The study finds lumber joints greatly improved by timber connectors and plywood gusset material. Effective strength rises from two and a half to four, nearly six times greater than old bolted joints. Tests show high load carrying capacities of plywood with timber connectors and call for further engineering data.
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Federal Housing Administration
Modern hot water systems marketed for comfort and safety
Dealers promote installation of new water heating equipment in Better Housing communities highlighting economy superior performance flexibility and safety. They stress convenience and abundant hot water on demand and compare modern heaters with outdated models to boost sales.
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Federal Housing Administration
Best zinc paint guidance for iron and galvanized surfaces
The Housing Administration advises best results from zinc paint on iron or steel on warm days after removing rust. For galvanized or zinc coated surfaces, weathering six months aids paint adhesion by roughening the surface. copper sulfate solution can mimic this effect on unweathered zinc. Allow the surface to dry completely before painting.
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Housing Administration
Leading paint maker notes sudden sales surge this year
A prominent paint manufacturer reports a marked improvement in business over the past weeks. The executive notes a store filled with customers all day and says the company has landed unusually large orders for this time of year, suggesting the program’s effectiveness.
Modern Housing Improves Health
Dr Haven Emerson of the American Public Health Association argues the National Housing Act will lift health and finances for US citizens through better housing. He cites rural and urban housing poor by today’s standards, with scant plumbing in rural homes and many without running water or electricity, and widespread heat loss due to poor insulation. A Commerce Department survey notes overcrowding in 85 percent of homes and 20 percent lacking toilets, contrasting 1933 British house-building with 50,000 US dwellings.
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United States
Haven Emerson
American Public Health Association
Gentral
Emmerson
America
Emerson
Department of Commerce
Great Britain
Church Repairs Spurred by Better Housing Program
Development of the Better Housing Program has drawn many clergymen and church groups to decorate and modernize Sunday School rooms. The Federal Housing Administration has been informed. Rural areas show strong interest. Wallpaper paint wallboard insulating material can transform rooms in need of repair and can update other church areas and parsonages with available market designs.
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Federal Housing Administration
Off season home interior work aided by insured modernization loans
The Federal Housing Administration notes painting or repapering interiors is not seasonal. An authority says work can proceed in blizzards as in spring, suggesting off seasons may yield the best craftsmen. Insured modernization loans cover the project and allow payment over time.
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Federal Housing Administration
Zinc coating boosts durability of galvanized roofing sheets
Zinc protection for metal sheets shows galvanized roofing sheets last longer and resist deterioration when a thick zinc coating is applied. Zinc is impervious to rust and inexpensive, making it widely used to rust proof iron and steel. Weather resistance increases with coating weight, with many makers using two ounces of zinc per square foot.
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Federal Housing Administration
Luminous storefronts aid business and housing program
The merchandising of luminous storefronts under the Better Housing Program has shown strong success nationwide. Good design, simplification, and modern materials yield a bright storefront type that meets public approval and enhances property and advertising value.
Covering Old Floors With New Market Floor Coverings
Old newspapers describe using new floor coverings to improve home cleanliness insulation and beauty. It notes that soiled scratched or cracked floors can be improved at small cost.
Public Demands Housing Books
The Federal Housing Administration finds Public Demands Housing Books shows growing interest in government housing publications since the Better Housing Program. Publications sell through the Government Printing Office at nominal prices, with popular titles including How to Judge a House and Chimneys and Fireplaces, topics range from insulation to termite injury and kitchen heating savings.
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Federal Housing Administration
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Farm Home Improvements and Beautification Request
A historical notice outlines demand for publications on farm and city home beautification and planning. It mentions topics such as farm gardens, fire protection, and home improvements including plumbing, upkeep, and genteel living on rural properties.
Tough Walls Modern Bath Walls Offer Durable Wainscoting
Wall materials that resist rough treatment are now a modern necessity for baths and showers. Durable wainscoting can be applied directly over old surfaces and will not warp, corrode, or stain while washing clean easily. Similar installations modernize kitchens, boosting hygiene and aesthetics.
Canvassers pledge set example in Fairfax drive
Fifteen of twenty church women in Fairfax Oklahoma leading a house-to-house modernization canvass have pledged to repair their own homes to set an example for neighbors. Fairfax population is 2134.
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Fairfax
Okla
Rust Losses Exceed Billion, Noncorrosive Materials Proposed
An authoritative source cites rust causing over one billion dollars in annual losses. It recommends using non corrosive roofing, pipe fixtures, insect screens and lighting to counter rust and corrosion effects.
Leaks blamed on broken counterflashing failure
A damaged counterflashing fault causes numerous leaks that may be missed during repairs. The warning notes that improper sealing leads to ongoing water intrusion and potential structural damage.
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