Building costs and local materials shape durable homes
The piece argues for using local quality materials and simple, uniform designs to lower building costs without sacrificing durability. It warns against overdesign, notes inspection gaps, and urges builder responsibility laws, plus sunlit lots to prevent future slums. It also cites satirical notes on politics and headlines.
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Cincinnati
Salem
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Paris
Queensborough
New York
Contractors
Are We Building The Slums of 1990
Critics condemn the high cost of housing and builder methods used to keep prices affordable. The piece notes outbursts and a surprise party held for jers as part of the discussion.
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Jers
Connon
Li'l Georgia Peach defends government loyalty checks
A fragment hints at a public figure defending government loyalty payments as deserved by employees. The piece also references a bathing beauty and a movie actress who commented on a producer viewing her potential, all in a satirical or opinionated tone.
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Georgia Peach
Business To Tell American Story
A national campaign by business leaders and the U S Chamber of Commerce aims to explain the enterprise system and its benefits through advertising. It cites progress in living standards noting that in 1900 the average American earned for a pair of shoes in 24 hours, versus 12 hours in 1920.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Batavia
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