Blighted Areas blamed on imperfect city planning
Harland Bartholomew of St. Louis city planning engineer spoke at a Toronto meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. He described blighted districts as vacancies and decay with poor market prospects caused by uncontrolled large scale growth and urged skillful planning as cure and prevention.
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Toronto
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Harland Bartholomew
St. Louis
Bartholomew
Remodeling Offers No Problem to the Wise
Old houses across the country offer remodeling potential for tasteful architects. The owner should seek homes with possibilities and plan exterior and interior changes with essential plumbing and utility work without excessive cost or destruction.
Remodeling Boom Predicted For 1930 Home Rehab
Louise Bargett of the Chicago Tribune forecasts 1930 as the era of greatest rehabilitation in the nation. Remodeling becomes simpler and more profitable for homeowners when a house remains structurally sound and requires no more than one third interior removal, with rare exceptions.
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Louise Bargett
Chicago Tribune
Paint as Protection Keeps Lumber and Metal Safe
Moisture is the root of trouble for property owners as temperatures shift. Paint acts as a preservative by sealing wood pores and shielding metals from moisture, weathering, and rust. It also protects concrete and stucco from surface cracks and dampening.
Welcome sign and 12 mile per hour limit alike in small town
The Lincoln State Journal notes a town that posts a Welcome sign only to follow with a twelve mile per hour speed limit and other rules such as prohibitions on cutouts. The piece argues the town aims to shield children by diverting traffic away from the city, though the welcome feels unwelcoming to visitors.
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Lincoln State Journal
Improving Home Grounds With Lawn Lifting And Soil Repair
Old lawns can be renewed by lifting the sod, filling depressions with good soil, and replacing the sod. If lifting is impracticable, cover with fine loam three inches deep and let the existing grass reestablish through it.
Old Houses Show Strength in Weathered Exteriors
Many aging houses boast sturdy frames and brick facades that refresh their look. The exterior brickwork shields against the elements while adding durable, lasting appeal, inviting comparisons to new homes despite their age.
Canned foods praised as safe and healthful staple
A health survey notes canned fruits and vegetables are noninjurious to public well being and preserve nutrients. It cites rising production since Civil War and argues hermetically sealed cans prevent contamination while delivering comparable nutrition to fresh produce.
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Soviet
Russia
The
American Public Health Association
Community Sale Attendance Mixed Amid Regional Travel Scenes
Last week Enos Zuercher left for Berne with Mrs Albert Badertscher and Miss Stella Gerber after a peddling incident at Bluffton and Fort Wayne. Millard Hofstetter and Clyde Hofstetter headed to Frostproof Florida then Miami in the latter’s car seeking adventure. A Ber lin Holmes County sale drew a large crowd but not as big as Kidron sales, with fewer consignments.
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Enos Zuercher
Berne
Albert Badertscher
Stella Gerber
Bluffton, O
Ft Wayne
Igneen
Millard
Clyde Hofstetter
Frostproof
Florida
Miami
Berlin
Holmes Co
Kidron
Santa Claus Legend and Dinner Menu From Old Christmas Feasts
The piece recounts St. Nicholas as the origin of Santa Claus and describes a 1940s era menu for a Christmas dinner. It lists dishes like Christmas Stars bread stars with lemon avocado, tomato and clam broth, cranberry jelly, frozen pineapple salad, Kris Kringle plum pudding, and Egyptian fruit caramels with step by step recipe notes.
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Anta Claus
St. Nicholas
Myra
Lica
Asia Minor
Nicholas
Parara
Santa Claus
Christ
Community Sale Draws Strong Crowd at Apple Creek Wooster
Last Wednesday's sale between Apple Creek and Wooster drew good attendance with buyers for nearly all offerings.
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Apple Creek
Wooster
For Sale Good Used Ford Parts
For sale good used Ford parts from 1921 models. Reasonable price. Good parts. Call or see Roy Kirch hofer.
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Roy Kirchhofer
Coffee making tips from Dr Braun observed
Dr Braun states from observation that a woman takes steps to prepare a cup of coffee correctly. This remark aims to settle questions about the average cup in daily life and the process involved.
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Braun
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