Thrift by Paint Boosts Farm Loan Value, Bankers Say
Bankers across the Mississippi Valley report painted farm buildings raise loan value by 5 to 50 percent, averaging about 22 percent. Well kept structures and fences signal thrift, reduce risk, and entice larger loans, with several banks citing higher loan amounts and quicker repayments for painted properties.
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Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Taineis
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Michigan Bank
Minnesota
Milnois Bank
Northern Illinois
Government urges repairs and rebuilding after war
A government educational campaign promotes repairing and rebuilding to create work and restore prosperity. It argues that repairs cost less than neglect, that paint extends a house’s life, and offers practical guidance on using remaining paint for fences or exterior work rather than barns.
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Washington
United States
Paint and illiteracy in rural areas noted
A Washington report by the Educational Bureau and the Bureau of Industrial Research finds that states with higher illiteracy rates also show heavier use of plain barn paint while painted houses are rare in white illiteracy regions. Researchers suggest illiteracy may hinder understanding of paint as a preservative.
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Washington
PDC
Educational Bureau
Bureau of Industrial Research
U.S. Develops Anti-Rust Dopes for Planes
Government chemists have perfected protective coatings or dopes to shield iron and steel from rust amid wartime demands. The dopes applied to airplane wings offer weather resistance and fireproof qualities, suggesting potential commercial uses beyond military needs.
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U. S
Effect of Color on Paint Durability
Property owners considering painting dwellings should use tinted paints for durability. Permanent coloring materials ground into a high grade white base prevent chalking and checking, defects often seen with white paints.
Overall's for Men and Boy's at the Variety
A terse note listing overall garments for men and boys appears in a Variety advertisement style entry. It notes sizes and presence of items but offers no detailed pricing or brand names.
Farmer Records Book Offered at Bargain
An ad promotes FARM RECORD ACCOUNT Books to help farmers track crops costs and sales. Priced at 1.00, offered for 0.25 with a year’s Dalton Gazette subscription, saving 0.75. Mail order 5c extra. Dalton, Ohio. Abt Get your small Tinware at the Variety.
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the Gazette
Farmer's
Dalton Gazette
E. F. Scott
Dalton
Ohio
Farm Supply Ad Lists Fence Stocks and Contact
A Dalton Ohio notice from D KirchHOFER near Sonnenberg Station offers special stock Hog and Chicken Fences, general purpose fence, gates, lawn and field wire, barb and brace wire, and wire stretchers. Phone 0 Dalton. FP. 0.
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Sonnenberg Station
Kidron
Dalton, O
Mt Eaton Festival Hosts St Pauls Reformed Class
The young women’s Bible class of St Pauls Reformed Sunday school will hold a festival at Mt Eaton Saturday evening June 14. Music by the Mt Eaton band. All are cordially invited.
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Young Women's Bible Class
St. Paul’s
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