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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1937
Page
9
The article emphasizes proper roof structure, tying rafters to prevent spread, and placing ceiling joists as ties. It advises using strong materials like slate tile wood or asphalt for long term economy and durability, with metal straps as needed to secure connections.
In modern homes the bathroom grows to include dressing space while the kitchen is reduced to fit new mechanical equipment. The Federal Housing Administration insures mortgages for home financing.
An enclosed coal bin helps keep basements clean during coal deliveries and an enclosed fruit cellar aids food preservation. Such improvements may enhance a home's salability and financing options may be arranged under the Insured Mortgage System.
Old kitchens in houses can be brought up to date with new equipment. A vintage pantry may be converted into a dining alcove. Changes may be financed when houses are bought under the Insured Mortgage System of the Federal Housing Administration.
A modern bathroom features a tub in an arched recess with a structural glass panel providing bright, private ambience. The design complements homes financed by FHA insured mortgages.
The article explains summer is the best time to fix a smoking fireplace and lists causes such as a small or poorly started flue, sharp turns, high opening, missing smoke shelf, inadequate smoke chamber, ill fitting damper, or an insufficient chimney height. It notes FHA insured mortgage homes may fund such improvements.
The National Housing Act remains permanent and the Federal Housing Administration continues as a permanent agency. The Treasury guarantees of H A insurance fund debentures extend to July 1939, while mortgage insurance is backed by a fund now at $15 million and growing by $500,000 each month.
Home buyers and FHA insured mortgages should thoroughly inspect the heating system. Summer corrosion damages boilers. a competent heating contractor should clean soot ash and residue from all heating surfaces remove clinkers and repair warped grates before fall. Clean surfaces and preservative paint protect the boiler during summer months.
Homeowners seeking paneled rooms can choose wood like compositions that simulate wood. Options range from simple paneling to elaborate carving with wood veneer thinly mounted on cloth. Many wallpaper manufacturers offer products with strong visual effect, suitable for rooms financed under FHA insured mortgage programs.
If concrete or masonry steps are to be installed, ensure the ground is solid and not recent fill. Settling occurs over time with filled ground, causing the steps to settle as well.
The article notes many homes built under the Insured Mortgage System of the Federal Housing Administration include plans for a basement or attic playroom. The foresighted mother should design a space that can later serve as a study hall and clubroom as the child grows.
Federal Housing Administration promotes amortized mortgages to fund larger scale home building under $5000. Approval targets neighborhoods with immediate demand to prevent overproduction while aiding ethical builders and restoring buyer confidence after the 1920s. In Hollywood a Chinatown theater holdup occurred, netting about $100 as a guard was shot. In Reno Calvin R. Cameron, charged with Mann Act transport, was ordered returned to Jefferson, Iowa.
President Roosevelt met with two cabinet members tonight during a calm moment at anchor near a Chesapeake Bay island. He was joined by Secretary Wallace and Attorney General Cumminges in the party.
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