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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
6
The article discusses fire resisting wall materials including Sheetrock and Gypsap as modern building products. Sheetrock is praised for its fire resistance and decoration compatibility, with Branigan Building listed as using over two thousand square feet. Gyplag is noted as a fireproof sheathing option. Both products are gypsum based and used for interior partitions and remodeling.
Ke Johnson Motor Transportation Co of Wadsworth Ohio boasts three years in business and eleven years in the field. They hauled structural iron and brick for Branigan building and work for North Royalton school Wadeworth Brick and Tie Co and First National Bank of Wadsworth. Their 4 ton truck serves long and short hauls with weekly Cleveland departures on Tuesday and Friday to Cleveland Doylestown Grangerburg Hinckley North Royalton Rittman Sharon Center and Wadsworth. Phone 2494 for prompt service.
W. R. Shook, a longtime Rittman businessman, built a career in lumber and real estate starting with W H Wright saw mill in 1900. He helped found Wayne County's largest apple and peach orchard in 1921, served as general manager of Rittman Realty Co, and expanded Westlat and 2nd Streets, earning a reputation for service and quality.
The Sykes Metal Lath Co of Niles Ohio praises Brani gan for selling and using the same high quality metal lath products he offers. They argue low cost does not mean inferiority and express trust in his continued success and customer welfare.
A discussion notes American houses now focusing 86 percent of costs on modern conveniences. It questions whether comfort justifies fire risk and urges restraint with matches and cigarettes to keep homes from burning after they are built.
The article argues that old macadam and gravel roads hold real value as road foundations. It cites a mile of 18 ft wide macadam at six inches thick containing about 60 carloads of stone, worth roughly unspecified local prices. Reusing the old base for asphaltic wear surfaces can modernize streets cheaply, preserving prior investments.
In Columbus on September 22 more than 600 Democrats from all 88 counties attended a party confab. They came at their own expense on a hot day to hear county reports and a message from Congressman Oldfield. The gathering featured many new faces among seasoned workers and boosted candidate talk and enthusiasm for upcoming state elections.
Fragmentary notes indicate Ohio Republicans discuss a meeting planned in November or shortly after. The document references members and timing but lacks clear details on location or agenda. The item reads as a brief political scheduling note from a local paper.
Local health officers from every Ohio county will attend the annual conference with officials of the state department of health from November 16 to 20. Delegates come from cities and many towns to learn methods for enforcing sanitary laws and preventing disease spread. Expenses are paid, and attendance is required for certain county and municipal officials.
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