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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1949
Page
8
The rise of outdoor living reshapes home design enabling larger plots and yard spaces for activities. Backyards host patios terraces and outdoor fireplaces as social hubs while power mowers and swifter landscaping expand freedom from city lots. Door blinds add decorative entryway detail.
Home of the Week presents The North ford design with two floor plans, features like picture windows, a living dining alcove, and a rear hall attic access. It notes corner lots require wider widths, larger side yards, and setbacks to ensure light, air, and fire access.
The article presents two floor plans for a compact one story home focusing on efficiency. Front and rear bedrooms share a straight hall with a bathroom and storage closets. The kitchen features linoleum floors, a service entry or side entry with possible breezeway, and a broom closet. A full basement houses the heating system under the kitchen with space for recreation and storage. Plans and specifications are available from the Home Building Editor at moderate cost.
Winter is approaching with frost due soon. Gardens should be protected by mulching and tidying perennials, while covering roses and climbers. Use hay or leaves for mulch and reinforce young trees to withstand wind and cold. Remove debris and keep soil moist before freezing.
Public notices warn residents to avoid burning yard waste due to fire risk and wind spread. The guidance emphasizes using containers or covered bins, keeping flames controlled, and monitoring emissions to prevent damage to rooftops and nearby properties.
The readable fragment describes tall window shutters and a mysterious exterior feature. Details are fragmentary and no clear event or names are present to establish a concrete news item.
Homeowners discover attic space can be reclaimed and converted into bedrooms studies or play areas. Planning must address problems early. finishing chimneys is key. Plaster over brick risks cracking and brick shapes showing through due to poor bond.
Gladys Darden of Texas A and M University argues for a year round cleaning plan tailored to a household. She advises daily weekly and monthly chores, emphasizes minimal motions, and routing tasks to save steps. She recommends galvanized steel pads and dual pails to streamline washing and rinsing.
The article outlines planning a dining room with morning sunlight, ample wall space for furniture, and immediate access from kitchen or pantry. It notes a living room connection for flexible use and suitability for normal family life and special occasions.
The Trojan Scrap Iron Co of Troy was among six bidders for 100 tons of scrap metal to be disposed of by the City of Schenectady. The bid included 50 tons of old trolley rails removed from streets. An Albany firm submitted a high bid of $2156 for the scrap.
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