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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
6
A historic query and answer feature discusses government campaigns to restart construction, noting labor shortages and the need to resume repair work. It stresses that painting a $2,500 house costs about $123 and can extend its life by decades, arguing paint pays for itself. It also cautions against wasting old paint and endorses reusing usable coatings for new projects.
An article describes attempts by specialists to create protective coatings to combat rust. It mentions various forms of protective compounds and ongoing experiments to improve durability and effectiveness in industrial use, with references to researchers and potential applications.
A survey of Mississippi Valley bankers finds painted buildings boost farm value and loan eligibility. Banks report 6 to 10 percent higher loan amounts for well kept structures, with increases around 20 to 25 percent in some cases. Thorough maintenance signals thrift and stability, leading to safer credit and longer lasting barns and fences.
A Washington report from the Educational Bureau links illiteracy with paint use, noting that in regions with high white illiteracy painted homes are rare and farm buildings remain unpainted. The piece also mentions the Vernalxpress Job Department offering to train any mind.
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