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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
5
Proper landscaping adds value and hospitality to a home by careful planning. Start with a year by year plan for cost control and steady progress, using roses and hardy annuals as affordable fillers. Include permanent plantings gradually and blend hollyhocks snapdragons petunias and asters for a colorful summer background.
The article argues stucco overcoating of old frame houses is economical, reduces repainting costs, improves fire resistance, weather sealing, and insulation. It outlines steps: nail down siding, apply reinforcing fabric, add three coats of stucco, and choose proper steel fabric for self furring. It also covers insulation gains, attic finishing, and several methods to renew stucco color and finish with safety cautions.
J Martin White reports on Madden Manor, a three story rock home in Boulder Canon built by Frank Madden. The design blends with natural rock and terraces, features a mountain oven and stone tables, and showcases a passion for rocks, with a topsoil creation method and living room views oriented for sun and breeze.
A friendly notice highlights landscape appliances and blower delivery services. It emphasizes home beautification and invites readers to remember the advertiser when planning outdoor improvements and timely deliveries.
The advice notes two feet minimum chimney projection above roof lines to ensure good draft and avoid back drafts. It mentions nearby tall trees could alter air currents, creating a partial vacuum above the chimney and destroying draft. The exact assessment requires seeing the actual setup.
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