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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
12
Eveready showcases Will-Burt coal stokers and Timken Silent Automatic Oil Burner as efficient heating solutions in Washington homes. Homeowners featured illustrate benefits and invite estimates for installations.
Indirect lighting uses light from a hidden source that reflects off ceilings or walls for diffused illumination. The article covers soffit and cove lighting, indoor and garden setups, the balance of direct and indirect light, and practical wiring options for both temporary and permanent outdoor systems.
North of the button factory on North Sixth Street sits a newly started home by Mel and Mrs Jim Fisher, built mostly by themselves. The 12 by 16 living room and a moved kitchen show effort, insulation adds comfort, while trailers nearby serve as small multi person homes with electricity and some electric refrigeration. a girl on East Sixth Ave peels pola in front of one dwelling.
A building material dealer suggests homeowners attract buyers by painting and upgrades, noting improved homes command higher sale prices. He adds there is growing demand for smaller Washington homes as families shrink and parents require less space.
Betty Taylor and her family moved in a month ago to a neat trailer on East Sixth Ave. Donald Watson lives in a well built trailer on the same block with a garden. Dorothy is the daughter mentioned. J O Burharm and Jess Campbell fixed and completed their homes on East Second, where Mrs Campbell is recovering from an appendicitis operation. Tom Reeves bought a house with a new garage on the north side of East Second, near 412, notable for its lawn and garden.
Progressive lumber and building material dealers shape a town’s advancement by improving homes. Jim White of Washington Lumber and Fuel and Larry Wilson of Eclipse yard are trusted managers. Henry Shields of John Shields and Sons handles cement plaster and lath products, expanding local building material choices.
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