Style trends shape wallpaper choices across homes
The article notes a renewed interest in wallpaper as a key home decor element with styles reflecting individual taste. It highlights pastel backgrounds, large patterns, wood reproduction papers, ceiling themes, and washable finishes, urging consumers to seek these features at Washington stores Phillips and Helenal's Melagey's Lemmon's Pharmacy and Scott's furniture.
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Dee
Washington
Phillips and Helenal’s
Melagey’s
Rioneer
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Scott's Furniture Company
Into the Future Building Materials From Straw to Synthetic Lumber
A Washington man predicts future construction will rely on substitutes to lumber and stone. He envisions farmers bringing straw or cornstalks to towns to be made into building materials and returning home as synthetic lumber and blocks for barns and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evening Visit at Crandall Home in New Haven
Therion Lowry and his children visited Sunday evening at the Mel Crandall home in Washington. Several locals, including Mr and Mrs Jers Clark, welcomed a newborn 7th daughter named Mabel Darlene.
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T. Lowry
Crandall Home
New Haven
Therion Lowry
Mel Crandall
Washington
Jers Clark
Mabel Darlene
A. M. Baker
Statler
M. Smith
Mae Janecekie
Cris Brinning
Walter Sheets
Prank Smith
Wilmer Lauderman
Donald Sith
Dale Statler
Donnald Smith
Davenport
Pert Smith
Many Homes Repairing and New Roofs Rise This Spring
Remodelling and roof work surge as Washington sees limited new houses but heavy demand for repairs and shingles. Contractors report late season delays due to cold and wet weather, with shingles flowing to homes garages barns and other buildings. Builders anticipate more activity in the fall if crop prospects hold.
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Washington
More Weddings Boost Home Building in Washington County
A surge in marriage licenses in Washington county this year signals a large rise in demand for new homes and furnishings. If the trend continues at the same rate, this could become the biggest marrying year in years, driving house construction and home purchases.
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Washington County
Check List for Choosing a Lot for Building a Home
Herbert A. Nelson advises home buyers to assess site factors before purchase. Focus on title clarity, accurate boundaries, frontage, terrain, drainage, zoning, utilities, and neighborhood services. Consider corner versus inside lots and aim for a congenial community.
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Herbert A. Nelson
National Associat
Recorder
Roof construction and coverings for durable homes
This article emphasizes roof importance and proper framing to prevent spread under load. It advises tying rafters near the bottom, using ceiling joists or metal ties, and installing tie beams. It reviews coverings slate tile wood shingles asbestos composition and asphalt, urging quality and proper exposure for longevity.
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Addi
Flat Dwellers Proliferate in Washington Town
A journal survey notes about sixty flats above stores and offices around Central Park area. Many two level houses have been converted to flats with families living upstairs or owners below, reflecting a strong preference for apartment living in the town.
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Washington
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Journal
Central Park
Rookery
Lemmon
Stong
Living in the City’s Square Facing Apartments
Residents favoring square facing apartments describe a large front yard like Central Park and others without a yard still finding ways to cope and enjoy city living.
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Central Park
Medicine Chest Care Keeps Enamel Looking Fresh
It is easy for a medicine chest to become soiled and spotted and it is important to keep it in perfect sanitary condition. Enamel will renew it.
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Lee Dusenberry
S. 7Th Ave
Mat Rome
Gaeta
Into
Wayne
LeRoy Pratt Investors Syndicate
Washington, Ta
Marion Smith
General
Mason Work
W. P
Pat
Moriarty
W. Monroe St
Secand Avenue
Arlington
Daniels
Stewart-Warner
Peters
Stewart Warner
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