Washington paints and wallpaper sales surge this spring
Washington paint and wallpaper dealers report a record year with more activity than since 1929 and 1920 respectively. Homeowners plan extensive inside and outside painting as spring arrives, favoring lighter ivory and cream shades. Major retailers and hardware stores from Mc Daniels to Gamble’s note strong demand and cash purchases as painters and paper-hangers anticipate a busy season.
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Washington
McDaniel
Stanley Zager
Phillips & Hebner’s
Uncle Eben Speaks On Facing Trouble
A dialect line shows Uncle Eben advising courage, saying it’s best to confront trouble rather than wait for it to strike when unseen. The quotation emphasizes boldness and self-reliance in adversity.
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Uncle Eben
Comfortable Dutch Colonial Home Design Appeal
The Dutch colonial style features a long roof sweep and durable materials creating an attractive color scheme. A square plan lowers construction costs while large rooms, a fireplace, built in conveniences and ample closet space boost livability for budget minded homeseekers. Entrance placement and bay window distinguish the design.
Cape Cod Cottage Type Warage Adapts Modern Comforts
The home features a Cape Cod design with an integral warage form and a convenient kitchen. It emphasizes a living today lifestyle while preserving charm of an earlier era.
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Cape Cod
Making Purvis Barn into a House by Blick Contractor
Purvis sisters convert an east facing barn with cement base and attic into a heated residence. L. K. Blick leads the work finishing knotty pine walls and a small downstairs plan with two upstairs rooms awaiting completion. Exterior to be green with shutters and a white picket fence, insulation planned for comfort in Washington.
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Purvis
L. K. Blick
Washington
Plan for Cool Summer Homes
Plan for cool summer homes notes that radiant sun heat. It recommends awnings window shades with aluminum coating or painted Venetian blinds and vented openings for air flow. Mentions Rev W L Clapp The Elms and Roy Mapel building garages from existing structures with well kept grounds.
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W. L. Clapp
Thorne
South
Iowa Ave
Button workers buy homes in three way plan
In Washington a group of American Pearl Button factory workers are purchasing homes with factory loans, Federal Savings and Loan backing, and personal savings. Loans enable owners to meet taxes and insurance with monthly costs similar to renting, fueling a wave of new home ownership from $700 to $1,600 properties.
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Washington
American Pearl Button Company
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Cabinet under sink will save many steps
A double swing door with hinges opens from either side and unitized kitchen cabinets bring all essentials within reach. Modern compact sink and cabinet pairs include slam proof drawers door bumpers and partitioned cutlery drawers. The sink mounts on adjustable cabinets to stay level on uneven floors.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
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Room Igehou
Owette
Bes
Perial Wallpapers
Imperial
Masury
Phillips & Hebner
West Side Square
Walgreen System Drug Store
Purvis Barn
Blick
George
George Black
South Ave
John Black
Nate Black
West Jefferon Street
Roy Crosset
Koy Crossets
Sam McClellan
South Avenue
Boice’s
J. C. Boice
Shalla
John Shalla
Iowa Avenue
Noy Mapel
Roy Mapel
North Second Ave
Chair Lewis
You
Russell Bell
Oba Meraneray
Johnson
Johnson’s Furniture
Boss
Missus
Jewel
Jewel Barn
Jewel Laboratory
Geo. L.mcdaniel
Elmer Morrison
General Electric
A. J. Franzen
South Town Ave
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