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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1924
Page
3
A reader urges regular home inspections to prevent costly repairs. Tiny duties like painting roofs, siding, trim, and window frames save money and boost value, while neglect leads to rot, leaks, and depreciation.
The article outlines substantial wealth growth across Southern states from 1900 to 1922, noting total regional property values rising from about 17.9 billion to 71.4 billion dollars and outpacing much of the national economy. It highlights state gains led by North Carolina, Missouri, Texas and Virginia, plus extensive construction activity across cities like Macon Nashville St Louis and Charleston.
The article reviews the history of hot water heating from ancient Roman devices to modern gas water heaters. It traces early methods like the ahenum and foculity, notes slow progress through the Elizabethan era, and highlights the 1809 rise of gas as a public utility. Modern gas heaters offer fully automatic, round-the-clock hot water at low daily cost.
The eastern half of the United States reports higher total value of construction contracts in the first quarter of 1924 than the same period in 1923, while the West falls short. By mid April, municipal and public utility projects and private ventures for large commercial buildings show gains, though the late April week remains less active. The market remains active with solid demand, ample materials, prompt deliveries, steady labor, and accessible financing.
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