Modern Home Conveniences Grow Costs and Comforts
A 1925 Waterloo Evening feature argues small homes must balance price and comfort. It contrasts tin baths and rudimentary plumbing of past homes with modern amenities like controllable heating, constant hot water, built in cabinetry, electric outlets, and improved windows, noting these raise building costs but boost value and convenience. The piece urges architects to design compact homes that maximize autofort and efficiency without price increases.
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Small’ Home Service
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Home Aptiders
Community notices from Parkerburg Iowa area
Local column from Parkerburg Parkersburg Iowa lists residents and visitors with travel, births, moves, and illnesses. Reports include Wil Pierson stroke update, Kemmerer family northern Minnesota fishing trip, new son for August Mekinus, multiple visits to and from Waterloo Chicago and midwest towns, and a funeral for a local resident with services at the Methodist church. Additional entries note moves, school plans, and conference travel of residents and relatives.
Orange Township Homecoming Celebrates Picnic and New Officers
June 15 Orange Township hold homecoming with about 25 attendees enjoying a picnic and afternoon games. New officers elected include Alice Kiingaman as president and Stanley Atiller as vice president. Edna Saylor becomes secretary and treasurer. Fleming and Melvin Peck named to liaise with the 1926 senior class alumni. Mrs. George Albars of Pearl City Hi visits her brother Martin Messer. The next W C T W meeting is upcoming.
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Orange Satumnd
Alice Kiingaman
Stanley Atiller
Edna Saylor
Seriotory
Fleming
Melvin Peck
George Albars
Pearl City
Martin Messer
Messer
Marble Rock notes and local injuries and visits
Local item notes Gordon Inman, youngest son of Rev and Mrs J W Inman, fractured his high arm while cranking his car. Mrs Blanche Arper Ianking Calif visiting relatives. Marble Rock bank bought the building formerly occupied by Wilmers Trust and Savings barn. Allis Marvel visiting relatives in Wisconsin. Mrs R B Reals receiving medical treatment in a Rochester hospital. Charles Easterday ill for some time. now in a Rochester hospital. Storms toppled Joe Merfeld farm barn. Dr and Mrs E Victorine and three children Cedar Rapids guests in W C Smith home. Mrs C K Bredt and Teddy Hampton spending week in A H Wolster home. Ailis Bertha Angel Cedar Rapids visiting relatives here.
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Marble Rock
Duns
Rochester
Joe Merfeld
Ars. E. Victorine
Cedar Tapids
W. C. Smith
Mra
C. K. Bredt
Teddy
Hampton
A. H. Wolster
Ailis Bertha Angel
Cedar Tapiis
Pedicord Architect Offers Building Aid
WM L Pedicord, an architect, promotes twelve years of experience in designing houses, churches, schools, and commercial buildings to help solve building problems. The advert emphasizes practical expertise and service potential for clients.
Parlor to Living Room Change in Old House Plans
The writer reflects on prewar parlor era with wax flowers and marble or cast iron fireplaces. He notes modern homes favor living rooms with generous proportions, well placed windows, open fireplaces, and space for furniture movement, accepting some dust in these rooms.
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