Building and Loan Dividends Reach Large Total in 1922
Building and loan associations paid out over 150 million dollars in dividends and interest to about 10 million stockholders and depositors in the first six months, with projections that 1927 payouts will exceed 300 million. The Asheville convention will feature speakers on uniform lien law zoning practical construction and world home ownership aims, with representatives from all states attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Loan Associations
Homestead Companies
Co-Operative
Geo. E. McKinnis
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Asheville
N. C
McKinnis
America
Building and
Ann E. Ree
Niagara Falls
Building and Loan -Men’s National Organization
Rae
Miss Ae
Clinton James
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Walter B. Hilton
Wheeling
W. Va
Congress
Robert Greenfield
Miami
Fla
William J. Funkey
Gary
Ind
Cameron Beck
New York ‘Stock Exchange
Oklahoma
Geo. .V
Hamilton
Oregon
Edward
Anthoine
Portland
Building’ and Loan Men’s National Organization
Proper Balance in an Intriguing Small Home Design
A detailed review of a 6-0-7 house plan highlighting balance between formality and irregularity. Features include a bay window, doorway hood, front living room with fireplace and shelves, six rooms, basement and bath, and convenient access from kitchen to front door. Plans emphasize economical rectangular layout, potential rear porch, wooden frame construction, and eastern or southern exposure. The Designers Bureau notes and publisher guidance accompany the editorial feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avtednata
Waterloo area road paving to extend across multiple counties
Paving bonds approved Thursday will extend the network from Waterloo through Bremer, Buchanan, Dubuque, Delaware and Winneshiek counties. Projects include No. 218 north and south road from Bremer to Janesville and Floyd line, connecting Janesville Waverly Nashua Charles City Clear Lake Mason City to Algona. Minor gaps remain near Winthrop and along No. 20 in Buchanan and Delaware counties, with Delaware likely to seek bond election. Winneshiek joins state highway district No. 9 centered in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Bremer County
Janesville
Floyd County
Waverly
Nashua
Charles City
Clear Lake
Mason City
Algona
Chickasaw County
Buchanan County
Winthrop
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Winneshiek County
Building Questions Answered by Architects Service Bureau
The paper presents guidance from the Architects' Small House Service Bureau on home construction. It covers common complaints about creaks from dry air, whether to buy or build on a $2000 budget, suitable dining room partitions, and proper joist and post support for a framed wooden house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small House Service Bureau of the
United States, Inc
American Institute of Architects
Department of Commerce
United States
O. K
Solid Ground Necessary for Building Cites
The foundation rests not on basement walls or footings but on what lies beneath. Poor soil or filled swamp ground can render home sites fraudulent and hazardous. Even with intelligent site selection, unseen subsoil variations demand tailored footings and careful foundation design for dwellings.
Cracked Foundation Forces Wall to Span Between Supports
The text notes that a wall acting as a beam reveals soil failure beneath footings. It warns walls need uniform support along their length. Remedies include spreading footings, removing mud, or occasional wall reinforcement. It emphasizes that poor subsoil undermines even well designed houses and roof planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Inc
Mome Buildefs’ Clinic
Survey Finds Oil Electric Locomotives Much Cheaper
The first survey of oil electric locomotive records shows that their operating cost is only one fourth that of steam locomotives.
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NTO
Architects
the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Inc
Oki
DM. Izgn
Bep
Beb
Waterlo
Gap
Buchanan
West Sixth St
Hartford Live Stock Insurance Co
Iowa Securities
East Fifth St
A. R. Smith
Ios. Dent
American Abstract & Title Company
Francise M. Stebbins, Pres
First
Nat’l Bank Bld
Walker & Meyers Electric
Jefferson St
W. B. Horner
Bluff St
Epivision and Rath Sts
Bryant Paying CO
Black Hawk Building
Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
Mar
4Th St
Sherwood
Weatherwax Ins
Agency
B. V. Hughes
Black Hawk County Abstract &Co
Sycamore St
Waterloo, Towa
Waterloo Electrical Supply Co
4Th &T
Lester W. Miller
Pioneer
BIRD
Waterloo Lumber Co
Johns-Manville
Waterloo Roofing & Supply Co
East Forth St
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