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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1926
Page
8
A fragment discusses building styles in New England including brick substitutions for clay, timber walls filled with mixed materials, and stucco exteriors. Mentions master plate elements and pedimented roofs with stone and brick work.
A 1925 discussion led by Willard W. Heal of Iowa Securities Co. argues modern house shingles cost less and wear differently from slate, predicting steadier home building demand in Waterloo as industrial prosperity grows. Repair advice, architectural guidance, and mortgage tips accompany a Q&A on small house planning and materials.
The article traces colonial housing from farry huts to single and two room structures with thatch roofs, timber walls, and later second stories. It notes the evolution of interior layouts, primitive stair access, privacies, storm openings, and the shift from thatch to shingles with casement windows by 1650.
The Census Bureau reports Waterloo has about 110 manufacturing concerns filing data. Bakers printers steel makers and tractor makers are covered with details on products materials plant operation hours employees salaries payrolls and power usage kept confidential while providing industry wide summaries for study.
Manchester March 13 A special section invites the Manchester post of the American Legion to meet with the auxiliary on Tuesday evening in April. The post voted to accept the invitation and plans a large attendance. The Manchester post has a modest current membership.
The Rippey Savings Bank, closed for two weeks, will reopen after heavy depositors and stockholders rescue. Former officers, including the president and cashier, were reelected to their former positions to administer the reorganization.
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