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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1923
Page
13
A contractor reports an unusual building trend with ponding water and bungalow style design. Steel manufacturers are already pursuing the idea, signaling a shift toward adaptable, water friendly construction methods.
A plan describes a one and a half story house with living room spanning front to center stair hall, no second floor bedrooms, and a full basement with laundry and fuel area. Kitchen designed for efficiency, no fireplace in living room, economical layout. Estimated general construction cost 6000 to 7500 dollars including heat and plumbing, with a 1000 dollar flexibility for variations. Plans supplied by Architects Small House Service Bureau, endorsed by US government, with information available from the Courier Home Building Editor.
This article explains how extras arise from changes to labor or materials beyond the contract. It defines contract and extra, notes hardships from plan errors, and stresses owner architect builder harmony. It advises precise owner input, clear drawings, and budgeting with the architect to avoid costly extras.
In South Bend and northern Indiana, salvaged lumber from razed buildings is valued highly as it replaces firewood. Yellow poplar boards, ash flooring, and long 16 to 18 foot boards fetch prices up to 300 per thousand feet, while a contractor predicts widespread use of pressed steel houses for fireproof, durable, and easily relocated homes.
Washington September 22. The highway education board announced the renewal of its annual safety contests with $6500 in prizes. The two contests target elementary pupils and teachers, aiming to ingrain highway safety habits and traffic rules.
Made of cast iron and Knox lasting, the pipe resists fire, ash, smoke, water and climate. Sections fit any distance and promise safety and durability for furnaces and boilers. Sold by hardware and furnace dealers. write Waterloo Register Co for circular and prices. Address 410 112 Rath St Waterloo, Ia.
Mason City Iowa September 22 A two year old boy Robert Peterson son of Mr and Mrs R H Peterson was killed yesterday afternoon at the corner of Fifth avenue south and Eighteenth street He darted into the street while following his mother calling and did not see an approaching car There were no witnesses to the accident.
Percy Chamberlain argues that improving business methods requires change and customer awareness. He notes internal changes can be seamless, but customer-facing shifts must overcome habit and persuasion. The piece highlights auto maintenance practices, disassembly needs, flat rate pricing, and the need for precise, honest diagnosis before quoting costs.
The Four Wheel Drive company of Clintonville Wisconsin has secured exclusive rights from the International Earth Boring Machine company Chicago Illinois to sell the earth boring machine. It attaches to the FP W D 10 truck and powers pole hole digging for telephone systems telegraph lines electric car lines and municipal work. The machine bores bases two to 30 inches in diameter up to eight feet deep with extensions for deeper holes. It detaches quickly from the truck and can raise and set poles while digging holes averaging eight minutes to complete a 45 foot pole.
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