The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 6, 1935, Page 6

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1985 Py EMPLOYMENT CURVE RISES AS CINIZENS LRT HOUSE. AWARDS Material Dealers Say Flood of Inquiries Indicates Intense Interest SEE BIG POTENTIAL MARKET Some Have Trouble Finding Money But Others Now Are Ready to Go Ahead a Every carpenter in Bismarck should be employed before this week is out with good prospects of continued work until late fall, a survey of Bis- marck’s building situation showed Monday. HF Numerous new homes already are under construction with others pro- Jected for the immediate future. Meanwhile the trend toward mod- ernization continues as the Capital City continues to suffer acutely from For Se iat two years Bismarck thas been like a 16-year-old boy in a suit made for a 14-year-old. The coat sleeves and iat ed ee lengthened by the modernization i but now the suit has begun | to break out at the seams. New resi- 7 dential building is the only answer. ‘The only handicap to the most phenomenal boom in Bismarck’s his- tory is the lack of money on the part of many who want to build, but many others, aided by government and pri- vate financial agencies, are getting the money and going ahead. Could Sell a Forest “We could sell a forest in 60 days if everyone who wants to build could swing the deal,” commented one ma- | terial dealer. “The number of in- « quiries is unusual, probably the lar- gest we have ever had. They come in, talk over the cost and say ‘I'll see i you later’ Sometimes they come back u ‘and sometimes they don’t, but we ls have sold the Lane hha houses and prospects 100] .” All dealers noticed a spurt of buy- ing before the sales tax became cf- fective May 1, persons who had made arrangements to build making their purchases then to avoid the levy of two per cent. “Nearly every contractor has one or more jobs already in hand,” com- mented another materials dealer, “and this is going to mean a lot to general business here. In addition to ae y lot more remodeling. “The fact that there are more car- soon will be busy, means that there will be lots of work for other artisans. Plumbers, painters, bricklayers and others get work when the carpenters have work and that means better business all around.” A partial survey of the city’s con- disclosed td 2 Ot weer wane OS A ll Artisans in Bis Transformation of cellar into attractive playroom and den made with insulating board (above), combines decorative, structural, insulating and acoustic improvements. Sim- ilar methods of improvement are possible with plaster on lath, plywood or insulating board. Below is shown a workman applying material. Modernized Basement Becomes Recreation Room Will Rogers Wires Approval for FHA Los Angeles, Calif—Will Rog- ers, noted humorist, added his ap- Proval to the better housing move- ment in a telegram recently to the Better Homes and Appliance Ex- position at New Haven, Conn. Mr. Rogers said: “Congratulations and best wish- es. Hope your Better Homes Ex- Position is big success. Life does not begin at forty. It commences when two get married and try to live as cheap as one. Your exposi- tion should sure give the young folks ideas how to get the most out of a dollar. Good luck.—Will Rog- ers.” and possibly many dollars in keep- ing the family clothing mothproof. Cedar wood has a pleasant odor, as many moth preventatives do not, and the absence of clothing in paper wrappings gives the closet a neater appearance. Hotel Is Modernized new. owner invested $50,000 in mod- marck Are Busy As Building B SUMMER IS GOOD TIME FOR REPAIR OF STORAGE ROOM Vegetables, Fruits Keep Better in Clean Place Under Proper Conditions ‘The supply of fruits and vegetables of all kinds which many home own- ers store in the fall in anticipation of winter needs usually becomes ex- hausted in the spring. , When ot consumed they often de- teriorate rapidly during warm weath- er. Many decay to # certain extent during the winter when stocked in storage bins, especially when the storage room is not well insulated to keep out excessive cold, heat, or dampness. When the storage room with its numerous bins, shelves, and other re- ceptables is comparatively empty, the home owner has an excellent op- portunity to give it a:thorough spring cleaning and so condition it that he may have proper storage for new supplies as they are canned, pre- served, or stored. Decayed fruits and vegetables and all rubbish should be removed and the storage room scrub- ‘bed and ventilated to eliminate odors. Electrical Wiring Using First-Class Materials Electrical Fixtures - Appliances Recommendations made cheer- fully upon request SERVICE ELECTRIC SHOP JOHN B, KOTTSICK, Prop. 117 Fifth St. Phone 8&5 ooms Ps Then shelves and bins may be re- PROTECT THE FLOORING Owing to road conditions, the av- paired and additional ones installed| The comparative softness of many|erage life of an automobile in Ar- if needed. types of so-called “resilient” and|gentine is considerably shorter than Should Inspect Masonry “sound-absorbing” flooring ,materials, | in the United Aitates. If the storage room is in one corner |such as Hnoleum, are subject to mar- of the basement or adjoins a base-|ring and indentation unless properly ment wall, it is possible that mason-| protected. The bottom of chair and ry needs repairing and damp-proof- | furniture legs should be flat, smooth; Given to Closing ing. A new floor of wood or other/and free from sharp edges and cor- P; mpt Loans suitable material laid over the base-|ners. Manufacturers recommend the ro) Pp o ment floor with an air space in be-|use of round and rectangular furni- on Bismarck ture cups, of furniture rests with | flat ° Homes. ms and slightly rounded edges, A or casters with wheels of large diam- ction poet a ae maintaining a uniform cool ‘tempera- a ture throughout the year. A small window protected against the direct rays of the sun is desir- able for ventilation. Artificial light, of course, should be installed for quick use at all times. After the room has been thoroughly cleaned, ventilated, dried out, and re- paired a fresh coat of paint will brighten it up and assist in making it more sanitary and easily cleaned. Fruit, vegetable, and other types of storage rooms may be conditioned and installed through funds obtained from an approved financial institu- tion under the easy payment mod- ernization credit plan of the Federal l qu ° a Housing Administration. | z ah Ralph C. Forsythe “The ONE-TRIP Plumber” General Plumbing — Heating Gas Fitting Service 318 Main Phone 1887 (int door west of 1st Nat. Bk.) ANOTHER ROOM IN YOUR HOME Do It With Lustraglass The Ultra Violet Ray Admitting Glass DO YOU KNOW That We Sell and Install SUNBEAM Gas-fired Furnaces? Available to you at unprecedented A easy terms. Ws a pore He is! In are you are pro- . ‘rom dust and insects ... and all winter long, Ps Harding Metal the sun keeps the atmosphere balmy and snug. It Works actually is another room. 108 Third St. Phone 199 Here are a few FIX-UP suggestions: Built-in kitchen cabinets, laundry hamp, breakfast nook, telephone nook, ironing board, and all other built- in features, . ernizing the building. . New refrig- To Reduce VacancieS | eration, ghting and heating systems, lobbies, and all kitchens were mod- Minneapolis, Minn., May 6.—Va-|ernized, and the entire building re- cancy percentage in a local hotel was | decorated. reduced to a minimum by recent | modernization. Vacancies have been reduced to about 5 per cent as a result, accord- The Oak Grove hotel was built 18] ing to the owner. Rentals are high- {years ago. Until recently vacancies/er, and the hostelry is now consid- averaged 65 per cent. Not long ago|ered one of the most modern of its the hotel changed ownership. The! kind in the city. Bismarck Paint & Glass Co. 401 Fourth St, H. E. SPOHN, Manager Paints, Varnishes, Brushes, Wall Paper, Glass and Artists’ Materials Home of the JEWEL DOUBLE-QUICK HOUSE PAINT and other quick-drying JEWEL paints, enamels and varnishes BISMARCK, N. D. that E. Sasse has ‘et 406 Mandan St., for E. S. Dale and ||} for building an addition and enlarg- the basement of the Carl Opp if at 704 Avenue A. He also is under contract to remodel the inter- at 514 Sev- : : F i aa will be lots recently pur- uilders while interest é has been stimulated by ||} _the prospect of good crop this |i} year. Baseboard Shoe Rack For Closet Suggested || fe ii Fi | Gre F Improvements May be financed at low cost— ($5.00 per $100) No security .. . No down payment . . . Monthly installments to suit your income. Notes, complying with provisions of the National Hous- ing Act, may be given directly to contractors and build-. ing supply dealers. They in turn, may discount without Tecourse acceptable notes. Credit Requirements 1. The taxes must be paid up to date. 2. The mortgage must be in good standing. 8. The applicant’s monthly payments on all installment con- tracts and mortgage requirements, including taxes, must not exceed 80% of his gross income, 4, The maker of the note must not be seasonably employed and must have an income of at least five times the amount of the annual requirement of the note. He must have been employed for six months or longer by his present employer. 5. His principal income must not be dependent on farming. paying his bills in a satisfactory manner. 6. He must have no judgments or suits pending, and must be FIRST NATIONAL BANK "The Pioneer Bank” BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA SPECIAL OFFER How Are Your Screens? Will They Keep the Flies Out This Summer? If Not—Call Us. Aune Glass & Carpenter Shop ——We Are General Contractors—— ‘WE CAN HANDLE YOUR WHOLE JOB FOR YOU &. G. Aune, Prop. F. O. 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