Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1921, Page 18

LR T LT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllIII|IIlllllhllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIlIIlIIIIlIIlilIlIllllllIlIIlIIIIIillllllllllllllllllllllllllliE THE EV JOHN W. THOMPSON & CO. Incorporated——————— SEVEN-ROOM AND BATH HOUSE COULD NOT HELP BUT ATTRACT 2. 1921—PART have a harmful effect on the situation. 2 The law of supply and demand is final determining factor in the tuation, and every rightful influence, that will encourage more ,” he de- ATURDAY, JAMUARY FORESEES ABETTER ING STAR, S housing |t therefore, building should be exert clare: 821 15th St. NW. Main 1477 HOUSES AT BARGAIN PRICES Price, $16,500 Price, $10,500 Sixteenth Street Newton St. Eleven rooms, 2 baths; in 1800 Block Three-story brick. contain- ing 10 room: vacant, and Gerttes = quiceats immediate possession can be e et tion. had. The owner will accept 2 $1,000 cash, and desires an offer. Price, $8,750 Wyoming Ave., Girard St., Near 13th 1800 Block This desirable residence Washington Heights can Strictly modern, 6 rooms; re- hall, bath, with improvements; hot- water t. electric lights. There is also a garage large enough for two cars. in all ception modern contains Price, $13,600 ’ Picturesque is the word w describes this modern, up-to-da en-room-and-bath cottage, for Price, $11,500 Mt. Pleasant Columbia Rd. This property is occupied by the owner, who is desirous of a quick sale, as he must leave town. It contains 9 rooms and is modern. Phone us for an inspection. Columbia Heights Harvard St. This_is a very attractive home, in a desirable neighbor- hood; is modern in e =pect and can be purc a reasonable price. Occupied by owner, who will give pos- session. fail to be that can. Surrounded by a amid a well kept lawn, the house attention from passers-by generally. frame, with drop course and shingles dipped i sote stain. The roof also is shingled and stained & harmonious color. One of the first impressions gained of this house is its roominess and air of substantial well being. through the porch, one enters into a wide hall, from which the way ascends. On the right is the | ing room with its cheery fireplace. the extreme end of this room i arched doorw: glimpses Price, $8,000 Near Soldiers’ Home Located in a very desirable neighborhood: is modern in every particular; has 6 rooms and bath; hardwood floors and trim: 15 semi-detached; Theams, ete. 1400 Blk. Monroe St. This property will make some one a nice little home. It contains 6 rooms and bath, and is modern. Let us show it to you. JOHN W.THOMPSON & CO. Incorporated———— At an ch one alto- v_through wh the, sun parlor—an 821 15th St. N.W. Main 1477 UL U LT A Specially Built Home Near Lincoln Park ~ In a neighbor- hood of-homes al- most all of which are occupied. by cwners—one of the most comfort- able and sought- after locations in Washington. The house semi-detached ind of well designed brick construction with Colonial front porch. It includes 6 rooms and tiled bath and has hot-water heat and electri- Epitome of Events Up to January 1, 1921. is FOREIGN. Kerensky is charged with a plot to restore the monarchy in Germany and Russia and reunite the Austro-Hunga- rian empire. Canada threatens torevise tariff to meet that of the United States if emergency tariff bill is passed. Arabs and Turks drive French back in Syria and push plans for a drive against the Greeks. Albania is shaken by earth- quake. Ulster raises armed police force to be sent against the Sinn Feiners. B London newspapers indorse pact be- city, with floor tween America, Great Britain and plugs in each Japan to curb naval bullding. Italians room. enter Fiume and D'Annunzio sur- 3 B renders powers to the local communal The condition council, leaving the city by airplane, and is expected to go to South America. Germans affirm inability to disband the civil guards in Bavaria and East Prussia, according to peace treaty de- mands, and French threaten to oc- cupy the Rhur district in January in accord with the terms of the Spa con- vention. is excellent in all permits a max mum of light in all rooms. 117 Thirteenth St. S.E. Immediate possession may be had. NOTE: This house is in a location very con- venient to the Navy Yard. Price but $8,500 This is the best offering in its vicinity, beyond a doubt. See the House Sunday SHANNON & LUCHS Realtors NATIONAL. Secretary Houston testifies that a soldier’s bonus bill would t the government $2,300,000,000. enry C. Wallace, edi culture post in Harding’ Charles E. Hughes as s and Will H. as Post- master General, practically are de- fed upon. President Wil cele- brates his 64th birthday anni “Monk” Eastman, ex-Bowery leader and war hero, killed in York as crime wave continues. retary of State Colby reaches Uru guay on the U. S. 8. Florida and is given a rousing greeting in Monte- video. House of Representatives feli- state, Ha: 1 citates “Uncle Joe” Cannon as he Main 2345 713 14th St. NW. Z|breaks long service record in the SR i IR | House, having served 43 vears and almost 10 months. President Wilson announces there will be no New Year's reception at the White House. The President appoints Col. George C Rickards _chief of the militia bure: of the War Department. Senator Harding confers with Senator Knox, Will H. Hays and E. B. McLean on arrangements for the inauguration. ‘Americans win the tennis champion- ship of the world and the Davis Cup when Willlam T. Tilden and William T. Johnston triumph over the Austra- lians, Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson, at Auckland, New Zealand, in both singles and doubles. Th Cornell cross-country team loses*to the Oxford-Cambridge team' by the close score of 26-29, on a_heavy course at pton, near London. George B. Christian, jr., Senator Harding's secretary, is considered sure to be mext President's private secretary. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ident’s private yacht, . S. L %fld‘l'yfl dzal.ax:‘d by fire e navy yard. strict :r‘nn'igners Jabmit additional mates amounting to $5,065,300 to the Senate subcommittee in charge of the District eppropriation. bill. Public utilities commission rejects applica- tion of the Washington Railway and Electric Company for a straight 8 cent fare and orders a reduction from 2 to 1 cent for inter-company trans- fers. Henry Lansburgh is re-elected Illustrious Potentate of ,Almas Tem- ple. “Chimes of Normandy,” a ro- mantic comic opera, presented by the People’'s National Opera Society at the Central High School, scores a great success. Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine. plays Santa us to 400 children and takes presents to many poor homes. The American Historical Association with five af- filiated societies holds its annual con- ventiog here. Charles J. O'Neill is elected® grand master of Masons of the District. Rev. Levi M. Powers, pastor of the Church of Our Father, dies from heart trouble. District Talses $60,000 ‘in first few days of Herbert Hoover the starving _childr Richard Kingsman. opathic physician, dies. RED MEN ARE HOSTS. Sioux. Tribe, No. 18, Improved Order of Red Men, was host Thursday evening at a Christmas entertainment, whep the families of the chieftains were recipi- ents of gifts from Santa Claus. More than 300 little guests, sons and daugh- ters of the members of the tribe, were called up to the monster Christmas tree, which was adorned with presents. The commiitee in charge of the Christ mas _entertainment includ Past Sachem Jacques Heidenheimer. Henry Gompers, Albert Gompers, Maj. Eck- alls, Harry Lewis, Henry. Greenbers and Edward S, Schmide L L] The Northumberland New Hampshire Avenue at V Street Apartments available for immediate possession under our co-operative plan 2 to 7 rooms and bath, from $2,700 to $11,500. Reasonable terms of payment. One-third cash and balance, including all expenses and interest, less than rent. Building is fireproof and modern in every particular. Mr. Seay on premises daily 4 to 8 o'clock; Sunday, 10 to 8 o'clock. The Savoy 14th Street at Girard Several 4 and 5 room apartments ready for immediate oc- cupancy at prices unusually low—$3,900 to $5,650. Open for in- :pQfion. Splendid location for home or investment. A real home for half the cost of au individual house—let us explain our plan of purchase and operation. Our Represcatative on Premises Daily at 10 O'Clock. Sunday at 10 O'Clock. Union Realty Corporation Exclusive Agent Evans Building, 1420 N. Y. Ave. 8415 &= M 4 . h fitly | gether delightful no house With such an artistic gabled roof number of stately old trees and set shown today is one that will attract As shown here, it is constructed of | {7,035 Licenses to Wed TIssued | alue of Home Owncrship. limpetus should be given to home { building and home ownership. “which The present low ebb of the bu:ldmg:n-unsmutog‘ornfllur 'Mrm:;;\r"r:uh:"uz‘l;’ ati ark e | tial exemplifications o i |sitnation marks the turn of tho tide| [ [Ll0n manifestations of under- with the oloslng days of the year, inthe | ying unrest! in‘Europe’ added im- opinion of S. Straus, banker, of New | portance is attached to the sentiment York. toward widespread home ownership While -admitting that in this country, and as this fact be- tho general | 0oc® ‘more | generally recognized | | housing shortage is no less alarming | thete is increased likelihood that one now than it was a year ago, Mr. Straus | of the outst ing features of th (‘xl-' lares that the period has witnessed | suing year will be a large amount of s toward stabilization, and Sit, | home construction. with the coming of seasonable weather | “The well defined sentimont against in the spring. the long-awaited activity | a too high interest rate for first mort- flay be inaugurated, in the course of.gages on improved real estate which time restoring normal housing condi- | now is making itself felt will pro tions, a very helpful factor.” he belie “As is the case in all other lines of in- dustry efforts to attract capital exorbitant rates of interest musi wed with distrust. Abnorma high interest rates paid by any co poration necessarily tends not only ken the financial structure but o encourage practices of profi(p:\rmfl Conditions of this kind would, if co: tinued, exert a harmful influence the building industry. 5 adverse fendencies m: Mr. More Stabilized Conditions. Labor and transportation conditions re improving,” he asserts. “These are actors of great potential significance in n analysis of building tendencies. With | ir continued improvement a _more stahilized marl which will exert an encouraging influ- ence upon capital. Prior to the war in- rom improved property in many | K and instances was oo low, | NS and it is noted that a more favorable 4 2 B By, and apparently permanent readjustment | manifest them e es e P A e of income from improved real estate in- | 2nd e e vestments is taking plas general situation is bec & stabil- R e e e .‘lzed. and this will become more pro at be 1y roon n wicker or bamboo, w | or cretonne coverings to match, and with plenty of growing plants and blooming flowers adding | fragrance and color. On the left side Jbe left side obh at ‘this time, fundamental condi-|nounced s AU e ot ining_room, | tions are favorable for the resumption F"&“‘-‘;"i‘}i’{{i’;fi’i;‘;fi’l‘;‘: ::fi-i’:uzi of building on a large scale. Tt should |In thelr practices Wnd, B8 Ji6 SUS 0 B T T T e P oue: | thrift and efficiency are more general- ment can be brought about in the hous- | o ing situation only as these basic condi- | 1y applied. ns are favgrable. Unfair agitation | _— and_overdrastic legislative restrictions - tend to divert capital from building in- | It is estimated mtgh:;flfl:or;ggo. 000 tments to oth and thus ' Women can vote in modernly equipped housewife without a maid will find her household duties reduced to the mini- is finished in Wash- ington fir, mission staine Three bedrooms, bathroom and four |large closets are found on the sccond tfloor, which is finished in Wash? {ton fir. natural bathroom is| larger than the usual sized bathroom, | and the closet i A New Year’s Resolution Resolve to buy only the best this year and start NOW by BUYING ONE OF THESE HOMES. The high quality of BREUNINGER-BUILT HOMES will more than repay you in the real sétvice and home comfort derived thereirom. 1f you are looking for ‘the newest and best in design, the finest construction and finish, combined with a location that is one of the best in Washington—you, will find it in our homes on WEBSTER ST. AT 16th N.W. (“Overlooking Rock Creck Park”) Exhibit Home—No. 1626 Webster St. Open for Inspecticn Daily Until 8:30 P.M. Brief Description: Nine rooms and 2 baths, with marble shower and built-in bathtubs; 4 bedrooms ; spacious living room; open fireplace; glass inclosed and heated sleeping porch: glass inclosed breakfast porch opening from dining room; built-in garage; clothes chute; interior decorations and finish are the best; in short, these homgs contain every conceivable modern improvement. L. E. Breuninger & Sons Main 7166- 706 Colorado Bldg. for Caywood & Garrett A. S. Caywood . Formerly 1231 N. Y. Ave. N.W. 915 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Announce Their Consolidation in Business and the “Tormation of the Corporation of Caywood Bros. & Garrett, Inc. With Offices at 915 New York Avenue Northwest Washington, D. C. air complete | furnace and electric lights. The firs | story has oak floors and the second | | has “birch e estimated cost | of this cottage, which is 30 feet wide by 24 feet deep, is $1,000 and 00, | ing and heat coseT. CHAMBER. s __For the transaction of the Real Estate, Loan and Insura;)cc Business, which will receive the personal attention of : CHARLES B. CAYWOOD AURILLA S. CAYWOOD JOHN P. GARRETT, January 1st, 1921. LEAP YEAR RECORD HERE. START NEW YEAR RIGHT § Come to 14th St. Highlands And Inspect Our New Homes Sample 5505 13th N.W. . in Capital in 1920. i i Leap year 1920 established a new | irerord of marriages in the National | | Capital. Dan Cupid and his lieutenant, | {Col. W. A. Kroll, the license ¢lerk tly proud of (he year's b the opening of the cler] terday there had been jssued 7, licenses. and the outlook was for a| busy day to wind up the y ! LOn the “last day of 1919 a total of | lnny-uix s secured licenses, and oup if there. js anything like that rush to- 11 ap- c Already the | A previous year's business has been ex- ceeded by nearly 300 1 year held the record for ac There however, o men® to Cupid and his assistant g they view the record of the past yeas It is the fact that ninety licenses were canceled during the last twelve months. i This is two or three times, it is said, the | number ever returned in a pre year. BALTIMORE BREAD LOWER. Three Bakeries Announce Reduced Prices Beginning Next Week. BALTIMORE, Md., Janua 1 (Spe- cial).—Although the "5-cent loat Pot read cannot return for the present, lowing chiefly, the bakers say. to the jhigh cost of labor, substantial reduc- itions in the price of the staff of life nnounced by three Location, None Better Large Spacious Rooms Don’t Fail to See Them Take Any 14th St. Car a reduction of 20 per cent, bringing its pound Km .nd alk !loaf, which has been selling ,I’ll 10 o St‘ w {cents, down to 8 éents, and the pound- Half Block to Houses half loaf, now sold at 15 cents, 2 cents. The second bakery will make prac- tically the same cut in/prices, while ithe third firm announces that while it wiil not change prices, it “will give more bread for the same money after the first of the year.” This bakery is |now selling a twelve-ounce loaf for 7 cents and next week will give thirteen and one-half ounces for 7 cents. Dunigan ‘Do You Appreciate a ~ Beautiful House? Facts about Argonne Terrace, at Sixteenth and Columbia Road, that will interest the discriminating buyer who appreciates the best. Correctly' designed by an architect of training and experience, they have an appealing originality and charm that make them an asset to, Washington home building. Attention to important home features, such as built-in, heated garage, sun parlor, real open fireplace, has produced a house that is comfortable and conven- ient and has a cheerful home influence that has aroused the most flattering comment from those who have visited our operation. The beautiful finish and decoration in these homes is accom- plished with an artistic mastery that shows a knowledge of the fine arts and a natural appreciation of the beautiful. The location of Argonne Terrace, at 16th and Columbia Road, is the choice of the city. 7 The thought and talent that has produced these homes put them in a class' above everything being offered for sale at the present time. Exhibit house heated, 1624 Argonne Place N.W. . Open every day until 9 P.M. WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS 1409 N. Y. Ave. 'Or for-Further Information Call Argoane Terrace, Col. 8922 Ride Out —and give these Macomb Street Homes (Clevelan: Park) critical i i Consider the attractive location—and how secure it 1s for the future. Consider the artistic effect of both the Spanish and Colonial types of Homes. Consider the wonderfully practical plans upon which they are designed. Consider the comfort and conven- ience with which they are arranged. Consider the reflne:% character of the finish. Consider the substantial and thor- ough construction detail. Nine and eleven rooms-— Three baths— Built-in garage. And then consider the remarkable price at which they can be purchased. One of our representatives is in attendance every day and evening Take Chevy Chase car to Macomb street, turning west— it’s just a step. _Harry A. Kite 1514 K Street N.W. Phone Main 4846 Still Another Owner of an Old House Has Found It a Good Business Propo- sition to Sell His House and Buy Here Wise men are selling old houses in neighborhoods that have served their purpose and buying these NEW, DIS- TINCTIVE HOMES in this GROWING SECTION. A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT. Further, this home is the most remarkable value seen in -Washington in years. It has set a standard for future building operations. Remember_ this: Even though it has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, an unfinished third floor (room for two extra rooms), library, dining room and kitchen and an extra room on main floor, one clubroom, a lot 40x160, and an exterior design by Arthur B. Heaton, the price is exactly $450 more than that of row houses. " Naturally They Are a Success To Inspect—14th and Ingraham Sts. N.W. Take Fourteenth Street car (best service in Wash- ‘ington) to corner of Ingraham Strect or drive out Six- teenth Street to Colorado Avenue rthwest, then one square to Ingraham Street, to Washington’s Nearest Re- stricted Suburb. SHANNON & LUCHS " Owners and Builders D T R R F X TIHNT PR PN | el