Evening Star Newspaper, February 3, 1923, Page 14

14 PLENTY OF HOT WATER ) NEEDED IN RADITORS Poor Valves Cause of Much of the Trouble in the Steam-Heat- i, ing System. For good heating with a hot water Reater all radiators must be entirely filled, The partly filled rediator 1s not eficient. The air valves should be opened frequently, especially those on the top floor. Shut the valve when the first drop of water appears. If none comes thers is not enough hot ‘water in the heating system and more should be added. The system as a rule should be kept filled with water, even when there is no fire, as this prevents rusting. But if the house Is to be closed for the ‘winter drain the water out of the pipes to prevent freezing. 1f your house is heated with a steam heater get in the habit of looking at the glass water guage whenever you at- tend to the fire. Turn the cocks above and below the guage frequently to keep the openings from the boiler clear. About haif full is the right amount of water in the water guage More than this uses steam space and less may damage the heater. 1f no water show. in the glass more is needed. Do mot attempt to put in any water until th fire is smothered with damp ashes and the boiler is cool If this precau- tion s not taken there is danger of an explosion, Proper Working of Valve: As with the hot water heaters see that the valves work properly. Poor valves cause most of the trouble in a steam heating system. Thev are intended to let the air escape and the steam flll the radlators When a hot-alr heater Is used the alr is heated in the outer chambers of the furnace and forced into the rooms through pipes and supply should when it is air {s often adv systems In whic is taken from the rooms instead of from out-of-doors. E the current of Water contaner tn the Jack i BIG UNION URGED. Former Arizona Governor Would Take Mexico in With U S. MEXICO CITY, February 3 F. Campbell, forme Arizona, addre Chamber of Co vocated “one bi to Cape Horn hemisphere situation in Europ Mr. Campbell also said there should be closer relations between United States and Me: and spok in praise of President Obregon asserted he had retired from politics and “there are no indications of my immediate return stories to th New Apartments THE WOBURN THE KNOWLTON THE SHAWMUT Columbia Road at 19th St. Attractive Apartments in these new modern buildings. First-class service. All night switchboard, elevator service. Resident manager; cafe. Inspect Sunday Phone N. 7060 B. F. SAUL CO. 1412 Eye Street NW. | New Apartment House . Four apartments Five rooms and bath each (Two bedrooms) 15th & Girard Sts. Possession February 15th Representative on premises Sunday from 2 to 4 | McKEEVER & GOSS 1415 Eye Street Main 4752 He f REAL ESTATE. HINT ON THEH EVENING BT FINANCING HOME AIDS MAN OF SLlM PURSE question of how to finance the home is one that appears to puszzle many prospective home-owners. For that reason the following suggestions | h trom an expert will be of assistance to the man who intends to build soon, and who s not sure that he has enough money to carry the enterprise through. “To begin with” says this author- ity, “it is desirable to ascertain as nearly as possible what the proposed house is golng to cost. To do this one must have in hand definite spec- ifications and plans, which may be submitted to contractors for esti- mates. Such items as heating, light- ing, plumbing and finish should be decided on definitely, as they very ally affect the total cost. pt when one buys a home on already built by some home- company or one for sale by he should have a sum of y saved up for a good sized firat payment and he should have his plans complete before he undertakes the| problem of financing. The terms the | er will get will depend quite a | deal on the amount of money | that he has in hand. It Is advisable to have for investment from 10 to 20! per cent of the cost of the house, be- | sides owning the lot. This gives a! plendid t for dealing with the | money lender. “The lot on which the home is to go | should t in a district where values | are likely to increase; where, at any | they are not likely to go down. | it title should be furnished and | that all assess- ents have been just what they ments for Improv paid, or it not. paid, Half Enough Big Start. d up halt enough to ouse and lot there Is little or no problem at all; except that the owner should seo first that he 1s in position carry and liqui- date the first mortgage placed on the property to secure the other half of In it may be rry the first mortgage if the owner can make funds that are to pay as in- dispose of it, and has price. tionally well built. 1409 N. Y. Ave. I pretty , best constructiou. ) SO R 819 15th St. N.W. T Beautiful Suburban Home 1355 Monroe St. N.E. Price, $10, 000 Fine eight-room resi- dence, near school, stores, churches and trolley; hot- water heat; modern im- provements; garage; lot 50x150. Buy this property now while price is low; convenient terms, W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors 909 Union Trust Bldg. Main 1790 at the | widely in some cities. | ment. The rooms are large. H. w. arage: double porches, and everything to make a comfortable home in a most convenient downtown location. Open Sunday—9 A.M. to 9 P.M. WM. S. PHILLIPS Realtor Exclusive Agent A NEW BUNGALOWS Near Catholic University Fourth St. N.E. Just North of R. I. Ave. Cars Lots 50x100—Garage rooms, tiled bath, Price, $8,950—Terms OPEN SUNDAY FOR INSPECTION Quinter, Thomas & Co. EXCLUSIVE AGENTS month by month, he can manage it it he can meet one condition—that is, put himself in position to pay, With- out pinching himself, the sum which e will need monthly to off his obligatlo in from ten to ffteen years. “The amount the new owner can spare without pinching himself is the amount he has been paying for rent, if he has rented sensibly, plus what he is able to save in addition. This ordinarily is estimated for the average man at from 20 to 25 per cent of his {ncome. “There are three general methods of obtaining funds for home bullding. The first is paylng on cantract; the second, borrowing on first and second mortgages and the third, through a bullding and loan association. The easiest way to finance the home through the plan of paying on con- tract, but one is not so certaln of getting as much value for his money. “Under this method the owner bu from a home-bullding or development company, which holds the title, con- tracting to dellver it when all or a part of the sum has been paid. Or, if one owns his lot the company may build the home for him on contract. This plan has many convenlences be- cause the man buylng on the con- tract basis is dealing with only one ! compan: Wide Use of Second Plan. “The second plan, through the use of first and second mortgages, 13 used Having a lot and a certain amount saved up, the home buyer is in position to place a first mortgage of from 80 ‘to 60 per cent on the total value of house and {10t, and a second mortgage on the re mainder, less the initial cash pa Thus, if the lot has an apprais- 500, and the house will cost $7,500, he can get on the first mortgage. perhaps, $4,500, leav- ing only $1,500 to finance on & sec- ond mortgage. This then would cail for only $1500 cash investment. Whether the house and lot were v ued at more or less the principle is the same “Banks and other institutions of the kind, do not, as a rule, handle second mortgages, but there are always re- liable institutions that do and many contractors will accept them. “1f one has little accumulated cap- ital the building and loan assoc! tion offers the best meothod of financ- mng." 151 RHODE ISLAND AVE. N.W. 6-room thoroughly modern House on this beautiful avenue Priced for Immediate Sale I'he owner of this property is anxious to given us a bed-rock The house excep h.; el. lights: M. 4600. h-w-h, electric lights, large Main 8416 ST R LU T T lIIlII|I|IIIII|I|l||IIII‘ NIATITITIITCS Homes Unequaled Price 8th St. N.W., Between Decatur and Crittenden Streets DESCRIPTION First floor contains reception hall, living room, dining room, complete kitchen, white enameled cabinet, Detroit Jewel gas range, pantries, service and back porches. Second floor—3 bedrooms, tile bath, clothes closets, in- closed slcepmg porches, cxcep(ional leng!h and width, Finish is mahogany and white; No. 1 clear oak floors, 7% inch thick heat, electricity With garages. Price, $7,950 bright, dry cellar, laundry tubs, hot-water 2 end houses, center hall plan. $1,000 Cash §52 per month on second trust, including interest. In- terest on first trust payable semi-annually. Exhibit House, 4704 8th St. N.W. Take 9th St. car to Ga. Ave. and Decatur, or phone for auto. Open and Heated Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. ‘MUORRIS CAFRITZ co- Owners and Bmlden 913 15th St. N.W. Phone Main 617 OIL AND PUMICE MAKE FLOOR CLEASING EASY Tips Given on Methods of Re- moving Stains From Woodwork. ‘Wood forms the largest percentage of the surface that must be cared for in the home. Unfinished wood sur- faces absorb grease and dirt more readily, are more likely to stain and are harder to keep clean than those in which the pores of the wood are filled with paint, oil, varnish or some other finish. Unfinished wood surfaces should be cleaned by scrubbing with the grain of the wood, using small quantities of water and a mild soap. They should be rinsed with a cloth wrung out of clear water, and should be wiped dry. If the surface cannot be o cleaned by this method, it is possi- ble to use & scourer, such as fine wool or powdered pumice. Unfin- ished wood may be bleached with oxallo acid solution, It is advisable to sweep oiled floors with a soft brush and to dust them with a dry or olled mop. Occasion- ally they may be washed and after- ward wiped with an oily mop or cloth. Water should be used spar- ingly, and care should be taken to rub the oil in well so that a surplus is not left to collect dust and to be tracked onto rugs. Varnished and shellacked surfaces should ordinarily be dusted clean with a soft brush and polished with an ofled mop or cloth moistened with a fow drops of light lubricating ofl, lemon ofl or furniture polish. In gen- eral, varnished and shellacked sur- faces should not be touched with water. However, If badly soiled. they may be wiped with a cloth wrung out of warm, slightly soapy water, wiped dry at onoe and then polished with an -olled cloth. The appearance of badly worn varnished woodwork may be improved by rubbing with a good grade of floor wax. Wazxed surfaces may be cleaned with a soft duster, or, in the case of floors, & soft brush or mop free from oil. The film of dirt and wax which darkens the surface may be removed with a cloth wrung out of warm soapy water, or, better, with one moistened with gasoline or turpen- B. L. CHAMBLISS Formerly With RANDALL H. HAGNER Wishes to Announce That He is Now Associated With the Office of WM. S. PHILLIPS Realtor—Builder 1409 N. Y. Ave. Main 4600 ATTRACTIVE OFFERINGS! Inspect at Once! Attractive 6-room-and-bath brick house; etc.; in excellent condition; owner leaving city will give - tricity, puiusqon at onc hot-water heat, ele AN EXCELiENT HOME AT THE RIGHT PRICE Attractive 6-room-and-bath tapestry brick b locality; comparatively new, containing all mo An exceptional buy. in_excellent condition. usetts me in this spler ern improvements, venue Heights $19,000 Beautiful 9-room-and-2-bath tapestry floors; glass-inclosed br floors throughout; promptly. kfast porch and sieeping porch, hardwood y built-in_fireproof wonderful view over Washington. A f“gc beautifully decorated; ome that should be inspected WARDMAN 1430 K Street N.W. Main 4190 “New Homes” 2 LEFT ili EVERY HOME-SEEKER SHOULD SEE BEFORE MAKING A FINAL SELECTION Built and Planned overlooking Naval Observatory beauty places. outlay, ~solve the high rent problem. —with a conscientious regard and uppermost thought of home- buying as a permanent investment. Surrounded by Elegant Homes —and located in a convenient, healthy, high, homelike section grounds—one of Washington's TERMS —not only put a family in a new comfortable home at a nominal BUT E Don’t Fail To Inspect These Properties Sample House, 2547 Wisconsin Avenue Open and Lighted Dally Untll § P.M. See Representative on Premises. Chas. D. Sager OWNER AND BUILDER. 928 15th Street N.W. “Headquarters for New Homes." e T INSPECT NEW HOMES Farragut St. Just Off Georgia Ave. (913 to 931) Adjacent to Saul’s Subdivision TWO SOLD Price, $8,250 $1,000.00 Cash 375.00 Month. Including Interest and Prumpal Six_spacious room bati O gouble rear porcies, “ide 561 7d| St.S.W. 27707710777, hardwovd uours ment front porch. FLOYD E. DAVIS LoL-wuter uea, e 201100 teet fo" 15-foot ailey. Main Lot SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1923. REAL ESTATE. latter method brightens as eans the surface, wherews and whitens wax. Where = ‘water-cleaning method has already whitened & wax floor, the luster and! color may be restored by rubbing with a werm woolen cioth or & weighted brush. Many spots on waxed floors may be removed by rubbing with a little tur- pentine and refinishing with a little wax. Iron rust and ink stalns may removed with oxalic acid. If a floor needs rewaxing it should be thoroughly dusted, washed or,‘pre- ferably, rubbed bright with a 'cloth moistened with turpentine and then glven a thin coating of melted or liquid wax rubbed in lengthwise of the grain of the wood first with a soft cloth and .then with a weighted brush. When the wax is well rubbed in, the brush should be coversd with a ‘plece of heavy material, such as carpet or burlap, and the floor should be polished until it has the proper luster. $500 Cash $75 Per Month Including all Interest Can't be beat In the north- west section, Brand-new from owner and builder. Six room brick home. Hardwood floors, _hot-water heat, electric lights, floor plugs, kitchen cabinet, guaranteed gas range, pantry, cement front porch, back ~porches, excep- tionally large garage, street is paved,” convenient to’ both car nes. Address Box 354-§ Star Office Jameson Built Homes 1416 to 1426 E St. N.E. 6 large rooms, tile bath, hot-water heat, electric lights, lots of closet space, double rear porches, wide front porch, deep lot to an’ alley. Open for Inspection Daily and Sunday For Sale by " A. JAMESON OWNER AND BUILDER 906 New York Ave. N.W. Main 5526 ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE . SEE IT TODAY TO INSPECT IS TO APPRECIATE 1236 Crittenden St. N.W. The most beautiful detached home in Saul's Addition. Charmingly designed, having eight well- planned rooms, with an exceptionally large kitchen and pantry; attractive open fireplace ; breakfast and sleeping porches. Large lot. OPEN FOR INSPECTION—SALESMAN ON PREMISES N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. “Everything in Real Estate” 1418 Eye St. N.W. Phones Main 5903-4-5 Member Washington Real Estate Board New Two- Family Homes No. 431, 33 and 35 Kenyon St. N.W. $1,000 Cash VIEW (near Soldlers’ Two-family dwellink, wo complete floors of kitchen, bath and orch each; excellent heating em, laundry tubs and separate gas and electric meters for each floor; tapestry colonial design; interior finish' In mahogany and white. This property is new; vacant; ession can be had immedi- Ownerx and Bmlden 913 15th St. N.W. Phone Main 617 19 SOLD ONLY | LEFT RESULTS PROVE VALUE of these magnificent homes between 14th St. and 16th 8 Rooms—2 Baths—Lot 140 Feet Deep Embodying every appointment and convenience found only in homes « higher priced. Reasonable price. Attractive terms. Only one left—1414 Varnum Street. Open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p. THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO. TAKE 16th ST. BUS OR 14th ST. CARS TO VARNUM ST. Owners and Builders 914 New York Ave. N.W. Franklin 6918 MODERN HOMES—JUST COMPLETED 2121-2131 3rd St. N.E. Corner 3rd St. and Rhode Island Ave. Beautiful new homes, ideally located and built of best material and work- manship. Many unusual features that must be seen to be appreciated. Reasonable price and terms. . INSPECT TODAY—OPEN, HEATED AND LIGHTED SALESMAN ON PREMISES N. L. SANSBURY CO., INC. “Everything in Real Estate’” 1418 Eye St. N.W. Phone Main 5803-4-5 Member Washington Real Estate Board &