Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1925, Page 21

REAL SOUTH TO QUTSTRIP WEST IN BUSINESS Babson Compares Sectional Trade Outlook for Next Few Years. . BABSON. PARK ago W April 4. doo vis- <. With t John Skelton Willi troller of the McAdoo Is from Cal liams is from the enthusiastic about the own sectior brought up will develop West or the § South to Build Faster. As a boy shows a greater percentage of growth than a mature man, it only natural that certain new sections of ‘the i will grow more rapidly during the next few years than will the Pacific coast, since the latter has al- ready had great growth during T the past devolopment which the few days ms currency. Mr. and Mr. Wil- hey are both future of their their discussion has enjoved during the decade will be witnessed in the . Georgia, Florida and 1l s during the next decade outh will benefit from its ural resources and trade with Latin America, the Pacific coast will likewise benefit from these three &nd other factors. 1 addition, the Pacific coast has the i of trade a ople and Inia fail eds of millions of who lie dormant, only awakened. When these people rise from their slum- bers, they will become tremendous con- s ¢ an goods. We then Ocean take the place of the Atlantic Ocean as the center of the world's trade. who ESTATE:, HOME ERECTION GAINS. BALTIMORE, April 4—Home build- ing in Baltimore, as indicated by per- mits granted last month for this class of comstruction, broke all monthly records. Permits for the construction of 999 dwellings, at a valuation of $3,808,000, vere issued in March, according to a emeat of Charles H. Osborne, in- tor of buildings. The February total of 618 dwell- ings permitted was the highest pre- vious total for any one month in the history of the ¢ as far as available e June, 1919. Since permits have been granted onstruction of 1,914 homes, $7,450,900. New improve- ditions and alterations dur- $6,317,340, as com. ARLINGTON COUNTY REAL ESTATE BOOMS Dealers Report an Unusual Amount of Business in Nearby Virginia. Arlington County real estate own- ers and dealers report an unprece- dented amount of business for this | period of the year. Numerous in- quiries are coming in for Virginia properties of all descriptions, from unimproved land and small building sites to estates of $50,000 or $75,000. Land values have gone up recently {in some sections of the county, and | there are many {improvements in | prospect they say | The opening of the $2,350,000 Key Bridge a year ago and the recent com- | pletion of the new Lee highwar as fine paved thoroughfare through Lee Helghts and Falls Church to rfax have had an immediate effect in the county. Col. William B. Pistole of the judge advocate general's office and Lieut Comdr. P. T. Wright recently com- pleted homes in Lee Heights and are now occupying them. Dr. Morton W. Baker of the Vet- erans’ Bureau purchased a new eight- room stucco house on the Chain THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. FIRM REPORTS HOME DEMAND HEAVY NOW Maddux & Marshall Announce Sales in Two Suburban Developments. Unusual sales activity in late March, forecasting a consistent demand for small and medium-sized houses throughout the spring season, is noted by Maddux-Marshall & Company. Beginning of the Garrett Park de- velopment was announced formally a few days ago and three sales were re- ported by the company late last week. ton Herald which he month. Among others who have built or purchased new homes are Mrs. Susie A. Mankin (two), Donald C. Peattie, Jessie E. Russell, Mrs. Margaret Mills Tyler, Mrs. Della J. Creamer, J. J. Blyd, L. W. Ellenberger, Mrs. Nary D. Forsyth, Virginia T. and Ada R. Bestor, Olivia J. Kerby, Louisa J. Keidel, E. P. Sheppard, Walter B. Hall, Cora E. Cramer, Hobart D. Dun- lap, Ellen D. McBryde, Emil Clere, O. N. Smith, C. H. Marstellar, R. P. Stewart, H. J. Carow, B. M. Smith, Virgie G. Pemberton, Frank S. Elliott and W. H. Case. is will completing & home, occupy early next In hope of solving the transporta- tion problem, the developers include an automobile and garage in the transfer. Each house is also equipped with aTadlo receiving set. The new purchasers are Alton L. Wells, executive secretary of the United States Flag Assoclation; Lewls H. Smith, who recently came to Washington from Chicago, and Albert E. Ballagner of the War Department. General Buys Home. Among the Edgemoor properties sold this week was a brick house to Maj. Gen. Robert H. Allen, who suc- ceeds Maj. Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth as chief of Infantry, United States Army. Another home in Edgemoor was s0ld to George Plitt, local interior decorator. Other recent transfers reported by Maddux-Marshall & Co. are: House in Battery Park to Lieut. Charles W. Stelnmetz, Army Alr Service, stationed at Bolling Fleld, $11,500; house, Battery Park, to Lient. H. G. Montgomery, Army Air Service, $15,000; house, Battery Park, to J. R. Crutchfield, sales manager of Mad- dux-Marshall & Co. $12,500; lot, gemoor, to Maj. Chester B. McCor- , $3,000; lot, Battery Park, to Palen, $1,569. gemoor, to Charles R. Bur- , $5,000; lots, Edgemoor, 0; three-acre homesite, in rear of Edgemoor, to E. B., Prettyman, $12,000; home at 2018 Kalorama road, to H. P. McCain, $18.000; lot to Edith M. Roach, $12,650. jol———|o|c———]m|c———|o]c———=]0] 336-38-40 W ST. N.W. New Homes for COLORED $8,750—Easy Terms These houses have 6 rooms and bath; hot-water heat; hardwood floors throughout; covered front porch; double back porch; space for 2-car garage. Across the street from Lucretia Mott School and C., SATURDAY, ZONING IDEA SPREADS THROUGHOUT NATION Sixty-Twe Cities Adopt Plan in 1924 and 320 Cities Now Have Such Regulation. City zoning, designed to protect home owners and other land owners in the reasonable use of their prop- erty, has gained much headway in the past year, according to a statement just issued by the United Slu(es De- partment of Commerce. Sixty-two municipalities were zoned during 1924, the department's records show. The number of cities and towns now protected by zoning or- e Only One Left Homes in Takoma Park 741 Aspen Street N.W. The rooms are well planned and room to accommodate a_full set of furniture in each Tiled bath with shower and built-in tub. " $11,950.00—$2,000.00 Cash 857 Van Buren Street N.W. 6 rooms. Hot-water heat. Oak finish throughout. 1410 HSt. N.W. The kitchen is a delight to any woman. $10,500.00—$1,500.00 Cash Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. CYRUS IMMON APRIL 4, 1925. dinances has reached a total of 320, and more than 24,000,000 people are now llving under such ordinances. Real estate boards under the leader- ship of the Natjonal Association of Real Estate Boards have had a lead- ing part in drafting zoning ordinances to conserye the rights both of the general public and of individual prop- erty owners. Of the total number of zoning or- dinances now in operation 199 are comprehensive ordinances, regulat- ing the use, heights and area of bulldings, the department announce- ment states. Partlal regulation, ap- plying only to use of buildings, or in a few cases, to use and area, or use and height, s given by 121 ordinances. .- In order to be qualified to serve on an English jury, a woman must own a house assessed at not less than $100 or be occupant of a house with not less than 15 windows. of Our 8-Room Oak floors throughout. Attic over entire room. Electric light. Open fireplace. Main 1023 REAL ESTATE. Chevy Chase Brick Homes (Right Off Cornecticut Ave.) VALUE Considering Location and Construction, These Homes Represent the Best Value in Washington Today Only Two Unsold DESCRIPTION— 8 spacious rooms, 2 baths, hot-water heat, electricity, hardwood floors throughout, open fire- place, French doors, instantaneous heater, glass- inclosed breakfast and sleeping porches; large lot to paved alley. attic; Straight Out Connecticut Ave. to Fessenden St. (About 8 Blocks South of Circle) Sample House No. 3419 Fessenden St. WM. S. PHILLIPS 1432 K St. N.W. M. 4600 Great Orlent Possibilities. 1t possibilities ond the realm three within two blocks of Howard University. Open Sunday Afternoon 2:30 to 5:30 STOREY & CO. 812 17th St. Phone Franklin 4100 Bridge road. Robert M. e — Cleveland | Park $13,750 3509 Quebec St.,N.W. Detached Dutch Colonial, center hall entrance, 6 rooms and bath, lot 50x150 with garage. Open All Day Sunday E. Walt Burton, Jr. Main 1648 201 Insurance Bldg. Bolton of the Washing- NEW HOMES e = e A A A A A A A A AT " 3 Amazing Vlue Ve 8D 37 Bradley Lane East Adjoining Chevy Chase Club = re a takings launched from d 1 believe that ican city : ston or Los Angeles has be- America, > and for- o has the »rth or South arer Chi- other two and industrial und. rient will be > Pacific coust, 1, while Seattle i either of thes all lines of industry, of the country, con- nly average up better an they did a year ago. This statistically by the Babson- hich today stands at 6 per above normal, compared with 1 t above 2 1, and 6 low normal a year ago. It that the stock mar- of the factors making up and is doubtless respon- recent high point. not for the high stock mar- the chart would probably |] about ncrmal at the present | 1 possibly /it might be a lit- nal, although only a lit- thout the stock market, aking the Babson- Unquestionably the Best Value in the City Our New Beautiful Woodley Park Homes More Than 65 Sold Only 6 Remain They Contain— 8 Rooms \ however, ket is this chart sible for Were /G Just Listed Unusually Distinctive We invite you to inspect SUNDAY Any Time After 1 P.M. 1411 Taylor St. N.W. 7-rcom semi-detached Colonial brick, 4 bedrooms, 2- car garage. Bargain hunters! Don't pass this without care- ful inspection. Corner 14th and T Sts. S.E. Fairlawn (Anacostia) 8-room brick; 4 large bed- rooms, garage, large lot. Ex- ceptional value at minimum cash outlay. 2820 27th St. N.W. S-room brick, 5 bedrooms, garage. This beautiful home overlooks Wardman Park Hotel and has no equal as to value in this vicinity. 5710 32nd St. Chevy Chase 6 rooms, bath, $10,500. Act quickly. 4618 38th St. 7 rooms, 2 baths; brick. Best buy around here,. $12,000. A. C. ROBERTSON CO. 1319 F St. N.W. " Ton ok 3 Baths NE of the most beautiful and choicest located Homes in old Chevy Chase. A magnificent, modern residence, artis- tically constructed of hollow tile and stucco, with open fireplaces, exquisite electrical fixtures, three baths, glass conservatory, two-car garage and many other attractions. Set well back from street in spacious land- scaped grounds fronting 160 feet on Bradley Lane with 200 feet depth. Open Sunday after 10 AM. PRICED FOR S IMMEDIATE SALE : @f Built-in Garage Hot-water Heat Cold Storage ) Electricity Slow Growth Preferable. ersonally, 1 am glad to see busi- improve wly r.nhar than too and gen- up like the Cedar Closet Spacious Lawns All For the Price of 6-Room House Exhibit Home 2721 Woodley Place Open Till 9 P.M. Every Day Furnished by Palais Royal TO INSPECT—One half block each from Conn. Calvert St. Bridge to Woodley Place. REALTORS uuunm 919 15th Sh‘eet Franklin 1140 _Office Open 'Till 9 P.M. Every Day W — N — % — W An Invitation We want you to visit this wonderful new suburb University Park On the Washington-Baltimore Boulevard, just beyond Hyattsville—and just this side of the Maryland State University. Large Attic which would hurt every still should remember that nflation took place during the war and thet this inflation has not yet been fully readjusted. There- Ithough business has seen its d 1925 will be a better year vet the recovery should be slow 1 orderly. Manufacturers and business men must not expect| too much from 1925, Excess in Production. Ave., and There continues to be an excess of production capacity, and it will take time for ption to catch up. Those who are patient, reducing over- hiead and keeping down prices, will ultimat have a good volume of | business: but all must continue to dig | for sales and be content with small | profits. At least this is the conclusion | Which 1 have ched after a very careful survey of conditions 48 States. © @ ¢ in Gallatin Street Detached Brick In Saul’s Addition THE photograph on the right does not begin to do this splendid Home justice. It occupies the southwest comer of Gallatin and Thirteenth in the heart of Saul's Addition, just around the corner from a new public school and several handsome churches. Beautifully designed throughout, its main features include an immense living room with open fireplace flanked by French doors opening to wide porch, dining and break- “fast rooms, large kitchen, outside o pantry, four very large bedrooms, two complete tiled baths, maid’s room in attic, built-in fireproof garage and lot 60x90 feet. One square from Four- teenth Street cars. Open This Sunday after 2 P.M. A Remarkable Value on Good Terms. 1408 Park Avenue N. W. Just off Sixteenth Street a Few Squares Beyond Entrance to Rock Creek Park QITUATED in the center of fine home development along upper Sixteenth Street Boulevard, this mod- ern, two-story pebble-dash residence presents many striking points of merit. The lot is 60x90 feet, with the garage opening on a 15 feet paved alley. Main features of the house itself are mentioned below— Open Front Porch, Large Living Room, Open Fireplace, Bullt-in Book Cablnets. Sliding Glass Door to Dining Room. Extra large and bright Kitchen, Gas Range, Porcelain Sink and Drain, Cabinets, Large Closet. Outside Pantry large enough for Breakfast Room. Open Sunday After 2 P.M. % Three Get Commxssmns Frank A %esenth street, jor in_the Natio Hornaday, Four- has bee A % ub, & major Harroll O. a second the Adminis- t all in the Officers’ Re- kerve Corps of the Army (ALY q Beautiful Cleveland Park Home 3429 Porter Street N.W. (s Here is a place to live—enjoving all thc conven- iences of the city and all the ad\flll(dgea of beautiful country. No suburb of Washington possesses so many and unusual features as does University Park. You Can Buy a Lot —for a modest deposit, ard the balance on very easy terms. (AL 7 ) = You Can Buy a Home —there are sevefal nearing completion of different types—ranging in price from $10,000 to $13,500. Easy terms will be made. You Can Borrow Money to Build With the ownership of a lot we will arrange to assist materially in the financing of such a Home as you may desire to erect. $2,000 Below Current Values This attractive. brown shingle property, set in a spacious lot of shrubbery and flowers, must be sold ly. even large rooms, commodious closets, two baths, shower and extra toilet. Situated in high-class, Washington. A home you will be proud of. Ideal for an invest- ment. Th an exceptional offer, because owners are leaving Washington and must sell. A cash payment of $2,000 makes it yours. $13,750. Maddux-Marshall & Company, Inc. { 1108 16th Street N.W. Main 8970 Everything is ready—sewers, water, gas, electricity, paved streets and sidewalks. You won’t be pioneering —but joining an established community—modern to the highest degree and liveable to the fullest extent. “Close to Washington—and Close to Nature” Come and see what a wonderfully attractive com- munity it is. Our representatives are at the Park office every day and Sunday. Park Co., Inc. University Phone Hyattsville 36-J or 712 B. O. L. WELLS Representative Immense Master Bedroom, Two Other Bedrooms and Large Sleeping Porch, Glassed and Screened. Tiled Bath, Built.in Fixtures; Opens to Separate Rear Porch. Linen Closet and Closets in all Bedrooms. Floored Attic. Large Basement, Lavatory, Instant Water Heater, Hot-water Heat. ing Plant. $14,750 on Reasonable Terms felobelo fobe bbb b Lot g OPEN SUNDAY AFTER 10 A. M. BOSS@ PHELPS REALTORS iz K Street Main 9300 “HOME OF HOME‘?S” detached-house section of Q@@fi@fi@@"fl@ Price,