Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1925, Page 14

14 REAL ESTATE. EXERCISE OF CARE SAVES WOOD SURFACES IN HOME Approved Method for Cleaning Unpainted Woodwork. FLOOR TREATMENT How to Obtain Best Re- sults in Restoring Waxed Pol 1. wes absorb er to keep in which the pores with varnish, oil, overing the ble with oil- ind by pail o rest of the fur rfaces may be acid are 1 on un- hould be in order to prevent its grease as nd water it and allowed wept with h be taken to )t to use so n the sur THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, to sell for less would be financial sul- cide. The news of the week most encour- aging to lumber manufacturers, says the American Lumberman, Chicago, is that bullding activity is not only hold- 14 per cent over March and 13 per cent increase over April of 1924, and including 47 per cent of residential construction—the kind that calls for the largest use of lumber. The decline in foreign takings of coast fir is largely responsible for the though Atlantic coast takings had gained almost 20 per cent and now amount to about a third of the total, for there had been a decline of 9 per cent in California takings, this market now taking about the same as the At- lantic coast, and a decline of 31 per MAY 23, 1925. not prosperous. Many coast logging camps have already been disbanded for a lengthy shutdown, and mills have definite ideas as to a curtallment that will bring prices to a point where they will meet manufacturing costs. Hardwood demand from the bullding REAL ESTATE. ing amounts, furniture makers are taking a falr volume, and export to- tals are very large. Prices are low because of large stocks at mills, but production is tapering off and the market shows an upward tendency. Chevy Chase, Md. 1 Acre - | wood, gasoline; the latter method brightens as well as cleans the surface, wheras water dulls and whitens wax. Both turpentine and gasoline are highly in- flammable and should never be used in a room where there is fire or a lighted lamp or candle. Restoring Lost Luster. If a waxed surface has been dulled by water, the luster and color fmay be restored by rubbing with a warm woolen cloth or a weighted brush. Many spots on waxed surfaces may be removed by rubbing with a little ntine and refinishing with a little fron rust and ink stains maty be aces of the acid have been washed off and the spot is thoroughly dry, it should be rewaxed and polished. If a floor needs rewaxing, it ghould be thoroughly dusted, washed, or pref- erably rubbed bright with @ cloth moistened with turpentine or gasoline, and given a thin, even coaffing of liquid or melted wax rubbed in Jlengeh- wise 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 covered with a plece of heavy mate- rial, such as carpet on burkp, and the floor polished until it has the de- sired luster. Painted woodwork should, as far as possible, be kept clean by dusting rather than by washing, since the lat- ¢ is harder to do and wears the nt much more rapldly. When shing becomes necessary it should be carefully done. It pays to wipe off dirt, such as that around door knobs, as soon as It appears. LUMBER MILLS’ OUTPUT GREATER THAN YEAR AGO Figures From 380 Plants Show| Increase Over Same Period of 1924—Prices Low. Reports from 380 of the larger soft- wood mills, producing about 40 per cent of the national total, show that for 1925 to date a greater volume of business was done than during the corresponding period of 1924 the week ended May 9 they s amount equal to their cut, and had orders for 95 per cent of it. Soft- however, tends to be in over- supply, and prices are generally low and weak, though undoubtedly they have reached the bottom of thelr de- manufacturers re: Open for Inspection Sunday 516 Decatur St. N.W. Price Greatly Reduced account of death in family e authorized to sell the above 6-room, strictly modern house, almost new, with two- car garage, for several hundred dollars less than_original cost. 750.00 Cash—Easy Terms Act Quickly F. M. JOHNSON 1731 K Street N.W. M. 2076 4306 Brandywine St. N.W. * Beautiful detached home of 6 rooms and bath, stucco over 4™ STREET Balance $60 Per Month 23 Built Just 2 Left Because They Are Different 6 large rooms, bath, built-in refrigerator, hard- wood floors, hot-water heat, fine electric fixtures, breakfast porch, sleeping porch, colonial front porch. 1801-1845 B St. S.E. Near New Eastern High School hollow tile—convenient to Conn. Ave. . Can be bought for less t $10,000.00. Easy Terms To Inspect Call F. M. JOHNSON 1731 K Street Main 2076 ing its own but gaining over last year, April contracts In States responsible for seven-elghths of the country’s total construction showing an increase of weakness of water-borne quarter of 19 than in the first Semi-Detached Brick Situated in a Cha that pments during the first were 10 per cent less cent in foreign shipments to about one-third of the total. Japanese ex- change is off, China is in financlal straits and the Australian farmer is market. Total quarter of 1924, Homes rming Community Of All New Dwellings Occupied By Congenial TAKOMA PARKICAR LINE GEORGIA Owner:-iNeighbors T IS impossible to ap- I preciate the amazing value represented in these popular new homes unless you visit them in person. The six bright rooms, o floors, fine enameled wood- work, attractive plumbing and electric fixtures, hot-water heating plant, rear service porch and concrete English front porch, complete screens threughout and a myriad of other distinct features proclaim these as unmistakably “quality residences!” You will enjoy the drive out Sixteenth and through Colorado Avenue, or the ride on either of the two car lines that bor- der Fort Stevens Ridge. Don’t put your visit off until * the home of your choice is taken. Come out this Sunday! 6,790 © *7,150 The Terms Are Within Your Reach! EXHIBIT HOUSES OPEN TILL 9 P. M 605 Rittenhouse Street ARDMAN 1430 K Street “We House One-Tenth of Washington’s Population” 608 Roxboro Place Main 3830 I Cleveland Park The Latestin Artistic Design and Characterful Construction Six New Miller-built HO mes in Cleveland Park (Two Sold) Wholly detached; 6 and 8 rooms, one and two baths. Many new and unusual features—backed by the guarantee of Miller-built. Sample House 3601 Porter St. You'll be charmed with the loca- tion—the hominess of the homes and the price and terms. $15,250 to $17,500 Open for inspection every afternoon and all day Sunday. Inspect Sunday H. R. KING 717 5th St. N.E. Lincoln 932 1119 Seventeenth St. The Garden 'Spot of Washington Pesley $Hreights —the Miller-built Community— The ideal in residence has been attained in the de- velopment of Wesley Heights. Restrictions that protect every home owner; and with a community spirit that inspires neigh- borliness. Nature has provided the background of stately trees—against which are being built Homes of pre- tentious design and practi- cal liveableness. The established high standard is guaranteed be- cause every Home must be Miller-built. Really the most exclu- sive section of suburban Washington—in the heart of the new park project —and yet but 10 minutes from the White House. $12,500 to $35,000 Motor out Mass. Ave. across Wis. Ave,, turning to left into Cathedral Avenue, to Wesley Heights. By trolley to Dupont Circle with transfer to bus that goes directly to Wesley Heights. Come out tomorrow— and see! Cleveland Park Imperative Sale that makes the price very attractive. Army Officer's Home -—-in Cleveland Park He has been ordered away and must. dispose of his home ;mmzll;ate7y. Beautiful Colonial—with break- fast porch, sleeping porch; and ten charming rooms and three perfectly appointed baths; servants’ quarters with bath in basement. Entire house screened and painted this Spring— and is in excellent condition throughout. Wonderful trees and planting. 3307 Newark Street Cleveland Park Immediate possession will be given and terms can be arranged. Open for inspection Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6. W. C. and A. N. Miller Mambers Operative Builders’ Association of D, C. trades is steadlly expanding, automo- bile manufacturers are taking increas- Near 18th & Col. Rd. Two Inclosed Porches Six Rooms, Bath—Garage $10,500—T erms QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. 435 E. Raymond St. Two - story, cellar, hot - air heat, electricity, 6 rooms, bath, 3 bedrooms. East of Chevy Chase Club $4,850 Terms Apply 2349 Ashmead Place Potomac 2764 FOR RENT Cabin John Bridge Hotel Furnished Ready for Business 15_Acres of Beautiful Parking With Bathing Pool of Fresh Running Water Hotel muitable as & Tea House. Sani- tarium. ‘School o institution of any kind ‘where & large Mullding and beauti- ful grounds ‘are desired. Ideal location or &y purpose Phone Bethesda 163-R Takoma Park to Have A New 5-Acre Park and Playground Read What Col. Clarence O. Sherrill Says! _ Our new bungalows are only one-half a block from this new National Park Think what this will mean for you and your children! Picture Does Not Do Justice Copled from “Star” of May 20th. TAKOMA PARK GETS 5-ACRE PLAYGROUND Sherrill Announces Purchase of Tract at Third and Van Buren Streets. Col. Takoma Park's park and recreation facilities have been increased by the of a five-acre plot of ground by the National Capital Park Commis- sion. Lieut. Col. Clarence O. Sherrill, memiber and executive secretary of the commission, announced that that body had purchased at reasonable figures a tract of ground between Third and Fourth, Whittier and Van Buren streets. ark and” plask [ Fapidly "developing In " the. horthers part of the city, where local parks and playgrounds are exceedingly limited in number and entirely inadequate to meet the growing demands of the public. % > e ke’ o Proper steps are to be taken to make All this Plot Of Eround available for reere 8 !shc Bungalows S e 4 Different Plans If you can appreciate an artistic home, well des first-class materials and fixtures throughout, do not { these houses at once. Have 5 large rooms (2 bedroo: bath with built-in tub, open fireplace, a larg front porch, attic and large ar. Every conveni ing hot-water heat. Large, well graded lots; shade trees. cated near District, school, library and stores and west of rail- road. Prices as low as $8,750—Easy terms. H. L. THORNTON Owner and Builder Location—ith and Aspen Streets —west of raflroad. SUNDAY_—Take 14th St. cars marked “Takoma Park” to Aspen Street and walk one block west to 4th Strect. or Oth St. cars to 4th Street and walk one block south. Office, 6904 4th St. Takoma Park, D.C. Opposite Takoma Theater—Office Phone, Adams 5254 Home Phone, Call 1957 ‘Week Days Phone for Auto = 2 ¢ & FOUR NEW HOMES OPEN SUNDAY FOR YOUR INSPECTION IN BURLEITH SECTION OF NORTHWEST WASHINGTON $8,950 SAMPLE HOUSE 1913—37th STREET Burleith is one of the most successful new home operations in the city, planned and developed by progressive and far-seeing men. The location is one of natural beauty; the homes are artistic and homelike; the people who have bought there are the kind you will like to have as your neighbors. The homes offered above are .most attractive; of colonial design; well planned and comfortable; just 35 block north of T Street, the ter. minal of the bus line service to the city. Just south of property recently acquired by Government for parkway connecting Glovers Park with Rock Creek'Park. Six rooms and bath with built-in tub; hot-water heat; electric lights; hardwood floors; ivory trim; built-in refrigerator; pantry with delivery service window. Every room bright and sunny. Good yard to alley. Reasonable Terms CKEEVER = GOSK..... #aximul 1415 K St. Main 4752