Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1926, Page 25

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REAL ESTATE THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1926, REAL ESTATE. » 25 | purchase of a public park and gol course, Realtors of Ashland, Ky. have rearranged and renumbered th WANY GITES ADED BY REALTY BOARS {Traffic, Zoning, Planning and Other Work Listed Among Achievements. the city. City Advertised. lands near San Antonio, Tex., r Cit: . J., hoard. A tourist 3 o reets, and the Shreveport, La., Lteal | ate Board helped in zoning the ety | and in obtaining a boulevard arvound | A citrus fruit demonstration farm to show the possibilities of farming has £ the San Antonio Real Advertising of the com- tages has been empha- Talk Denver week” spon- - Denver realtors and in the campaign of the *|LUMBER INDUSTRY ON UPWARD TREND February B;ilding Contracts, 37 States, Show 25 Per Cent Gain Over Year Ago. The year is opening up auspiciously for the lumber fndustry. Building contracts actually awarded in Febru- . |ary in 37 States east of the Rocky . | Mountains, which unt for 90 per than normal. A larger group of 369 imills, which includes the others, booked orders for § per cent more than their actual production. Orders for Southern pine were only 97 per cent of the cut during the week, for Florida demand is slacker and cold weather reduces the requirements of the North and BEast. While produc. tion was more active than recently, shipments equaled it. Slight price con- cesstons have been offered by mills on surplus ftems, mostly those on whic there iy competition, with the active smaller mills, but the best opin- fon is that these are temporary. Douglas fir producers booked orders for 10 per cent more and shipped 6 per cent more thun they cut. Rusi- ness with the Middle West is main- The Atlantic Coast market has been receiving more lumber than could readily be absorbed, and prices on un- sold consignments suffered, though building weather is sure to bring a quick turn to strength. puthern hardwoods appear to ba re covering from thelr recent setback, us producers find stocks extremely low, and consumers develop needs that must be supplied. Gum is weak, be- cause the furniture makers are work- ing on present stocks, but other woods show more strength, and Spring de- mand should stiffen the list. Demand for Northern hardwoods is lagging, owing to handicaps on consumption, | but mill stocks are greatly reduced and quotations generally are firm. YALE HEAD OPPOSES PROFESSIONAL FOOT BALL Should Be Kept a College Sport for Students and Alumni, Says President Angell. CHICAGO, By the Associated Press. March 20.—F 00t ghould be kept a college sport f ] “We do that at Yale. The general public hasn't much chance for seats {in_the bowl.” i 1 | Rowland Angell of | doclared vester | aroxs the sixtieth anuive tion of the Chicago Yale ¢ “As to foot ball, which i Angell heralded a change in erigraduate etiquette in that low | grades are no longer considered “the ne | gentleman's mark.” Iie belleves thut sport,” he suid, “the most ob- | the dungers of foot ball, firting and jection anywhere iy that it druws|fraternities, are on the wane. | much the same people that go to pro- ! e | fesstonal prize fights and sports of | that nature. It should be keptas col- | The man wl kes proverbs the lege sport, for college and alumni sole rule of Lis life never has to take funs. {antifat, ar all “WALTER A. DUNIGAN BUILT” the ind, ¥ 1 Civic improvement and community | The sale of bonds fm-(lm‘rborn:l‘el\":}' cent of the count building con- :nh;»-ll at ‘m recent )t,u-l, diforn i ieyeiy 1. = At & if: Ta o ferna £ th been one of the nu truction, made 65 e X s increasing its purchases and ex-1 Any doctor who gets out of pa- i 2. i tiee oE e et e £ the Oakiand, Cult., and the | Striction, made o 25 per cent gnln | o Sookings have heen: expanding, Uents fs Hicely to 1ose his tenper. Home Buyers”—Do you realize these homes are only two Ana, Calit., boards. Kansas cbruary of last year. Dud |- blocks from the 14th St. carline? weather fn most consuming sections, however, is holding back the move- ment of lumber from rotail vards to these walting jobs. A good proportion of the stocks of city vurds i3 covered by orders, according v the American Lumberman, Chicago, but fnability of the purchasers to take deltvery is put- {ing u brake on the movement from san ¢ mills to the yards. Nevertheless, manent clty plannis though 337 of the principal softwood 2 kee, mills cut 3 per cent mors than their v T [4 been influential in b o the {normal amount during the week ended 7 A have alded in « Mo., realtovs iictpal lmprov | Lond campaign for m And the Savannah, Ga., Real to Board succeeded in securing the authorization of & bond lssue for a highw Ar | was obt: now have per- | of Orange a committee | Sarasota, d e arted a campaign for a community Close walking distance to 14th and Park Road. You want accessibility to Transportation—we have it here. Your choice of 3 car and 2 bus lines. “Remember—These Homes are the Last of an In-Town 2 ! Locality.” ’ g“\\\\\\\\\‘ A A S s R S AR AR AR REAL ESTATE SALESMEN received speci City planning ha; attention as a branch of the Loard: work during the vear. the 185 representati been chosen for stud urvey of the community ned by the Board of }E nl- Maplewood, N. J . Realty t The bt If you are a Real Buyer—Here is a Real Buy for You. I'wo experienced Real Estate Sales- men wanted. Only men of proven abil- ¢ 2 _ / ity need apply. g g cltizens Aviation Field Obtained. March 6, they shipped 8 por cent more S and booked orders for 7 per cent more Wayne, - member: them the Atlanta Real Istate Board, the Milivaukee Real Estate Board and the real estate boards of Lincoln, Nebr.; Madison, Wis., and Boise, Idaho. Fifty-six of the boards have made ap- pralsals for their citles during the _ | past year. Seventeen have made up- praisals for the county and 11 boards have alded the Government in apprais- ing property during 1925, while five appralsils have been made of State property. yrganized and executed ensus of Loulsville, which pted at authentic Ly the Gov- ing the city lir Bureau. stulling a traf «-Ba with the city . zonin ordinance. See Mr. Beitzell, Sales Mgr. | CAFRITZ CONSTRUCTION €O0.] 14th & K M. 9080 2§ FARAAEEF AL FLALLELRLLAE CLARARAR GRS SEOS “‘\\‘a e, Pa., ac & of property hag received tention this year than ever A number of boards have in- ppraising into ams, Among Rey r9 of Ca o courses in altors of Canton, Ohlo, nal pro appraised the city property for tax purposes. Wesley Jlazigi)ts The Garden Spot of Washington New Chevy Chase Homes 4101-4111 Legation Street (Just Two Blocks West of Conn. Ave.) construction, preferred ition and reasonable price make these homes the outstanding home values today. -\ visit will reveal features found only in individual-built homes. 8 Rooms, Bath, Garage .H.SMALL & (0. “Fine Homes a Specialty” 925 15th St. N.W. Main 6861 4 O 0 D Features 6 Large Rooms and Tiled Bath, 3 large Porches, Hot-water Heat, Elec- tric Lights, Concrete Porch and Ballustrades, 74-inch Clear White Oak Floor, Walnut Border, Instantaneous Heater, Walls Tiled Around Sink, Concrete Street and many other new features. These Houses are 20 ft. Wide and 32 ft. Deep. Excellence of To ttraiy rice—onable erm.s 10th St. N.W. Bet. Quincy and Randolph Always Open, Heated and Lighted To Inspect—Take 14th Street car to Randolph St.—walk two blocks East WALTER A. DUNIGAN Ouwner and Builder 925 15th St. N.W. EXHIBIT HOUSE 2905 44th Place Northwest Furnished Completely by “Dulin & Martin” ! Because in its de:elopmen! the grandeur of the trees and the natural lay of the land” are being preserved “WESLEY HEIGHTS” “Appeals to the Lovers of Nature” . And then, too, every home designed is fashioned to fit its par- ticular place in the picture, so that there arc no inharmonious notes no deteriorating influences, and no speculative scramble. i _ This Miller-Built Community, located ten minutes from your of- fice, has as its approach Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's finest thoroughfare. ~ c 619 Franklin St. N.E. Open Daily 2 pm. to 9 p.m. Open Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Main 4555 Main 4555 Motor out Massa- | chusetts Avenue, L1 across Wisconsin [ Avenue, into Ca- { i thedral Avenue— or take Wesley 1 Heights Bus at I $7,850 Daily and - Homes of Exclusive Design and Varying Sizes 20th and P Sts. Sunday $500 Cash b s ors Wt 'W.C. & A.N. MILLER i HEVY = Offers No Better New-Home Value Builders and Realtors 1119 17th Street N.W. HASE Built and Beautiful ¢ ! Pinished Main 1790 Representative on room und . bath _homes Premises with the with hot CALL OUR OFFICE sume ieles water heat ¥ 0 R REPR NTA- A e electrie lght TIVE TO TAKE YOU BY o Bee hardwood AUTO TO SEE THE SR e floors and PROPERTY. acterizes double rean our high- porches. Loix PHONE M A TN 3 er - priced 146 feet deep DAILY UNTIL 9 P.M. Iiomes. to alley. OR MAIN 38 ANY TIME. = Or drive out Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street to th Street Northeast, and sontl Street; or take Brookland car (o 7th Street Northeast; or Take 3th Avenue bus. ’ as CHAS. D. SAGER 924 14th Street N.W. $125Monthly' For a Home in WOODLEY PARK 3720 Reno Road (Just South of Harrison St.) 34 These terins are for the seven-room homes adjoining the famous “Lnglish A High Value At a Low Price Village.” : in There is no nicer residential district in Washington. Takoma Park, D. C. 808 Whittier Place N.W HIS thoroughly modern, detached, shingle, 7-room semi-bungalow with white tile bath and attic storage room has four bedrooms, two of which are on the first floor. Unusual woodwork and interior finish distinguish this dwelling. Llectricity-and a Nokol hot-water heating plant 1s typical of the ultra modern appointments of this house. Accessible to schools and car line. .ot 40x124. A two-car garage with driveway. ! - This cream stucco home with green tile roof is located in one of the best sections of Chevy Chase and surround- ed by high-grade development. The house is a center-entrance hall plan, designed along Spanish lines, and is fully equipped, including a N g Quiet May Oil Burner. On the first floor is a wide Nowhere is your real estate value better protected than among these | entrance hall, living room full depth of house with open public parks and private estates, twenty minutes’ ride from downtown | lireplace, dining room, pantry, kitchen and a maid's room. On the second floor are 4 very large bedrooms, $17,500 to $32,500 Homes unusual closet space and two tiled baths. There is a full Exhibit House, 2917 Cathedral Avenue. attic with easy stair approach. Open for Inspection Sundays and Daily ‘ The grounds have a frontage of 93 feet. and there is a 2-car garage to match house. Only $23.950 1430 K Street N.V/. Main 3830 “D:>zl with a Realtor” 'I‘O lNSPEC'I‘__Dn‘w out Conn. Avenue to Harrison St., then west one square to Reno Rd. and south Vs square. Hedges & Middleton, Inc. REALTORS 1412 Eye St. N.W. Franklin 9503 Price $8.975 Open for your inspection all day Sunday Exclusive Agents T3 14th S1. Main 2345

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