Evening Star Newspaper, June 19, 1926, Page 23

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENIM SATURDAY. JUNE 19, 1926. REAL .ES INVEST IN REALTY, Survey Shows Greater Re- | turn From Mortgages Than From Stocks and Bonds. BY H. GLENN PI An analysis of the records of more than 200 leading life in: ce com panies of the United St a period of more than 10 yea cates that their investments in real estate mor es yielded them a re- turn of ber cent gross, as against mly 43 from their funds placed in wrious stocks Londs. vey includes all American organizations with gross assets in ex- cess of $300,000 During the decade meen th state vestments of the companies hro them ir wtely a third more than t ey piaced in stocks and honds. indi- - of the real estate t ments. Tt is compar appare year reported, of the funds of placed in real e: Although no exa able for the m initely known th !hm\n a um»wmlnu: increase. elieved that t! understan eal estate loan methods and the tate as securi the deci individu, who this increasin 3 investments, HOUSES WITHOUT COAL HEAT PLANNED IN LEEP" Gas and Electricity to Be Used Ex- clusively in Effort to Abate has largely affe both companies have aonstrated preference for mort- Smoke Nuisance. A constructive experiment in smoke sbatement has recently been an nounced by the ty of eeds, Eng land, where housi ithorities in co operation with | iith officers plan to build 1 which and electricity wi sed exclusive 1y for heating and lighting. The coalless houses will be erected n four gro part of the of their maintenance costs kept. Located in the heart of a busy in-| dustrial center, Leeds has long been| known as one of the smokiest cities} in the United Kingdom, and the new| coalless and smokeless houses are a feature of the national campaign now | under way to decrease smoke and its , and detailed records will be i | 4 | i -t { were chosen as follows Ix 1sh each in a different[ NG_STAR._WASHI i orau s e 1w non SAT WHITE PAINTS C. C. Hieatt, Louisville, Elected at Tulsa Convention. ARE REAI_I_Y GRAY Many Cities Represented in List of Ofiicers of Association. - 'Cornell Scientists Describe| Resu'ts of Recent | Expeiiments. Miler, Tulsa, | nd Okla- | John 1 . Kansas C. C. Hieatt, solidated Realty Co. of Louis 1nd member of the law’ firm of Hies Scheirich and Marshall, of’ Louisville, was eleoted president of the ional Association of Real Estate Boards for the year 19. at the annual conven- presidegt of the Con- ville, K., | O oma: - ‘ |!|“K)~ olo. 1 v H : for Calt Arizona and Hawaii: | cording to I Seattle, Wash., for Washington, Ore. | Fonda of the research laboratories « gon, 1ddho and Montan | Cornelt University, who, in a sum- tion of the association just closed at | Diviciomate LN Py t the results of t made ! a. Okla. | officio vice p and [ rub ugh |h']‘ .\)mp‘;»h-,u 'hoflu)-] At finance division, De- | 011 Soclety, reveal the factors which | m‘ef',‘”\fm’.":’ 1‘;,“‘",' 'fll""h, troit. Micl “and wub. | ctermine 'the brightness and ca- Joseph K. Brittain of Chi . John J, Hurst, Bal- | LS e ot e R S " division, Parker iowing how the most cumplet ‘industrial prop- | “liding power” ean he oltained Nehnuhe ClaFic ZDust cost, the Cornell inve ors property man: Joped a formuia iy ex- Jion *Sehdltz. O fon between the a film of white paint cliness of the i videnc i I this formula dvanced, and fhe | effect of the addition of a small vraount of black pigment in increas the hiding power of a t i explajned. ‘he capacity of a paint may d as the ability of the b t the transmissio the property to the user, sinca upon the eapac depends the quantity and the nun ber of coats of paint required to ob- scure the surface over which the paint is applied. Many Coats Required. Hatfleld, | “To obtain complete hiding with a n of | paint of low capacity a larce quan- eible- | tity of paint and a large number nf| | coats will be required, so that hoth v sociation of Real Estate | the cost of materia the cost | Boards; Charles D. Shideler, Rich. | application will be high. | mond. Tnd., president of the Indiana | v some authoriti Real Estate Association. has been drawn between opacity Secretary—Glenn D. Willaman. Los | dexree of obstruction fo visible Angeles, Calif.. executive secretary of | 1 and hiding power or ability to | the California Real Estate Associa- cure the underlying surface tion, his distinction is rot a valid on er, Culver | Nevada, | | “White" H. Rhodes John N. bu wa. the year beginning January 1. | division, presidents at 4 Ohio; farm ughlin, Toronto S. Greene, Detroit, T. Mofiett, Minne. Paul E. Stark, Madi Remaining vice larze—rank Ml ont.. Can.; Guy Mich.: Charles apolis, Minn on, Wi Vice presidents arial_divisions, to support vepresenting terri with their districts revised district divi Turner, Lynn, Mass., and States: Joseph nton, N. J., for \~'\\1 Jersey hert Pa., for Pei Maryland and Harry T Virginia rolina and Georgia: Miami, : Joseph .R. Emery port, La., for Arkansas Alabama and Louisiana Schmidt Ohio, Kentucky, Jomes: Lawrence iller. for Texas and New ank E. Gates, Indianapolis, Indiana and_ Michizan ter J. Ruediger, Belleville, Illinois and W ; R. V. Rath . Lincoln . for Minnesota Dakota, Towa | Hannan { Rose. 4)y|vmhv Poitland, Oreg lanta, Ga Board of State presidents and secre- A. M. Barnhisel, Tacoma, ., ‘was elected president of the ational Board of Presidents and Sec- | retaries of State Real Estate Assocla- [ tions. Other oficers elected by the \i'l/‘lld) Board of State Associations | ave the following: | Viee presidents—Harry Amarillo, Tex., Texas Assock he t to visible says. “This great importance g Albert §. 4 Ashmore. York and 1- | taries Dallas. of Mexico: i Ind. Wal- 1., for a distinction | for zfiermfihmz Miller Design . Miller Built Exhibit House concomitant rizely made up of coal and soot particles in!| Buspension in the air ! In this country interest centers! about similar efforts to do away with the smoke nuisance, now being con. | aidered hy the smoke abatement ‘com- | mittes of the American Society. of | Mechanical Engineers. i Warm Colers Suitable. Warm colors are suitable for north rooms, rooms with deep shade so that the light is not strong and there lttle sun, rooms un rooms that are tos & cozier atmosphere nitely planned for W warm, cheerful atmosphere is essen tial. Keep Ironwork Painted. The importance of painting iron or steel—be it used in spanning a great river or in so_insignificant a place as the furnace door—is unque: tioned. Because metal convenlenc and appliances rust is not them. since, by the v fnexpensive process of a that difficulty is removed BEAUTIFUL Chevy Chase, D. C. Home at a Remarkably low price 7 large, sunlit clusive of servant’ attic. First® floor room with which opens rooms, ex quarters in has lovely en fire- Ao rooms, with tractively di bery, flowers and h One-Car Garage Price, $17,000 Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6820 Just a Few of Our Many Apartment Specizls Splendid Speculation or Investment : 4-ctory. 16 Ant Washington Cir Agiacent to n.m.,.... ot In the Heart of Mt. Pleasant: Targe brick, 3-story ingin_ first-class o aze. This Sl in this high-class section. Full details on apblication. Modern, Downtown: oEntators. fireproot, of Pa.'Ave, west of 20th St. Ballding containe " over 800,000 o, 1. on a large lot. large rooms, wondertu] Javout. Thie section 18 pid] ing | the apt. he dletried of Waehington. and ints par: ticular building can be bought at a figure that should ghow a hand- ome retirn and. proft IF Interested, Call at Once Walter A. Brown Realtor 1400 H St. N.W. M. 1653 = ALY 23, 3811 Van Ness Street Detached and Serm-Detached—Enghsh Architecture Brick and Stucco—$13,500 to $l4 500 All Closcts Lined Ii “ith Cedar Strect and Wisconsin Avenue. Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue. Tile and Slate Roofs. Just north of Cleveland Park, at Van Ne Street is now open from Connecticut . Van Ness ] W, €. and A, gm:uer Ll?'l’l gt Main (790 | Bui lders Realtors 2 2 g s L ETRET Of Course They are Sellmg Fast OU cannot see the picturesque setting which is given these artistic Homes on Davidson and Norwood Drives in Chevy Chase Terrace witheut falling in love with them. Just a short ride from downtown—into the most charming community—oppo- site the golf course of the Chevy Chase Club. We want te warn you—that when this present group is sold the present prices must be advanced—so this is your only opportunity to buy in Chevy Chase Terrace at $12,950 Terms are adjusted to your requirements Center Hall Homes and ('ottag&—\\i‘th one and two baths. Lots 50 to 75 feet front—and over ]'{0 feet deep—prettily planted. Garage to match. & 2 25 4 Straight as an arrow out Wis- consin Boulevard e to one square These Homes have the very best appointments—including south of Bradley FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS, and other Tane—and di- rectl; opposite special features. Qucyhcom‘él of the evy Chase Club _is Chevy Chase Terrace. Open for inspection every day and Sunday from 9 am. to 9 p.m. LA FRI TZ Owner and Builder of Communities | particularly white | s of expressing the same property. our so-called l«-m small wh amount of the incident ht, %o that the amount of Hght re- el by the painted surface always less than the amaunt o incident 14 that surface, ‘white’ ad of white. ratio. between the ariunt oF Tight « cted by a given film of paint and the amount of light incident to that film may be taken u the measure of the hrightness of the film. “The brightness of % of very great pra paints are . office buildings a intenaity of Iumination within a room depends not only upon | white paint | of the importance, | nounced |H Z | ness.” room | to which | reflection | much ter average intensity of tion with the same input of light than will rooms painted with a paint of low reflecting power. Moreover, the use of high reflecting power form illumination and minimize variation in the intensity of d by the distribution of | urces. Black Surface Cited. t that when so.calied applied over a paint surface will depend to large extent upon the capacity and thickness of the film. “With very thin films of relatively transparent " paints a considerable amount of the incident light will he transmitted to the underlying surface and will there be absorbed, so that the brightness will be low. “As the thickness of the film of white paint fs increased by increas either the number of coa thickness of the individ and less light is transm brightness of the painted creases, until finally a point Just Completed 2 Suburban Homes Are “Wilkinson Built” rrge lots for acre ench They i lusively residential.) minutes’ ride to center of W Convenient to sel Cne is located at 736 Silver Spring Avenue. The other at 801 cor. Easley and Grove Sts. Both in Silver Spring, Md. . sewerage, elac: E rooms, bath, l‘h‘w]nng porch, breakfast room . attic over aM, high i for extra rooms: large Front porch, earase, largsicel: lar. heating plant, open fire- place, etc., etc. Moderate in pri Cash payment adjusted to suit pur- chaer. Monthly payments less than rent. Both open. Inspection invited. For Sale by W. B. Wilkinson Builder Phone: Woodside 114-W Silver Spring, Maryland of illumina- | of facilitates uni- | the brightness of the painted | dark | IThe two terms are simply two methods [ at which practically all of the inci- | All | dent paints absorb at | sorbed by the paint film itself. light is _either reflected or al- | When this point is reached further | se in the thickness of the film no_measurable increase in The brightness of such an opaque film of any particular paint | may be termed the ‘ultimate bright nés<’ of that paint. | %A number of investizators have found that when a small amount of dark pigment, such as carbon hlack ! or Prussian ue, Is added to a white paint the increase in the hiding power pint is very much more pro an s the decrease in hright in Enroll —among the satisfied residents wio are m.r- chasing these beautiful modern Nomes FAIRLAWN MANOR (North Brightwooed) For a comfortable Home and wise invest well to inspect this dwelling without delay 6615---8th Street N.W. Price, $9,850 On Terms William S. Phillips & Co., Inc. 1432 K Realtor M. 4600 CEMETERY WASHED AWAY PRAGUE, June 10 (Jewisn Tele- | graph Agency).—The Jewish quarter Prague was virtually submerged a result of a flood of the River [v:n’\ and the ancient Jewish ceme. s heen washed away. . troyed in the mas- sacre of 158 A. D. The first decree referring 1o the cemetery dates from promulgated h cemetery or desecrated GALLAUDET PARK “A Community of New Homes” JUST THREE BLOCKS NORTH OF 9th AND FLA. AVE. N.E. i ALL MODERN SIX-ROOM AND BATH HOMES VITH 150.FT. LOTS TWO BLOCKS TO PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS e EXHIBIT HOUSE, 1111 OATES ST. N.E. PRICE, $7,150 Open Daily Until 9 P.M. C.H.SMALL & CO. REALTORS—BUILDERS PHONE LINCOLN 3439 | S A B Located just around the corner from and in full view of Sixteenth Street, in that delight- ful environment found nowhere else in the city. These beautiful homes contain nine and ten rooms and three baths, with every modern convenience, and two-car garage. v These houses are artistically designed, and an inspection will convinee you of their solid construction and sterling worth. You are invited to bring 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. Any one whe knows real home value will find it here. an architect or engineer with you to certify to this fact. Exhibit House, 1516 Emerson Street NN\W. Completely Furnished OPEN EVERY DAY AND EVENING Reached by Sixteenth Street Bus and 14th Street Cars WINFIELD PRESTON Mam 6307