Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1926, Page 23

y REAL ESTATE. ROGER BABSON MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT CONDITIONS ON FARMS Believes Thi Year Will Compare Favorably. With Any Since War—Money Situation Paradoxical. Foresees Coolidge-Smith Fight in 1928. BY ROGER W. BABSON. THE EVEN during eight hours as possible. To #ee these workers loaf on the job is very irritating to builders and is now the greatest factor in discouraging new building. Such conditions, how- ever, seem always to exist in a period like this. Recently 1 was in Salem, Mass., at after- ses of the city were open for inspection. As I noticed the dates on these houses I found that the ‘most beautiful colonial houses were built during the 10 years following the War of 1812 and the largest of the English and French re- Fixquisite needlework and lace dec- orate many of the or as severely Some househoid in colors in plain as you wish. linens imported linen sets, while others depend upon the fineness of their linen for their dis- tinctive charm, and there fs a host of doilies and odd pieces as elaborate are outlined Oriental designs with Correct Table and Bed Linen for the Attractive Home. stitch or a darning stitch. Pale cream linen worked- with blue thread is a lovely combination, and so is pale biue embroidered with white, or pale green with brown. Besides the all- white sets, tea and luncheon sets in white with colored borders are used. There are also colored sets in pink, blue or yellow, with damask designs NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1926. special design in different sizes. When quick work is desired, mono- grams of cross-stitch or outline stitch can be used effectively. The satin stitch gives good results, but it is not quickly worked. In the case of n single letter, a slender outlined oval of satin stitch round the letter is very attractive. There are, of course, fads in mono- grams and in monogram placing that ~hange from season to season, but re are certain conventions that y always be followed. For sheets use a large letter or monogram and place it directly in the middle of the bed. Bolster and marked middle, sheet. REAL ESTATE 23 ter must be near the hem, so that|two monograms in diagonally opposite when the sheet is folded back upon it- self the letter will be readable by a| fent of person_standing at the foot of the | oy that of The upper hem should be from three to four inches wide, the lower| o : hem one inch to an inch and a half. | felded. Teiiee ephen pillowcases e ol in one of two places—an inch or two above the hem at the or at the lower outside cor- ner above the hem. Blankets can be > gt marked with silk on a satin oval, ap. | aies ot g GhecEh pliqued with buttonhole or feather|ana just d > ud Stitch in the same position as on the| ew of atres CLEh Jo admit. one corners, so that one will come at the right of the host and the other at of the hostess. On nap ogram should lie diag onally across the corner that will b the napkin is b Dollies should be marked at % | the edge or in the center. A gpecial closet or wardrobe for linen is a great convenience. The shelves of a linen closet should be rt to admit of ap-| piles of a dozen articles of each sort should Numerous shallow bond fssues have been put out at a Towels are usually v v it o productions were built following the |edges bound with a matching color |1n white. upper end, an, jnch or two from the X wally marked|shelves relatively close together make 4 { - BABSON PARK, Mass., July 31.— Owing to the terrible tales which have been told in Washington rela- tive to the conditions of the farmers, one is prepared to expect most any thing when visiting the agricultural sections. Of course there are some sections which are suffering from poor agricultural conditions, but I believe the crops for 1926 will compar ably with any vear since the war. The farmer who owns his farm and who is working and tending to business is doing well. Tenant farmers and those who expect to hire everything done, and those who are loaded up with mortgages are, of course, in an un- fortunate condition. Statistics, how ever, clearly indicate that. consider- ing. both production and price. a vast amount of new weaith will come from the ground during 1926. One of the most interesting things In my travel is to note how the aver- age business man is influenced by the New York stock market. Iiven the hopes of farmers, who are swpposed to be immune from stock market in- fluence, are very susceptible to the se and fall of the New York market he same men who were pessimistic three months ago, when the stock market was going down, are now opti- mistic_with the stock market going up. Personally, 1 feel that there ts too tendency to depend on bare of consumption and too t in barometers of produc- as crop statistics. It is fair to say that there is re optimism in the agricul- than for many a very good sign. Money Rates Still Low. The money situation is paradoxical. The ultimate consumer seems to be almost void of cash. He seems to have used up all his ready money und through installment purchases has nearly used up his credit. Cash pur- chases seem to be becoming a lost art. Certainly the average man in the street has very little money today, notwithstunding that savings banks are bulging with deposits and the life insurance business 1Is very flourishing. i Funds for investment have not been =0 plentiful for many ve: Last week 4 public utility bond was of- fered on a 4 per cent basis, an event which has not happened for 20 vea For the past two years now months and this | AR RO D OONAL SN AA A G A S AN APAAAAS Realtors—Established 1887 Wm. H. Saunders Co., Inc. 1433 K Street N.W. . Main 10167 g tremendous rate and yet constantly absorbed. With an output of new bonds averaging several million a_day | there 1s yet no sign of financial in- digestion.” Although the ultimate con- sumer seems to be hard up, vet in- stitutions, corporations and investors seem to have more ldle funds than ever. Naturally this condition Is hold- ing up the stock market and largely aceounts for the cheerful spirlt in | business circles. Merchandising Very Competitive. ‘The merchants with whom I talked report a good volume of business, but with smaller profits this vear than last, Both manufacturers and mer- chants state that business is being done on a smaller margin of profit and complain of the hand-to-mouth buying €0 prevalent at this time. Personally, I see no fundamental objection to this hand-to-mouth buying so long as accounts are being promptly paid and transportation is efficient. I believe that the fine service which the rail- roads are now giving s largely re- sponsible for the hand-to-mouth buy- ing habits of today. One Interesting factor of depart- ment store merchandising is the de- veloping popularity of the basements. “‘Basement” sall were first started merely to take e of the mark- downs from upstairs, but now the tail is almost wagging the dog. Many de- partment stores today have en- tively separate organizations, includ- ing separate buyers, for their base- ments and the entire idea is taking like wildfire. The low prices, together with the cash and garry system, Is developing a tremendous - volume of business. This shows that to suc- ceed today the business man may need to cut overhead and do a large volume with a low margin of profit. The Building Outlook. Building is still holding up, although recent statistics have not been quité as good as usual. Many communities report a large number of new houses for sale, which indicates that the shortage of homes is being made up. What would do the building industry more good than anything else would be a better attitude on the part of labor. Home owners don’t object to paying masons, carpenters, and plumbers good wages, but they like to have these men take an interest The Sample House Is at 1116 Holbrock Street Northeast— One-half Square from 14th and Fla. Ave. N.E. Cash Payment and Terms of Purchase Very Easy Open Sunday and Daily in the work and do as much work This Home E $7,850 §§ Beautifally finished brick 6 rooms brand-new house, with and tile bath, built-in garage, concrete front porch, double rear porches screened. hot- water heat, oak flgors and electricity. To Give Every Young Couple a Fair Start The goal of every young couple is a home of their own. Instead of its being sometime in the future of their old age—I've made it - possible of realization right now—at Quincy Terrace Quincy and 22nd Sts. N.E. T've planned these Homes to meet their Plenty big enough for comfort—with not a lot of waste space; and I've built them the Kite way so that they are requirements in size. enduringly built. I've added pretty lawns and big yards—all of which make for more hominess. There isn’t anything like them in Wash- ington—because they have been planned and built for YOU. Ride out and see them tomorrow—the price and terms will settle it—you’ll want one—because it's a Home you can afford to own—and live in. < e Open for inspec- tion every afternoon and evening., includ- ing Sunday. Our Mr. Hamilton will be there, or you can phone Cleve. 149 for special appointment. Take G street cars from Treasury Dept. to 22nd’ and R. I. Ave. and walk north to our Quincy Ter- race sign, or the bus will take you within two short squares. Built, Owned and For Sale By Harry A. Kite Incorporated 1514 K St Main 4846 Member W ashington Rgu’ Estate Board 00 8 R s Clvil War, between 1865 and 1§ Surely there is something in sider. The Political Situation. I am finding much more interest politics than has been evident some time, the Republican party a complete walkover and Democi have been hard to find. Today, he ever, the Republicans have real op sition and must wake up if the pa is to be successful in 1928, The g eral feeling throughout seems to be that the candidates 1928 will be Coolidge and Smith a that the great battleground will New York State. People wonder this is one reason why Coolidge is spending the Summer New York State. business the Bab continues abc in July of last year. A large volul siness is being done, but it belng done on a very small prof There is still uncertainty in the min of most business mern Winter will bring forth. but there much more optimisin tod: was three or four nionths ago. (Copyright, 1926.) MRS. WILSON TO SAIL. Leaves Tonight on Leviathan for League of Nations' Session. / NEW YORK, July 31 (®).—M Edith Bolling Wlson, widow of Wood. row Wilson, will sail for I urc shortly after midnight tonight on t Levi ¢ i by hey brof ng of. Washing- . Wilson will attend the assem- of the League of Nations at Ge. neva in September. She will spend some (ime in *6,990- a these figures for builders to carefully con- During the past few years semed to have the country President pnchart now stand- ing at 7 per cent above normal com. fand pared with 1 per cent above normal | s to what the | than there | in bias material. This material can be bought In fast colors one inch wide, with the edges already folded. As an example, select rather heavy linen in natural color, and bind it in dark blue or any dark color that goes well with vour dining room. The out- ne embroidery shou'd be worked with No. 16 mercerized cotton. Cherry blossoms and motifs too small ts {to be outlined should be done in satin ow- | stiteh, with stitches even and close, po- | To outiine, take even-length stitches, ty |except round @ curve, where the en- | stitches should be shorter than on a straight line. The binding is put on as “follows: Unfold the binding and lay it on the right side of the material, placing the edge of the binding even with the edge of the Iinen. Then sew alonz the first fold. At the corner allow about half |an inch for mitering. Let the extra put | mater to be fol der when the hinding is wed on the w ng fore you put the bindin e | try one corner to make sure you have is [allowed enough. Turn the binding fit. [ over the edge and hem on the nds | wrong side so that the stitches will be caught in . the binding will_be the s the front and back. Be very | that stitches do not show an the rightt | side. If vou make your own bind- ing, eut the material one inch wide on a true bias, sew the pieces together, fold, then proceed as described, It is now the fashion to have dif- ferent linen sets for different meals, A suggestion for a breakfast set would be the embroidering of quaint Dutch figures in blue on a whitelinen ground. Baskets filled with flowers worked in pastel shades would look lovely on pale lemon-colored linen. Ior the tea table a equare of white linen will look charming if outlined with a blue crochet edging and per- haps & monogram embroidered in one corner. For best wear nothing looks icer than linen, and really beautiful results can be obtained by working a border design all round the edge in a 73, in for in nd be if mn rs. pe he th- 1s0 Making Plain Linens. Household “linen” is scarcely an ac- curate expression, for in mort fami lies cotton is used for sheets and pil- lowcases, and hnen for table wear, towels and other articles. Linen sheeting crumples too easily, whereas cotton retains its smoothness, and therefore requires less frequent laundering. Many housewives really prefer a fine grade of cotton sheeting, und certainly most of them use it. Tanen is the ideal toweling. For table use, pure linen is unques- tionably the best fabric. ~Plain satin damask, as well as plain linen, may be used for tea and lugcheon cloths, |and damask, either plain, plain with In matin stripe, or fancy weave, for tablecloths. There are cotton substi- tutes, but they are distinctly inferior in wear and in appearance, and sel- dom give satisfaction. When select- k |Ing linen, consider first the weight and then the fineness. The chea Erades contain a great deal of sizing | that gives an attractive finish, and adds to the apparent welght of the [linen, but when the sizing has been | washed out, oniy o filmsy fabrie re- | mains, The conventional stitches used for | plain household linens are few in number and not hard to make. For | sheets and pillowcases the stitches in mo:t common use are ordinary hand hemming, hemstitching and the but. tonhole stiteh for embroldering scal: lops. Frequently the upper end of the sheet {s hemstitched and the low- er end simply hemmed. Hand towels may be hemmed, hemstitched, scal- loped or finished with designs in cross-stitch, satin stitch or Swedish or Mexican drawnwork. Bath towels may be hemmed or hemstitched. For table linen, the most usual fin- ish is plain hemming, French over. hand hemming, hemstitching or seal: loping: for comforts and pads, hand and machine quilting. For a bride's outfit a_single style of letter or mono- gram should be selected and used in Varying sizes for the entire outfit. Art-needlework stores will supply a *65 a mo. —and “Life-time’’ built— that’s what makes them so attractive 5100 Block 8th St. N.W. A solid block of these wonderful Homes with no chance for any cheap- ened construction to lower the high standard set by them. Just 2 to be had—of the 36 built You'll like the big rooms—3 porches are very practical! Bath is per- fectly appointed! wood! Fixtures are most attractive! Wardrohe closets in bedrooms! Wide terrace, deep yard! Floors are hard- Nobody but Cafritz can build such a Home—for $6,950—and give you such terms as $65 a month. By all means inspect tonight—or tomorrow 14th & K Open 9 AM. to 9 P.M. ®th St. car to Farragut St. Or we will send aute. CAFRITZ Owner and Builder of Communities S $3,700 COMPL (6 Rooms and Bath) $26 a month—Less than a dollar a day, will build you this :}elight- ful 6-room Bungalow and a homesite 50x130 in Memorial Haights— a new and beautiful suburb in the Virginia Hills. The $26 a month includes both principal and interest and only a moderate cash pay- ment is required Lots $99 to $269 Terms: $10 Down and $10 Monthly (Lots from 125 to 175 feet deep) MEMORIAL HEIGHTS High—Healthful—Convenient—With School—Stores— Churches (both Protestant and Catholic). This is an already established community—you don’t have to wait for all these improvements. It is a location selected for its desirability from every standpoint after weeks of study. COME OUT TODAY OR SUNDAY If you have your own machin about two miles below big_sign. and we will call for you an gation te buy. t drive down tl Alexandria, and you can’t mi Mount Vernon-Richmond Highway— Memorial Heights. k will be on the ground. Or call at our office or phone us take you to the property in our autos. Absolutely no obli- THE “OWN-YOUR-HOME” ASS’N. L PRESTON GATES, President 1110 F St. N. W., Wash. D. C. MAIL THIS COUPON FOR FULL DETAILS Name Addrees .. Main 1026 Just above the hem at the middle of |a more convenient arrangement them one end. Tablecloths should have|deeper shelves wider apart WEST OF 16th ST. Beautiful Modern Detached Home 4010 18th St. N.W. top hem. The iower part of the let- Eight Rooms—3 Baths Exclusive neighborhood—quality construction, every conceivable modern improve- ment, including electric refrigerator andyoil burner. Come Out Sunday Open 2 to 6 P.M. ‘To Inspect—Drive out 16th St. to Vaimum, west to 13th, south to'Taylor. Property next to corner BRODIE & COLBERT, Inc. 1702 Eye St. NW. Exclusive Agents s Fern 0% FIRST OFFERING $10,750 The most wonderful offering of individually designed semi-detached six-room and tile bath brick houses inmew section of District of Columbia built to sell for over $12000. We are going to offer the first few for $10,750. Many new features onlysto be found in houses from $15,000 and up. Concrete front porch with iron rails Built-in kitchen table Large back porch Three nice size bedrooms —each with large cedar closet A beautiful tile bath —with pedestal washstand and built- in tub Large linen closet in hall Hardwood floors throughout Large sleeping porch cellar with automatic hot-water heater Large dining room and real kitchen with i ing breakfast table and seats Built-in ironing board One-piece sink with double drain ar- rangement and extra washtub connec- tion. Two large china closets —one with sliding doors Coal bin Inlaid linoleum on floor Laundry trays, etc. Sample house, completely furnished by W. B. Moses, (I)pen every day until 9 P.M., with salesman cn premises Drive Out Wisconsin Ave. N.W. to River Road, left on River Road one block to Chesapeake St., left on Chesapeake St., one block to houses Edward Strohecker, Inc. 1023 15th N.W. Main 355 or Cleveland 4541 DuRiETH Was a Revelation to Me HAD always entertained the idea that no home built by professional builders would suit me. That was before I went out to Burleith. [ The accessible location, the wide streets with beautiful shade, and the exterior of the homes make a delightfully co- herent community, but the unusual features and the modern appointments of the edifice itself absolutely convinced me that BURLEITH was really the home I had been seeking. A large spacious living room. An open colonial fireplace. A dinizg alcove or dining room as the individual case de mands, A fully equipped kitchen. Double rear porches, in some cases, 3 large sleeping rooms. A tiled bath. Ample closet space. Beautiful interior finis and lighting fixtares. Take a Burleith Bus Today To 11802 and 1804 37th St. N.W. (Sample Homes) Priced as low as $9,100 Our Terms Fit Your Pocketbook