Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1926, Page 20

REAL BIG INPROVEMENTS More Than $40,000,000 Will Be Needed for Work, Es- timates Indicate. Spectal Dispatch to The Star BALTIMORE, August 7.— More than $20.000,000 will be needed to carry out the plans for general im- yrovement in Baltimore in the next iew years. The latest estimate of the city's new loans program, authority . for ‘hich is to be asked of the 1927 Gen ral Assembly, fixes ithe probable cross total at about $25,000,000. Tt is planned to provide sufficient funds for improvements to be made over a period of five years. With this object in view, the municipal bodies and depdrtment heads charged with the responsibility of anticipating im- provement needs are striving to fore- cast what will be required up to 1932. Tc further extend and develop the water and sewerage systems, it is esti- mated that at least $10,000.000 addi- tlonal must be provided. There also is likely to be a small loan to continue paving work and grade crossing elim- ination since the current loan of $7,500,000 is thought to be sufficient only for two or three years. In addition, the amount of the park Toan seen to be needed to carry out the major recommendations of the city plan committee’s report on deveiop- ment and extension of the park sys- tem will be $5,000,000 or $6,000,000, it 18 said CONTRACTS GAINED TO APRILTHIS YEAR 25 Per Cent Increase Over First Part of 1825 Cut in Next Quarter. Building contracts let in the United States during the first quarter of 1926, estimated at $1,576,000.000, increased 25 per cent over the first quarter of 1925. This vear's second quarter con- tracts, estimated at $1,813,000,000, had To increase over the second quarter of last vear. On March 31 the lead over 1925 was 25 per cent: gradual decline through the past three months jcut the lead to 10 per cent on June 30, ‘The second half of last year in- creased 15 per cent over the first half; normally it decreases 12 per cent. The most reasonable expectation for the last half of 1926 is a decrease, either the normal 12 per cent or more. With 8 second-half contract volun: to that of the first half, the on vear. This N and is not likely to be attained. The normal 12 per cent decerase would give a year's total of $6,371,000,000, only 4 per cent under last vear. A decerase of 20 per cent for the next s months would ghve a 's total of $6,100,000,000, nr 8 per cc ot under 1925 to be u {airly cons view of present indi tions. Current credit conditions might favor an upward turn in construction trend, but such a turn is scarcely in sight now. Recent declines in some of the sections that have been most active to date rather point to declin- Ang contract volume for some months. | S N A S RESEEETRRA ESTATE, BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. THIS SOFA CUSHION DOLL IS ONE OF THIEE MOST ATTRACTIVE OF WHIMSICAL DOLLS IN DECORATION. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. whirl when you take them up as if they were practicing the Charl nton It may be mentioned in passing that these marvelous pillows can be made by any woman who is at all deft with her needle. On directions will be given for fashioning them, with a plotun ot I head to be used and hich is red readers who send a ul!-oddrund and stamped envelope with a request. Ceramic Dolls. But to return to the discussion of dolls in decoration. Remember that now is the time for every home-maker ho has ceramics featuring dolis in minlature to bring them out. and let them take their formor place in decoration, They will be more at home than ever before. Qunlnl. figurines in demand. To be sure, good tas tinetly to ths Victorian period. hey do not appear to advantage in moddrn room juch, for instan are res of Paul and V!r‘inh, onal childrén in the atti- familiar . Bome of this epoch also. Cholce Figurines, It {8 when we come to the beautiful Staffordshire n.urlnn in garments of rare colorful beauty, or Coalport pensive the devot! gures in. ¢ Uineation and other lear-cut Wedgewood d ch cholce cer: to all periods. ‘nuy are works of art, and uch the f fashion in decoration. Fantastic Dolls of Today. To the period of today belong pecu- llarly the fantastic dolls. They seem to have cg:unt from the new art epoch and belong to present-day style of ornaments. No doubt their vogue will fiit, but now that it is in, one or more of the dolls is generally in evi- dence in homes. Fortunately, the dolls are attractive in their way, and are not of the type of Cupid dolls, in- artistic in the extreme. The dresses of the fantastic as well as the beauti- ful styles of doll are rich in fabric and glorious in color schemes. The recession into business activity s Dolls in decoration are interesting elements which never before today have taken so prominent a position. They are seen in all sorts of furnish- ings. They are noticeable in chlllh esque porcelain ladles who pa along the straight and narrow pllh! of mantelpleces, or stand erect in charming attitudes of attention, or give static but none the less graceful courtesfes, or carry baskets of flowers, or appear in any of a thousand quaint and pictorial poses. Another favorite idea is to have dolls of extraordinary proportions sit in equally remarkable postures under lamps or on chairs. With skirts spread to form circles, the dolls perch on beds, apparently resting against luxyrious backgrounds, which in real- ity are handsomely covered pillows. They fiirt with you from telephone , or attract attention as door- They show their brilliancy in . In fact, they are used to adorn all sorts of furnishings, and are always fascinating, as women should be, of course. Sofa Cushion Dolls. One of the latest innovations in doll pillows is where the cushion itself is a doll. The head is of stuffed fabric, cut in the right shape, with hair either painted on it or made from raveled knitting to represent curls - | that last as long as & permanent wave. The main portion of the cushion is the larger part of the pillow. To this are sewed slim tubes of fabric to repre- sent arms and legs of elongated pro- portions that dangle from beneath frilly skirts or extend in caressing fondness over the really beautiful cos- R 2L T L 22T R 2222 Jameson-Built Homes 1800 to 1850 Potomac Ave. S.E. Over 100 Sold Priced at Less Than $7,000 and Up Easy Terms Bere ia a home within the reach of ‘any purte. Moderately priced— vet complete in everv detall. Lo- gated in_ Washington's newest sub- vinion— EASTERN TERRACE Tapestry _bricl rooms and bt T water hent elecirie lights and 'fixtures: built-in - refrigerator. odiont 2nd, double Tear porches ndry tubs: large rear Para G wida alley. A excellent Tome ‘that is compiete. Selling Fast Four blocks from the new FEast- ern High School. See these ideal homes now. Ask the Man Who Ouwns One Built, Owned and For Sale by THOMAS A. JAMESON CO. Owners and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Phone Main 5526 ; g‘ L ! The Seeger and White Mountain Refrigerators —are recognized as the No “matter how fresh and nice. b brmmmm (G [ - " Mr. and Mrs. Home Buyer Now that you have the home—the next % and all-important things are the 5 _____________§ REFRIGERATOR AND GAS RANGE We stand ready to supply both. warm the weather, they keep foodstuffs best. Gas Ranges Both can be equipped with Wilcolators. These ranges stand out as su- preme in merit.. . 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One of the big factors in the re. duction of the 1927 budget will be a docreas€ of 10 per cent in :he expense, new improvements and maintenance appropriations. The Appeal Tax Court may rep a greater Increase in the assessable basis than is anticipated, although members of the court would not dis cuss whare the increase is to come which now a'® taxed at 30 cents on $100. size, Money {s exhibiting a firmer ten. They may brighten either the [dency. Overexpanding inventories indoor or outdoor aspect of the house, |are in evidence. The high level of define the line of terrace or garde path, or bring the patio into bloom. -ecurlty prices is dependent to a large degree upon thamonsy market. ‘The pots must not be all of the same | —Moody's Investor ‘l’flllllfid’! I BV YE, AT BEAUTIFUL MANOR PARK, D. C. ON THE 14th STREET CAR LINE Surely you'll find the home of your heart among these 25 dif- ferent types. Shingle, Stone, Brick, Frame, Stucco. 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