Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1926, Page 16

16 TOTAL OF- 802306 REAL REALTY APPRAISED "Real Estate Board Commit- tee Passes on Public Building Projects. T Through the activities of the ap- praisal committee of the Washington Z Neal Estate Board appraisals amount- = ing to $802,506 have been made for the i VI v T local and Federal governments and in- | stitutions of a public character. As part of its organization the Washing- ton Real Estato Board maintains an i appraisal committee composed of ex perts specially selected” becuuse of 45 their knowledge of values and condi- {7 tions in the National Capital. ~ The board has undertaken as part Z of s clvic work and in line with its efforts to contribute to the betterment of the National Capital to place the services of its appraisal committee at % the disposal of the National Capital % Park and Planning Commission free " of any charge. This committee is com- | posed of prominent real. estate men, who are also prominent citizens, whose ¥l judgment and decisions are above 3 question. % $10,000000 Property Appraised. .. The committee has appraised ap- ? proximately $10.000,000 worth of prop- 3 erty in all sections of the city since October 1. These appraisals have i taken in every form of real estate, % from small vacant lots to large indus- # trial plants and -office bulldings. Z 1In placing itself at the disposal of “the National Capital Park and Pjan- 5 ning Commission. the Y. M. €. A. and ‘other such institutions it has been # necessary for the members of this *, committee to spend many day: in its £ work of properly appraising new park i3 areas which have been purchased and “the purchase of which is contem- “ plated. The board feels thaj the services of £ this committee have unquestionably saved the community a considerable expense and has assured any error in # judgment in the purchase by the i~ Park Commission of land needed for ' the beautification of the city. Much 2 time and experience has been given to the cause of “beautiful Washington™ by the committee and the board. Z:which has as part of its program the conservation and extension of the i park system of the National Capital o ~that it will ultintately be the finest of #its kind in the world. The enormous 4 Amount of appraisals undertaken by thils committee last year placed it first among the large appraisal bodies of the country during 1924 1925 Total Largely Surpassed. This year the total of 1925 is expect- “ o to be far surpassed and the Wash- ..ington board, members feel, will be “among the first three at least in the point of appraisal activities and will probably lead in the amount of time and energy devoted by its appraisal _ committee to the Federal and local = government in the interest of civie % betterment. This committee, by necessity of its attachment to the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards, Is Just Completed English Type Brick 3714 Reno Road Chevy Chase Eight large rooms, exclusive of finished attic. 2 baths (one shower). trim and fixtures; exclusive community. Priced Right On Reasonable Terms Open Sunday and Monday Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Ine. 738 15th Street N.W. Your Life Will Seem Delightfully Different in a Home Like This Attractive Outlook Comfortably Planned High Elevation Sturdy Construction ESTATE. INEW COMET mscovsneo.l 1 Prof. Wilk of Poland, Who Found | | Vil Pelletier, Lists Another. | CRACOW, Poland, September 4 (). —Prof. Wilk, astronomer, announces he has discovered a new comet of | the sixth class. He has forwarded the results of his observations to American astronomical bodies. Last year he discovered the Vil Pelletier | comet. —_—— STREET LIGHT SHOW " 70 FEATURE EXHIBIT | | Will Be Demonstrated at the Bet- ter Homes and Building Expo- sition October 18 to 23. One of the outstanding features of the Better Homes and Building Ex- i position, to be conducted by the Washington Real Estate Board Octo- ber 18 to 23 in the Auditorium, will be an exhibit and demonstration of { modern strect lighting. | he board feels that this will con- | tribute materially toward developing the street lighting system of the | capital. This exhibit will be displayed by the Electrical League ' of Washington, which has .taken 20 spaces in the show in order to demonstrate all the recent inventions and implements for household use, etc., in the electrical world. Every type of electrical equip- ment will be displayed and demon- strated. The street lighting display will be carried out by a number of expert electrical engineers. There will be 18 individual electrical exhibits In_the show. The board in emphasizing the elec- trical side of home construction will place at the disposal of the public all the information that can be gath- ered in regard to various electrical devices. To those housewives Who come to the exhibit an opportunity will be given to study lighting eftects and proper lighting placement in homes of every type, and informa- tion will be diseminated in regard to the conservation of evesight through the proper use of electric lights. The local gas companies and deal- ers in gas equipment essential to a modern home will also have elaborate displays of various gas devices and | modern household equipment run by | this method. In order to demonstrate hese varlous things a Spanish-type stucco bungalow will be erected as part of the exhibit. This bungalow will be bullt according to the latest and most; sclentific methods of house construction of the most modern ma- terials. pelled to make the most minute sur- | vey of properties that are brought to its attention. Banks, local and Federal govern- ments, large corporations, private indi- viduals, etc.. continuously call upon this committee for its expert advice. The appralsal committee consists of Horace G. Smithy, chairman; G. Cal- vert Bowle, 1. Clifford Bangs, Thomas P. Bones, Joseph A. Herbert, jr., Claua Livingston, John T. Meany and Arthur Israel Beautiful A lovely home in an Main 6830 Brick construction. Colonial architecture. Seven large rooms and reception hall. Large front concrete porches with ornamental iron rail. Spanish tile mansard roof. Tile bath, heavy built-in tubs, showers and pedestal stands. Extra large closet space. " Floor plugs in all rooms. Breakfast porch and enclosed fin. | THE . EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. C. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1926. PTSBURGH RENTS SUBEET OF STUDY University Conducts Investi- gation Into Various Phases of Living Costs. _(Continued from_Fifteenth Page,) turity. so admired in dahlia exhibitions it becomes necessary, in addition to giv- ing the plants good cultural atten- tion, to remove a considerable por- tion of the buds. Information on this peint is admirably presented in rarmers’ Bulletin, No. 1470, entitled “Dahlias for the IHome<" by B. Y. Morrison. 1t is suggested that the | terminal bud is the first to bloom and A careful study of housing rents in | generally inakes the finest flower. Pittsburgh, Pa., has been made by the University of Pittsburgh as part of the work of its Bureau of Business Research. A study of residence con- struction in the city is now in prep- aration. The rental study, which included an investigation into the cost of living in a number of industrial centers of the United States, and housing costs ir specific districts of the city analyzed in relation to other factors in the cost of living, has been published by the university’s School of Business Ad ministration. . ‘The University of Detroit in ita vo | cational classes in real estate has been | making compllations of facts as to | typical blocks in the city of Detroit. | Boston University. through its Col lege of Business Administration, an nounces extensions to be made to its real estate courses beginning in Sep tember. The new courses will be in city planning and zoning and in build ing construction and design. The university offers a four-year real estate course leading to a certifi- cate of proficiency in real estate. dition of some further general study leads to a degree of bachelor of busi- ness administration. Only within the last twé years has | the university so developed its real estate courses as to permit an under graduate or a graduate to major in real estate. Expense of New Home. The purchaser of a new house often finds that he must spend something extra to make the house comfortable. As a rule he must buy screens for all windows and some of the doors. In cold climates he frequently finds it advisable to buy storm windows 'and storm doors, or at least to install weather stripping. Awnings, as a rule, must be purchased by the owner. Frequently $200 or more must be spent on the house before it is in sat- isfactory condition. e Fillers for Floor Cr;cks. Tt frequently. happens that floor boards shrink badly, particularly on pine floors, showing wide and unsight- 1y cracks which should be filled in be- fore refinishing. Of course, they are always filled with dirt which must be carefully removed and the cracks dusted out. Do not attempt to flll in these cracks with ordinary putty be- cause it will dry up and shrink in a short time and jar out of the floor. There are dozens of very good crack fillers on the market in prepared form. Ad- | R Secondary blossoms are produced from shoots arising in the axils of the leaves. The removal of at least three pairs of the secondary buds below each terminal bud will resuit in much finer flowers. Spotting of celery leaves may be due to any one of three diseases. all of which may be checked by thor- ough spraying with Bordeaux Mix- ture. Frequently uffder favorable Au- tumn weather conditions a fair crop plantings made at this season. Swiss chard and lettuce seed sown now will yield fair crops in late Au- tumn. Winter rye and crimson clover sown together or separately will sup- ply the green manure so badly need- ed in our heavy clay solls. Cut flowers of the aster, dahlia and other succulent leaved plants will keep considerably longer if the leaves are removed from that portion of the stem submerged in water. 7% $450.00 Cash cement cellar, 904 14th St. N'W. T, GARDENING IN WASHINGTON weeds before the sesd reaches ma- | To obtain the fine individual blooms | of garden peas may be obtained from ! Price ud | '6,750X : These brand-new six-room and bath, Colonial porch Lomes, with hot-water heat, electric lights, hardwood floors, double back porches, laundry trays in bright, Long lot to alley. Open Sunday and Labor Day for Inspection Sample House 2012 Benning Road NE. Representative on Premises J. Dallas Grady ! | | CLUB NOTES { i } ‘With the approach of the Autumn season the various garden clubs will { soon resume activities. This column is prepar to serve as a publicity medium for exhibitions and meetings of interest to the gardening public. Communications addressed to / the Garden Editor will receive prompt consideration. Items of this char- acter are frequently of interest to others than the immediate member- ship of the local club. It is beyond the realm of possibility for the Gar- den Editor to keep in direct contact with all the garden clubs without their active co-operation. The third annual flower, fruit and vegetable show of the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens' Association will be held September 13 and 14 in the Sun- day School room of the Sherwood Presbyterian Church. Entries will be received up to 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded as prizes, but in addition substantial awards of roses, dahlias, gladioli, columbines, and other horticultural material wmi &0 to the winners. Special prizes are planned for the most artistic basket, | the most artistic vase, the most artis- tic bowl, the best rose in the show, the best dahlia, the largest dahlia, the best market basket and the sweep- stakes or grand prize. | The judges will be Dr. W A. Orton, !in charge of the Tropical Plant Re- | search Foundation, and a horticul- tural expert, and Z. D. & & Balance Monthly Room for garage. Main 6181 " ished sleeping porch. Open fireplaces. Select oak flooring upstairs and downstaits. fll Well arranged kitchen with com- bination swivel faucets and 1- piece sink. Tappan white enamel range. Separate outside pantry. ic, instantaneous, Wels. improved storage hot- water heaters. Attractive lighting fixtures. Beautiful finish. Sample House, 6220 Georgia ;&ven’ue N.W. Modest Cash Payment—Easy Terms ‘While you don’t buy a home with the idea of selling it, it is comforting to know that the home that you own is increasing in value every day. SEE THEM SUNDAY Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M lShapir0=i(atz Realty éompanyg —REALTORS—BUILDERS 1416 K St. N.W. Main 9111 extinguish the fire. Statistics show that 96% of all fires originate inside the building. Fire-safe exterior walls are good—but they can only protect you from fire originating OUTSIDE the building. Better Plastering on metal lath protects you against 96% of all fires—the fires originating IN- SIDE. For common humanity’s sake, specify it throughout. Ask for a copy of “Better Plastering in Modern Homes.” Every prospective home owner should have this booklet. Approved and Recommended by Plastering Contractors of TuHe NaTioNAL CouNciL FOR BETTER PLASTERING 819 Madison Square Building, Chicago, Ill. PLASTERING BETTER FIRE BREAKS THROUGH METAL LATH CONSTRUCTION | v Washington — ON METAL LAT = -Ze®a®o® 0.'.’ 262620202022 oo ne 0000 e 0%0%0 %% o0 eS0T - ©, > o ® — CAnd Minutes Mean If you are about to build or buy a home or apartment—think over those figures. Count off four minutes. If you use ordinary lath, fire can break through the plaster into the wall in that time. That is the time allowance you will give your family or your tenants’ families, to save themselves. Laying aside all thought of property damage, think of the lives which you may endanger! Is it worth an extremely small saving in the cost of construction? On the other hand, if you use Better Plastering on METAL LATH, with ordinary construction as specified, that same fire will not break through the wall for over an hour. Plenty of time for everyone to get out safely and for the fire department to arrive and " SIS 02020 %0%0%0 %0 2. H —_— ST S EI LSS0 E04E88E 33 s president of the National Capital Dahlia and Iris Society. About 80 classes and sub-classes are being planned by the committee in charge. Schedules of these classes can be secured from H. J. Clay, chair- | man of the lawn and garden commit- tee of the Rhode Island Avenue Citi- zens’ Association, 35603 Monroe street northeast. . = New Hotel in Australia. A new hotel to cost about (40,000 Is planned for a seaside resort in Vic- toria, Australia. The main bullding will be two stores high and contain 32 bedrooms. ing will be a palm court. In addition thereto bungalows will be provided | with semi-open-air rooms. Every room will be provided with hot and cold water. A residential hotel. in corporating the latest American prac- tices, will be erected in Victoria in the near future. The hotel will have ac- comodations for 200 guest Bath- rooms will be of the latest design and every suite will have a radio. A feature of this build- | | | i | .REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE 120 acres. 113 miles from D. (.; fro s on two high- ways; suitable for immediate subdivision: also good speculative opportunity. $25,000. Good terms. GARDINER & DENT, Inc. Main 4884 BARGAIN. PRICE ONLY 1409 L Street N.W. $33333888332883388833283888388838882833882332233222883222832822333222838222283284 DUNIGAN PETWORTH HOMES In This Attractive Residential Section Before you decide to renew your rental lease, inspect these homes and talk over with us the easy plan of buying. Main 1267 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE $383883838388883832828888832838383888838383838388288¢8222! $338838388883888338E1 rc:’___* OCK CREEK PAR Ll N.W. $500 CASH—$65 MONTHLY Priced So You Can Afford to Buy One Big rooms, maod- ern in every way: large fromt porch, double back porch. Price includes con- crete street, curb and paved alley. Either Car Line Brings You Here D. J. DUNIGAN, Inc. 1319 New York Ave. BUY - ESTATES - A DUNIGAN “ALL-BRICK” HOME—BUY IT NOW R ooy = R3S >_ @ Y HE PYRAMIDS . Majestic mounds of stone —once cored with ran- soms in gold, and gems, and exquisite carvings— reared solemnly above the severe sands of the desert. by the slaved striving of multitudes, with the patience of generations. Wealth lavished, years spent—creat- ing everlasting monuments to lives with never another day to live. the Park.” Built here. lives ahead. You Enter the Owners Estates at 16th St. and Kalmia Road Office on property—Adams 538 Ask for the Beautiful Descriptive Brochure Telephone Main 5974 for an Inspection Appointment EDSON W. BRIGGS CO. How much more naturally magnifi- cent is the theme behind your Home in Rock Creek Park Estates, over one hundred acres “truly a part of Nature at her loveliest, and not barren wastes, surrounds you There need be no striving— for this is within the reach of Every- man. And your Home, set amid in- spiring Beauty, will everlastingly gladden hearts that have rich, full ONE-THOUSAND-ONE FIFTEENTH STREET AT l\ 2222222200022222 222222200000 0020000 0002220220822