Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1928, Page 20

REAL ESTATE. THE F\'FL\T\G QT\R 17, 1928 SATURDAY. MARCH REAL ; KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES—Goofy.Is Too Late. IM GOIN' DOWN TO HIS OFFICE] OH! THAT BUM KITZENHOFFER ! TH' Bi@ CHEESE ! TD LIKE To RUST HIN ON TH' NOSE FOR. TARING ME FOR A BUGEY RDE! HIS DARN "HA\R TONIC" GoT ME INTO A FINE MESS' T WENT OUT AN' BOVGHT ALL OUR FURNITURE AN’ THAT AND TAKE A POKE AT Hi! TLi MOP UP THE PLACE \WATH Him! HE CERTAINLY MADE A SAP BULDING PROJETS CANFORMONTY 5 February Total 9 Per Cent| THE ou Higher Than January. Value Is $465, 331 300. and engineering contracts | ing the month of Fel States east of the Rocky 1o £465,331.300, Bul awarded the 15 amounted o F. W. Dodge Corporation gure was the highest Feb- ct total ever recorded for | It was 9 per cent ahead | . 1928, total and was 18| over the record for Februa * vear. The territory covered by | cord included approximately 81 of the total construction vol- the country. districts made new high totals February. the new records being ! by New York State and North- cw Jersey. Middle Atlantic States. al West and Texas. The New States had a total which was | the largest Februaryon record. + month's contract total for the 37 cluded the following items of 085,100, or 51 per cent of all ction, for residential buildings: 0200, or 13 per cent, for public works and utilities; $57,695.400, or 12 s for commercial buildings: $33 00. or 8 per cent, for social and r and $34.881,300, or RADID ON TH' STRENGH OF HIS HOT AIR' How AM T GONNA MEET THOSE PAYMENTS| | D PAY cUR RENT? Gee! THIS IS A SWELL WAY FoR A quy To S‘\'Akf_lu—f___/ WASHINGTON, D. C., MARRIED L\FE By POP MOMAND BEAT |\T YOUNG FELLER | NO MORE HAIR TONIC ARCUND HERE —~ TH' PLACE IS PINCHED! Kl‘rr_:NNoFFtfl- 1S \N THE HoOSE aow " ,urb on Apartment Buildings In Rcsidenual Area A strong plea for definite roning restrictions against apartments in areas intended to be districts of private homes in the suburbs of large cities was voiced recently before the Westchester County. New York, Planning Federation by Edward M. Bassett, counsel to the New York City Zoning Commission. Bassett stated. in his argu- nst permitting apartments | South Dakota, RURAL BUILDING GAINS Favored 17 Midcontinent States Spend Bil- lion and Half on Farms in 1027, Farmers in 17 midcontinental States | the past year, | average of $424 was spent on each farm | | of the United States spent more than a billion and a half dollars in new building construction during 1927, ac- cording to a survey which has just by completed by the market research vision of the New Breeders’ Gazett The States covered are Arkansas, Ind ana. Hlinois, Towa, Kansas. Kentuck Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri. N braska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma. Tennessee, Texas and | Wisconsin. Building plans for 1928 ‘in the 17 : call for the expenditure in build- | g material of $1,499,857,500, the survey estimates. Farmers in the area erected an aver- age of 1.04 buildings per farm during the survey finds. for new construction. The average per | farm was over $500 in the States of | Tllinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, | Kansas and Texas. About 4,200,000 new farm buildings are estimated to have heen constructed | in the 17 States i 1927, Fach voung strings that should pour forth enrap- turing harmony forever. Let us be carcful how we jar those strings. beart has a thousand | io private home arcas, that nowhere has an increase in apart- ment houses resulted in a decreased tax rate; that apartments bring with them problems which require the ex- nditure of all the sums they con- tribute, and that “The kind of apart- ment which seeks to locate in a private home district because of the high rents obtainable is an evil in that it simply capitalizes the park like character of the district. while destroying that character at the same time." brought started since the 500.000. this o cent over the d mn the st two months X contemplated during the in these States amounted 003.400. 2 of 5 per cent over the amount d he preceding month and 50 per cent ahead of the amount February. 1927. Atlantic States (eastern southern New Jersev, ware, District of Colum- } had $46%48.200 in building and e This figure shows an Hardware Demand Light. Special Dispatch to Tt NEW YORK, March 17—While the | v hardware trade generally is busy at this time, current demand is running rather light. Jobbers are delivering shipments | of Spring merchandise ordered in Feb- | ruary and earlier. The handling of | current requirements indicates that in- dividual orders are somewhat below | normal, Hardware Ages states in its for residential buildings; K Weekly harware market summary. ‘There r 11 per cent, for commer- |&re few important prices changes and <: $3.830.200. or 8 per cent, collections M‘!raz' fair. nd recreationat projects, and | per cent, for public es. ne past two months there 3000 worth of contracts 3 new construction work in 'h was an increase of over the total for the first De: ars he Star. hij ghm Feu al on _record for the Mid tates. It was 13 per cent over 1 for February of last year, but T 2 em of 9 per cent from the nuary of this year. s nf the month's construction wed the following items of 14,400, or 57 per cent of all Seven-. Room Home Purchased. | C. P. Anderson has purchased a seml- | detached house, containing seven rooms | and two baths, at 1332 Montague street. | W. M. Ward was the former owner. The sale was handled through the office of N. L. Sansbury Co.. Inc. Where You Will Remain Perpetually Satisfied High elevation, superb view of Rock Creek Park, quiet seclusion, proximity to the heart of the city, adjacent to beautiful hemes and ecultured surroundings. Exhibit Home 1714 Hobart St. Northwest $12,950 Convenient Terms Tapestry brick, six roams. tile bath, latest sanitary built-in plumbing. built-in shower, large breakfast and sleeping porches, cedar- lined closets, fireplace, big basement with laundry treys, extra ftoilet, cold storage rooms, automatic heater. Sh 1416 Eye St. NW. Main 8949 arches. whools. transpor Those who seek the finest the affer will imstinctively Inspect them Open From 9 AM. to 9 P.M.—Take Mount Pleas- ant Car to Hobart St— 1 Square West, or 16th St. Bus te 16th and Cel. RA. “BEYOND COMPARISON" HOMES J. S. GRUVER AT MODFL HOME 2704 '57! h St. (A %30k end Tunlaw Kd & Home City The Height of Perfection in Modern Building st the Lowest Price in the ‘ ,V‘_f_‘__‘___ R R West ta 870h e | - Open Daily and All Day Sunday Unul 9 PM, The Price spd Terms Will Prove & Pleasant Surprise o BOSSEIELPS s B AT i A T S I e TR T 'nm | < OSN3 M M SR AL 22 SOOI, Petworth Best Cor. of N. H. Ave. & Allison St. F you have made up your mind to buy a new home this Spnng we invite you to inspect these two houses before going any further. We feel that we have the hest house on the market today at the price we are asking and the terms we are making. Open & Lighted Daily Until 9 P.M. Salesman on Premises HARRIS SHAPERO Owner and Bulder 1477 Girard St. NW Adams 1339 1440 Kennedy St. N.W. Just Off 16th St. $25,000 This Detached Residence of 11 rooms, 2 baths, cannot be duplicated at the price we are offering. questionably the most outstanding buy in homes today. located in Washington's finest residential section. on wide lot, It is un. It is This attractive home is of concrete and hollow tile construe. tion, center hall plan. Concrete front porch, rear porches. Beau- tifully finished. Admirably suited for doctor or professional man. The Most Critical Inspection Is Invited Representative on Premises All Day Sunday J. Dallas Grady 904 14th St. N.W. Main 6181 LI /L L1111 2200L000L _Charmmg Detached Homes Colonial and English Design With Garage Chevy Chase Terrace $13,500 Overlooking Chevy Chase golf course, 15 minutes from the heart of the city, Six large rooms, 3 spacious hed s, living room 16524 1., tiled hath with built-in tub, shower and fistures, tilad guast lavatory, hright kitchen and pantry. Artistic deco- ample wardrahe closets. Covered porch, lot 50x132 1t Exhibit Home—4609 Norwood Drive ticut Avenue to RBradley 0 Avenue, south to Norwood Drive; n Avenue to Norwood Drive, HOMES TODAY! Dyive out west 1o Wis ar motor out Wi SEE THES «x CAFRITZ !)m,u-n and fuilders of Communities and two baths at 3916 Livingston street, Louis Weintraub Buys Home. | has been purchased by Louts Weintraub A detached brick house of eight rooms |\ 1 Sansbury Co., it was an- nounced today. Ine., An | [if | Jameson Built Model Homes Only 4 Leift 913 to 937 Qumcy Street N.W. Selling Fast Inspect at Once 6. 7 and 8 large rooms, tiled bath, h.-w.h, electric lights, hardwood floors and trim, one- piece sink, built-in ice hox, in- stantaneous water heater and other extras. Double rear porches, cement front pore With or without built-in garage. “Ask the Man Owns One” Who For Sale by Thomas A. Jameson Co. Owners _and Builders 906 N. Y. Ave. NW. Phone Main 5526 Hloodward & Lothrop 10th, 11th, F and G Streets Our Shops Will Aid You in Making An Attractive Summer Home In our modernly equipped manuiac- turing plant are skilled artisans wait- ing to take competent care of your home's needs, ready to help you make it more livable and attractive. Awning —of any size or design will be made for doors, windows and porches. \We use only the best, sturdy, awning cloth and all fittings are made of rust-resisting metal color-fast Sereen: for windows, doars, porches and casements will be made in the pre- cisely correct styles for your particular needs. All frames are of mortise and tenon construction with our own patent lock strip method of holding the wire securely. without sagging hecoming loose. Shades for windows are fin- ished with the herring- hone stitched hem which prevents raveling. Cam- | briec and Holland Shade | Cloths of imported and domestic makes in all de sirable colors Only Hartshorn high - grade rollers are nsed, Phone MAIN 5300 Our Representative Will Call He will gladly submit an estimate for whatever work you may desive, which not ohligate vou inoany way Moreover, orders placed now do wot have to he paid for until the work is delivered at whatever date you may desive, does WOODWARD & LOTHROP MANUFACTURING PLANT South Capitol, Canal and D Streets from E. T. Linder through the office of |, CONVENTION JUNE 19 Realtors’ Dh-mon to Meet Day Before in Louisville. June 19 to 22, inclusive, has been annual convention of the National As-| soclation of Real Estate Meetings of the board of directors of the association and of the board of presidents of State real estate associa- ately preceding the convention proper. ‘The convention will be held in Louis- as the date for holding the mfim.lflh' and Boards. | tions will be held on June 18, immedi- | ESTATE. ,‘ to bhe organized by the National Associ tion of Real Estate Boards for ad ‘ng on the planning of co-oper: apartment projects will be made at » meeting of the executive committes of | the co-operative apartment division »f | the association, o be heid in Chicagn Tuesday #nd Wednesday, March 7 21. The meeting date has hee postponed from Marchy 16, the eriginy' date set by the committee. Illinois Land Law Changed. Excess condemnations for publie in provements is made possible for Tiline ville, Ky. The Brown Hotel will be g recent legislation. Power of co) rpors convention h"'flq"fl""" tions to hold real estate has hesn an larged by important, legislation affect ing subdivision activities and housir, projects. Creation of municipal a: | ation fields has been authoriz Consuhntion Service Planned. Final plans for the launching of the propesed consultation planning serv William E. Yost —~is now a memher of onr staff, associated with the Department of Sales. EEVER:GOS! [REALTORS ] 1415 K Street ervice Main 4752 T S D Gateway to the Garden [0 BEAH Fathodral A 4 Bit of Ol England The most completely equipped new residence for sale in Washington today Created by Wenger Evos. Only one square from the National Episcopal Cathedral and on one of the highest points in the city is this real. Iy remarkable 8.room and 2. bath residence. Relvinator electrie refrig- eration, oil burning hotawater heating system, open fireplace with Tudor mantel, mirror textone entrance hall, designed wrought “iron hand rail and bronze lizhting fixtures, cedar-lined storage space, finished attie, airing poreh and builtin Zear zarage are a few of the fea. tures of this unusually com plete and livable residence. QAttractively Priced at $21,500 3821 Cathedral dvenue ! —-“l orhml.mg; : Rock Creek Park Two-Car Brick Garage Large Veranda Two Tile Baths Four Larvge Bedrooms .Scr\ ants' Quarters Large Attractive Site Belve weat ta Eighioenth, 1621 K St. N.W. Wahatar Styan Mo (ura 0 EhE e J. €. Douglass Co. REALTORS -RUILDERS a2, D Bl b 4409 18th Street T'wo Blocks West of 16th St. l ISTINCTIVE 0 design and o character thi residence has a co view of Roek Creek ueted of the hest and buite 1o maxmum of ham including ampte apropriate tacilities for the en tertamment of guests. 1t is 4 combination all venned and practival features that make a veal home digmned manding Park. Co selected matenals provide the OPEN UNTIL 9 PM. fiam Svqeenth Frank. 5678