Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1929, Page 21

REAL ESTATEY THE EVED ING STAR, W/ Household Hardware and Its Uses BY LYDIA LE BARON WAI.I!!. VAN G N SME ORNAMENTAL VALUE OF OLD-TIME BOLTS, KEYS AND HINGES IS APPRECIATED TODAY. ‘The metal fixtures and furnishings #hat are used in the actual construc- n of a house are termed household ardware. This hardware can be in- teresting and decorative and so add to ithe attractiveness of a house, or it can be_ uninteresting and add nothing. In plden times, this hardware was hand- wrought and played an important part | ings. In the building. Hinges: were enormous, latches were substantial, locks and keys were so big that they immediately in- @icated that they were intended as one Sorm of protection in keeping persons out who were not wanted inside a welling. , At first a latch inside of a front door fi other outside door was pushed up th the fingers from the eye of bent metal or carved wood in which the bar Yested. It could not be raised from Mithout unless a string attached to the Bar was run through a hole in the door. The latchstring was said to be “out” to ohe’s friends. Instead of bidding em come to call, the occupant of the would say “the latchstring is t,” signifying a cordial welcome. At BEAUTY CHATS Feeling Fit. ‘There's little use trying to cover up ‘complexion faults and little use using cle creams to clear the skin, when the cause of the trouble is somewhere night, whenever danger lurked or privacy was wanted, the latchstring was pulled in. From such crude beginnings came the present intricate locks. The earliest known are 4,000 years old and were used in Egypt, although the Chinese are said to have had the first door fasten- At one time, not so many years ago, it was the fashion to make all houschold hardware inconspicuous. It frequently was concealed as much as possible, and when this was impractical, the metal was painted so that it was as nearly invisible as it could be. Today there is a vogue for fine and attractive household hardware. Old bolts, bars, locks, keys, hinges, etc., are at a premium, and new models copy old, take their inspiration from them, or are given smart new embellishments. A house in old style should have hard- ware of old-fashioned types, while a distinctly modern house requires up-to- date types to accord with the archi- tecture. (Copyright, 1929.) BY EDNA KENT FORBES rich pies. Eat red meat, liver and ba- con, things with milk in, plenty of fruits, salads and green vegetables, Start each day with two glasses of hot water before breakfast. Then take some oil laxative for the two weeks. “complexion and perhaps a lot of | jade future trouble. Most complexion troubles are due to elimination; this is a trouble that exist for years without your know- it. Poor color. ll"enmlly polnonm:x apeparance, loggy feelings, unaccount- able headaches, occasional or frequent ions on the skin—these are some e signs. And this treatment that t cannot hurt you even if you are healthy. For two weeks or so, cut out all hard- #o-digest foods, mostly the starches, such 2s cakes and thick puddings and plexion, J. C.: If you use a depilatory on your face coarsens the fine hairs which may n.ver amount to anything left alone. Better usc tweezers for the hairs that show, and peroxide the spot to || weaken the hair. JAMESON-BUILT NEW HOMES Ready to Move in—6, 7 and 8 Large Rooms Priced From $6,950.00 Up—On Easy Terms FOUR CHOICE LOCATIONS 919 Quincy St. N.W. 1884 D St. NE. 504 Central § Ave.N.E. 2620 6th St. NE. Sample Houses Open from 7 AM. until 9P.M. THOS. A. 906 New York Ave. N.W. All houses have bewh, electric lights, tile bath, built;in tub; servants’ toilet; wide rear and front porches. Second floors have extra gas and plumbing outlets, and ‘can be easily con- verted into two- family houses. These houses are conveniently located. Garage with each house. FRIGIDAIRE WITH EACH HOUSE POR SALE JAMESON CO. Main 5526 “Ask the Man Who Owns One” NEW:TON. ST. DAILY DIET RECIPE OYSTER SAUCE. Oysters, two dozen. : Butter, two tablespoons. Flour, one tablespoon. Onion juice, one teaspoon. Salt, one-half teaspoon. Opyster liquor, one-half cup. Evaporated milk, one cup. Nutmeg, one-sixteenth teaspoon. Cayenne, one-sixteenth tea- spoon. Worchestershire sauce, one tea- spoon. SERVES SIX PORTIONS. Oysters should be from beds known to be free from contam- ination and should be carefully handled. Drain oysters, but do not wash them. This destroys the flavor. Save the liquor. Be sure it is free from shell. Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour. Blend well, but do not let it brown. Add cold evaporated milk. Blend this in, stirring all the time. Add 'strained oyster liquor. Blend well. Add sea- sonings. Add oysters. Stir gently. Cook about five minutes until edges of oysters curl. Serve at once with broiled. baked or boiled fish or with boiled poultry. DIET NOTE. Recipe furnishes protein. Lime, iron, phosphorous and iodin present as well as vitamins A and B. Recipe can be eaten by normal adults of average, over or under weight. e Quick Brown Bread. Mix two cupfuls of graham or whole wheat flour with one cupful of white | flour, one cupful of molasses, one egg, one cupful of sour milk, one teaspoonful of baking soda and some nuts, raisins and dates. Fill buttered baking powder cans half full of the mixture, put on the covers anl bake for one hour in a slow oven. Place a pan of water in the oven to steam. s = Cranberry Relish. Pick over and wash four cupfuls of cranberries. Grind them through a food chopper, using a medium knife. Mix with two cupfuls of sugar and the juice of two oranges and the grated rind. et stand for at least an hour before serving. This will keep for some time in a cool place. Willie Willis BY ROBERT QUILLEN. “I could have told papa what boy told me not to bother him with my little troubles.” (Copyright, 1929. $8.975 Up Reasonable Terms 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. busted the schoolhouse window, but he | The Sidewalks of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. It has been said that there were only seven original jokes, and occasionally we hear a story that seems to prove the truth of the theory. About a year ago we printed in this column the story of ] the man in the brown derby. The yarn was told by Jim Corbett. Re- turning East after one of his impor- tant contests, Cor- bett was resting in a hotel. A stranger desired to see him. Corbett couldn’t remember him and asked who he was. “Why, Jim,” sald the stranger, “you remember me at your last fight. I was the man in the Compare that stcry with one was told sh%rfly after the Civil War. Dur- ing Gen. Sherman’s visit to New Eng- Jand he was accosted at a town in Connecticut by an awkward-looking man who made his day to the car and said, “Don't f:“ ren;embel‘,mdomrclg eorgia, stopping one day on the 31,"5 therg pwas a ;rg:fld of fellows looking at & chicken fight?” 'rneg general smiled. “Yes, he did remember.” “Well,” said the man with a grin of ineffable satisfaction and modest tri- umph, hat was my rooster that - a4 Lo * K Kk Quakers, as is well known, are a peace- loving people. A Washingtonian whose grandparents were members of the sect tells of a good man among them who sald to an abusive young fellow, “Be careful, for ntshuu mayest run thy face against my " gOfl one occasion, according to our in- formant, John G. Whittier was traveling with a_friend over a New Hampshire railroad, and during the conversation Mr. Whittier's friend, who was also a ‘member of the Soclety of Friends, told the poet that he was on his way to con- tract for a lot of timber which he knew would be used in building the gunboats at Portsmouth. He asked him whether he thought it was exactly in consistence e e Burleith Conveniently Near-In Near Western High Sample House 2206 Tunlaw Rd. N.W. Exceptionally wide homes, con- taining six large rooms, three porches, one and two tiled baths with shower, fireplace, Frigid- aire and every other up-to-the- minute feature. Attractively fin- ished throughout. Built-in ga- rages. Low Price—Very Easy Terms R. E. Kline, Jr. 718 Union Trust Bldg. 246 Or Any Broker Go north 2 blocks from 37th & T Sts. Exhibit Homes—4118 and 4122 13th Place N.E. " High Above the Capitol Six and Seven Rooms Built-in Garage The Best Materials, Workmanship and Finish Just Being Completed for Spring Delivery CHARLES M. WALLINGSFORD BUILDER & OWNER Nos. 4, 6, 8 and Avenue, ‘near the Club. dential section. Chevy Chase, Md. Four new brick homes located at Street, ranging from 6 rooms and 2 baths at $17,750 to 9 rooms and three baths at $23,500. Just off Connecticut These homes are attractive in design, of sturdy construction and represent the maxi- mum value obtainable in this desirable resi- Nos. 208, 210 and 212 Raymond Street MUST BE SOLD. merit your attention and careful in- spection; they can be sold at a price 10 East Woodbine Columbia Country These homes with the peace doctrines of the Quaker denomination. ‘Without saying anything calculated to decide the question, the two arrived at their parting place, when Mr. Whittier shaking his friend’s hand said: “Moses, if thee does furnish any of that oak timber thee spoke of, be sure that it is all sound.” * Kk kK Criticism of one’s personal possessions often destroys the enjoyment of them. Recently a young couple purchased a home in the suburbs. It suited them exactly. Every modern improvement had been included and it was just the sort of house that might appeal to a young bride. Everything was rosy until some friends were invited out. “Then the trouble began,” said the husband bitterly. “Frank and earnest friends started to point out little defi- ciencies here and there, and now my wife detests the place. It pleased us. We were the ones who expected to live in the house, but simply because my wife's girl friends didn’t like certain features she wants to sell and move.” This is a curious weakness in the human structure. Do we buy a hat, DON'T FO FURNACE — BUY A “YOUR RENT WILL BUY” $50 CASH BALANCE MONTHLY clothing, automobile, radio or what-not to please friends or to enjoy ourselves? Do we read certain books to please our- selves or for the benefit of friends? ‘We happened to know at one time a man of wealth. When his son gradu- ated from college, he was taken down to a pler and the father pointed out an expensive cruiser he had just purchased. ‘The boy, being fond of water and boats, was asked what he thought of the craft “Well, dad,” said he, “if you want my honest opinion, I'll tell you—" And he began literally to tear the boat to pleces. Everything was wrong with it. He suggested ov.her‘ makes and designs. It sat too high in the water in the first place and in the rest of the places it was im- possible. When he con- cluded his panning, | the father said, “will, I am sorry that you don't like it, for I had intend- ed giving it to you P . Now, I'll either Have to use it myself or sell i ‘This almost “floored” the son. Sud- denly the boat took on a new meaning. Its lines for some strange reason did THAT OLD NEW HOME REAL ESTATE. seem a bit more graceful, and, in fact, 1t was a pretty swell tub. During the remainder of the Summer friends who visited the lad were bored listening to him extol the merits of the boat. It made all the difference in the world. There is something about “me and mine” that enhances beauty and value. A young man may perceive beauty in a rag and a bone and a_hank of hair. That is, if he is in love. We should like to record an incident that happened right in Washington. A certain young' fellow was paying attention to a young Just North of 14th 1219 woman. One night in a gathering he expressed the opinion that to his notion she was the most beautiful person in town. Another man he didn't think she was a knock-out, even if she was a nice girl. Presently fists began to swing, and before the evening was over two men had marks and abrasions to account for the difference in opinion. Perhaps it is our vanity that is injured when some one disagrees with our Jjudgment. —— The Irish Free State has revived the office of inspector general of the army. & Fla, Ave. N.E. Holbrook St. N.E. (New Home) Open for Inspection All-Brick Homes Sewen Rooms, Tiled Bath with Built-in Shower, Cedar Closets, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Frigidaire, One-Picce Sink, Cabinet Gas Range, Automatic Storage Gas Water Heater One-Car Brick Garage L. T. Gravatte 927 15th St. N.W. REALTOR Main 753 1926 4th St. N.E. JUST NORTH 4TH & T STS. 6 Rooms and Bath—Hot-Water Heat Electric Lights—Big Porches Very Large Lot to Wide Alley A Four-Room Home Cars Pass the Door Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Inspect Open and Lighted Until 9 O’Clock P.M. H.R. HOWENSTEIN, 13]] H STREET NORTHWEST You Wouldn’t Throw Money Into the Street! Why buy a Home at a high price when Shapiro can furnish you a complete Home at less money and at terms you can’t beat? See one of These Homes Today Ezhibit Home 1752 Irving St. N.W. $13,950 Up On Convenient Terms Exhibit Home Semi-Detached 1825 Otis St. N.E North at 13th & R. I Ave. $8,950 $350 Cash—$50.50 Monthly Semi-Detached Ezhibit Home With Frigidaire 413 Madison St. N.W. Corner 5th St. N.W. $8,950 Up Speclal Terms Al Exhibit Homes Open, Heated and Lighted Until 9 PM. English Ty Homes that are Tonight NG: INCORPORATED e 1) 1! Selling in Cleveland Park at $7,200 NOTHING quite compares in value, in comfort, L convenience and economy with this charming co-opera- tive apartment home. You must see it to really appreciate its many advantages. Corner apartment with two pleasant exposures, in thoroughly modern, substantially constructed building set in spacious_grounds. Reception Hall, Living Room, TWO ith Bedrooms, Bath, Dining Alcove and Kitchen, equipped Electric Refrigeration. able. able neighbors. Located in exclusive, Ample Closets. Garage space Entire building co-operatively owned by very desir- quiet, residential section of beautiful Cleveland Park, two short blocks from Connec- ticut Avenue, convenient to churches, schools and shops, and to bus and street car lines. Livisg Soom e Formerly rented for $85 per month, can now be purchased, after reasonable first payment, for as low as $65.25 per month (with reduction in payment each year), including all expenses. In buying you save almost your rent, as part of $65.25 monthly payment goes to reduce balance of purchase price. See this attractive home today. Representative at Apartment 104, 3018 Porter Street, all day Saturday and Sunday. Phone Cleveland 92°. Other days phone Main Office for inspection appointment. M. and R. B. WARREN Realtors and Builders Telephone Main 9770 925 Fifteenth St. N.W. ponan o CONVENIENCE OF LOCATION IS ONE OF THE MAIN THINGS TO CONSIDER IN BUYING A HOME. FOR ONE THAT WILL PLEASE SEE Woodley Park ERE you are but ten or twelve minutes’ drive from the center of town and only a WHY, JIM YOU GOT HOME IN TEN MINUTES / . couple of blocks from Connecticut Avenue—far enough to be secluded, yet perfectly accessible. Here you may live in an environment of culture and refinement—in a highly restricted com- munity of beautiful and distinctive homes. If you are interested in a better class home in an exclusive residential section, by all means visit Woodly Park today. Sample House 2927 28th St. Open Every Night Until 9 P. M. NORTHEAST CORNER You will not have to be told why if you inspect our Sample Home 5519 4th St. N.W. OPEN—2 to 8 P.M. The Community is Ideal Quaint homes—beautifully landscaped—streets and alleys all paved. One block from 14th St. car line. Every house is semi-detached and has four cheerful bedrooms— front and rear porches—open fireplace—automatic water heater—bath with shower. Garage. We can emphatic ally say that there has not been a new house operation pre- sented in the last 5 years offering such value! We will make suitable terms. (Take lith St.-Takoma car to Peabody St.) National Mortgage & Investment Corp. 1004 Vt. Ave. M. 5833 Jolc———lal———o/ o] which places them in the bargain class. Six and seven rooms and two baths, garage, large lots with fruit and shade trees, spacious porches. Near the Chevy Chlise Country Club and in a vicinity of high-priced homes. w DETACHED ICK HOME BEST BUY OF THE IN WOODRIDGE AT $12,750 Eight roome (four bedrooms), all modern improve- ments, fireplace, built-in bookcases, center hall, two-car brick garage. Drive out Rhode Island Ave. to 18th St. NE, north to Newton, and éast to house. BOSSE"eLPS The Home of, Nomes 1417 K St. Main 9300 1;; i You cannot afford to miss these. DAY : i OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Connecticut Ave. Cleveland 2300 WARBMAN 1437 K St. N.W. 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