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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08

February William
proclaimed
himself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
A Novel Card Party.

Il remained for Mrs. J. L. Hart, Of
IGibsonbwg, Ohio, to ponder out one Of
the most noval prize card parties that
We have as yet heard OF. Mrs. Hart who
is the wife Of a leading physician of the
above named town, had made arrange
ments for a card party one day last
week, but when she came 10 figure on
something suitable. and at the same time
unusual, TO be given TO the prize win
ners she was for a while completely
stumped. She desired 20 give ar
ticles that would combine novelty and in
trinsic worth, and after much worry on
the subject she eventually hu upon a
idea, which she kept all 80 herself until
the card games had been finished. Then,
Mrs. Hart completely surprised those pres
ent by giving to the winner OF the first
prize a pound OF rich creamery butter.
while 10 the party who took second money
she donated dozen eggs laid that day
in her own henhouse Mrs. Hart is a
pioneer in her way for as a result OF
her original plan the card club OF Gibson
burg has voted to abandon doylies and
silk stockings as prizes. and Will hereafter
follow Mrs. Harris example.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08

/ Merrill NJ Lyons Of Progreso. Mexico.
( and New York. IS al the Arlington. Mr..
/ Lyons has diversified interests in Mex
/ co, where he has resided. on and on, for
/ the last fifteen years. Speaking OF the
| climate Of Mexico. Mr.. Lyons said.
Mexico is becoming more popular
every year and attracting the attention
( Of tourists who are DESTROYS Of escaping
! the rigorous winters and intense heat
during the summer months in the United
States. While the winters throughout
the greater part OF Mexico are always
mild, the tableiards. and even those sec
tons along the coast affected by the
trade winds, are much cooler in summer
than the majority Of the cities and towns
in the United States.
There has been an increasing tendency
in the past few years on the part OF
Americans making foreign tours 10 Sc
leCt Mexico as a country 20 be visited.
These trips should be encouraged as a
business proposition, in which respect I
thoroughly agree with Consul G. B. Nc
GO0gan. This gentleman SAYS that, in
addition TO the pleasure derived and
knowledge gained by the tourists who
visit Mexico. the results are far-reaching
in a better understanding Of the social
and commercial conditions and the in
Clinations Of the inhabitants Of Mexico"
The travelling Of Americans through
Mexico is bound TO result in American
investments in Mexico and in a general
increase in business between the Two
countries. So far as American money
investments in Mexico are concerned.
they are as safe in Mexico as they are IN
the United States. in fact. more so;
Mexican laws are very strict That is
one thing I should Ike TO impress on
Americans, and that is that the admin
istration Of law and justice in Mexico
stands on the highest possible plane. Il
is fair and just. and whenever Mexico
incarcerates an American and will not
admit him TO bail, II may be taken for
granted that there is good ground for
doing So
Progress? Well, rather. The Mexican
Congress has just approved a contract
for the construction of thirty new as
phalt streets in Mexico City: I dare say
that's more than the American Congress
ever done for Washington, and yet we
are inclined 10 place ourselves on the
high horse OF progress. I tell you there
are others who probably have better
claims 10 that distinction Yes am an
American and would not be anything
else, but / am not blind enough 70 hide
our. shortcomings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08

The use OF oyster shells for road-mak-
ing purposes is not uncommon along
the sea coast near the largest oyster
beds. according 10 Michael F. Connover,
builder and contractor. OF New York.
who is at the Raleigh, but in New York,
where tons Of shells are wasted every
year, their value IN building roads is
little appreciated.
IN certain counties in New Jersey
oyster shell roads have been in use for
thirty years or more" said Mr.. C0nnover.
They have given satisfaction all that
time. but the cost Of shells has been in
creasing so rapidly that the county
authorities have been compelled % make
a study OF oyster shell road building in
order TO get the best results from the
smallest quantity Of oyster shells. Ac-
cordingly. it has been found that By
making as much OF a ridge as the road
will stand and then scattering a few
shells over the top, travel over the road
finally breaks down the shells and leaves
a smooth level road, that is scarcely
eXCelled by maCadam. In constructing .
shell road. there is scarcely ever depth
Of more than eight inches. or a width OF
more than eight feet Of loose shells. Dur
ing the breaking down period the road
is carefully attended 10, 10 prevent ruts,
and the shells are raked in proper shape
Once in good condition, shell roads are
undoubtedly more satisfactory 10 travel
over for horse. man, or automobile, than
the majority Of roads. They are almost
noiseless and seem 90 possess a resiIency
unequaled by any other material that can
be considered by a rural district
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-08
AT THE HOTELS.

''The annexation Of Bosnia and Herzego-
VIVA was not question between Austria
and Servia," said Bruno Charles Mueller.
young business man Of Vienna, who is
on a tour of the world. and was seen at
the New Willard yesterday. but between
Germany and Russia. TO decide the ques-
| ton OF supremacy In the Balkans be-
tween these two nations: and Germany.
on account of her preparedness, won
the day. Austria. naturally stood by the
side Of her faithful ally, and had things
come 70 the worst, Austrian arms. without
any hesitation whatever, would have sup
ported those Of Germany. Having gained
this enormously far-reaching advantage.
Germany is now busily engaged in adj
vancing farther and farther.
THE German Emperor is very popular
in Austria. which is only natural. having
placed orr empire upon that high and
effective basis which il occupies among
the nations. He seems TO be especially
fond Of the wife OF our Thronfolger.
Franz Ferdinand. The German Emperor
Czech wife Of our future emperor and
what the result OF il VIII be is very diff
cult to conjecture. II may mean that ar
rangenents are under way to proclaim
her Empress Of Austria at the time Of her
husbands accession 10 the throne, or Il
may mean something else. But that
there is something transpiring. OF which
the people IN general are not aware. Is
certain. Archduke Franz Ferdinand is
not very popular with the Austrians. He
IS too much under the influence Of the
church and his Czech wife. who is a very
clever woman.
The law relating 20 the succession
is not at all in keeping with the AUS
TRAN law In that respect. According 10
the Hungarian law, the wife Of Franz
Ferdinand is sentitled to be proclaimed
as Queen Of Hungary AZ the same time
/ her husband will be crowned as king
Her mOrganatic marriage IS valid in the
eyes OF the law and entities her 10 the
fun rights as queen. assuring her chill
dren the right Of succession. The Aus
TRAN law does not recognize the rights
OF mOrganatlc wife Of a member Of
the royal house 20 its prerogatives OF
succession. How this puzzle will be
solved without provoking the wrath Of
the Hungarians, where she is very pop
ular. and the Czechs, who would Ike 10
see one Of their own race occupying the
throne, is most difficult TO say"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-24

FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-04-24
Plans Out for Second Lot Of
Fifty to Be Erected in
Near Future.
THE Kimbau-Richards Bull

THE Kimbau-R Richards Building
company will construct fifty
= houses in Highland Park this
summer. and also plans TO have fifty
more erected in the near future.
AS will be seen from the illustration
shown above, these houses will be of
many general types, will be substan-
tial and comfortable. and VIII have
some considerable pretensions TO arch
itectural beauty. They viii be of five,
six and seven rooms, modernly
equipped, and, in a word, homes such
as anyone in comfortable circum-
stances" would be proud to live in
Some of the purchasers Of lots in
Highland Park have already decided to
build homes much more pFetenttOus
than these They wish homes rather
out of the ordinary and can afford
them. The structures being erected by
the building company are well above
the minimum building restrictions of
the tract in cost. But those restric-
tiOns--from 81, 500 to $4,000, according
TO locatiOn-are sufficiently high TO
assure the purchaser that he viii have
no cheap" houses neighboring him in
Highland Park.
The building company is using only
inside lots. The choice corner lots and
also the more choice Of the inside sites,
are left available TO the public. Many
have already been taken. There are
some left Of these more choice locations.
But It is largely q matter Of taste, and
every lot in Highland Park affords a
splendid site for a beautiful home.
Not only will many types OF homes
be used in Highland Park; but the
building company Will place no two
homes similar in type close to one an
other. There will be no mOnOtony or
sameness about Highland Park homes
Materials, architectural details and 10
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10 save much In advance-may save
some money and invest 1t at the same
time. Long before his lots are paid
for he will be able to sell at a good
advance on the price he is paying; be-
cause Highland Park is a profitable as
well as q safe investment.
Values Going Up.
IN some instances purchasers OF
property there were offered, on the
same day they signed the contract. a
good advance on the prices they paid.
Virtually they could have made SIS on
an investment of IS in one day. So far
as is known none OF these offers were
accepted.
Those who invest in Highland Park
lots believe the values will go away
up, and that rapidly. II is a good sign.
Investigate for yourself and see If
they are right,
You don't have to be rich 10 invest
In Highland Park real estate.
The opportunity will not always be
afforded at present prices. KimbaIl *
Richards say that conditions will not
warrant their keeping the lots on sale
at such a low figure much longer.
Their advice to the prospective in
vestor is to investigate at once and
buy now.
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the shade trees provided, assures their
handsome appearace.
Further, the building restrictions call
for residences more than fifteen feet
from the property line. and costing not
less than from 81 800 TO $4,000
The public wants a pleasant neigh
borhood. Highland Park, favored by
Nature with uniformity Of grade. has
the further advantage that it has been
laid out under q single direction, and
that beauty in general appearance has
always been kept in mind by the de-
signer. Further, the building restric-
lions assure houses Of the better class.
The result will be long, beautiful and
uniform streets, lined with homes of
such a substantial character that they
Will retain their neat and trim appear
ance for years. There will be no old
shacks there. What more desirable
neighborhood would the ordinary man
ask fort
The public wants assurance that peo-
pie VIII build there and live there. The
Kimball- Richards Building company
has let the contracts for fifty fine homes
to be built this summer, and plans to
erect as many more IN the addition.
That is applied common sense In the
handling Of real estate. The place is
made attractive to the home builder,
and he buys. And because the home
builder buys, the investor finds it a good
place TO put his money.
That is why Highland Park lots sell
so rapidly. and Why values must go up.
II is hard to imagine what all this ex-
penditure means, unless you go there to
see for yourself. But visitors who do
go, and who see the several score of
teams working dey IN and day out;
who see what nas been accomplished
and the preparation made for so much
more-these people say they did not
know before how big a proposition II
was. nor realize what it means to an
addition &c have 500. 900 spent IN its i'm
provements alone.
'Stupendous," they call It: and vet
through their amazement, they realize
the common sense that makes the
Highland Park proposition so desirable.
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YOUNG NAN
has CHANCE
Though Without Capital, May
Invest in Realty in Grow
ing Section.
MAY TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF CITY'S PROGRESS
Highland Park Offers 0ppor-
tunities Such as Are Rare
ly Found.

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= sidered safe when the investor is =
+ sure OF getting his money back, =
= with a fair profit for its use. Hid +
= ing coin in a sock is not an tn 4
= vestment, nor is it very safe. To =
y buy government bonds Is classed Z
= as safe, but allows only a small =
Z profit. Safety OF investment in =
= stocks is usually in the inverse =
= ratio TO the profits to be expected. :
= The purchaser may find when he =
= wishes to sell stocks, or even =
4 government bonds, that he is not =
= able to obtain for his holdings =
= all that he paid for them. Z
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- EAL ESTATE, wisely bought, lie a
X safe investment, Fire cannot
destroy land, nor thieves steal
It. When the land is In rapidly
growing city, the purchaser, unless he
Is unwise. is always reasonably certain
of getting more for the property than
he paid for it. How much more, de-
ponds on his ability to select and pur-
chase land in that part Of the city
which is growing most rapidly.
So far as regards residence property
IN Salt Lake City, the answer is easy.
1t is towards the southeast and the
bench lands. that the city is growing
most rapidly. The building inspectors
records show It. That 52-mile contract
Of sidewalks was southeast. Ninth
East street is being paved from South
Temple to the city limits. Other pub
lie works OF Importance than these are
going on there. The home-buiIder and
the investor alike are going to the
southeast.
What Highland Park Offers.
Highland Park is southeast. 1t is in
the city limits, and convenient to the
business district. 1t almost borders on
the business district Of Sugar House.
where this year immense sums are be-
ing spent on new business blocks.
In Highland Park the lots are sold
with public improvements installed at
the expense Of the seller. Practically
every convenience is assured ana every
provision has been made to have an at
tractive and beautiful residence SEQ
ton. Experienced men have been in
charge of plating and planning. The
site is naturally favored.
Prices being right, then Highland
Park should attract the wisest invest
ors. 1t has attracted them ana is do
ing so. The prices are extremely low
from s125 to 1870 lot
And the terms are easy-In the case
Of the Iower-priced lots, less than 81
a week. This means that the man
earning wages or salary-the young
man who has not had q chance yet
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lions have been made by the owners
or the tract site.
Negotiations are already practically
concluded for city water. There IS a
telephone already on the tract, and
electric light Is near at hand.
The sketch shown above gives some
Idea Of the location OF Highland Park.
relative to some OF the principal
points OF interest In the city. 1t also
shows how the plat has been laid out.
and how IL is that the owners have
been able to have such a very small
percentage OF their lots facing north
These are practically all on Stratford
avenue. Southern. eastern or western
frontages. choice between which is
largely a matter OF individual taste,
are to be found everywhere on the
tract. The sketch does not show the
alleys in the tract. but BY far the
larger number OF the lots abutt at the
rear on a twelve-foot alley--a feature
OF which most Salt Lake City house
holders appreciate the value.
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ments. Streets with regular grades
cement curbs and sidewalks. and long
rows OF the best shade trees to be pro
cured, will each be a constant source or
admiration.
The site is convenient 70 the business
district of the city Street cars come
within a short distance. and extensions
to and through the Park must come
in the very near future. In addition
the business district OF Sugar House
is near at hand; and II is a thriving
and rapidly growing section. Almost
every want of ordinary mankind may
already be supplied there.
Highland Park will have a business
district OF its own. too. Two blocks
have been set aside on Stratford ave-
nue.. the main street of the addition,
near the center, for stores and the like,
and the building restrictions will con-
fine them within this area. Ada
cent to this little center or activity
viii be the school house site and the
sites for churches, for which reserya-
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:. The secret OF II all Is that Kim =
{. ball & Richards, by virtue Of ex- =
. perience. know what the purchaser =
{. Of real estate In residence districts =
= wants; and they set themselves to s
. the task OF getting just that. =
: They knew that in a rapidly =
:: growing city, where desirable :
I. homes are hard 70 secure at any :
I. price, because the demand Is con- =
& stantly exceeding the supply. there .
. are always purchasers to be found >
+: for desirable property. They aimed .
= TO supply desirable property. e
They can DO many things. but one
thing they could not do; that is. make a
suitable site.
So they chose one.
Nature had already made 1. for them.
Not every diamond Nature makes is
both large and perfect; but some are.
Highland Park, considered as a site for
a residence district Of the better class,
Is one of Natures perfect diamonds
fore their lustre is apparent. And High
land Park is now undergoing tho cut
ting process. The process Is costing
Klmban & Richards 100000. But when
it is completed they win have Koh-i-
noor among residence districts.
1t takes an expert to cut a diamond
or to prepare tract OF real estate for
the market. He must know what Is
wanted and how to get it he must
have common sense, and must apply II.
That is Just what Kimball s. Richards
have done.
IN plating their addition. for exam
pie. they have 80 arranged the lots that
only small percentage OF them face
north, and these are, with very few ex-
ceptions. on the main strees or the tract,
6tratford avenue. They have provided
the majority Of the lots with alleys to
the rear. Lots vary in size. so that the
man who wants & garden may have
one, and the man who does not wish
that much space viii not have to take
care Of It.
The demands OF the purchasing pub
lie have been anticipated.
The same principle Is applied In I'M
movements under way.
Cutting a Diamond.
The public wants streets that VIII re-
main at permanent grade. Losses are
often heavy when the city engineer de-
hands q change. The streets in High
land Park must be graoed as ordered
bv the city engineer. A bond Of $500
Is forfeited II they ara not.
The public wants freedom from local
Improvement taxes. The streets of
Highland Park win be curbsd. win have
f,ve-foot sidewalks on each side, and
lots are bought on the condition that
this will be done
The public wants shaded streets In
the residence district. KimbalI & Rich
ards are under contract to purchase
1000 beautiful shade trees. and 1000 OF
them have bean delivered and planted.
The public wants water service. The
city council committee has already rec
commended this for Highland Park. In
addition. the land has rights to irri-
CATION water.
Electric lights and street car service
are coming, too.
Tho public wants beauty IN surround
fngs. Rimeall & Richards have laid
out the Streets In manner that. with
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wreathed in the smoke OF their snelt-
ers and mills. Then the Salt Lake val
ley, green with yerduTe and dotted
with thriving towns. and again the
Wasatch to the east.
Residence sites with views such as
that are to be found ia few cities. and
that outlook alone has sold many
homes on the bench lands of salt Lake
City.
Highland Park has the advantage,
not 10 be found in all bench land dis
tricts. OF uniformity of surface. You
are not building your home on filled
land, and q five-fo0t cut, where the
tract rises from Highland Park drive
Is the deepest that the street graders
had to make.
The evan nature OF the ground have
made possible the attaining of artistic
effects that Will make Highland Park
without rivals among residence addf-
tons. OF these features Kfmbaf a.
Richards have taken care in their
planning of the tract ana its Improves
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n Using in a gentle slope from
X Highland Park drive, a short
distance south Of Twelfth South
street, Highland Park has all the good
features Of other bench" tracts, and
none Of their drawbacks. 1t is as IL
Nature had been turning out a resi-
dence tract made to order" and had
been trying to please her customer
The site faces west and from every
spot on 1t may be had magnificent
view of Salt Lake valley and it's sur
roundings. To the northwest in the
foreground is the city, of which High
land Park is a part, nestled under the
protecting wing of the Wasatch noun
tains- Fort Douglas. the University OF
Utah buildings and the skyscrapers of
the business district. rivaling in
height the spires and pinacles of the
church and public edifices, are prom
inent in the picture. Westward may
be seen the lake, at sunset surround
ing Antelope island with a sheet of
gold. Further south, the OQuirrhs,