Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-04-23

ments offered, and then is not fal
from full-hedged ungalowerdom.
Results may not quite equal the
ideal conditions painted, but on the
whole this craze is at bottom sane
and sensible, has increased the JOY
of life to many thousands, and is
effectively drawing people back tc
| the soil even where the means OF
subsistence must be found in labor
in the nearby city.
Tent Cities.
Tent cities have sprung up at
Rockaway and Staten ISLAND, at
Pelham Park and along the banks
of the Hudson that house hundreds
of families in this healthful if
primitive fashion, and the new do
main presented to the state by Mrs.
e. II. Hartman and others will
open up still more delectable camp
ing grounds for the multitude, with
in easy reach of the city's activities.
Concrete Construction.
The use of concrete, and of hollow
tiles has helped to make easy the
construction of simple roomy houses
Of very moderate cost that are sub
stantial, cool in summer and warm
in winter. Bungalow dwellers
usually contrive to lengthen their
stay in their comfortable houses un-
til they become practically the year
round home. The idea of simple
seriousness, few partitions, and
ample opportunity to let the sweet
outdoor air permeate the house, has
modified every other style of cot
tage, from the semi-bungalow with
it's complete second story, to more
pretentious structures that claim no
alliance with this type. -
Study Simplicity.
The sturdy simplicity of the bun
galow demands corresponding fit
tings and manufacturers and decor
ators have not failed to respond
adequately Furniture on simple
craftsman lines can now be had in
many different varieties that ac-
cord perfectly with bungalow inter
iors. Comfortable substantial chairs
and seats, tables that stand firmly,
and afford sufficient room for
magazines, etc. Desks, that while
artistically designed, have a practi-
cal amplitude of leaf and drawer
space. and other articles throughout
the house that answer as perfectly
to the needs of the family.
Wall Finishes and Hangings.
Material as satisfactory is to be
found for interior finishings and
wall hangings, Beamed ceilings
with rough, plaster are used very
largely in the newest houses, in liv-
ing rooms, halls and dining rooms,
and people who appreciate the
value of fine colorings that do not
change with the sun or with at
mospheric conditions are using
"Sanitas" the most durable wall
hanging in existence, which has been
evolved from table oil-cloth and has
the clean. substantial qualities of
that familiar covering. but comes
in finishes that exactly resemble
painted walls, burlaps, wall papers,
leather or tiles. This goes on we'll
over rough plaster and does not
show the cracks sure TO come as the
new house settles. and as everyone
knows it can be cleaned with
damp cloth or sponge restoring its
freshness indefinitely.
Easy Housekeeping.
The ease with which a house so
built and furnished, can be cared
for appeals 10 every homekeeper.
while the clean sweetness OF the at
in the model bungalow
makes for the good health and hap
oiness OF the family. Wise mothers
divide the work so that everyone has
certain appointed portion and no
'ne, not even the cook is over
,urdened. Systematic tasks faith