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The Washington times., 1920-02-21
Will 10000 Be Homeless?
By RONALD S. O'NEILL.

There 10000 Government employees living in Wash
ngton afford to live here! There is considerable
truth in this seeming paradox.
The employees iricuary concerned those who were
here long before the and whose salaries range from
families is a conservative estimate of the number who now
working for these wages.
To adequately provide himself and his family with the
bare necessities of life afford to pay more than
one fourth of his gross income for housing expense This
that Westinghouse cannot afford to pay more
than $500 $3.50 each year for living Accommodations.
There is not an apartment in Washington today, and
very few houses with sufficient for small family that
can rented without loss to the for $3.50 per year
The $3.50 represents fair return an investment
approximately 81 500 Any contractor will tell you that
YOU simply cannot build the most modest kind OF home
for 81, 500
Where these 10000 living? Most of them are pay
ing below normal They the great body of tenants
who escaped the normal in rents through the protection
of the Salisbury act They living in homes and apart
mens that were rented long before the rentals that
absurd.
What will the 10000 do for housing accommodations
restored to normal? To urge them to buy
foolish There are for sale any be built for
the money they afford to pay
The Government their employer, is their only hope A
higher wage be paid the Government empoye or he
cannot afford live in Washington Building costs are not
coming down. on contrary they will probably be higher
wage of sufficient amount to meet the rising cost of living
must be given them.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
Own Your
Own Home
STANDARDIZED REALTY
. . FORMS NEARLY READY
Legality of New Forms to Be Guar
7" anteed by Brokers' Association.
Will Simplify Transactions.

80 Announcement OF the practical COM
pletion OF the work OF standsrdiz'hs
An forms used in local real estate
. Transactions was made last week oy
THOMAS Bradley. chairman OF the
4 ommittee appointed for that purpose
:, by the Real Estate Brokers Associa-
ton. The new forms will be Issued
ito members of the association before
= March I.
The forms will be used by all mem
bers, of the association. and VIII ef-
eject a>big service both TO buyers as
well as dealers. Buyers, especially
( out-of-town buyers, will be saved the
expense and delay OF having contracts
and agreements vised by lawyers. as
the legality of each form will be
: guaranteed by the association. Con-
I siderable simplification has been ef-
fected by the committee.
In the new set of standardized
forms are included real estate, sales
contracts, monthly rent agreements
+ leases, exchange contracts, contracts
for listing. applications for loans, and
apartment leases.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
Have You Memorized
the Stamp Law?
Here It Is:

One Of the, little pet peeves of
realtors is sometimes their in
ability to know off-hand just how
many revenue stamps are requir-
ed on. instruments executed
through their offices. Paste this
over your desk and save future
worry. The obligation TO affiS
stamps is on the person issuing
the instrument, but no one may
accept delivery thereof, knowing
that stamps have not been affixed
as required by law.
/. Deeds.-Fifty cents on CON
sideration actually paid between
500 and $500 and so cents for
every additional $500 above the
mortgages. The tax is figured
only on the equity.
2. Bonds to Secure Indebted
ness and Extension Agreements.
Five cents on every 500 of face
value.
3. Collateral Bonds. Surety, and
other Bonds.--Fifty cents.
T. Mortgages.-No tax.
3. Powers of Attorney.-Twen-
ty-five cents.
Capital Stock-State tax is 2
cents on every 500 or fraction
thereof of face value on all trans
fers OF stock. The Federal tax is
on the same basis.
Z. Cheques Payable in Future.
Promisory Notes, and Drafts
Two cents on every 800 or frac-
ton thereof.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
Tremendous Building
Activity Must Ensue
To Relieve Shortage

Neither in Washington. nor in the
country at large, has building, par
ticularly residence building, kept pace
with actual demands. Yet the records
for 1919 seemingly show considerable
activity. In the absence OF familiar
landmarks there Is room for confusion
as TO the actual amount OF construc-
ton accomplished.
For purpose oil analysis in this
article the estimated valuations of
building permits In fourteen import
ant cities in the United States have
been taken, the choice of cities being
based upon geographical location. and
In part upon industrial development,
SO that the composite Is fairly
representative summary OF activity in
all large cities.
Gives Accurate Basis.
A study OF the statistics from the
official building departments of these
cities gives a comparatively accurate
basis from which to make comparl-
sons. The fourteen bases are fixed.
There is no bringing into the COM
pa rison of new bases for different
years. There is only TO De taken care
of the natural increase In population
and in volume of business.
1t IL true that returns for building
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
PROPERTY NEAR DUPONT
CIRCLE BRINGS 100000

The property at 1879 Connecti-
tional Bank, was sold to Charles II.
Mccarthy. for approximately 100000.
The property has frontage of forty
one feet on Connecticut avenue. The
sale was made by Allan f. Walker
and Company. for Herman w. Van
Sender.
An attractive brown stone and
brick three-story residence is now on
the property, but the new purchaser
Will remodel II for business purposes
Basement and first floor shops will be
built, with apartments above.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
PROF. |. B. ALDRICH
BUYS CHARMING HOME

Rrof. Loyal 3. Aldrich. organist at
ST. Thoma3' Church, has purchased
the detached bungalow, at 1901 Wis
consin avenue from the Mand'ar
Brodt Realty Co. The house is fully
detached. and is of pebble-dssh and
granite stone construction. The pur.
chaser will occupy the property.
An attractive home at 1868 Otis
place was sold to Miss Margaret r.
keegin. The house is of colonial de-
sign and contains eight rooms and
bath with all modern improvements.
The Carlisle apartments were sol1
to Mrs. Maggie Cakes for the Ideal
Apartment. House Company for s25.-
900. Three brick homes at 1884 G-S
Ontario road were sold by Mand'or-
Brodt, through Davis & steele. 10 NJ.
II. Wasney for II. j. NJ. Howard.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
Buy Real
Estate Now
l4TH ST. HIGHLANDS
is SOLD FOR $25O,OOO
Randall Hagner Company Sells 23O
Lots 10 ID. J. DUNCAN. Who Will
Erect Colonial Homes.

The White Tract, known as Four
teenth Street Highlands. consisting
OF eighteen acres. was sold last week
to ID. ]. DUNCAN. a local builder. for
$3.50. 900. The purchaser will subdi-
vide the property and begin building
homes Immediately.
After streets are cut through and
other improvements made, the prop
erty will contain go lots. The site
Is bounded on the west by Fourteenth
street and Colorado avenue and the
subdivision known as Fourteenth
street Terrace. and II is intersected
by Longfellow, Kennedy, Jefferson,
Ingrahnm and Hamilton streets.
The former owners OF the property,
being non-residents. are represented
In the transaction by the American
Security and Trust Company as trus-
tees. the sale having been made 10
Mr.. DUNCAN through the office OF
Randall III. Hagner & CO.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
PREDICT NO REDUCTION
IN COST OF BUILDING
nufacturers of Building Materials
Express Belief That Costs Will
BE Higher in Near Future.

For the purpose Of getting an au-
thentic basis for predicting the future
In the construction field questionaires
manufacturers OF building materials
in the country asking for specific
information. In reply, one OF the
manufacturers said:
''In our opinion the demand for
building material at the present time
exceeds the available supply, at least
in the Eastern half OF the United
States. This is particularly true as
regards steel products, such as re-
enforcing steel. expanding metal, lath
and steel windows. We are not pro-
ducing as much as in normal years
I'VE believe the upward trend in
general costs OF building materials
will continue and that there Will be
no recession during 1920.
The president Of terra Gotta COM
pany said:
I'm my opinion the demand for
building materials at the present time
is greater that the supply, and we are
producing only about so per cent of
what we produce in normal years
The secretary of one of the leading
quarrymen's associations said:
Internationally. at the present time
the demand for building materials is
greater than the supply. In the lime
stone industry no more than 80 per
cent of normal is being produced at
the present time.
The vice president of a large con-
Germ engaged in the manufacture OF
building machinery said:
There is no doubt that the main
cause of underproduction in the build
ing material industry is the labor sit
uation. There probably Will be
shortage of common labor even after
these labor disputes are settled l
believe that the costs of building
materials have reached the peak, but
that they will stay up several years
look for unusual building activity
in 1920, but il will be limited by the
shortage of labor.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21

centage OF cost increase from year TO
year is arbitrary. nevertheless IL gives
much truer picture OF activity In
actual volume OF cubic footage than
the real monetary figures for the years
does.
Chart No. I on this page shows a
comparison OF rate of increase OF
population and OF the relative amount
of building alone in regard TO the six
year average which in both the case
OF population and of relative amount
OF building alone In regard TO the six
year average, which Is both the case
of population and OF building Is taken
as 100 per cent.
The population line climbs steadily
and not rapidly upward. This sim
ply means that in spite OF war and
all OF wars attendant disrupting cir
cumstances, the population of these
cities massed az one unit increased
steadily year by year with very little
deviation from the normal rate OF
increase. 1t Is almost necessary to
hold a ruler on the line OF increase to
note any variation. AS a matter OF
fact the rate was almost constant
during the period from 1914 to 1917.
The rate was accelerated during 1917,
and still more during 1919.
Violent fluctuations from the aver
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
i04A.

permits are made from different evil
dences in different cities. One city
Classics all repair work while an
other makes return only on the basis
Of new construction. Washington
CLASHES all work, both new and re-
pair. This does in no way vitiate the
analysis of trend OF activity from
year to year. for methods of making
returns remain the same in the same
cities year after year. The fact
would. however. vitiate the results Of
comparisons as between cities, but no
such comparison is made in this ana
lysis.
Costs Not Ascertained.
In regarding the totals for the diff
/ ferent years no allowance is made
for the constantly decreasing pur-
chasing power of the dollar. II this
be taken into consideration. the APP
parent, boom in 1919 is greatly de-
fiated.
No index number bearing any
authenticity for building costs has
been established. Such a number to
be of value in numerical calculation
will have to take into consideration
% cost of materials averaged from
prices in many localities. the aver
ages being weighted according to the
relative volume of the material used
in that locality and also according to
relative importance of each material.
co cost of actual labor performance
which takes into consideration not
only wages in different localities
weighted according TO the number Of
workmen in that locality but also the
increase or decrease of actual days
results per man from year to year.
Analysis OF Labor.
1t is VIGOROUSLY apparent that the
actual accomplishment OF days
labor in 1914 is not necessarily the
accomplishment of a days labor in
1919. and considering the fact that
as far as the cost OF construction is
concerned, 1t is not time we pay for.
but SO many brick laid or so much
concrete in the forms, il is readily
seen that an index Of union scales OF
wages as the sole basis in determin-
ing an index number for construction
costs is decidedly misleading.
In tho absence OF accurate index
numbers it is clarifying to raise the
money cost OF construction to 1919
figures by the arbitrary use OF the
figure 20 per cent increase in cost
the United States Housing Corpora
ton. Taking this figure 20 per cent
as arbitrary and then arbitrarily ap-
portioning the raise by raising 1914
figures 20 per cent. 1915 figures SO
per cent, etc, results in the following
tebulation.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21

age is evident in building as pre-
scribed by Official building permits.
Too much must not he read from this
chart 1t merely shows the huctua-
lions from the average both in build
ing and population. II does not show
whether or not during the six years
the amount OF building has been suf-
ficient. 1t does show. however, that
no relation between increase OF popu-
alton and new building obtains
Estimates made by the Department
of Labor show that the volume OF
building has not kept up with de-
mands. This estimate states that
900 900 homes. l2S.00O factories cost
ing 100000 or over, 1926 900 factories
costing les than that; more than 6,00O
hotels, nearly 5000 schools and public
institutions, $4,000 apartments, about
100 major freight terminals, $4,000
railroad stations and freight sheds,
and nearly 10000 churches and thea
tiers are needed.
1t is evident from these estimate
that the average for building has
neither kept Up with increase in pop
ulation nor the increase in business.
Here, then, is specific evidence that
more building is needed. We cannot
take a vacation from building up our
big cities for two years and not feel
the lack of housing is about the sum
total OF IL all. 1t is true that build
ing became active in the latter half
of 1919, but to supply the deficiency
there must cnsue some time in the
future unprecedented activity, else
the state of adequate housing for men
and industry will never be reached.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
BUNGALOWS LEAD LIST
OF ZANTZINGER SALES

A bungalow owned by o. r. Zant-
Finger. on Phillips street, Hyattsville,
was sold last week to Harold r.
Clark, for $4,000. Another bungalow
on Franklin street was purchased by
Robert T. Tabb for $4,000.
Other sales reported by NJ. r. Nor
gan, sales manager for o. B. Zant-
Finger, included: Bungalow, at Wood
bridge, TO Mrs. T.. s. Murphy, for
$4,000; bungalow, at 1910 Hamlin
street. to c. Il. DeLong, for $1,000;
home, at 2G33 Twelfth street north
east, to Fred w. Cromwell. for $4,000;
at Bethesda. to August
for $500: home, at 1412
street to Thomas c. Walker,
for 10000. and several other at
tractive properties.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
FRANK A. O'NEL BUYS
THE VALOIS APARTMENT

s. The Valois apartment building at
1880 Massachusetts, avenue was sold
last week TO Frank A. O'Neil, a local
investor, for a consideration in the
neighborhood Of $4,000.
The building is four stories high
and contains twenty-five apartments
or from two rooms and bath to five
rooms and bath. 1t is thoroughly
modern and conveniently situated.
The purchaser will hold the property
as an investment. The sale was made
through the real estate firm of
Hedges & Middleton.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
BEGIN BUILDING OF
new BOTTLING PLANT

Construction began last week or
the new Washington bottling plant CT
the American Products Company. near
the corner of Twenty-fifth and G
streets. The plant when completed
will be one OF the alrgest bottling
plants in the country.
The erection OF the plant is In
charge of II. p. Witty, who ALEC
drew the plans for the building. The
new structure will cost $4,000 and
will be completed during the summer.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
SALES TOTAL S29.4OO.

Sales of realty aggregating s29, 400
were closed through ID. J. Dunigan's
office last week. Mrs. Lorraine dc. l..
Gerry bought the house at 1929 Nor
rison street: Roland L. Harper pur-
chased tho seven-room brick house at
70S Narnum street, and Leroy s. Gil
man bought the detached brick house
at 1920 Seventh street.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
HODGE co. IN FINE OFFICES.

The +. NJ. Hodge Company. Inc,
realty brokers. successors to Edward
s. Westcott, are now located in their
modern new offices. at 20O6 Pcnnsy!-
vania avenue. The company was
formerly located at 1907 Pennsylvania
avenue. where it was organized. in
1882. The officers are +. NJ. Hodge,
president T.. b. Hodge, treasurer, and
James s. Grant, secretary.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
HOTEL SALE APPROVED,

TRENTON, N. j.. Feb. 21-The sale
of the st. Charles Hotel, on the
boardwalk at Atlantic City, to Col
Frederick G. Bryan. of Washington,
ID. c.. for s1.355, 900 has been approv-
ed by Federal Judge Davis. following
bankruptcy proceeding and litigation
between stockholders and creditors.
The hotel was the property OF the
Newlin Haines Company.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
LOTS AT WOODLEY PARK
BOUGHT BY HARRY KITE

Thirty-six building lots in Woodley
Park were acquired last week by
Harry Kite from II. Rozier Dulany. 1t
Is understood that Mr.. Kite has plans
pre- pared for an extensive building
The Washington times., 1920-02-21

program in this subdivision as soon
as the weather permits.
Property acquired by Mr.. Kite in
clude lots 8, 4. 8. square 2l09; lots
Z to II inclusive, in the same square,
and lots / to 10 inclusive; lots IS to
So inclusive, and 54, sol and So7
square Pill.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21

CONNECTICUT avenue property, adjoining the Du-
~ pont National Bank sold last week by Herman w.
Van Sender to Charles H. Mccarthy for approximately
OOO It will be converted into fashionable shops
Allan E. Walker & Co. made the sale
The Washington times., 1920-02-21
CHAS. D. SACER SELLS
BUILDING FOR $4,000

A three STORY brick building at 5oS
Eleventh street northwest was sold
last week by Charles d. Sager to Sam
uel Yeager, for a consideration OF
100000. The sale was made for D. J.
Kaufman.
The Washington times., 1920-02-21

While this apporiionment of per-
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
10 Acres
Central Arizona Land Co.
MT. Land Buyer

41a Nat.I Bank of Arizona Bldg. q:
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

HAVE decided to locate Tn Phoenix auss wish to purchase house or or
 rooms in good section rom owner. Have the cash if price is tight Box aasy Renublican. bp
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
For Sale Real Estate
Special Bargain

40 acres. finest location northeast excellent clean stand alfalfa, no John son grass, ideal for citrus fruit. A real bargain at $475 per acre. Holt Realty Co., 40 E. Adams St. br
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
For Sale = Houses
$500. Cash Buyers

Nice little 5-room modern bungalow
 with F acre Of ground, ? blocks from Osborne school. Call Frank Williams. owner, 1910 br
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
Casa Grande Valley

IMPROVED FARM
 16O acres of the best land in the Casa. Grande valley and well improved. Plenty of fine shade. cement ditches' so acres in fine alfalfa, no better ever grown. so acres ready for other crop. A water right under the diversion dam, also a good pumping plant, so you are sure of plenty of water; good house. barn and outbuildings; all fenced and cross fenced. This sure is an ideal ranch. no better in the Salt River val ley or any other valley, and only sSS~ ne,. acre. and if you are looking for an ideal ranch for half what it is worth this is it.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
Real Estate
A REAL BARGAIN

13S acres land, 40 acres plowed for cotton; two good barns; dwelling, eleS- tric pumping plant, on railroad line; auxiliary steam power: all go with property at s210 per acre. For a few days. Terms. See N A. Morford, 15 East Adams St. dS
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

FOR SALE
 160 acres good cotton or alfalfa land 6 miles off mainline R. R. 60 acres could be quickly prepared for farming, with abundance of pumping water IS feet from surface, latter all fenced. 4-roomed house. A bargain at $65 per acre if taken quick. Will sell in 40 or so acre tracts. Will take city prop erty in part pay. Write P. O. Box IF, Gila Bend. Ariz bp
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

WE have a good 20 acres that $3000 will handle; a good 30 acres s3500 Will handle; a good 16O acres that szooo will handle For full particulars, see Southwest Realty, over Donofrio's. It
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

FOR SALE-40 acres. 2 miles east of Teu1pe. All ready for cotton, S375 per acre. s6000 down. balance easy terms;
 na waterlog or alkali. Geo. Hollis, R. ,- n No hp
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

20 ACRES, N. w. Al" cotton land, now ready to- plant. Small house. S525 per acre.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
Goodson & Goodson

16O ACRES, five miles north of Casa Grande; sI0 an acre, worth $35.
 CAPITOL CITY REALTY co.
 33 W Monroe or
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

CASA GRANDE VALLEY
 DEEDED LANDS
 160 acres, near station. all level, best soil. under San Carlos project; $50 per acre and terms.
 160 acres. partly improved. half mile off main road: a snap at $35 per acre; one third cash.
 RELINQUISHMENT 320 acres, south of Malfcopa, fine, level land; $4 per acre. 160 acres sandy loam. 6 miles from town; real snap at $12.50 per acre. 1so acres. 4ls miles out: bona fide bargain for s2000. s. c. MILLER COMPANY 32 N. First Ave, Phoenix. Ariz. Casa Grande Hotel Casa Grande. If
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
Casa Grande Land
 GOOD VALUES

40 ACRES Deeded land, four miles northeast of Casa Grande, $40 per acre; halt cash.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

so ACRES Deeded land miles northeast. near the White S Purdy ranch: best of soil; S55 per acre, half cash.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

FOR SALE-60 acres good land: 2 houses. now rented. for cotton, owner to get half of crop. Priced to sell Phone a4ss. bp
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18

16 acres, northwest, well improved, three room house, well. windmill and tank, all kinds of fruit for family. chicken house and runs; ss0oo, $4o00 will handle.
 70 acres, northwest, l , acres alfalfa balance nearly ready for cotton. No better soil in valley For quick sale $500 per acre; S12.000 to handle.
 PANTHER CITY REALTY co.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-18
For Sale-ReaI Estate

FOR SALE-A half block, 10 lots, southeast corner Polk and 18th; these lots are high and dry, and surrounded by fine homes. Inquire of owner at 117 N Second Ave. Phone 1881. dd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-03-21
British Merchants
 to Make Tour
 of United States

New York, March Twenty two British merchants, representing the largest department stores of the United Kingdom, will soon sail from England for six weeks tour of the United States to study American methods of retail store management with view of establishing it's use in England. The merchants, who will be the guests of the National Re- tail Dry Goods association, will visit most of the principal cities in the country.
 Chambers of commerce throughout the country are joining with the na- tional association and local mer- chants organization in preparing re- captions for the visitors and giving them an opportunity to study Ameri- can methods at close hand. Secre- tary of Commerce Alexander has promised to welcome the visitors in the name of the country and pledged the aid of the department in making their visit a successful one.
 A special car will carry the visitors on their tour The itinerary in- clrdes stops at Pittsburgh, Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Chca- go, St. Louis, Kansas City. the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, the Yosemite valley, San Francisco, Portland, Seat tic, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Omaha, Milwaukee, Detroit, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Boston. Side trips also will be made to Wash ington and Baltimore.