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The Washington herald., 1920-11-21

That the housing situation of this
country is in a quicksand. thrust
there by the government during the
war, and that II is the govern
ments duty to help II to its feet
again, was the opinion expressed
at a recent meeting in New York
of the General Society Of Mechan-
les and Tradesmen by Lawrence
WELLER, secretary of the National
Housing Association and the franz
er and defender of many present
tenement-house laws, according to
the New York Times.
This aid which ought to come
from the government, however. he
pointed out, should only be tempo
rary, as what is known as gov
ernment building in other coun-
tries would break the backs, fnan-
cially, Of the taxpayers, who would
have to bear the burden. Mr.. Veil
ler recently returned from England,
where, he said, he made a careful
survey of the housing situation. a
report of which he will furnish to
Senator Calder when completed.
$4,000 Dwellings Needed.
In order to care for those in Eng
land who need homes, said Mr..
WELLER, 100000 dwellings must be
erected. The present cost Of six
room house, which was $3.50 before
the war, has risen to $1,000 or, at
the existing rates of exchange,
about $4,000. The manner in which
government building will take place.
he said. was that the Central gov
ernment, similar to our official
Washington, has asked the local au-
thorities in the cities and towns to
build the houses. issue bonds for
their cost, borrow money from the
citizens. charge to the taxpayers
the interest on the costs and then
rent them to those who need them.
The Central government will pay
each year for sixty years all that Is
lost through low rents.
Dwellings which should bring 8,
shillings a week are rented for only
iI2 shillings, said Mr.. WELLER. be-
cause the workers refuse to pay any
more. By accepting this small rem
tai, he said, 20 shillings a week. or
f52 a year, was lost on each house.
II this sum is multiplied by 0.000.
the number of houses to be con-
structed. II will be seen that more
than f25e, 100000 a year for sixty
years will have to come out Of the
taxpayers pockets under the gov
ernment building plan. The work.
men received sufficient pay to accept
an increased rental. he said. but
their attitude was to pay as little
as possible. He added that in his
opinion mo country can endure un-
der such a heavy tax burden"
Expense the Hindrance.
The three basic factors which
make impossible the construction OF
houses at present. he said, were the
high prices of money, materials and
labor. II the costs Of these were
lowered to a reasonable basis, he
stated. production would soon be.
come normal. There was very little
investment at present in houses be-
cause every one realized that defia.
ton in values was bound to occur
A house which cost $4,000 now may
be worth only $4,000 in a few years
he declared. Material men must see
that their commodities come down
he said. and labor, too. will have
to change its practices.
"In this way the Federal govern.
ment must play a large role" ht
continued. 1T will require actor
by Congress or the creation Of q
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
REALTY OUTLOOK IN THE
DISTRICT GETTING BETTER
SAYS SMALLWOOD, REALTOR

terials may come down. the fact
that labor Is constantly increasing
Its demands for more wages cer-
tainly indicates that the price levels
of the finished product win be about
the same.
Nothing In Rent Receipts.
People have been slow to see
that 1t is cheaper to buy a home
than 1t is to rent one under present
/ day conditions. But they are awak-
ening. They are beginning to real
iZe that a partly paid for home is
certainly of more value than a stack
of paid rent receipts for which they
have nothing tangible to show"
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
HOMES IN KENNEDY
STREET WERE SOLD

d. ]. Dunigan reports the follow
ing sales in his Fourteenth Street
Highlands operation during the past
week:
Mrs. Edith NJ Cowling. 1918 Ken
nedy street; Webster Z. Osmond.
1909 Kennedy street. and William L.
Moore. 1921 Kennedy street
All Of these houses are built OF
light brick, contain eight rooms and
bath. front porches. sleeping and
breakfast porches. They are beau
tifully decorated throughout. The
yards, which extend to a wide alley,
are exceedingly large.
House number 1921 Kennedy
street, which was sold to an inves-
tor. has already been rented.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Memory Of Home Best Inheritance.

Don't you think that one of the
greatest inheritances given a child
Is memory of home? 1t is not
always pleasure to remember the
days when. as a child, one played
in an empty backyard of a rented
house: But is there any one who
ever saw a morning glory open in
his own garden. played hide-and-
seek under currant bushes, or picked
the moss rose for mother, who ever
forgets those emories?-Country
Club District Bulletin, Kansas City.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Thirty Miles of Trees Planted.

The city Of St. Paul planted $3.50
street trees in one of its new resi-
dence districts this season, through
the city's forestry division. This
made a double row of trees fifteen
miles long. The trees were Ameri-
can elms. ten to twelve feet tall and
two to two and one-half inches in
diameter, and cost the property
owners less than IS per tree.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
HIGH RENTS ANY WAY
IT CAN BE FIGURED

A Kansas real estate agent, after
pondering the high rent proposition.
has reached the following conclu-
sion:
1. The more houses built, the
greater demand for building mate
rial and the higher the price, which,
In turn, makes for higher rents.
2. The fewer houses built, the
greater demand for houses and the
higher the rents.-Indianapoli
Realtor.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Sl2,750.00
Takoma Park, D. c.

Located on Blair rd., south of
Fern St: attractive suburban home
about half acre of land; very large
shade trees and beautiful shrubbery;
house contains rooms and bath
spacious porches: garage and
chicken house. WNER-OCCUPANT
will give IMMEDIATE POSSES
SION.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
ss,5oo.oo
On Wash. and Va. Trolley.

acres good land; $50 fruit trees
ana smaller fruits: semi mi-colonial
mousse . rooms and bath; large
screened sleeping porch; variety Of
large shade, beautiful lockwood and
other shrubbery; large chicken
house. stable, etc. Will consider
terms of s2,50o cash. or exchange
for smaller property nearer town.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
sl6,5OO.OO
Saul's Addition.

The most attractive home located
near 18th St; contains s rooms, re-
ception hall: 2 baths, heated by hot
water and has every other modern
convenience. OwNER-OCCUPAN
will give POSSESSION AT ONCE.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
$12,500.00
West of 18th Street

3-story brick residence contain
ing 10 rooms and bath; heated by
hot water; lot 1Shx105 to 20-foot
paved alley, Brick garage VACANT
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
100000
Within Half Square of 18th St.

This attractive home Ia located in
excellent neighborhood, and CON
tains 10 rooms and bath The owner
occupant will give IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION. Very attractive terms.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
s13,5OO.OO
18th St. Extended

This attractive bungalow located
on Alaska ave. Contains rooms
and bath; 3 toilets; 2-story back
porch: heated by hot-water: a. m. l.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
s5,O00.00
Near Public Library.

rooms and bath brick house;
hot-water heat, bath and extra toi-
let. laundry tubs. For immediate
sale will consider offer OF 5000.
1890 cash.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
100000
New Hampshire Ave. N. W.

This house is VACANT and con-
tains z rooms and bath. It has a
very attractive side yard and room
for garage.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Sl0,500.OO
Downtown Rooming House.

Reduced from s12,5o0 to make
quick sale: located on K st. near
18th. Contains II rooms and 2 baths.
t1rst-class steam heating plant.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
sS,750.00
Brookland Bargain.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Nearly
new 7-room bungalow type house.
Lot so feet wide. Convenient to cars.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
$8,500.00
r St. Near 18th St.

3-stery brick: rooms and 2
baths. Garage. OWNER R-OCCUPANT
will give IMMEDIATE POSSES
SION.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
100000
lst St. South of Soldiers Home.

Attractive 3-story brick. contain
ing 3 rooms and bath: heated by
furnace. NER-OCCUPANT will
give IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21

GKAEME l. SmALLWOOD,
Realtor among all his life
grew up with He knows every branch of thoroughly
SmaYood Washngtonan. He educated in the
Cathedral School later attended the Western High
School, from which he graduated Then he attended Wesleyan
University George Washington University here
While pursuing his the latter institution the
broke and he Immediately joined the Signal Corps OF the
United States army When the clouds passed by he left
the and settled temporarily Toledo Ohio. engaging
the real business there The call OF his home
however strong and he came to Washington and
the realty firm Of Mckeever and Goss
and just few weeks ago opened his business in
attractive location at 72o Fourteenth street northwest
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21

agreed proportion of the operating expenses, es-
tmated at about $50 of the rental value.
Many imaginary objections arise to the CO.
operative plan which disappear when careful
study is made of the Walker Plan. This is clearly
demonstrated by the fact that many of our pur-
chaSers of apartments have acted on advice or
prominent attorneys and that several attorneys
have been among the purchasers. Can you afford
to fail to investigate an opportunity that offers
you such saving?
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21

w ing for sale on the cooperative basis. This
plan offers an opportunity that can hardly be
appreciated unless the facts in detail are pre-
sented. Briefly stated, by the payment of a sum
equivalent to two years rental value and there
after paying monthly sum equivalent to 75%
of the rental value for the period of II years and
months, the purchaser acquires the right of
perpetual occupancy subject to payment of an
Below we set forth the resr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
GERMAN EMPEROR
 WAS HIGH LIVER
Changed Clothes Many Times Every Day In Charleville and Strove
 for Theatrical Effect
By Associated Pros.

Berlin, January 26.-The former Ger man Emperor William, while at the, Ger man great headquarters in Charleville France, in the world war, surrounded himself with an army of lackeys, changed his uniform several times day and had a strong objection to any but silk socks, according to a description of his conduct there by the editor of the Charleville Journal The editor, NJ. Dome Her, has just published an account of the former Emperor conduct at Charle- vlle. He says:
 "Everything he wore was intended tc attain the greatest effect. According to the example of Napoleon he slept in a simple field bed, which, however, did not stand under tent, but in wonderful will. which had every imaginable pro- tection against airplanes.
 Unlike his sons, the Kaisers meals were simple His lunch consisted of some roast or cold meat and a dessert. Only on his birthday was there better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Everybody who has the welfare of the city county and state at heart was glad Phat the state and county bond issues were voted upon favorably Especially did the automobile owners and dealers re- Joice, and their rejoicing is not wholly at tributed to selfish motives, either, tor they are all of the progressive sorL wEo have the welfare of the state in mind all the time. They l5neR ha4 Alapa. .4 n.. been a trifle backward in the matter of good roads. and they realized that the state has suffered as a result They had just cause for rejoicing when the state came bounding out of the mud with such a whole-souled spirit of progressive ness on last Monday.
 CREDIT IS DUE DEALERS
 No little credit for pulling Alabama out of the mud" IS due to the automobile owners and dealers They worked hard during the campaign to convince the more pessimistic inclined individuals that the future of the state was at stake and that they went long way toward convincing them goes without saying.
 Automobile dealers to a man contrib uted for an advertising campaign that couldn't helU but convince the ''doubtng Thomases' that the bond issue should be carried.
 A singular feature of this bond issue is the fact that the only southern states which had voted on similar issues pre- vious to Alabama had defeated them. Ok. 1ahoma was the first state to take a step backward when it rejected a $50,000 000 bond issue. Texas joined the moss backs when it turned down a S75, ,000 900 bond issue. The Mississippi legislature now in session, is debating whether to let the people of that state vote on sim- far bond issue. Up to this time those opposed to the bond issue have held an upper hand in Mississippi. Georgia soon will vote on a bond issue But it is seen that Alabama stepped to the front rank of progressive states in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
3 3Aufomotive lection @2

quite an addition to motor row. for 1t Is really a beautiful structure. The salesroom is a large and handsome one on the first floor there being plenty of room for the proper display of Mitchell cars. The offices and parts room are on the second floor, while the service station Is in the rear on the ground floor. complete and full line of parts for all models of Mitchell cars. will be earri,A The service sta- tion will be In charge of Tom J Ham mers. a finished mecnanic, whose sole object will be to see that everyone gets honest service. Satisfied customers Is the main object of this new concern, the members of the firm being of ths opinion that real, honest service will go along way towards bringing that ideal condition about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

when it went over the top" in this bond
 issue in such a convincing manner It
 shows that through advertising the people
 o. the state were informed of the real is-
 sues, they learned what it meant to the future of the state, just what the money 1 was for, what would be done with it. how an equal amount would be forthcom- | ing from the United Statse, and when all | or this was presented to them in the proper form, there was lone result. The bond issue passed.
 FIRST SERIES TO BE OFFERED Just as soon as the Official returns are tabulated and Governor Kilby has issued his proclamation of the result, the first series of bonds will be offered to the in- vesting public. This first series will com prise about s2,0O0,00O and will be used in matching an appropriation of the same amount which has already been provided by Congress.
 WILL BE A LARGE ONE
 Alabama's highway department will be- come one of the largest of the state gov ernment when construction work begins in earnest. Several additional engineers will be necessary and much assistance of clerical nature will be necessary.
 And so the real work of pulling Ala bama out of the mud soon will begin The sound of the pick and shovel cutting into the almost impossible roads soon will be learned. and when that condition is brought about there win be many smile upon the faces of voters who stamped under the "Yes' last Monday It will mean that there will be more tour ing through the state, that home motor ists will get more pleasure out of theh cars and last but by no means least the motor trucks will be enabled to penetrate the fartherest corners of the state. Trucks are taking such prominent part in the progress of the present day that one can readily catch a glimpse of what
 good roads will do for this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
CAME HERE IN 1914

Birmingham was introduced to MT. Scouten In 1914. He had spent three years in the south liked the country and decided that there were greater opportunities in Birmingham than in any other southern city So he came here. After year in this city he Joined the forces of the Drennen Motor Company. taking charge of the Buick sales One more year. in 1916. and Mir. Scouten was made sales manager of the Drennen Motor Company About one year and a half ago. when the Buick sales was moved to the Birming- ham Motor Company, MT. Scouten be- came the sales manager of that con- cern, which position he has held until the opportunity presented itself where by he could go into business for him. self.
 w. W. Stillson, secretary and treas urer of the Scouten Motor Company has had fourteen years experience In the automobile business. and all of 1t has been gleaned from the factory standpoint. For three years MT still son was field sales manager for the Mitchell Motor Company, with all Of the territory east of the Mississippi river under his Jurisdiction. He came here last July and organized the new company of which he Is now mem- Der.
 The new building on Avenue B is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

meal such as caviar and pate de fos gras. roast, rice, fruits, omelette and choice wine. He usually drank beer or a light Moselle wine
 By tearing down some of the walls in the villa, the Kaiser had a wonderful bathroom constructed. Three of the big trees in the neighborhood he chopped dcwn himself and distributed the wood to the poor families of Charleville The inhabitants showed no appreciation for his kindness. They asserted that he was trying to gain their sympathies without paying nig The women expelled from Lille for compulsory work he per- nitted to do agricultural work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
1t Won on Endurance
 Minus Useless Weight

Now Essex has met these require ments. Not only have more than 24 900 owners proved its dependable, punctual reliability and freedom from repair and re- placement needs. Essex has set new world endurance mark of 3037 miles in so hours. It is the only official test ever made of stock car, driven at top speed for so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Alabama Was Not Only Pulled Out Of Mud, H
 Was Yanked Out ofMud
State and County Bond Issues Totaling $25 900 OOO Along With $2OOOO,OOO From Government, Are Passed-Good Roads Within Few
 Years Are Assured

And Alabama pulled of the mud At pre-
 mnary steps taken for the pulling of Alabama mud last Monday when the the voted on the bond issues The state issue called for bond issue 900, that will be matched by the United govern ment Jefferson county itself bond 900 to build good roads in this county Both went by overwhelming majores the od fogy element being rel egated to the deep and dark the we'll known and thack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Thousands at first bought the Essex, knowing nothing of it's greatest quality. Perhaps no one expected great endurance in light car. Perhaps its dynamic per formance appeal swept aside the natural caution buyers feel about the durability of any new car.
 More speed they found. More power quicker acceleraion finer hill-climbing ability, and such riding ease as they had never known in light car.
 These things the Essex established quickly. A ride was sufficient. It left no vestige of comparison with former light car performance standards.
 Such attractions were irresistible to those who knew former light car limita- tions.
 But only time or abnormally abusive tests can prove car endurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Scouten Motor Co.,, Makes
 Its Debut On Motor Rou
Newly Organized Company Will Handle Mitchell Cars. Old Grand Theatre Is Turned Into Handsome Sales
 room and Service Station at Great Expense

A new. sign has made its debut on auto row It proclaims the fact that new firm has been organized for the purpose of selling automobiles Mitchell automobiles-and then giving service on those automobiles after they are sold. The new firm is known as the Scouten Motor Company, and 1t is located at 1922-24 Avenue B, just around the corner from Twentieth street.
 The Scouten Motor Company is To- cated in one of the handsomest new buildings on auto row Several thou sands of dollars were expended by the new organization to rebuild the old Grand theatre and that results were obtained goes without saying.
 The Scouten Motor Company. Of which l.. l.. Scouten is vice presidens and general manager and w w. Still- son is secretary and treasurer, was or ganized to handle the sale of Mitchell cars throughout the Birmingham terri tory, including seven counties. namely, Jefferson, Cullman. Blount. St. Clair. shelby. Bibb and Tuscaloosa The Automotive Corporation, of which Messrs. SCouten and Stillson are also officers. will continue to handle the Mitchel on a wholesale basis through out Alabama. western Florida and eastern Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Prize for German Stamps

 Berlin, January 26-New German re- public stamps are to be selected by & prize contest. They will carry the words German Empire" and be issued in de- nominations ranging from 5 pfennigs to , marks. The artists who have entered the contest comprise many well-known men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

RELINER FREE IF YOU BUY NOW.
 Tubes are guaranteed fresh stock. Send only $200 with each tire ordered Balance c. o. D. subject to examination. State whether straight side clincher, plain OF non-skid desired.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Cut Your Tire Costs

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 CoNQUEROR Double Tread Tires insure maximum mileage at one-fourth to one-haK usual cost. Made only from the best se- lected materials. in our factory by thor oughly experienced workmen. Service is built into every CONQUEROR Double Tread Tire for satis faction is GUARANTEED.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
GREAT FUTURE FOR MITCHELL

The members of this new firm the Scouten Motor Company, are enthusi- astic over the prospects, being firmly convinced that there is a great future for the Mitchell car in this territory There has been a wonderful improve ment in the Mitchell factory. which is located at Racine. Wis. and in the pro- duction of their cars, especially with In the last two years.
 E. L. Scouten. vice president and general manager, is well known along motor row and has been for the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

six years. Both he and MT. Stillson are practical automobile men, having secured their early training in the motor car business in factoriea
 Mr. Scouten started in the Velie fac tory at Moline, Ill.,. years ago when nothing but youngster at the stu pendous salary of $1.50 per day. After three years of hard work in the fac tory, MT, Scouten was sent out on the road and came south in 1910, repre- senting the Velie car. He was man ager of the Atlanta branch for one year and was then made district man ager, which position he held for two yearS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
In Performance as m Style Essex Is Leader
Its 5Oours at Top Speed Endurance Mark is Unmatched But That is Proof of Only One Fine Car Quality Essex
 Brings to the Light Car Field

hours Counting other tests, the same Essex stock chassis travelled 5870 miles in 94 hours, 22 minutes, actual driving time, averaging more than mile a minute.
 And another Essex stock touring car set a world 24-hour road mark of 1061 miles. over snow bound Iowa roads. Not a single adjustment or tire change was made.
 Surely such endurance proofs must redouble the value of Essex in the eyes of all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
See Why Essex Made a Worlds Sales Record

Moreover, Essex power means accelera- ton. 1t gives Essex right of way every where. It means that every performance is met at half effort-thus accounting for it's long life
 These arc reasons why in its first year Essex set new worlds sales record with more than $35, ,00O, ,OOO paid for more than 22,000 cars in it's first year.
 This year it will be even more difficult to supply the Essex demand Thousands waited last spring Many were disap- pointed. Yet at that time Essex had not given the conclusive proofs of endurance it now holds. You will avoid having to wait by making your reservation now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

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