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The New York herald., 1920-12-05
Rent Laws, Not High Costs, Have
Stopped Building Of Apartments

would be taken with reference 70 apart
ment buildings. 'rhe builders Of New
York. with keen business Judgment. fore
saw the destruction OF the market for
apartment houses and refrained from
building.
There was no valid reason for panic
in New York. During the period from
1910 to 1920 the housing facilities con-
structed were more than adequate 10
meet the demand. That rents had In
creased was normal result OF the in
creased cost of operating apartment
buildings. Taxes. the price Of COAL the
wages Of labor. the cost of painting and
decorating had all made big Jumps. For
property owners to realize n fair return
on their investment IL was necessary TO
increase rentals. just as IL is necessary
10 maintain them. But there was no
emergency which required the rent laws.
The fable that 100000 men, women
and children would be sleeping In the
streets and parks unless the rent laws
were passed was exploded long ago. The
fact Is established by the records OF the
Tenement House and Building Depart
ment of the city Of New York that hous-
ing accommodations provided from 1910
TO 1920 were more than adequate TO
care for the increased population. The
fact IS plain that there are now many
vacant apartments I'm New York city. al
though these vacancies exist chiefly i'm
the luxurious houses and the cold water
tenements
But impressive above all others. arc
the facts that builders will not construct
apartment houses while the rent laws are
in effect and that rents are going down
in stores lofts and office buildings. which
arenot affected by rent laws or any other
harsh and repressivo legislation. More
houses and still more houses Is the only
solution OF the housing problem. More
houses will not be built and rents win
not be reduced until there is constructive
legislation affecting apartment buildings.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

authorized by the first Congress OF the
United States in 1888. The leading
brokers of New York city in March,
1872 drew up an agreement establishing
an ganizat tion known as the Stock EX-
change The meeting place of this eX-
change was in the open air under
buttonwood tree. which tradition states
was situated between the present 6S and
70 Wall street. About twenty-five years
later quarters were secured in the Ton
tine Coffee House and the organization
became officially known as the New
York Stock and Exchange Board.
During the next fifty years the Stock
Exchange moved several times.
group known as the Open Board Of
Stock Brokers. who had been meeting in
a basement rendezvous called the Coal
Hole" were merged in 1869 with the
New York Stock and Exchange Board
into the present New York Stock Ex-
change Ten years later a site on Broad
street was chosen and the present New
York Stock Exchange erected.
There was need for an organization
for trading in the securities which for
merlv had been handled by the open
board" and consequently another out
side group sprang up known as the I'm
listed Securities Market. This in 1885
became the present Consolidated Ex-
change. The New York Stock Exchange
and the Consolidated Stock Exchange
confined their trading to listed securi
ties. and so once more there arose ad
need for an outside market. This soon
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

will be lined with Bottoclno marble.
sixteen feet above the floor Corinthian
pilasters will rise to the cornices. At
either end of the board room will be tele-
phones on stepped terraces. The third
floor will be devoted to a number of ex-
ecutive offices of the Curb Market AS
sociation.
For some time the new housing of the
curb market has been imminent The
members of the Curb Market Association
have felt that better housing accommo-
dations were vital, while the city ad-
ministration and real estate interests
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

filed with the Building Department
plans for 1l6 stores. lofts and office
buildings having a total value Of
$40. 652, $50.
, During these ten months there were
filed with the Building Department
plans Tor only nineteen apartment build
'ings having total value OF s12. .225, 900
This comparison shows that building
was brisk In the field unhampered by
interference with the law of supply and
demand. stores, lofts and office build
ings were not affected by rent laws or
the agitation therefor. What has been
the result?
The rentals OF stores, lofts and office
buildings have already begun to recede.
At some points this reduction has
amounted TO 80 cents foot. This means
a difference Of possibly $500 to 5000 or
more per annum for loft space. And
managers OF stores lofts and office
buildings attribute the decrease in rents
TO increased building.
Increased building OF business struc-
lures was made possible and encouraged
by the absence OF restrictive laws such
as have wrecked the market for apart
ment houses. 1t Is plain TO people who
think that the question OF building cost
does not enter into the question at all
repeat, II It were the cost of building
that stopped the building OF apartment
houses. the same effect would have
been visible In the field OF business de-
veopment. The entire matter narrows
down to an economic issue.
The year 1920 was expected 10 break
all records for the building Of apartment
houses. But the year was not well
started before there began to circulate
rumors OF an emergency" Why these
rumors were so industriously circulated
no one knows. but Il Is known they Gre
ated an unwarranted panic in which po-
litical expediency was quick to see an
opportunity. II was apparent very soon
that legislative action OF some kind
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
NEW YORK CuSss rtAS<ET
F<0"' 5sHs@z 219 mfSrMTX e,kAes S.gE

Although no exact date can be given
for the origin of the present New York
curb market. it is generally conceded TO
have been in the year 1878. when +. Il.
AIendels. who came to be known as
Father of the Curb" drew up an in
formal agreement which finally ma
teriaized in the present Curb Market
Association. According to directory
issued In March. 1920. the association
has $50 members.
The Curb Association plans to enlarge
its scope, consequently movement is
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
YONkERS APARTMENTS
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION

Bryan L. Kennedy will sell by order
of the Supreme Court for the estate Of
the late Rudolph Eichmeyer. nine in
vestment properties and several adjon-
ing vacant plots in Yonkers. n. Y. The
sale will be held In Philipsburg Hall in
Yonkers. william J. Walln has been
appointed referee and the date appointed
by him for the sale is Saturday Decem-
Der Is, at =. NJ.
The properties TO be sold include a.. 46.
As, so and % Maple street. three three
story apartment houses; also 5S and GO
Maple street southeast corner Of Oak
street four story apartment house
with stores 1O1 to III Oak street. three
three story apartment houses 29 Poplar
street, northeast corner of oak street,
one story frame store building. and 102
Linden street. southwest corner OF Maple
street large dwelling.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

developed on the curb in the New street
entrance of the New York Stock Ex-
change. In time the market shifted to
its present location on Broad street.
The curb brokers now hold their mar
ket on Broad street by virtue of de-
cision of the Supreme Court. When the
brokers move into their new home such
a market will cease TO exist. Conse-
quently trading on the street will be un-
authorized and history will not be per-
mitted to repeat itself in the shape Of
new outlaw market.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
Newark transactions.

Felst & Felst rented for the estate Of
Cordelia Crane tho one story portion OF
the factory az the southeast corner Of
oliver and McWhorter streets, 70 the
Baxter Plating Works for long term !:
the same brokers sold for the First Ma
tional Bank OF Union the dwelling. 40x
1876. az 326 Bellevlie avenue. TO M. G.
Cohen also, for Louis Litzcnhausen, the
vacant plot az the southeast corner OF
Herman and Tichenor streets 50xieo. 90
Peter Promo.
Louis SchlesinEcr. Inc. leased for tho
Hudson Fur Dyeing Company the fourtc
floor OF the factory az 1924 rrosrett
street for thc manufacture of wofncn's
garments
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

The Colonial Ice Company. bought
from the Eighth Avenue Railroad Com
pany the former car barn block bounded
by Eighth avenue. Macomb's Dam road.
15lst and 1921 streets. II has been used
by the New York Railways Company,
and has frontage of 200 feet on Eighth
avenue. 1853 feet on Macomb's Dam
road. 129 feet on 151st street and 237
feet on 1921 street. The railroad COM
pany allows a 8 per cent. amortization
mortgage for $4,000 to remain.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

on foot 10 Tewrlte the constitution, eX-
panding the membership by adding ASSOC
ciate members so as to include reputable
banking and brokerage firms all over
the country. These plans were an
nounced yesterday by Edward f Me-
Cormick. the president. Great credit for
the success of the project 60 have its
own home Is due to the building com
mittee. consisting OF r. G. Einstein, w
p. Hoffman and George c. Winchel, as
sisted by j. L. Mccormack, a realty ex-
pert.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

theatres. while the surface car lines in
the vicinity connect with other lines that
make all parts of Brooklyn readily ac-
cessible.
An unusual sale of real estate at pub
lie auction is announced by Mr.. Day,
who will sell a lease covering the top
floor. $500 square feet. of the twelve
story loft building at As East Twenty
first street through to 40 East Twenti-
eth street between broadway and
Fourth avenue, Manhattan. This sale
will be held at IA Vesey street on Thurs
day. December 9, at noon.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

ance from the lifeblood of the body
polite.
Relief for the property poor is not to
be found in shirking obligations which
are theirs. but in a determined and in
telllgent effort to reduce excessive taxes
and to prevent Unnecessary assessments.
JESSE NJ. RosENsTocK.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
Under the Question Mark

1T to
who will be compelled next
wear $2S3 500 Of assessed valuation
following question and offer solution
Of he problem ii embraces:
government be reorganiZed
next levy within the constitutional limits
The New York herald., 1920-12-05

stephen J Stiweil sold the home OF
Captain Alfred Eagan az Mamaroneck.
n. y. 10 +. j. Miller also the residence
Of j. Ness at Harbor Heights TO An
drew Weidenhamcr and the cottage Of
H. West at Haistead Manor 20 Emil
Just.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
Copies Of Rent Laws
Available.

THE Real Estate Board Of New
York has on hand number Of
copies of the september rent
laws. These may be had free In
reasonable quantity on application &c
the board, 217 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1920-12-05
Latest Reports From City
and Suburban Markets
In the Dwelling Market.

Feinberg the siX-story tenement. wit
store. at 81 Essex street. 25x43.9.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
HELLO GIRLS TO
 SING AND DANCE

Just to show you that there is som ething they can do besides say Number, please" and Line busy" the hello girls of Doe Digney's battalion are going to put on min strel show on December I 5 that will without doubt be the snappiest of it's kind this season. The ETks fro1ick- ed' all right, but their didoes will fade into oblivion when you get one good slant at the telephone girls in
 their minstrel and vaudeville togs, and even now all the front row sea ts have been sold and you can tell in one guess who has them cornered. For any one who knows anything atall about what should be in the front line of girls on the stage knows that nothing ever came to Polls or
 any other show house in town that can show Bridgeport "Hello'' girls
 anything when it comes to that 'fclass' an everythin'
 The first dress rehearsal was held yesterday and was a success in every
 respect. It's something new, is the idea of the minstrel show by the Hello girls, but for years they have been listening in' to Bridgeport
 jokes, secrets, etc, and sure enough there will be some things let out that will be good to hear. The cur tain will ascend in the Casino at s o'clock and immediately after the
 minstrel show there will be a grand 1 ball.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
CONVENTION IN NEW HAVEN
 ATTRACTS MANY

Leaders of the various Republican districts in this, city have organized a body of women to attend the first convention of the Connecticut League of Republican Women, to be held in New Haven at an a11-day session to- day in the ball room of the Taft lo- tel.
 Mrs. Joseph Alsop, presided over the opening meeting at 10:3O o'clock when reports were read by Mrs. HI. Willard Fleck of this city, who is county organizer, and Mrs. Roy Chase, district organizer of Milford This was followed by an informal dis cussfon and luncheon.
 This afternoon Governor-elect ct Everett J. Lake, spoke, followed by Mrs. Douglas Robinson and an open discussion of "TIne Value of the Or ganization."
 Numbered among some of the Bridgeport women who motored over with party include Mrs. M. J. Sul- nyan. Mrs. Frank Wilder, Mrs. J. Willard F1eck, Mrs. James T. Rourke, Mrs. Carl Beck, Mrs. William Rich ardson, Mrs. William H. Jepson, Mrs 1T. Moddell. MT. Albert Smith and Mir. F. L. Peabody
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
AN INEXPENSIVE EASILY
 MADE DRESS FORM

For the woman who makes her own clothes, there is nothing that will hefp her more than a perfect dress form, that is, one upon which a gar ment can be fitted with the result of perfect fitting garment when the maker tries it on
 Dress forms that are on the mar ket are rather expensive, but any clever woman can make her own dress form by following these simple direc- ttons: The first thing to be done is to make a lining that fits perfectly out of any material that is good and strong, and will not stretch out of shape easily. A heavy quality of brown muslin, or drilling make good ones. Of course, to insure a perfect form this lining must be a perfect fit. Stuff this lining tightly with ex- celsior, get a narrow strip of lumber about three inches wide, and run through top to bottom of the form Let it be just about, your height, so there will not have to be any uncom- fortab1e stopping while the fitting is In process. The bottom and top of the stuffed figure should be closed with wooden disks, the lower end of the upright piece or standard may be nailed to cross pieces that have been nailed securely to any wooden box To prevent the dummy from tip ping oyer, place two or more bricks in the bottom of the box.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
HOUSEW FARMING . FOR DIR. AND
 MRS. PARMELEE E

A delightful housewarming was given recently ito Dr. and Mrs B. M. Parmelee of Orchard street. The af- fair was a complete surprise to the couple.
 Music and dancing were enjoyed during the evening and a buffet luncheon was served. Dr. and Mrs. ParmeIee were presented with a handsome dinner set of Nippon china.
 At a late hour the guests departed wishing the couple much success and happiness in their new home. -
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Arthur Pratt MT. and Mrs. Clark Lockwood, MT. and Mrs. George Lockwood, MT. and Mrs. William Benn, MT. and Mrs. James Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Rose, Mrs. George Wallis, Mrs. Sara Moon, Mrs John Blackwell, Mrs. Frank Howgate, Mrs. John Horton, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. Harry Gardiner and daughter Betty of Albany, Miss Gladys and Miss Florence Knight, Miss Ruth Crane, Miss Dorothy Rose, Miss Anna Knight, Miss Gertrude Lockwood, Miss Ruth Howgate, Miss Gertrude Knight, Miss Betty Parme- lee: also Thomas Moon, Arthur Ken nedy. Elmer Howgate' and John Knight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
MINSTREL SHOW DRAWS CAPACITY
 AUDIENCE

The Standing Room Only sign was hung out at Colonial ball room early last evening when the parish toners of St. Patrick's church crowd ed their way into the hall to attend the annual minstrel show and dance given by the choir of their church.
 The stage was prettily decorated in. green and white and the costumes (carefully selected) added riot of color to the setting To James F. Mahoney and Miss Lillian Sullivan goes the credit for the show which met with an enthusiastic reception, three encores. MT. Mahoney was director and Miss Sullivan was ac- companist
 Miss Mary Kelly acted as interlocu- tress and also sang a solo on the program, Down the Trail to Home Sweet Home,'' which was one of the biggest hits of the evening. James Mahoney accompanied Miss Kelly in the chorus, singing from the balcony. This number drew several encores.
 Art Withstanley and Jimmy Ma honey handled the ''ends," assisted by Charles Benham, Dave Libby, Art Harris, Miss Alice Leon, Miss Kath- crime Crossley and Miss Christine Brennan. %
 Master Libby, "a little bundle of age, with his speciality, ''Dum Tiddy Um Dum,'' was a decided hit, and little Genevieve Schorndorf. another Junior member of the cast, with a solo and a jig, captured the hearts Of the audience.
 Following the minstrel show, danc- ing was enjoyed until a late hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
FOR THE CtIIIDRE.N,s SAKE

It is a sad fact. but, nevertheless, all too true. that there are many There js often one or more children in these homes. more's the pity!
 A woman whose childhod was spent in the unwholesome atmosphere (for say what you will. 1t is unwho1e- some for children to have to witness unhappiness among those they love) of one of these homes, argues that it is much better for parents who can- instead of living together flor the children's sake" This woman speaks from the heart as a "victim,'' and as one of many children who have had the same bitter experience. 5#- My mother and father were utter ly unsuited to each other; my mother had tried for years to do her best, but would not leave my father and seek redress because of me. I was a sen- sitive child and soon grew to dread my fathers homecoming; every meal was a torment, because of their con- stant bickerings. At night after I had gone to bed would listen for the quarrel I knew was sure to come. "I knew my mother did not trust | my father. and I grew to mistrust | him to. My emhittered mother taught | me that no man was to be trusted. As | son as I could, left homc-but ] | carried the imprint of this home life | with me, I loved my mother, but ] | could not respect a woman who en-
 
 | temp ting to free herself from them. 1 IT had sworn I would never marry | but I fell in love and broke my oath | My husband Is one of the. best men 1T | the wor1d-yet my early environment | has so warped my nature, that I know
 I do not trust him as he deserves
 Doubt stays daily, at my side - the | memory of my mother and father:
 unhappy experience :s with me al
 ways. shall carry to my grave the | scars of my unhappy upbringing. | believe that I am only one of thou | sands who have had similar bitter ex | periences."
 It is true beyond the shadow of | doubt, that what a child sees in it ! own home in early life clings to i | through all the years to come. I'm
 question to be solved by those wht
 are not living happily together is, vii | it be better to live together, or sepa | rate. "for the children's sake"?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
THE DANGEROUS
 YEARS FOR CHILDREN

That the years from one to, six are. four vitally importa mt years in the growth of the child, is the opinion of pr. Harvey w. Wiley, in conducting his League for Longer Life. Yet how many mothers have any idea of the proper food which this child should have? If baby+chicks can not, without proper care, develop into large, hardy chicks and mature fowls, no more can children grow to make hardy. successful men and women unless they have a proper diet. And seldom do they have proper diet. Of all the years Of life those between one or one al,d-a- half and six constitute the period in which there is the most neglect. This is not because fathers and meth CTS do not love theiE children and would not be glad to do all in, their power for their welfare. It is because they are almost entirely ignorant of the first principles of child growing. The matter of food is of prime i'm portance at this period. Fortunately it is possible to find out whether we are dealing fairly with our children. NutTitioua1 elements translate them selves into height and weight, and by means of table averages we can de- terTnine to a large degree whether the proper kinds and quantities of foods are being eaten.
 Following are the average heights and weights of children from the be- ginning of the second to the end of the fifth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
MRS. McNAMARA.s
 ENTERTAINS FOR
 DAUGHTER

Mrs. T. J. McNamara of Noble avenue was hostess for a bridge party and tea on Saturday in honor of her daughter. Miss Mabel, who was home from Trinity college, Washington, D. e. for the Thanksgiving holidays. Yellow was the color scheme used Throughout with large vases of yell low chrysanthemums on the dining room table. The invitation list in cIuded: Mrs John T. McNamara, Miss Ethel Donovan; Mrs. Robert Fay, Miss Evelyn Barkey, Miss Rosa lie Barkey, Mrs. Edward Smith, Miss Katherine McElroy, Miss Mary Radel, Miss Genevieve Flynn, Miss Cletis McNamara. Miss Marion Doo1an, Miss Virginia Arnold, Miss Mildred Horan, Miss Catherine Mullins, Miss Eliza beth McNamara, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Celia Allen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
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 Pinex is a most valuable, concentrated compound of genuine Norway pine ex- tract, and has been used for generations 10 break mp severe coughs.
 To avoid disappointment ask your ir,lggist for "2 F ounces of Pinex" with ull directions, and don't accept any hing else. Guaranteed to, give absolute satisfaction or money promptly re- funded. The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne. Ind.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30

Peasant embroideries and peasant designs have had avery great vogue and even now one sees here and there a new design which seems to have taken it's inspiration from one of the peasant costumes.
 In this frock of black velvet there is a sharp, contrast with the insets and trimming of white crepe de chine. The crepe de chine seems to be used, however, merely as an excuse to in troduce tIes embroidery which adds a touch of brilliant. color to the frock. Red and black worsted is used for the design. The little frock has all the effect of having two waist lines with it's band of embroidered crepe de chine and the ribbon gir- dIe above. The whole recalls in some subtle way the peasant frocks which were so popular during the last sea- season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-30
PARENTS GIVE DANCE
 FOR DAUGHTER

MT. and Mrs. Robert Simpson of SO1 Main street. were host and hostess at a dancing party given on Saturday evening in honor of their daughter, Miss Ruth Simpson. The home was prettily decorated with Christmas col orS.
 The entertainme consisted of vo- cal selections by Charles Crosby and George Bell with piano accompani-