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New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
Tendency to Build Homes
Strong in Many Sections
Lumber Interests Report That
Building Labor's Attitude Is
Hindrance to Construction

Despite the fact that the develop
ment of the home building movement
is being held in check in some places
by the refusal of building labor to
agree to an adjustment Of wages, there
is nevertheless distinct tendency to
build houses wherever it is possible to
do so, according to The American Lum-
herman, OF Chicago. Industrial con-
sumers of lumber are also coming back
the last week the market has shown
decided signs of improvement, the re-
suit of the slow, but steady, betterment
for number Of weeks.
The demand for Douglas fir. for
Southern pine, for the better grades of
hardwood and for the Western pines, as
we'll as those produced in the North,
has shown an increase. Practically
ever since the first Of the year orders
and shipments have exceeded actual
production, with the result that manu-
facturers' stocks are becoming badly
broken.
A great deal of business being offered
to-day calls for wide variety Of items.
and in many cases manufacturers are
turning these orders down because they
cannot fill them promptly. There has
been an improvement in the condition
of the market as it affects prices, and
increases have been noted for hard
woods, for some grades of Douglas fir
and for some grades of Southern pine.
Production remains below normal for
this. season of the year, though it is
gradually increasing in conformity
with the gradual increase in the volume
of orders booked.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
AttrdctiUe Dwelling With
Just Hint of Old World
Style ls English Adapted TO American Ideas Of Homes
Hospitality Has Been Built Into Exterior and IN
terior 81 Building; Every Detail Has Meaning

feature in prominent fireplAce--prac.
teal for actual use. The sun porch
adjoining satisfies architectural re-
quirements Of the exterior and can be
at pleasure either an airy open porch
or glass enclosed room for inclement
or winter weather.
On the right is the dining room, its
we'll proportiohed wall areas determine
ing decorative value Of much dignity.
The wide windows when facing the east
or southeast are guaranteed to start
out any dyspeptic on successful days
business.
Service occupies the balance Of the
floor. A kitchen with gas range, large
larder sor pantry, refrigerator porch,
closets, buffers sink, dressers and the
rest make an efficient, in fact, almost
servantless, proposition. Down cellar
are the laundry, heating equipment and
usual storage rooms.
On the second floor are three large
chambers and two baths, one of them
private. The third floor has space for
further sleeping rooms, and Weekend
guests can be welcomed without ir-
rltating arrangements.
Wholesome Bedrooms
If the plan is carefully examined the
roominess of the bedrooms is seen to
be unusual. This is one reason for
extending the income suitability Of
this house SO high. There is nothing
about it even in the intimacy Of those
who are its overnight guests but to
suggest delightful elegance, spacious
ness and comfort. In simpler language:
nothing to apologize for.
1t is such matters which the archi-
tect of any note foreseessf sfor his client
and avoids for him many moment Of
humiliation. Sometimes we ourselves;
from love Of our home or long familiar
ity, can enter q bedroom and dexter
ously steer our kneecaps away from
the chair while avoiding the bed posts
Our guest is fresh on the scene, and,
while polite about it, nevertheless sees
only crowded dump and wonders how
anybody could live in such place.
1t is in such carefully worked-out
homes as here shown that we please
not only ourselves but our ofttimes
more critical friends. And being GRE
garicus, we cannot afford to ignore this
fact either.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
By Harry M. Wildnauer
Dale Lighting Fixture Company

Dale Lighting FartMre Company
In bearing our portion in this CAM
paign for the education of the pros
pective home builder, and in oHr en-
deavor to place before the public such
information as will make easy their
path in .equippjng the home with light
ing fixtures, we wish to point out pri-
marily that lighting fixture is no
longer source whence bne gains
simply illumination, but that it has
taken an equally important place with
other things, such as hangings. rugs
and furniture, in the planning of the
home and in its artistry, design and
general appearance.
the purchase Of lighting equipment, or,
ings," passing attention, but endeavors
to express in his own selection that
which is his idea of good taste and
lighting comfort. When one realizes
the fact that fixtures must be lived
with for number Of years and that
they not merely contribute greatly to
the appearance Of the house in the
daytime, but that they mean even more
after dusk, it becomes subject which
demands some consideration. The in
divldual's idea Of light and its proper
d1StrlhutlOn and color must be ex-
pressed in his fixtures, lamps and
shades or he will not be satisfied.
Lighting an Important Factor
Outside and above that, the idea of
design and color harmony must also be
carried out, and surely when one real
ICES that home may be either made
or marred by poor selection Of fix
lures just as surely as it may be by q
poor selection of wall paper, hangings.
pictures or any other interior decora-
tions the subject isyworthy not only
of attention by the whole family but
of fair allotment or appropriation
from that placed aside for home build
ing or home equipment. Purchase Of
cheap, poorly finished or constructed
fixtures has never resulted in satisfac-
tion or profit to any one concerned,
and the old idea of spending a. little
more than was counted on for other
home equipment at the expense Of the
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
By Norton B. Leo
OF Smith & Leo Inc


The most important thing to be con-
sidered in selecting the roofing mate
rial for your house is its ability to
protect the balance of your investment
from deterioration by water, but this
is by no means the only factor to be
considered.
Among the other qualities to be de-
sired are its ability to resist fire
(sparks from chimneys, etc.), it's prob
able cost Of upkeep, its appearance and
its weight; for if you select an ex-
tremely heavy roof it will necessitate
an additional expenditure to strength
en- the structural members to sup
port it.
The commonest type Of roof used in
the New York suburbs is the wood
shingle. This has the advantages of
being light, cheap and, in my opinion,
good to look at, but it is not fire-re.
slstant, and unless great care is taken
in selecting the material these shingles
are made Of and in the treatment of
them before laying they will require
replacement in comparatively short
time.
Wood Shingles Should Be Treated
In order to get the best results the
shingles should be made of cypress
or cedar and should be thoroughly
treated with creosote stain before
they are set in place. This stain
should be used to prevent the damp
ness from rotting the shingle, but it
is too often used only on the "butt' of
the shingle-that is, the thick end that
Is exposed to view and not on the end
that needs it most, the end that is
covered by another ehingle, and for
that reasonsis damp most of the time.
The stain undoubtedly adds to the color
scheme in some cases, but it will do q
greater work if you will let it preserve
the wood.
(. You often hear the remark that the
wood shingles Of to-day are not SO good
as the old ones; that they won't last
as, long. This of course is not so.
Shingles are made of wood. Mother
Nature makes the wood of to-day by
the same process she used since time
began: 1t is probably true, however,
that the average house is Eeshingled
oftener than in times gone by. This, in
my opinion, is due principally to two
common mistakes.
We are not careful enough in select
ing our shingles. In times gone by 4
shingle was invariably made Of wood
selected for its. ability to resist damp
ness. Because of the great increase in
the cost of transportation market has
been developed for cheaper shingle.
made Of wood requiring less trans
portation. but which has none of the
Tasting qualities" Of the "old stock"
House Builders at Fault
The second mistake is one which is
the natural outcome of our progress in
house building In times gone by the
house was heated by the kitchen stove
and q big stove in the living room. No
effort was made to heat the second floor
Of the house. The shingles on the roof
were laid on strips of wood set three
or four inches apart, and consequently,
as any Of you who have been in the at
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01

is careless in mailing it down, or if
water happens to lodge under the shin
gle and freeze, it is very apt to crack
and become loose. 1t is very hard to
replace single on a finished roof.
Tile Is Most Lasting
The tile roof probably is the next most
commonly used in this section. 1t has
all the advantages of slate, and in ad-
dition, because of its weight. can be
fastened in manner that will allow
some leeway for the raising of the tile
caused by frost. In this way it is per-.
haps more durable roof than slate.
but 1T weighs more and is consequently
more expensive. The additional cost
OF tile over the wood shingle on the
average house Of the type we are dis
cussing would probably run from $3.50
to $1,000.
There are many other kinds of roof
ing material on the market. I have
merely tried to call attention to the
advantages and disadvantages Of those
most commonly used and to caution
you against some of the more common
mistakes made in handling these mate
rials,. but before 1 close this chat I
would like to call your attention, to a
roof treatment that is comparatively
new and with which | have not had
sufficient experience to speak for or
against. That is the asbestos shinrle.
| refer to the heavy asbestos shingle
that is designed to look like the heavy
slate shingle.
1t | were to build new house for
myself | would certainly request my
architect to give this material careful
consideration for the following reasons {:
It will shed water, and if it will hold
Its color, as the manufacturers claim.
in my humble opinion, is "good to look
at" It is comparatively light and is
fireproof and appears to be flexible
enough to avoid cracking.
In connection with all the above
materials it is necessary to use what
are known as metal fiashings. These
are strips of metal used to close the
cracks between masonry work and the
main roof covering and the Joint .where
the dormer window meets the roof.
There, is very little of this metal
needed. Remember that your roof, like
the chain, will only be as strong as the
weakest link. Don't stint your archi-
tect at this point. Use copper or lead
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
Protect Your Dwelling and Investment
With Roof That Resists Wind and Weather

tic of an old house have probably oh-
served, the underside of the biy shineIes Ie
was exposed to the air. Thus thew
had an opportunity to- dry thoroughly
between rain storms. The dampness
did not remain and rot the shingles.
Nowadays because of our RAPIDLY
growing desire for comfort we heat the
entire house, and because of the high
cost OF fuel we take care to "stop" all
parts. of the house that might "leak
heat" The roofs of the houses to-day
are sheeted tight and felt paper laid
over them before the shingles are an
piled, and unless your builder is careful
ana places strips of wood between the
felt and the shingles they never have a
falr chance to thoroughly dry out
hence the rotting and the necessity Of
reshlngling in comparatively short
time.
Next to the wood shingle roof prob
ably the most commonly used is the
slate roof.
Advantages of Slate Roofs
This material has two preat advan.
tages. 1t is fireproof, and it will not
rot, but its first cost is considerably
more IMAM shingles. The amount Of
thls additional cost depends, of course.
~ ni4u u SIdte you select, both
IN thickness and in quality. This kird
OF roofing, because of its additional
weight, requires more lumber in the
framing of your roof.
1t is very hard to give any accurate
figure on the additional cost of this
treatment over the wood shingle with
out first knowing the kind and thick
ness OF the slate proposed and the size
OF the roof, but on the average house
OF the type we are discussing ii would
cost approximately from $400 to $1,000
ton. Ss'oc-
There is one error in the instal,a-
ton OF slate roofs that would like
TO warn you against. Too often no st.
tention is paid to the kind Of nails
the slater uses in fastening the states
20 the roof. These should be conner
'or heavily galvanized wire nail. II
a :. cheap nail is used it will soon rust
through and permit the shingles to
sl11e out OF place and eventually ial1
Inc slete roof has but one fault
State is Wy brittle. If workman
~ wa N~A@A]AA
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
ne Into the Country Here's Charming Home for 70
Lighting Fixtures Reflect
Character Of Home O,cner
Illuminating Equipment No Longer Regarded Ligh,.
~ by Those Who Want Artistic as Well as Efect.

lighting fixtures (which are usuallv 81.
last things to be considered) Is beine
changed rapidly. Through the displscs
in our large stores, through magazine !
art books. and even our schools IT,
public is beginning to realize that
lighting furnishings are most ipnrar.
tant to the home and that inroads must
not he made in the appropriations set
aside for that purpose.
Valuable Suggestions
In taking into consideration the NM.
chase of lighting fixtures the ART
thing to be done is to procure from
either the plans, the architect or fhe
electrician list Of the outlets ana IL
specifications of their individual COW
troll, for there are many types Of 6x.
lures which may be used when coy.
erned by wall switch that are pot
practical where the lights are operated
individually by keys or pull chains
The house also must be gone over ana
such conditions listed as metal iath ins
the wall, metal ceilings, if there ara
any, projecting boxes or outlets oa
brick chimney breasts. All these con-
ditions have their bearing on the tyue
and insulation of the fixtures used and
if not made note of while the order Is
being placed hinder quick and clean
installation or result in direct trouble.
The purchaser should bear in mind
the general tone Of the room, the finish
Of the woodwork and the tintings of
the wall paper to be used. The
heights Of the ceilings must also be
noted wherever a suspended fixture is
to be chosen. for. all fixtures Of the
suspended type must be cut or made
up to hang the proper distance from
the fioor, depending upon the type Of
fixture used. If the electric outlets.
are on or come through a wooden
beam the width Of the beam must be
known, and in house that has been
converted from gas into electricity
note should be made of the dimensions
and approximate shape of any plaster
ceiling pieces or rosettes If the same
have not been removed in the altera-
tion.
All this memoranda will not only
save a great deal of time, but also be
Of great assistance to those making
up the fixtures.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
By William John Cherry
a xnhsfacf

Happily there IL wide recognition
that good tasta is better than the elab-
crate IN axchitecture
present this week 4 house which
would attract notice evenx,in colony
of homes costing two or three times
Whist this one does, It can be built in
several materials, for its interest lies
~ its Beautifully proportioned wall
spaces, ITS masses and its sensitive ac-
cents. Il.
The style itself comes from England,
but only trained eye would recall the
Inspiration SO delightfully."- played withe
The plan ts, Of course, American. for
the trained architect does not forget
his huildings must usually be inhabited
by critical Inortals. The house would
appear well on q corner lot, lot with
extensive frontage or on q narrow Tot
neighhor close at hand would not
absence of large trees, although it is not
advocated to cut down any such favors
Of nature.
Every Detail Has Meaning
What = rebuke this house is to those
efforts which, we regret to say, lasted
even up to almost ten years ago-ef-
forts seemingly to invent something a
clever planning mill could not fabricate
Ok neurotic mechanic could not fur
ther distort, then attach it ia triumph
70 our permanent habitatipn and still
call il home. The house here shown
has not one feature on its exterior
without structural value. This is
architecture. The sun porch roof is
drained with gargoyles or water spouts
extended to keep from staining the
walls Take them of and something
III actually lacking. The entrance is un-
mistakable, yet is thus only by q
shadow-that Of the simplest kind of
hood to keep people out of the rain
waiting for their call to be answered.
Note, also. tho iron ornament on the
chimney, which is only washer for
the supposed boiling of the chimney to
the wall The chimney pots have q
Suse. The flowers on the balcony serve
the bedroom above. Even the small
windows on the second floor, where
there are bathrooms decorative
they all arel The beam over the win
dow in the half-timbered gable is
slightly cambered, for strength.
Were these windows made small be-
cause there were bathrooms inside or
because the exterior looked better that
way7 That is the architects secret.
Hospitality Built Into Hall
The entrance hall, entered through q
protective vestibule, has a graceful
Colonial stairway as its feature. It's
finish and trimmings are simple and
welcoming, which is halls greatest
duty. Left and right large openings
reveal the entire lower floor with i'm
preasive effect. There is also large
closet for disposal of wraps.
The living room on the left has its
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
Cost Of Construction, $4,000

SMITH TUCKER
dwelling
checs fee for Plans specifications details and
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01
100000 Salmon Estate
At New Rochelle Is Sold

The Wilmer Salmon estate, in
Beechmont Park, New Rochelle, has
been purchased by Jacob Berkson, of
New York City, through Prince & Rip
ley, Inc. The property consists of
three acres Of land and tapestry
brick house Of sixteen rooms and seven
bath Dahs nas which Is snsaesd one Of the
Westchester County. The property has
been held at 100000. Mr. Berkson
will occupy the property in the near
future as his country home.
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01

The following items are not inclu
to supply all details and costs.
Decorations and furnishings-w. 3 j.
Sloane.
Electrical appliances - Appliance Dis
tributing Corporation.
(Estinate- Washing Machine. Yro1inc
MacI.ine, Dish Washer. Vacuum Clea,i-
ea-s489.J
Financing Tho Franklin Society.
Garbage Receiver-The Majestic Coz
Water Supply, Screens and Weather S
Coal
New-York tribune., 1921-05-01

if possible, even though they cost con-
siderably more per pound. There is
not great quantity of flashing and it
will not increase the total cost of the
roof by q great deal. At least use
metal especially prepared against corr
roslon: 1t is very costly and difficult
to replace. corroded tashings on An
ished roof
Evening star., 1921-04-01
Handkerchiefs

WOmen's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs with
embroidered corners. at 29c each.
Women's Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
embroidered corners, at 8 for 81.
Box Of Fine Embroidered Swiss Hand
kerchiefs. at Sl25 box
'hiidren's Box Of Handkerchiefs, for &c.,
Palais ROyal-Mafn Floor.
Evening star., 1921-04-01
New Laces

For cotton dresses, also underwear.
Imitation Carrickmacross Laces in wide
and narrow edges, also in bands to match,
in all white or cream. Widths from 3 to
inches At Csc to Soc yard.
Double Edge Calais Val Lace Gallons. for
camisole and shoulder straps. 2 to inches
wide. At 29c to Soc yard.
Palais ROyal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-04-01
WOmen's Silk Umbrellas
Snappy styles, d.
black with plain ~
eb0nized handles

The ordinary silk and the famous wea
Gloria" Silk Umbrellas-for rain or shine
handles. Superior fnish--with tips on rib
umbrellas. Special at $5.OO-Bargain Base
Evening star., 1921-04-01
Choose From Ripo Onyx, Phoenix and Van Raalte Makes
Women's Silk Hose, $3.50

silk
stitch In black brown
At $3.50
Evening star., 1921-04-01
Georgette and Tricolette
BlOuses, $2.95
Children's Dresses,
SDecial at $l.98

Made of superior gingham-
Amoskeag. Numerous attrac-
tive styles, all with belts and
pockets. The full skirts with
deep hem. s to 10 years, at $19S.
bargain Basement.
Child's Dresses, $l.l9~
Plaid check and plain color
tub dresses, MILDLY and waist line
models, 2 to 10 years, all at
$1.19.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-04-01

Women's Silk Hose, $3.50
Full-fashioned thread silk
hose, in lace fronts, Paris
clocks, very dainty styles in
black, white, gray and brown.
At $3.50.
Children's Socks, 69c
q length in plain colors and
two-toned combinations with
fancy cuff tops. Sizes Z to 9k.
At CSC.
Evening star., 1921-04-01

Silk Boot Hose, Special
79c
These are irregular weaves-
nothing noticeable or harmful
Offered at only Zoe pair. Sizes
Sk to 10, in black and colors.
-Bnrsnin Basement.
Children's Socks; 2 Pairs, 69c
You may compare these ribbed,
cuff-top socks with the best
usually sold at soc pair. Sizes
to 91s. Special, at 2 pairs for
60c.-Bargain Basement.
Silk Stockings Reduced to Sl.69
These gray Stockings - silk
from top to toe-will be judged
good value at s1.95. Durable
made with double silk toes and
high spliced heels. Special at
SLIGO
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-04-01

Women's Silk Hose, $1.95
Full-fashioned thread silk
hose, in black, white, gray, Po-
10, Cordovan and tan. At $1.95.
Children's Socks, 3 Prs, ST
A-length sports socks, in
white and brown. Cuff top.
Sizes to 91a. Also children's
plain colors and fancy top
half socks. Sizes to 91z. At
3 pairs, 81.
PaIafs Roynl-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1921-04-01
$2.95 Handbags. 50

Women's Leather Bags. black
and colors, with Silveroid frames.
Complete with vanity mirror.
Real $2.9S values. At $2.-Bar-
gain Basement.
Women's $l.95 Kid Gloves
Special at $1.0
2-bQtton, black, real kid, with
embroidered backs. 5h to 6h.
At $1.69 pr.-Bargaln Basement
Evening star., 1921-04-01

Women's Silk Hose, soc
Silk and fiber with scanned
back. In black, white, gray and
brown. Medium and lighter
weights. At 59c.
Women's Silk Hose, ST.
Thread silk hose, ll-fash-
ioned and scanned back, in
black, white, gray and brown.
At 81.
Evening star., 1921-04-01
Petticoats

Petticoats
Four Special Lots
Lot I-Petticoats with
Silk Jersey top with Satin
and Jersey fiounceS. All
shades, regular @ 20
sizes, 4S>0/
Lot II-Extra Size Petit
coats-of silk Jersey. with
satin fiounces in ca 90
contrasting colors, pS"/O
Lot III-Sateen Petit
coats-extra sizes-in all
the new shades. 81 70
Well made and only p>"//
Lot IV-Taffetine and
Sateen Petticoats, plain
colors and floral OF.
effects. Special at US
Palais Royal Bargain
Basement.
Evening star., 1921-04-01

Long Silk Gloves
Saturday at $l.zS
and II button lengths. double
finger tips. embroidered backs:
white and colors- Broken as.
sortment of sizes. Tomorrow at
$1.25.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1921-04-01
Neckwear

New, unique styles
always featured here at
Palais Royal moderate
prices.
New Bramley Collar and Cuff
Sets, made of fine gingham
in different colors. At
$l.59 and s. set.
New Gingham Vestees, made
with Buster Brown 81 so
collar. At
Lovely New Vestees, made of
net, lace, organdy, pique
and real lace. Priced ac-
cording to style and quail
ity. At 81 to $35.
Samples
Collar Sets and
Vestees. Values to ST
So. At
Palafs ROyal-Mafn Floor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-05-12
County Engineer Leaves.

=. r. starry who has been sta
toned here for the past three
years on the State Highway De
partment expects TO leave Sun
day or Monday for WorhinQton,
MINI, where he will take charge
Of about five hundred miles Of
road under the new Babcock sys-
TEN. His place here will be at
least temporarily filed by Wen
dell p. Huber, who has been with
him nearly all Of the three years
Mr.. Starry has made a host Of
friends here who will miss him
and all Of whom extend their
wishes for much prosperity in
his new venture. Pine County
Pioneer.