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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The power was of for a time Mon.
day afternoon and unhappy shoppers
waited long on street corners for cars
that did not come or obtained lifts
from some Augusta or Gardiner-bound
motor whose driver had generous dis
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. Williams Rollins and Mr..
Clarence Rollins went Saturday to
Westport blueberrying. They re-
ported big crop and many berries
as their share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Arlene Shea, daughter Of Mrs.
George Shea, underwent an operate
for adenoids and tonsils Saturday at
her home on Academy street. She is
resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. Harold Rich. accompanied by
Miss Lillian Dawbin and Miss Elsie
Carter. motored to Bath Sunday to
pass the. day with the latter's par
ents. MIR. and Mrs. Oliver Carter of
Ta1lman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Helen D. Weymouth returned
Sunday to the Massachusetts Eye
and Ear Infirmary after a months
vacation at her home on Beech
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Aldo ]. Pellegrini has been chosen
delegate to represent branch No. 1851
at the biennial convention of letter
carriers to be held at Providence, r.
T., on Labod Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. E. P. Wing of Randolph and
Miss Janetta Kerr of Medford,
Mass, who have been spending a
few days at West Southport, have re-
turned to Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

A party Of Hallowell and Gardiner
people, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter McGowen. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Parent and Mrs. Charles Stevens
motored to New Meadows Sunday.
They enjoyed luncheon there and
had a delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry M. Hyman and
daughter, Ruth, who have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Mailman.
left Sunday for their home in Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Catherine Leach, Miss Sylvia
Miner and Miss Queenie Carbino
were visitors in Boothbay Harbor
Sunday. They made the trip by
auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Daigle and
daughter Rita and Mrs. Frank Cam
non have returned home after a
weeks trip through Quebec and St.
Anna de Beaupre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

| Mrs. Georgia James a recent grad
uate of Mansfield academy of Beauty
Culture of Boston. arrived Sunday
accompanied by Master Burton Pet
erson of Wollaston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Friends of Miss A. ]. Gwinne will
regret to learn that she left this
morning for Seattle. Wash, called
there by the serious illness of her
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Ralph Pierce of Augusta is moving
his household goods into the Nc
Farland johnson place recently pur-
chased by him from Mr.. Newbert of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The DAUGHTERS of the Holy Cross
will meet Wednesday evening with
Mrs. Clara Winslow, Fountain street. A
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Annie Leonard, Miss Nellie
Murphy, hiss Addie Leighton, Miss
Margaret Sloane and Miss Louise
Cone were recent visitors in Pema-
Quid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The regular meeting of Nahumkeag
Tribe of Red Men will be held Tues
day evening. A large attendance is de-
sired as there will be an installation
of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Samuel Halpen and daughter
Helen, who have been visiting Mrs
S. Naimen, Summer street. have re-
turned to their home in Chelsea
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Freeman Patten left Monday
for Holderness. n. H, where she
will be the guest OF friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Chief of Police Dunn and Mrs. Dunn
are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Paul O.
Geisenigen and children. Lillian, Paul
and Lester of Melrose Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Harold Carter, Miss Clara Carter
and their three brothers returned
trem q blueberryins trip to Westport
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

An interesting real estate transfer
TOOK place on Saturday at Loudon
Hill, when Mrs. Ella Dunn Catlin
purchased the Polar Spring ana or
chard property. This comr3ses about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Mason and chill
dren Thelma and Richard, who have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Mason, Brunswick avenue,
have returned to their home in Houl-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George HalIett and
daughter, Miss Gladys Hallett have
returned from a trip to Ola Or.
chard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Fanny Doyle left Sunday for
Campbellton. Prince Edward Island,
where she will be the guest of rela-
tfveS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Misses Annie and Catherine Donovan
left Monday for Southport, where they
will remain a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The Ladies' Bible class Of the Free
Baptist church will hold their month
ly business meeting at the home of
Mrs. Ebert Hayford in Farming
dale. A picnic supper will be
served on the veranda at $50 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. Dell Paul Of Tichnor, Arkan-
sas. is the guest OF his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George Paul Of the hitch.
field road,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Mary Darneau and Miss Bea-
trice Gingrow have returned from a
trip to the White Mountains and Que
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Goodrich OF
Boston. returned home Sunday after
weeks visit with relatives in Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
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Evelyn Lucas of Hallowell and Ben
WEIGH Of Farmingdale were united
marriage Saturday at Farnningdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Edward Hutchinson and son
Kenneth, who have been visiting
relatives in this city for several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Thomas McDewitt, who has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moody, has returned to his home in
Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Airline Clark, who has been
attending Harvard summer school.
has returned to her home in Ran
dolph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Braley and
children and Walter Braley Of Au
burn are the guests of Mrs. Rose
Sherman. Windsor street. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Fred Trial has returned from
a stay at Cedar Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Frank Jewell has returned from
a weeks visit with friends in Farm
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

an electric light pole and put the lights
out Of commission for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Davenport
were at Squirrel Island Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Corinne Salley. who has been
the guest of Miss Katherine Hickey,
has returned to her home in Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Raymond Nash Of Pittston was a
business caller in town Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Frank Babbitt and son Johr
have returned from a stay at the lake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spaulding Of
Brookline, Mass, are passing their,
vacation at their summer home in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Annie Neville and family left
Monday for vacation down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
aug1 4d1t

returned to their home in Massachu
sets Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. William Davidson and children.
Virginia and Marie. are guests of
friends in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Blake. Miss
Grace Blake, Miss June Blake and Miss
Elizabeth McNaughton were visitors in
Rockland Sunday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

John Mcnamara. who has been pass
ing the summer in Gardiner. left to-
day for Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

A. e. Burbank. who has been the
guest of his brother, w. r. Burbank,
Randolph, has returned to his home
in MelroSe, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Charles Moore and son, Carle-
ton have returned to their home II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Robert Chadbourne was at Ocean
Point Sunday. the guest Of his mother,
Mrs. Emma Chadbourne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

John ]. Walsht of Albany. y, Y. is
visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss 10 Pattangall called on Hall,
well friends Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

A part OF the Water street macadam
near Wingates store is being respiked
and rerolled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Grace Lord has returned from
Ocean Point. where she was the guest
Of Mrs. Harry Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Louise Smith has returned
from stay Of several days at the lake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sprague Of
Los Angeles, Calf, are the guests
of Mrs. Lila Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Alonzo Cooke has returned
from visit to Rumford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

! Miss Arleen Robinson of Provi-
dence, r. l., is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Robinson, Liberty
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

William f. Maxcy has returned
from a weekend visit at South
HarDswell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Regular meeting OF Granite Lodge
No. so, X. of P. this evening at 7.3e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Alta Wiley has been spend.
ingsa month at Vinal Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Robbins went
to Westport Sunday, making the trip
by auto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Usual big dance this Wednesday
night, Union Hall, Whitefeld. Spot
prize dance, Lemon Fox trot. Smiths
Music. Aug 4d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

D. II. Herrin Company Laundry
open for business. Prompt and eff
cient service 369 Water street, Gar
diner. Tel 9S-R. aug13d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Robbins and
grandson. Fred Robbins were recent
visitors in South Harpswell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
HALLOWELL.

Miss Christine Carey returns to Five
Islands today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. George vigus and daughter,
Miss Mary were in from the Lake
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. vyndel Hewes and
family are visiting in Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Jenny Levine has. returned
from a weeks visit in Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Elwyn Clark and Georgian Coates
Of Waterville were the weekend
guests Of C. E. Clark, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Martin P. Harrison Of Cambridge,
Mass, was a business visitor in
Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Rev. H. o. Megert delivered a
memorial address at the State
School for Girls Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

George P. Martin Of Portland was
business visitor in Gardiner Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

was recovered before any damage was
done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
ADJUSTMENTS
"AbysmaI Brute" Famous London
Story, Filmed by the Universal

StoTy, EiiIncO ny tnc UNIVERSAL
The team work of two players on
the screen, when perfected and pol
ished, is an interesting thing, pleas
ing beyond the average qualities Of
a motion picture attraction.
The pictures that established Reg
inald Denny most firmly in the minds
Of the majority of fans were 1.-THE
Leather Pushers," UniversaPs screen
ing of the II. C. Witwer epics of hui
NOR which were published in Col
1ier's. The applause from these show
ings has hardly died out, and now
comes an elaborate Universal-J
special, THE Abysmal Brute" star
ring Denny. 1t will be shown at the
johnson Opera House today.
Now in 1.-THE Abysmal Brute"
which Is Jack Londons famous novel
of the squared circle, adapted by A.
p. Younger and directed by Hobart
Henley. who made 1.-THE Flirt," Den
ny and Stevenson have the same
relative positions as hero-fighter
and manager. This is feature
which promises to be interesting to
the multitude of fans who saw The
Leather Pushers," and it indicates
an artistic excellence.
Mabel Julienne Scott of mo
Woman Knows and other special
Universal productions has a strong
dramatic role opposite Denny in
1.-THE Abysmal Brute."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cobb Of
Portland were calling on friends in
Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

George Golf Of Portland was a
business visitor in Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

u John J. Shean of Boston was a bust
ness caller in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Rumford after a visit at the home
Of Mrs. Moore's brother, Clarence
Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Elinor Tasker of Randolph
is the guest of her niece. Mrs. Guy
Simpson in Brunswick. .es.ts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The thunderstorm Of Sunday struck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

John Cusick has returned from a
visit to Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
LOCAL NOTICE

EOVNC NO IVE
Dance tonight at Windsor Town
hall. Music by Douglas Melody Men.
Refreshments on sale. aug14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Sherman w. Adams of the D. w.
Adams Co. Is on a business trip to
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

The excursion of the Pipe Organ
club has been indefinitely postponed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mrs. Edna Brooks is having a two
weeks vacation from her duties in
the D. w. Adams Co. store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue. Telephone S7-W
Hours 12 Ms to p.


John J. Shean of Boston was busi-
ness caller in Gardiner.
|,
Miss Jenny Levine has. returned
from a weeks visit in Old Orchard.
George Golf Of Portland was a
business visitor in Gardiner Monday.
John Cusick has returned from a
visit to Capitol Island.
The excursion of the Pipe Organ
club has been indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sherman Of
Bath are the guests of Mrs. Rose
Sherman, Windsor street, Randolph.
Harry Weeks of Brunswick was a
business visitor in Gardiner Mon
day.
Misses Annie Burke and Mary
Hamilton are passing their vacations
at Pemaquid.
Harry S. Weston of Boston was a
business visitor in Gardiner Mon
day.
Miss Libby Rothschild of Boston
is the guest Of hereister, Mrs. Harry
Goldberg, Farmingdale.
| Mrs. Edna Brooks Is having two
weeks vacation from her duties in
| the D. w. Adams Co store.
Sherman w. Adams of the D. w.
Adams Co. Is on a business trip to
New York.
| Miss Elinor Tasker of Randolph
| is the guest of her niece. Mrs. Guy
| Simpson in Brunswick. .-sts
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Cobb OF
Portland were calling on friends in
| Gardiner Monday.
Martin P. Harrison Of Cambridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Miss Libby Rothschild of Boston
is the guest of hersister, Mrs. Harry
Goldberg, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Harry S. Weston of Boston was a
business visitor in Gardiner Mon
DAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Sherman OF
Bath are the guests of Mrs. Rose
Sherman, Windsor street, Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Misses Annie Burke and Mary
Hamilton are passing their vacations
at Pemaquid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14

Harry Weeks of Brunswick was q
business visitor in Gardiner Mon
day.
Evening star., 1923-07-07
SEES U. S. BECOMING
NATION OF RENTERS
Magazine Says Situation Is Appar.
ent, Notwithstanding Large
Amount of Home Building.

1t is quite noticeable that the peo-
pie Of the United States are fast be-
coming a nation Of renters. This Is
true even beyond natural tendency
due to the increase of population.
This is the situation Notwithstanding
the large amount of home building in
proportion to the total building and
may be explained by the fact that
much of the home building has been
done for rental purposes. says Keith's
Magazine.
The shortage of homes still re-
mains According to statistics the
proportion of home ownership has
been falling at the rate OF 10 per cent
in each three years. Less than SO per
cent of our population own their own
home. At the same time 1900, 900
of our people are supported directly
or indirectly by the building industry.
In 1913 figures showed that a man
paid 90 per cent Of his income for
rent. According to the last survey,
1921. he paid 40 per cent of his in
come for rent alone. 1t Is a long step
from the place where the matter of
housing need not be considered in
the family expenses, because they
owned their own home" to where
we'll toward half of the total income
must be expended for rent alone.
Evening star., 1923-07-07

requirement is fixed to prevent the erec-
tion of shacks as temporary dwellings,,
which, Of course, because of the un-
attractiveness and unstable value fire.
quently injure the sale Of adjoining
property and lower land values.
Value OF House.
1t is not advisable to build a large
home in locality where small dweIi-
ings dominate. Neither is it good busi-
ness to build a high-priced home on a
low priced lot. Many city lots with a
'40-foot frontage allow very little land
around the house.
In a general way the cash value of
the land should determine the cost of
the house. Usually a house should cost
about four times the value of the lot
The cash value of the lot influences
the amount OF money that can be in.
vested in the house. A house on a large
lot Will increase more in value than
one on small lot. The increase comes
from the land, not the house
1t is well to remember these points,
because, II at any time you care to
sell, you should realize that while the
lot increases in value perhaps more than
the house, at the same time good
house will add much to the value of the
lot.
Evening star., 1923-07-07
Railroads. Big Earnings
Noted by Roger Babson
Business Should Get Benefit Before Long.
He Asserts-SiIent on Outlook
! for Rail Stocks.

the bears see this. They point only
to politicians and talk constantly
that an attempt will be made to have
year. Probably such an attempt will
be made, but this is no reason why
our congressman and legislators will
be so short sighted as to pass any
detrimental legislation.
The railroads are not perfect. In
the past they made a great many
mistakes which were ineXcusable.
Their attitude toward the public was
medieval and wrong. These condi-
tions are now greatly changed
Although the roads are not yet per-
feet, it must be admitted that they
are now trying to do what is right.
If the Interstate Commerce Commits
mission and Congress would only
help. them in this endeavor 1t would
greatly aid in bringing back a real
period of prosperity What will hap
pen. I do not know, but do know
that things are going nicely with the
railroads at present and all live busi-
ness men who are selling the rail-
roads should profit from these i'm
proved conditions.
The Babsonchart stands today at
per cent above normal, the same as
last week -
(Mr. Babson. the noted statistician,
who Is regular contributor to The
Star, will continue his special arti-
cles on business and financial con-
ditions in next Saturdays issue.)
Evening star., 1923-07-07
WAGES UNDER $4,000
BUY HALF OF HOMES
Americans Prove Capacity for
Thrift in Purchase of
Houses.

Over one-haif the homes in the United
States are owned by men who make
less than $4,000 a year
Systematic saving will eventually get
you home.
If a person at the age of twenty five
will take s. of his wages each week and
invest it in building and loan associa-
tion shares, drawing so interest, when
he is thirty-seven he will have converted
his IS of wages into a weekly income of
IS for the rest of his life and without
making further payments will leave an
estate of $4,000 to his heirs, or will
have $4,000 to put into home.
II he continues putting SIS week in
this account until he is forty-five it will
bring him a weekly income of more than
SIG week for the rest of his, life and
his investment will amount to more than
S1i i.oo0-which will build a good home
Comparatively few people who build
a home pay for it outright at the start
III fact. the greatest part Of the bene-
ntS or owning home comes from the
habits or thrift, economy and self-denial,
which are practiced, in the saving to
meet the monthly payments by which
the home is paid for