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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-11


at least once a year, however
good it is at lodging other liza
bilities.
The way to determine what
you want for this years sur
prise is to go up in the attic
and see what is missing that
any well-regulated garrett ought
to boast.
Any roof boudoir should have
at least the odds and ends of
six dinner sets, busted sofa,
one chrome of grandmother and
grandpap each, two roller skates
that aren't mates and a cracked
mirror.
Of course all of those rare
chunks of antique nothings
can't be replaced even at high
tide. low tide or Yuletide as
grandfather doesn't wear his
tobacco in his mouth any more
and grandma has her hair
bobbed.
And no matter how you figure
out your Christmas ledger, it's
hard to break anything like
even. The girl you give !, a
fur coat to always retaliates
with her autograph postcard
picture taken at Atlantic City
summer before last.
The sorest guy in the world
on Christmas morning was a
Stacker who received a set Of
military brushes.
So. when you pick out your
targets for Christmas giving,
be sure and buy your ammuni-
tion right. Don't give bird
seed to the cuckoo clock and
don't reward the house cat with
false whiskers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-11

-(CopyrlGht 1924. by The Bon syndicate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-11

The contrivance worked per.
iectly. Doctor Wharton played
through the entire game and his
ut the finish. In fact, Buck"
played through every game there
after with it.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

floor. Being located away from the
heat of the kitchen, the ice supply is
conserved at all times. Furthermore
the icebox-. may be used the yeaI
round. All of this makes for a de
lightfully cheerful and compact work
room. Breakfasts may be served in
this room, too, eliminating the set
ting of table in the dining room.
In glancing over the plans and no
ticing the large living and dining
rooms, it might occur to some that
too much space in the average home is
given over to grown-ups. IL the din.
ing room could be made part of the
living room, or if it could be so ar
ranged with respect to its equipment
that it could be used, when desirable,
for children's playroom, the needs
of the modern household would be
more fully met. When there are
children under school age. especially,
it is difficult for the young house
wife, who does her own work, TO giva
the children the exercise and play to
which they are entitled. In winter.
particularly, she is handicapped in
this respect.
By having the dining room furni-
turc Of a type which Is not too OK
pensive and which could be refipishcd
if necessary, and by putting French
doors between the living room and
dining room shown in the plans, this
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
SAVING THE FORESTS
Continuous Warfare on Fires Neces
sary in Timber Districts.

Keep out the fires and keep the for
ests. That is the main part of re-
forestation in the United States. Give
nature chance and she will replace
the ripe timber just as she has been
doing for countless ages. Before the
white man set foot on this continent
old forests had been succumbing TO
fires and natural dissolution ever
since there were trees. Lumbermen
new anticipate nature and the fires
whenever possible and save a natural
product that would otherwise newt
ably be lost. The perpetuation of
our forests does not mean the preser-
vatinn of ripe trees, but the growing
of Young trees. Fires destroy forest
material that is ready for consump-
ton and prevent or injure> new
growth. They destroy two acres Of
timber for every acre that is utilized.
The actual annual loss in this way is
as much as $17,000,000. but the real
less is vastly more. for the acre of
seedlings that may be worth So today
would be worth perhaps 5000 when
ready for the saw and $1,000 in its
ultimate uses. At total cost of S10.-
100000 a year the annual loss would
be avoided. the future. of the young
forests would be safeguarded. and the
United States would be assured of II
certain supply Of forest products so
long as san rur S and trees grow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
CLOONAN AND OSBORN
TO DISPLAY PAINTING
AND NEW WALLPAPER
"After the Shower," tn.
Painting, Represents
Typical Texas Scene.

Cloonan & Osborn. paint and wall
paper store. 2Oa East Tnyis street,
have planned a window display for
next week which includes two special
features which arc expected TO attract
a great deal Of attention. One feature
will be an oil painting, BY +. A.
Cloonan. member Of the firm. and the
second feature will he n display of
wall paper. designed in the interest
ing early American style.
The painting entitled sAfter the
Shower represents a typical Texas
scene. with large tree 1oyererown
with Spanish moss in the forerround'
and the background featuring col,
orful field of bluebonnets with cactus
plants furnishing A typical Texas con.
trast TO the soft beauty of the blue
bonnets. +. A. Cloonari. who pointed
the picture is an interior decorator
~ national renufat;on. and before yo.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
PICTURES ARE
PART Of CHARM
IN YOUR HOME
But They Must Be Selected
With Care and View to
Genuine Art.
AVOID ALL EXTREMES
Bloody Battle Scenes Have
No Place Alongside
Pastoral Scenes.

Many people who are able to make
happy choices for every article. Of
home equipment from furniture to
draperies are hopelessly at sea when
1t comes to choosing pictures for their
walls. The correct choosing and hang.
ing of pictures, according to interior
decorators. is one of the most difficult
features of home decorating. because
in selecting pictures not only must
the color and size be carefully consid-
cred, but the historic and artistic
relation between furniture and pic
lures must not be forgotten. And
when the picture has been chosen SO
that the color harmonizes with the
rest of the furnishings, the home.deco-
rator Is then faced with the p,o..em
Of deciding whether or not the pic.
ture is really a work IF art, or merely
"eatchy" combination of colors and
lines.
Only long years Oh experiences and
study can teach the actual "feeling'
for art, SO that it is impossible to
Judge the truth worth of all works
of art. But in choosing the pictures
for home decorating the most impor-
tant consideration is not the intrins-
ie worth of painting or print, but
its artistic value in relation to the
decorating scheme of the room Tor
which il is chosen.
Must Be Appropriate.
In choosing pictures the most impor-
tant consideration is that of appro-
priateness, and a sense OF what is
appropriate will not allow the hang
ing of bloody attic scene on the
same wall with dainty pastel of a
fragile shepherdess. Indeed most mod
ern homes are far too small to af-
ford any appropriate place for the
hanging of the 0id-time popular bat
tie scene. The man of the house must
be made to overcome his passion for
the spirited and bloody type of pic
ture unless his home is large enough
to possess library or den where
such n picture will not have too de-
pressing an influence.
Pictures should be chosen to rep
resent the taste of the person. select
ing them, but subjects of general
value should be selected because pie
lures which have lterest only by vir-
tue of some personal association sell
dom add anything to the artistic
effect Of the room for which they are
destined. And there are few gem
eral rules to be remembered in the
selection of appropriate pictures for
the various types of rooms. In Sc
Letting pictures for a bedroom which
is supposed to be haven of repose.
the wise buyer will choose restful and
not depressing scenes. In choosing
pictures for the 'children's room, it is
well to select subjects which rep:e-
sent action and fine deeds which are
calculated to win the interest of the
children and at the same time prove
of inspiration TO their childish imagin-
atoms and love of beauty. Personal
photographs and portraits should be
used sparingly, and 1t is generally
Il good rule to confine their use
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

space could be used for a children's
playroom. Doors and windows could
be opened so that the young ones
could romp around, well clothed, en-
joying the fresh air, under the watch
full eye of the mother, from her kitch-
en- workshop adjoining. Such a room
might have a linoleum floor, in a tile
or brick pattern, which could-be tidied
Fup whenever necessary. There should
be built-in cabinets for the ehildren's
toys. The formal dining room is 80
little used in the average home that it
would be interesting to learn whether
some such arrangement as has been
suggested in the preceding lines has
not already been worked out else
where.
The living room is most attraetively
laid out in this design. The large brick
fireplace and the hearth are, ri
course. the center theme around which
all else is planned. In probably no
other specific way. has the return 10
home ownership been more signifl;
cant than by the vogue fayoring coal
or wood burning fireplaces, Doubt
less this has been considerably effect
ed by the improvements made in fire
place equipment and design. The
old fashioned, smoky fireplace has be-
come a thing of the past. Directly
opposite the hearth is large bay
window, with a triple window in the
center and single windows on the
sides. Built into this is a useful win
dow seat. This space could be used,
4. e.. 81, ehn
in which ferns, rubber plants, and
other things that grow may be placed
to brighten up the room all year.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms
and bath. together with linen
closet Each of the bedrepms is light
ed by windows on dlagohally opposite
walls. The dormer window projection
is especially interesting, as it makes
pleasing little hooks in two of the
rooms. The wall space is arranged 20
that none of the windows is obstruct-
ell by furniture. The ample clothes
closets-especially the one with the
window-will be appreciated by every
housewife. The linen closet is in the
hallway. just off the bathroom. The
latter is placed at the head Of the
stairs. leading to the first floor, so
that it is conveniently disposed for
the use of guests.
Because of the large amount OF
moisture and condensation resulting
for instance, from bath tub filled
with steaming hot water. the bath
room walls are plastered Jon metal
lath which. because Of its 'nonabsorp-
tiveness. does not show the custom
AIRY streaks, especially ON the ceiling
and upper parts of the walls. Paint
only should be used for the finish Of
such rooms. 1t is exceedingly doubt
full economy to use any other deco
rative material, because of the diff
Guilty experienced in keeping the
walls clean and unspotted.
The compactness of the stair
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
FACE BRICK ON FOUR SIDES

Somewhat different in type froni
most of those which have appeared
heretofore is the house illustrated to.
day. This difference is due in large
measure to the fact that the main en-.
try is at the side Of the house instead
of nearer to the front or center OF
the building. Such a side entry re-
quires a special arrangement of the
rooms inside the house. 1t Is inter
esting to note that it is being widely
adopted in the designs of many Of the
homes.
As will be seen, the building is al
most entirel devoid of Railways.
Much of the space which is ordinarily
lost for this purpose is saved aud
added to the other rooms.
Before going into a detailed descrip.
ton of the interior planning it may
be well to say few words about the
handsome face brick exterior. The
many advances made in the manufac-
ture of face brick and the widespread
use of this material for homes and
monumental buildings alike have re
duced the price substantially. For
this reason there is no need to limit
the use of face brick to the street
exposure. The relatively small added
cost of using face brick for all out
side walls is a minor item. Intending
builders now recognize the advantage
Of using face brick for all outside
walls. so that the house may be
equally pleasing to the eye from ans
angle.
There is something always substan-
tial and permanent connected with
face brick. 1t gives to the owner a
sense of enduring citizenship in his
community, and requires practically
no upkeep. In this respect il differs
from the face brick manufactured
thipty or forty years ago, which be
cause Of less scientific methods he.
came discolored in the course of time.
and required painting. Because Of its
non-absorptiveness it remeans clean.
and retains the original color for au
indefinite period Of years. Hence.
the only upkeep cost for the repaint'
ing of the trim around the doors and
windows. which is small item. rs
may be seen from the small amount
of woodwork exposed to the elements.
Brick is used again for paving the
floor of the entry hall. In the stair
hall there is a coat closet for the
convenience of guests.
The architect. Geo. W: Repp of Chit
cago. has placed the housewives work
shop. the kitchen. just half dozen
steps from the front entry. so that the
door may be answered conveniently.
The kitchen has been carefully laid
out. and is especially adaptable to
modern culinary needs. A large apron
sink with drip on either side is placed
under a double window. To the right.
and lighted by another double win
dow, is the kitchen cabinet. On the
opposite wall. and set within an espe-
cially devised nook. is the kitchen
range from which the odors Of cook
ing may be easily conducted to n
chimney flue directly behind IT. Here
also is a convenient pantry case, ex-
tended from floor to ceiling: also a
broom closet. The refrigerator is
placed In n separate cofipartment
outside the kitchen door, where it
may be filled readily, without tie
iceman's smudging up the kitchen
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20


these historical periods were or,
to reflect the political, social, an,
ligious spirit Of tbs times. 1t Is
this reason that in Gksssing pic
which are to be used wloh the d
ent types of period furnitusS Y !,
portant to select only thosS ~
which reflect appropriate social
political influences. 1t should b
membered that while q delicately
ored old English print IL the nal
choice for an American Colonial
and would also be appropriate
Sheraton, -Hepplewhite or Adam
nishings, it would be quite orI
place with heavy, carved pieces
JacObean inspiration.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

10 the bedroom.
Pictures for any room should be
chosen more or less from the same
epoch as the furniture surrounding
them, because the so-called period
furniture" merely means that the style
of the furniture IS a reflection of the
feeling of the historical period at
which it was created. The historical
background is reflected in all the pic
lures and textiles which were origi-
mated during certain period, and
it is for this reason that the Rem.
aissance, Jacobean, or Louis Four
teenth periods have their distinguish
ing characteristics due to the fact
that the interiors of the homes of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

arrangement is again brought to view
when the basement is inspected. The
rear hall, just off the kitchen, leads
down to the stairs. They may be
reached also directly from the rear
entry. All of these points make for
cleanliness in housekeeping. In the
basement is found a large, well light
ed laundry, enclosed with dust tight
partitions to separate it from the fuel
and furnace room adjoining.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
SUBURBAN BOARD.

COLUMBIA PIKE--1O minutes 10 center Of
city: accommodations for or 3 persons: large
grounds, fruit, garden, etc. Clarendon 500
W.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
RENT ROOMS-FUR. OR UNFUR.
Continued

ATTRACTIVE outside room, desirab bic apart
ment Chastleton: reasonable rent; two
young women. Address Box 2S-h. Star office.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
RENT ROOMS-SUBURBAN.

1904 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NE rooms.
Ink; adults; furnished. % minutes from
Treasury.
CHEVY CHASE-SinGlc room. private family.
modern convenences; lady. Cleveland 122c.
RROOKIAND. l2c6 EVARTS ST.-FurnIshed
housekeeping rooms: elec, gas: hath s.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
WANTED-RooMs AND BOARD

YOUNG MAN desires room and board with
small. quiet family within District suburbs;
Woodbridge preferred. In reply please state
price and accommodatio Address Box
241-H. Star Office
. UNFURNISHED ROOMS and private bath
not above Ind floor, with board or near first
class boarding house. Phone North 346i. So
LADY wants room with board, references.
franklin 7420 after 6. Sc
Evening star., 1924-05-08

1851 5th ST. N.E-Three or four rooms and
bs tn.
lOI7 7th ST NW-Two ronTns
Evening star., 1924-05-08
TABLE BOARD.

722 18th ST. Nw-Ciood home cooking; early
hrea kfsst: all you can eat: s. week. 90
The kenesaw Cafe,
18th AND IRVING STS NV
Chicken Dinner Thursday Is cents
Homo ma de ice
Evening star., 1924-05-08
RENT ROOMS-FUR. OR UNFUR.

1341 CLIFToN-Two lovely unfurnished rms,
Lh.k-; gas, cleo, unlimited phone; $50; large
furnished room. bath communicating: porch.
Adams 2S14.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
FOR RENT-GARAGEs

PRIVATE GARAGE FOR RENT 1855 Spring
rd w. Water and electricity. 81 per month.
0SE-CAR METAL GARAGE. REAR 1914 G
ST. Sl5. TNI0N REALTY CoRTH., 14I0 q
Main S5l5
Evening star., 1924-05-08
COUNTRY BOARD.

FORT STRONG VILLA. | MILE WASHING.
ton, on Lee Highway, Va large rooms: ev-
cellsnt meals: milk. fresh eggs and large
garden; families taken. Take CherrydaIe bus
36th and Sts., get of at FIT Strong villa
TRAINED NURSE will board and care for
convalesCent elderly patients. chronic cases
and bod ratieuts open all year. physician on
call: 30 min. drive Maple Wood Farm. Silver
Spring. Md. Phore sandy Spring 70 F2L
Evening star., 1924-05-08
APTS.-FUR. AND UNFUR.

DELIGHTFULLY."- ARTIsTIC APTs., OPEN
fireplace, light on all sides: charming old
garden; rare antique fur. 1915 st. TO $50.
INSPECTED Hk. APTS.. FURNISHED AND
unfurnished. WASHINGTON SERVICE BU-
REAU. District Natl Rank bldg.
$50 L0NGFETLOW ST NV.
SECOND FLOOR.
CALL ADAMS aja0J AFTER 80.
MERIDIAN Hill. SrT DIOS.
18th and Euclid SITS
New, attractive, unusual four, five and seven
room duplex apis. cool.
AMY GORDON. APARTMENT SPECIALIST.
$40 Colorado Bldg. Main SS3.
APT 81. 1859 N.w.-4 ROOMS AND
bath. $50.
Apt /. The WIncbcster-5 rooms aud ba tn.
$40
6pIa NV rooms and ba tn so.
HOPKINS g. HOPKINS.
Frank 5I7I 900 Bond Bldg
Evening star., 1924-05-08
RENT ROOMS-UNFURNISHED.

LARGE, SUNNY ROOMS. PRIVATE ATH
front and back porCheS; modern kitchen; pri-
vatH entrance; h.-w h: nearby suburbs. Cap.
Traction passes door: modern brick apt. house.
Address RnN lnl e Star nfhce
Evening star., 1924-05-08

1922 Park RD. N.W.--Attractive single front
room in private residence for gentleman.
Evening star., 1924-05-08
RENT ROOMS-FURNISHED.

WE OFFER "ISSFEcTED' rooms only All
prices, locations details. WASH SERVICE
BUREAU, District Nat. Bank bldg. Main ol33
Evening star., 1924-05-08

1927 18th ST Nw.-BEAUTIFUL 3 Room
and ba apartment and 2 room and bath
apartment; light and heat. Phone Adams
Evening star., 1924-05-08

1923 COLOMBIA RD.-3 BRIGHT ROOMS,
kitchenette bath. spaci"ns porch S75. includ-
ing gas. elec. Adams 3SS. Omen o To Z
Evening star., 1924-05-08
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

FIVE ROOMS. ALL MODERN IMPROVE
mcnts, with garage; reasonable. Tel. Adams
aS7SJ !. lOs
FIVE LIGHT ROOMS IN NEW APT. HOUSE;
tile hath: porch; garage; completely furn.
yictrola, sewing mach. vacuum cleaned win
dpws and porch newly screened. Apply Apt =.
..l3.l a1th n. ". Misc C0EFTN. M hnn2
Evening star., 1924-05-08
Observation-Disclosures
COnfSunad

Ind FLOOR, ALL OUTSIDE ROOMS. real
porch elec. lights. 3001 1Ith st NV
ALEX. s. CLARKE. Jr., 1888 g st. NV
Evening star., 1924-05-08

433 FATEMONT ST. = Fright com mforts bic
-oom. bath adjoining; private family; refer
sDcps reuuiped
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
900 10Th ST

New s-story hreproof building LocsteG nnlv
4 blocks from the White House and w1thin
easy walking distance Of all government of-
fees and the shopping district
! room, hitchenette and tn. some with
porches.
2 rooms. kifrhenette and bath
Two high speed eleva tors. telephone switch
board, twenty-four hour service; resident man
aGor.
s45 to SIS rcr month.
Evening star., 1924-05-08

DESIRABLE APARTMENTS. FURNISHED
unfurnshed, in large. modern. freproof
building. Phone Franklin Gas before O'Clock.
TWO ROOM. BATH APARTMENT, THIRD
floor back; all outside rooms. HOS l. st. NV.
Evening star., 1924-05-08

272a ONTARIO RD.-Rooms men or women
employed during day. Adams 3023 or Adams
205. References exchanged os
Evening star., 1924-05-08

NORTHEAST-Two front. Ink. rooms, am I. :;
employed couple preferred: new home with
young couple; reasonable. Lincoln $3.50
Evening star., 1924-05-08
FOR SALE-GARAGES

BRICK HOCSE AND Lot SUITABLE FOR
garage: northwest location; very cheap. Phone
Col, 1n24I sc
Evening star., 1924-05-08
FOR S.ALE-MOTOR CYCLES.
FOR RENT-GARAGES
AUTO ACCESSORIES. REPAIRS.

SPECIAL SALE.
SoKS Fabrics. $40 :E2y4 Cords. =. 12.Sn
:iny31S Cords. 7.s5 a3x4 Cords. II a.
3lI4 Cords. 1I.s5 &3x5 Cords. "a so
COOP. TIRE co. 1906 18th So
Evening star., 1924-05-08

1a10 COLUMBIA ROAD-Cheerful large
double room for two gentlemen; electricity
instantaneous hot water: phone. So
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-03-05

Passenger train No. II, running be-
tween Spencer and Ashland on the
500 Line, was evidently hoodooed on
a recent run. AS the passenger train
was slowly leaving Spencer a number
of freight cars left the track, piling up
in such manner that they derailed the
Pullman car attached to the passen-
ger train. Two mile north of Abbots-
ford, one of the large lamps exploded
in the smoking car, throwing the
burning oil in all directions, setting
the woodwork on fire. The brakeman,
newsboy and four passengers were
severely burned. All passengers were
Obliged to travel in one car.