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Evening star., 1925-04-25

A Duplex Plan for
Studio or Wee HOm>
Ideal Design for a Family or
Two; Attractive, Conven-
lent and Amazingly
Economical.

Now that simple living is more to
be commended than ever pe1ore IN
American history, hundreds or people
are willing to live in small houses and
do their own work. Intensified house
keeping is an art which Is easily
learned. The secret is not to nave
any more things around than are abso-
lutely necessary. Everything must
have its place in convenient arrange
ment with whatever objects are asso-
ciated with 1t in the work it has to do.
The mere arrangement OF tools in sys-
tematic order makes work easy.
This little studio or country home,
while very small indeed, has been
worked out 10 the utmost degree of
efficiency so far as the basis for sys-
tematic housework is concerned. 1t is
built on the duplex plan. The bed
room and bath are directly over the
dining room and kitchenette. thus not
only leaving an especially high cell
ing for the living room or studio but
centering the plumbing, as we try TO
do in all designs.
1t gains it's charm through the roof
line. Those who know about building
know how hard it IS to make an exte-
rior of any charm whatsoever for as
small a space as this house is. We
have assumed the cost to be the lowest
possible figure; therefore. we have
suggested clapboards, although this
design would be very attractive
worked out in stucco. The stairway
leading up to the bedroom and bath
gives an opportunity for a pictur-
esque balcony looking down into the
living room. The fireplace is so stu
ated that it can be enjoyed from the
studio.
There is a place in the bay window
for a dining table. and this is conven.
iently close to the kitchen. The
dresser at the end of the dining nook
holds the dishes required for the Ia BILE
and they can be put away easily.
since it is but a step from the kitchen
sink. There is a closet near the stove
for the kitchen dishes
The table beneath the window in the
kitchen could also serve as a break
fast table If there were no guests
There is room in the living room for
an extra couch to accommodate week
end guests.
IL the porch were extended all along
one side of the house it could be used
as an outdoor sitting room and add
greatly to the comfort.
This little house surely complies
with the demand for economy, yet is
attractive and livable in every way.
The stairway going directly up from
the living room could be made a very
attractive feature, and the shelves
near the fireplace for books and maga-
zines are indicative of real comfort.
If little additional money could be
spent and a thatched roof be used with
the vari-colored shingles, this house
would become a little gem. Thensadd
vines and blooming plants all around
the house and a splendid garden
which alone adds a note of distinction
and you will have a home. that is
out of the ordinary and individual.
A garden redeems any house from
any suspicion of cheapness. An arch
Evening star., 1925-04-25
BY W. r. MESSENGER.

The upheavals occurring in various
parts of Europe have left largely I'M
needed some of the peaceful revolu-
tionS in thought and government in
living and social relationships which
are taking place in others.
During my recent tour of Europe.
investigating the housing problem, to
ascertain in which particulars it
differs from our own. several vivid
pictures presented themselves most
forctbly. From this viewpoint at
least, Norway seems to be most in
teresting. l visited Oslo, formerly
Christiania, to study briefly its en-
erGetic housing progress and novel
methods, and their adaptability for our
use here in the United States.
We would hardly expect to find a
housing problem in Oslo, with it's
population only a little over a quarter
million. it's broad streets and spacious
squares, numerous suburbs, radiating
transit service, and mainly native
population
Effect OF Industrialism.
In fact, prior to 1910. there was
little attention given the housing sub
ject, and some years prior to that
vacancies in apartments ran as high
as 10 per cent. But the growing in
the population of Oslo. Thus even
before the war practically no yacan-
cies existed. Then during the war
emigration from Norway decreased.
for the country was prosperous.
There was also some influx of popu-
lation; some French and English
immigrants and also some refugees
from Germany and Russia.
Not only were there no vacancies,
q nf
about five per cent of the population
of the city had no individual homes,
and congestion among the poor was
acute. One would scarcely expect to
find tuberculosis in a country as
healthful as Norway, with less than
40 per cent of its population urban
and only five towns with populations
of over $4,000. and with only Is towns
having populations of over 10000.
The housing problem resulting
from this abnormal postwar conges-
tion was quickly recognized. In Oslo
the health committee made eXhaus-
tive surveys. They reported that only
Is per cent of accommodations for
tubercular patients were deemed
suitable.
Take Steps to Find Remedy.
Energetic steps were taken to
remedy this condition. The Anti.
tuberculosis Association receives
subsidy from the state. In addition
the Norwegian government has five
sanatoria, including a convalescent
hospital near Fredriksvarn on the
eastern side of Christiania Fjord.
Oslo, in turn, was quick to act.
Even proposals for house rationing
were presented TO the town council.
However, the need was for more and
better accommodations and the city
acted accordingly toward that end.
The Norwegians are a practical
people.
The city proceeded by two methods
One was the plan by which the city
itself constructed accommodations
Evening star., 1925-04-25
ARCHITECTS OFFER IID
TO CHECK u. S. WASTE
Join Engineering Council in Urging
Changes in Proposed Reorg| g|1nisotion
of Interior Department.

Architecture and the building in
dustry are allied with the American
Engineering Council in its efforts to
eliminate waste in the administration
| of the United States Government by
reorganizing the Department of the
| Interior, called Uncle Sans waste
| basket"
The public works functions of the
Government. embracing constantly ex-
| panding construction activity, are so
vast that their Capitalization in sin
gle department under engineering con-
| troll is regarded IS essential to econ
omy and efficiency.
! Engineers. architects and builders
will support the Jones Wyant plan
pending in Congress. This measure
proposes sharp changes in the Gov
ernment reorga nization bill as 1t af-
fects the Interior Department.
The American Engineering Council
asks that an assistant secretaryship of
public architecture be created, this
amendment being favored by thF
American Institute of ArchitectE,
which insists on greater recognition fot
1.-THE profession of architecture in e5ns
scheme to reform the executive fde
partments.
An assistant secretary for pIblit
construction Is also provided frr II
the engineering plan. Both of these
assistant secretaries are to be appoint
ed by the President. and each shal
be specially qualified by trairkng ant
experience for the particular service!
over which he is to have jurisdiction
At present an assistant secretary o
public works and an assistSInt secre
| tary of the public domain. 10th within
the Department of the Interior, ar,
contemplated in the Government re
j organization mea sure.
Enormous savings to the taxpaye
can be brought about, acfording to th'
engineering council, by Reorganization
such as it proposes. The duplication
Evening star., 1925-04-25

supporting a rose or any other climb
ing vine, a bird bath. sundial or bit Of
lattice does wonders in creating
beauty. a place that is loved enough
to be surrounded with a garden al
ways seems more like a home than
one without such a mark of affection.
A little house with a well-cared-f for
garden is often more winning than
lovely house without any such adorn-
ment.
The house is 2612 feet wide by 81
feet deep. so a long, narrow lot should
be chosen. 1t is unpretentieus in
Evening star., 1925-04-25

Since the prices Of material and
labor vary so materially in different
localities. we do not attempt to give
an estimate as to cost, but suggest
that you consult your local builder,
who can give you detailed information
as to the costs of your exact needs to
be installed in this design. For informa-
ton as to the procuring of the building
plans of this design. No. 26, send
stamped and self-sddressed envelope
TO Real Estate Editor, The Star.
uCopvright George Matthew AdsmS.l
Evening star., 1925-04-25

every way: therefore, just the trees
and shrubs native to the country
should be used. A tagged walk with
the stones scattered along should
lead up to the porch and around the
house, and the furniture of the inte-
rior should be of the simplest.
II seems as though this little house
with it's charming exterior and its
most attractive Interior, combined
with the low cost of its production,
should make it the home for which
hundreds are looking.
Evening star., 1925-04-25
Keiser Quits License Body.

Edwin T. Keiser. vice president Of
the National Association of Real Es-
tate License Law Officials, for the past
four years real estate commissioner OF
California, has resigned the Office TO
enter private business. 1t is unofficial
ly given out that Mr.. Keiser will be
connected with Chicago corporation
handling California lands.
Evening star., 1925-04-25

Our representatives are atDays
at the Park Omce-Euery day
and Sunday-ready to shoW you
through these Houses and around
the Park.
Evening star., 1925-04-25

The school facilities are unusual.
A graded school is under construction
-(see picture)-in the Park, to which
teachers will be assigned by the Hyatts-
vile School Board-and only block
and half away is the new Hyattsville
High School.
Evening star., 1925-04-25

These Homes are completed and
ready for occupancy. You'll note the
pleasing types of design-all super
vised by the Park Co.'S consulting
architect-thus insuring high stand
ard of effectiveness.
Evening star., 1925-04-25

Admirably located - midway be-
tween Hyattsville and the Maryland
State University-on the Washington
and Baltimore Boulevard-not a half
hour from the heart of Washington by
motor, trolley or bus. Water, sewers,
streets, walks, gas, electricity are
already installed.
Evening star., 1925-04-25

If you tDant to build your own
Home the Park Company rDiU
assist you to finance it
Upon Easy Terms
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-01-23
Something to ] hink About
BIZ E. A. DALKER

turn their faces in the darkest hour
from the sun of faith. shining always
on every cross and care.
If you would help yourself to the
best there is, keep track of your faults.
If inclined to procrastinate, take les
son from the tides, the revolving earth,
never delaying or hurrying
Be methodical. even though II may
in the present day of haste and con-
fusion be considered old-fashioned.
Train your mind to remember what
your eyes see; keep your brain sensi-
tized so that the impressions made
upon 1t shall become permanent pic
lures to which you can turn when they
may be needed.
Only what you can recollect in the
vital moment is of any use to you, and
in that moment, If you should fail to
remember, your whole future might be
blighted
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HELP YOURSELF

EVERYTHING beneath the sun Us
available to the deserving, SO
reach out your hands and help your
self
To be worthy you should be patient
Industrious, persevering, charitable
toward the weak, respectful TO the
strong.
and envy; be not afraid TOT soil your
hands. but a veritable coward when 1t
comes to the point where you are
called upon to smudge your soul.
Go forth with heaTt full of faith
and joyous countenance.
Do not grumble III you happen to be
in the lower ranks.
Think of tt6e great men of today
who came 5up from humble places and
won distinction, whose names are
written across the lands and seas in
flaDNng letters.
let its unfailing torch illuminate your
path all through life. and march on as
sured that the goal you have set your
heart upon Is just ahead.
DO not falter If your road should be
difficult and your burden @earisome.
Difficulties are common obstacles.
No one can get anything worth while
without overcoming them.
Affluence and power have their be-
ginning in small things, both capable of
being won by well-directed thought
and effort
They belong to the capable who are
qualified to use them in the right way.
not to the doubling, inefficient and
wavering. but to the courageous, the
steadfast, who never admit defeat nor
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-01-23

brave soldier in the Revolution. There
was Thomas Cushion noted as a
statesman in the Revolution, and a
Caleb Gushing, born in 1900, an able
statesman in pre-Civil war days. He
ii was who confirmed the first treaty
between the United States and China.
Frank Hamilton Gushing was a noted
ethnologist and Jonathan Gushing was
prominent educator.
Tiffany-This is an old English
name derived from the word once
popularity used for Epiphany. Per-
haps it was first adopted by one who
was born in the season of Epiphany
just after Christmas.
Budd.-It is hard to trace this sur
name to its origin. One good au-
thority places it with group of short
names that are probably contractions
of longer first names usual in Anglo
Saxon times
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Jour Last
ndrne
is IT CUSHING?

THE name of Gushing. well known
n in England and the United States,
may be derived from Couzon, place
in France, though it may, in some in
stances, be derived from the French
word fer cousin. One authority on
name origin has it, however, that the
name is derived from an older sur
NAME Cusyn, from the French, mean
ing cook. and that it is therefore an
oGcHpative name like Cook. Other
forms of the same name are Cushion
and Cushion.
The Americans of the name can
trace their descent back to period
before America was discovered by
record are known was Thomas CuSh-
ing of Hardenham, England, whose will
is dated 1866. His son, William, of
bingham. England, had son of Hard
ingham. and his son Peter. was the
father of Peter Gushing WHO was born
in 1889, who came TO this country
with his wife Nazareth, settling In
Boston in 1868. Later they removed
I" bingham. Mass, named from the
old home OF the Cushings in England
There have been many prominent
Cushings in many different profess
sions. William B. Gushing was dis
,inguiShed naval officer in the Civil
war and Nathaniel Cushion was
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THE FIRST NAME
By DOUGLAS MALLocH

ITO KNOW the fellow that ! meet,
And meet him with a smile,
And not unknown TO walk the street
UnnOticed all the while
Oh, that's the road / want TO go,
want to have friend or so.
To call the fellows Pete" or BILL"
Not Mister" all the time,
viii keep me younger on the Hill
OF life ] have to climb
VIII make me feel a boy again.
And do the same for other men.
To have men called me what they did
Back there in boyhood days.
The things they called me when kid,
Is sweeter than the praise
That any flatterer may give.
Will help me more my life to live.
The last name is the name of age
The first the name of youth;
pray you. backward turn the page
TO innocence and truth
When | was young, and so were you.
And call me what they used to do
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Her Answer

First Teacher-So you proposed to
Nellie by letter. did your
Second Teller-Not exactly. You
know, she runs the S to 2 book. Well.
after the checks were sorted / wrote
her letter on the back of a check and
slipped 1t into her stack. Yes, l pro-
posed to her in it,
First Teller-What did she dor
Second Teller (sighing) re-
turned 1t marked Insufficient funds ~
Bank Notes.
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CURIOUS

''Yea, even the hairs of our heads
are numberedl" Numbered the minis
ter.
After the sermon small boy came
up to the pulpit II thought / would
ask you question" he said meek
ly, pulling a hair from his head "You
said all the hairs OF our heads are
numbered, so | thought you would tell
me the number of this one"
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Eyes, my friends" said the theologi-
cal lecturer, "some admire Moses, who
Instituted the old law; some, Paul, who
spread the new. But after all. which
character in the Bible has had the
largest following?"
AS he paused, voice from the back
bench shouted: "Ananias!"
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That's Different

II want to show you the famous fiex-
ible ivorine comb. an absolutely I'M
breakable comb, ladies and gentlemen,
that will stand anything You cen
bend it--so, or twist it-so. or you
can"
"Can you comb your hair with lt?"
interrupted practical member of the
audience
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Reason in His Attitude

Judge-You don't know whether
you're guilty or not?
Defendant-No. your honor.
Judge-Preposterou
Determinations honor. how could
l when l haven't heard yet what
single witness has got to say?
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English plum PUDDING.
Plum Pudding.

Put into Il howl one-half pound of
finely chopped suet. the same of -four.
and brown sugar, one-fourth Of a
pound Of bread crumbs. one-fourth of
q teaspoonfu each of cinnamon, NUT
ineg, ailspice. cloves and ginger. One
iaAf pound Of cnrrants, one-fourih
iound each ut malaga raisins, lemon
leei. citroa and orange peel, all cut
zine. une-haif pint Of black molasses,
'ne-fnurtIi pint Of grapeiuice or cider,
w beaten eggs, the juice and grated
1aGs Of Two lemons. Mix we'll put
MO buttered molds ami steam four
hours rhis keeps indefinitely. Re
seai before serving
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llother5CooR Book

Few people rich or poor. make the
most of what they possess. In their
anxiety to increase the amount of
means for future enjoyment. they are
too apt to lose sight of their capabil-
ity for the PERSONAL---VERY. Hunt
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Lady Luck

"Ah wins"
"What yuh got?'
"Three aces"
"No yuh don't. All wins"
"What yuh got7"
1.-Two mines an razor"
"Yuh shoh do, How come you %
luckyf'
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May--I can't drive our old car at
all any more.
Naise-Howzat?
Jack has driven it so much lately
that every time it gets on dark and
moony road 1t stalls automatically"
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The Appleton Family
MIR. Lysander John Appleton
Mrs. Lysander John Appleton
Miss Daysey Mayme Appleton
Master ChAuneey Devere Appleton

A LII his life Lysander John Apple
\ ton has been governed by Coat
Tail Censor. When his wife isn't pull
ing his coat tail for him to sit down, It
is his daughter Daysey Mayme. Other
men get up In public and have their
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-01-23
But He Didn't
crawl.

A mile In a minute
Thundered the lightning express.
And he said, II can beat it
But he missed his guess.
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How Ofteni

HOW often In this world we meet
Those resignation rumors!
rev OF them bear fruit complete.
But most are only boomers.
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WHAT HE DIED OF

insurance Man-You seem a good
risk, Mr.. Brown, but please tell me
what your father died ot?
Mr.. Brown was very young when
that happened, Mr.. Jones, but he died
of a Tuesday, they say.
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What He Wanted

Dealer-This engine will develop
sixty horse power without vibration.
Customer-And how much with one7
1 want the best money can. buy.
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War Stops Auto Business

One effect of the war In Chlna was
the practical paralyzIng of the auto
mobile and motorcycle business.
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nishon Broad

Take twn culfllls If brown sugar,
lrN-na eupful If hutter, four eggs
sadcG one ~ a time; one cake Of
sU se' a. ,ctlnte grated and mixed
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say, and their women folks sit down
in front and split kid gloves applaud.
ing, but Daysey Mayme and her moth
er always make ii d point to sit be-
hind Lysander John and pull at his
coat tail when they think 1t is time for
him TO sit down. AS both are club
members and know all about the art
Of public speaking, they pull prompt
~ and often.
Daysey Mayme Appleton loves her
brother, Chauncey Devere, the most
when 1t IS necessary TO send to the
butchers for five cents worth of liver.
If there is anything more degrading
to the pride of princess than to send
her to butcher shop for five cents
worth of liver. Daysey Mayme does
not know what 1t is
*
The women-folks In the Appleton
family call the front porch the veran-
da, but Lysander John and his son
Chauncey Devere persist in calling II
the stOop.
X
When Lysander John Appleton goes
to church and hears them singing
about the Rock of Ages, and what
safe retreat II is when troubles DER
me roll" he always thinks of the room
at his house which the women folks
call his Den, and in which he Is per-
initted TO seek retreat when his wife
and daughter are giving party.
&c. by George Matthew AdamsJ
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-01-23

For heavens sakel What are you
doing there?'
Didn't / tell you I'd be on the
watch when you Gamer"
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NATURALLY

First Bug-You got the best of MIR.
Worm in your little run In.
Second Bug-Yes, l made him
crawl.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1925-01-23

Franz List was a pianist of note be-
fore he was In his teens
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PUDDINGS AND CAKE

TT is during the cold weather we en-
joy the buildings and sauces. The
following is Il famous pudding which
the Syvoy chef prepared and shipped
fwosG1ns of to America for holiday
consunption:
English Plum Pudding.
Take twelve ounces of malaga
r.isins. the same Of smyrna raisins.
,urrants, suet and candied orange
neei. Ten ounces Of bread crumbs.
nine ounces of -four. one ounce of
preserved ginger chopped, four ounces
If chopped apple. one ounce of
chopped citron, one teaspoonful of
salt, eight ounces of brown sugar. six
eggs and cupful of milk. Mix and
steam five hours. This recipe makes
seven pounds of pudding.
Evening star., 1925-06-18
RENT HOUSES-FUR. 6 UNFUR.
WANTED TO REST-HOUSES

MEMBER OF CONGRESS WOULD RENT
good S or room furnished house begin
ming about September 18th. Phone or ad
dress Guy !. Hardy. House onre Building.
t-NFTRNISHED = BEDROOMS: BY RE
spunslble private family. Monthly rental
about Sl0o. Address Box COLA. Star Office.
Evening star., 1925-06-18

two blocks from Capitol Traction ar lf-r
10000. Terms Box 2lI K"uslnE'on NJ
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Large apartment on K street
west of 10th. Fifty-fve apart
ments of ? and 3 rooms and bath
each; many with porcheS. Build
ing about 2 years old. Excel
lently financed, the second trust
having easy payments and run
ming until paid. Can be bought
right at this time. Owner will
take second trust notes and
equity in part payment.
BUSINESS PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc,
I4I2 Eye 81. NV. Franklin a5o3
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WANTED-BUSINESS PROPTY.
SALE-INVESTMENT PROP'TY.

COLORED CATERESS WANTS DINING
room for high-cass white patronage Call
North 942l. what have YOU TO Offer