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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

Noted Correspondent Who Writes
the Washington Digest"
taking place there can hardly be
overestimated. Everyone is inter-
ested in the new plans being
formed, the new policies being
adopted by the administration, and
the effect these will have upon the
nation, and upon industry and agri-
culture.
To keep abreast of these new de-
velopments is rather difficult for the
average reader. The scene is con-
stantly shifting-new figures are
being brought into the spotlight
things are happening with rapid
ity that is confusing if one is to de-
pend upon routine news dispatches
from the capital.
washington Digest" published
each week in this paper, brings you
the capital news as interpreted by
William Bruckart, noted capital
correspondent. This unbiased re-
porter tells more than mere news
he tells what is going on behind
the scenes, condensing into small
space the essential information re-
garding men and events that will
give you q comprehensive picture
of governmental affairs. He deals
not only with events themselves
but with causes and results-what
led to the adoption of certain pol
icies and what their probable et-
feet will be upon the country.
Bruckart writes with authority.
He is recognized as one OF the
ablest correspondents at Washing
ton and is particularly noted for
his knowledge of government
financing and treasury department
activities, very important qualifica-
lions for intelligent Washington re-
porting today. His long experience
as Q correspondent for the Associat-
ed Press and United Press and ms
former connection with the United
States Daily give him an invaluable
background. !,
If YOU want to be well informed
make a habit of reading the wash
inpton Digest" as it appears each
week in this paper. 1t is written IN
a clear, crisp, concise style thar
makes it unusually interesting, ana
It Is always free from partisan
prejudice. It offers an easy way to
keen abreast Of what il Wping on
in the nations capital.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01
81. OOO,O 900 TREES PLANTED IN
SHELTER BELT

The answer of Government to
drought and eroded soil, this year.
was the planting of 55,000,000 Few
trees in the middle western shelter
belt. the Forestry Service reported.
This amounts to about rs miles tf
trees in the projected belt, zigzag-
ging from the Canadian border to
the center Of Texas, 1900 miles long
and 100 miles wide.
Only $2.0O0,O00 was required for
all this planting, the service said,
and at least an equal amount will be
sought for next year, The rate Of
planting must be stepped up con-
siderably, when budget conditions
permit, to complete the work in
measurable time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01
NO INCREASED TAXES,

In his announcement of Septem-
Der 20, President Roosevelt said that
improving business had fortified the
governments financial position. He
forecast that the curves of tax col
lections and federal expenditures
would soon meet. and predicted that
the deficits for the next two fiscal
years would be much less than were
originally estimated. He then said
that 1t was highly unlikely that any
new or increased taxes would be
necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01
DESTRUCTION AND Econ N
STRICrION COSTS :

when the United States went into
the World War;" said Senator Joseph
C. O'Mahoney in a recent address in
his home State of Wyoming, "our ma
tional debt was $3,00O,OOO,0OO.
When the war was over it was $685.
900, 100000. We spent $4,000
100000 for destruction. Then we
decreased the debt to $16,0O0,00O,-
600 up to the time the depression set
in. Under the Hoover and Roose-
welt administrations recovery ex-
penses have run up $14,00O,OO0,000.
We borrowed 20 billions for destruc-
ton and IA billions for reconstruc-
ton. And of the reconstruction debt.
$8,O00,O0O,0OO was loaned 10 build
ing and loan associations, Insurance
and industrial companies, banks.
home owners and communities and
most of that will be paid back with
interest. But if we only get back
half of it, it will be much more chan
the foreign nations paid us on the
war debt"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

The farm outlook has greatly
changed in the last three years. When
the bottom of depression was reach
ed in the summer of 1882, it looked
as if agriculture faced nothing save
more foreclosures, more farm fail
ures, more profitless years. Slow
improvement set in then, and the
pace of betterment gradually accel-
Grated. Recent surveys indicate that
agricultural income is climbing, and
that black ink is taking the place Of
red in farm ledgers. The farmer is
not out Of the woods-but he can
see the sunny meadows beyond.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01
THE PATH

Right through the stomach, the old
adage ran,
Is the path that leads to the heart of
man.
From much observation we're led to
surmise
The path to mans heart must be
through his eyes.
For first he observes how the dear
creature looks
And later, perchance, finds out If she
cooks.
But If were up-to-date We are forced
to suppose
The way to his heart must sbe through
his nose.
The reason, you think, is not clearly
seen?
Then glance through the ads in the
last magazine!
UNA CLINGAN RANDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01
washington Digest"
Gives Interpretation
Of News From Capital

There was a time when keeping
up with the news from Washington
was about as interesting as read
ing the telephone book. Routine re-
ports about dry as dust matters,
long speeches about nothing at all
these were about the sum total
of the news from the national cap
ital.
That time seems to be definitely
past. Today no news is of greater
interest than the happenings at
Washington, and the Importance of
being well informed about events
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

to the school and the schools obliga-
ton to advance the high purposes of
the state" Approximately 6,00O,-
900 adul. citizens in about 1000
communities took part in this special
annual occasion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

Vines most often and most serious
ly attacked by the japanese beetle
are the Virginia Creeper and Grape.
according to DR.. Ernest N. Cory,
State Entomoloeist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

You can turn on the radio but you
can't make the guests listen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-11-01

Only a skillful girl can chew gum
20 that nobody will notice 1t.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
III. 4. Progress During July
Sets Ne,v High for Program

is private capital provided by private
financial institutions released to in
dividuals and business concerns
through the insurance provided by
the Federal Housing Administration.
In addition, the general program has
directly stimulated cash moderniza-
ton work estimated by field directors
of the Federal Housing Administra-
ton at more than $670,000,000.
These figures bring the grand total
of insured modernization and repair
notes and mortgages selected for ap-
praisal to So 1887. .420 for the largest
day, to $53,797,325 for the largest
month. and to grand total of $685.
590.353 for both parts of the Federal
Housing Administration program.
The mutual mortgage insurance
plan was announced in November,
1884, the first returns being reported
in December. AS enabling legislation
had to be passed in practically every
State to allow full cooperation with
the mutual mortgage insurance plan,
this part of the program did not get
under way in a truly national sense
until March. 1885, at which time a
majority of the State Legislatures had
passed enabling acts.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
BOILER EFFICIENCY
RATINGS RUN HIGH
Modern Steam and Hot-Water
Plants Get Most Out of
Fuel in Combustion.

A high degree of efficiency both In
transmission Of the heat created by
the combustion of fuel has been at
tanned by the modern hot water and
steam heating plant, according to the
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bu-
reau.
Whereas plants installed years ago
wasted fuel by improper combustion
and wasted heat units by inefficient
transmission Of the heat to the rooms,
the modern boiler extracts every pos
sible unit of heat from the fuel which
is being burned, whether it be liquid,
solid or gaseous.
This high degree OF efficiency In
combustion has been attained by the
designing of a fire chamber which al
lows the fuel to have all the air 1t
needs for complete combustion. The
boiler is designed so that there are
inches Of heating area with water on
one side and fire on the other. Fur.
thermore, the water which has beer
heated is enabled to escape as quickly
as possible, so that it may be re-
placed with an equal quantity of cole
water.
Improvements In piping systems
and in the design of radiators assure
the home owner Of rapid circulation
of water or steam between the boilel
and the radiators When radiator,
are of correct size and design, al
the heat in the water or steam is rap.
idly transferred to the air, whereupor
the water returns to the boiler fol
! another load Of heat units.
Evening star., 1935-08-10

Progress of the Federal Housing
Administration during July was the
greatest since it was established, Act
ing Administrator Stewart Mcdonald.
announced this week. The last day
of the month showed the largest daily
volume of business.
Insured moderniZation and repair
notes for the day of July 81 amounted
to S2,144,710 For the month of July
they totaled $21,084,565. For the en-
tire period of operation since the
modernization credit plan was be-
gun in August, 1884, they amounted
to S1l3,07l,642. Notes for amounts
of more than $4,000, insured under
the amended provisions of the ma
tional housing act, are not included
in these totals.
Mortgages selected for appraisal
with fees paid for the day of July 81
amounted to S1,242,355. They totaled
S32.712,769 for the month of July,
and for the entire period of opera
ton since the mutual mortgage in
surance plan began to function last
December they totaled S122,518.711.
All the money advanced under both
the modernization credit plan and
the mutual mortgage insurance plan
Evening star., 1935-08-10

county treasurer" is advertising an
other batch of 1900 or 1000 coAnty
tax sales.
Hodges Is 'late county treasurer" BY
virtue Of the emergency law, which
continues his responsibility for the
collection Of unpaid taxes-a re-
sponsibility fixed by local law-be-
yond the expiration of his term as
county treasurer. His term expired
last May. when he was succeeded by
Joseph H. Pepper.
Mr.. Hodges said that unpaid taxes
in the county now total between $500
600 and 100000. The sales being
advertised include all the properties
on which taxes are still in arrears.
All classes and conditions of property
are among those listed for sale.
Evening star., 1935-08-10

York City and because of the large
volume of business being done in the
New England region.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
BATH ROOM is EASY
TO MAKE CHEERFUL
Plumbing Contractors Improve
Rejuvenation Technique
Past Three Years.

There is no room in the house
which can be changed from drabness
to beauty, from cheerlessness to envi-
able charm, and from prosaic utility
to inviting usefulness with such ease,
satisfaction and at such a reasonable
cost as the bath room, according to
the Plumbing and Heating Industries
Bureau.
With the major part of their ef-
forts during the last three years con-
centrated on modernization work,
plumbing contractors have greatly i'm
proved the technique Of bathroom
rejuvenation.
Replacement work has been speed
ed up, and the entire job can be ac-
complished with little or no inconven-
ience to family routine Improved
piping materials and fixtures espe-
cially adapted for modernization work
as well as more efficient methods of
installation all aid in speeding up the
work and reducing the cost.
1t is not necessary for the home
owner to deal separately with differ
ent tradesmen whose work is involved
in bathroom modernization work.
Most plumbing dealers will gladly as
sumo full responsibility Tor the COM
plete job, including new wall and floor
materials.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
HOUSE Of COPPER
. SHOWN TO PUBLIC
Structure, First of Its Kind
in U. S., Has Steel
Frame.

The copper house, erected at Edge
moor lane and Exeter road in Edge
moor, Md, by the Kennecott Copper
Corp. as an exhibit. was opened to
public inspection today.
Although copper houses have been
built in Germany and other European
countries, the Edgemoor house is said
to be the first of its kind In this
country. It Is Of the English farm
house type.
While copper has been used for
roofs, cutters and water pipes for many
years, this Is the first time it has
been the principal material Of the
house, itself. The framework of the
exhibit house is Of structural stel, but
the outside walls consist Of heavy
copper plates backed by q half inch
thickness Of composition board. which
lends additional stability to the sheets
and minimizes any metallic noise
when the plates are struck.
It's builders claim that the insulation
Of the walls is so efficient that they
are equivalent to eight feet Of solid
masonry. although only about six
inches in thickness. The inside walls
are plastered on metal lath and the
space between is filled with spun glass.
All the plumbing pipes are of nom
unstable copper tubing, and the plumb
ing fixtures are chromium plated brass
70 resist tarnish. The house is also
provided with a complete air condi-
tioning system, which will keep ii
supplied with warm moist air in the
Winter. and dry cool air during the
hot Summer months. This air condi-
tioning system has been installed in
all the principal rooms of the house,
and rooms such as bath rooms and
kitchens, closets and maids room
have been provided with concealed
copper radiators that are hidden in
the walls.
Copper alloys are further used in
Evening star., 1935-08-10
ROCK CREEK SITE
GETSF|VE HOUSES
Exhibition Homes Planned
by General Electric to
Show Progress.

Rock Greek Terrace, new develop
ment overlooking Rock Greek Park
at Upton street and Linnean avenue,
has been selected as the site for the
second and third of the series of five
New American homes to be built
in Washington under the national
campaign sponsored by the General
Electric Co., it was announced today
by Waverly Taylor, Inc, builders of
the exhibit houses in the Capital.
While the design Of the houses has
not yet been worked out, Mr.. Taylor
revealed they will incorporate the
outstanding features of the prize
winning plans of the Nation wide
contest. fostered by the General Elec-
trio Co.. in which more than 5000
architects competed. Because none
of the l8 plans chosen is particularly
adapted to the high, wooded Getting
of Rock Greek Terrace, Mr.. Taylor
explained that it is necessary for his
architects to draw plans which will
represent composite of the designs
selected by the contest judges
The finished designs will take into
consideration the location of the
homes, surrounding architectural
treatment and needs of the local
market. The two General Electric
demonstration houses will be part Of
development of % houses which
will be built by the Taylor firm in
the new development.
The purpose of the New Ameri-
can home campaign is to focus pub
lie attention on progress In home
building and house equipment. Tile
homes will include Winter air condi-
tioning, with provision for Summer
cooling if desired. A total of 5000
homes is expected to open all over
the country during September and
October
Rock Greek Terrace was acquired
by Waverly Taylor several years ago.
The property has an interesting his
tory, having been granted by Lord
Baltimore to the Pierce family, which
built the Pierce Mill in 1890. 1t
overlooks Rock Greek Park and
Northwest Washington. The property
may be reached by way of Connecti-
cut avenue north to Upton stlect.
thence east to Iinnean avenue. or by
way of Sixteenth street to Park road,
thence west to Tilden street. and
north on Linnean avenue to the site.
The first Of the New American"
homes here is under construction at
Rollingwood, Md, at the intersection
of Beach drive and Leland street.
The Taylor firm was selected by the
Washington New American" HCme
Committee to construct the demon
stration houses in this area. Two
more are to be announced in another
section Of the city at later date.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
Walled Courtyards Luxuries.

Walled courtyards are great luxuries
where homes are located on small
pieces of property. They allow q
greater degree OF privacy in an outdoor
living room than would be possible
otherwise. One seen recently had q
white painted brick wall on three
sides. The soft pink tint of the stucco
house wall on the fourth side re-
fiected a rosy glow into the inclosure.
Evening star., 1935-08-10

the bronze screens for all windows and
doors. and in the heating pipes. and
ali the hardware, and In the lighting
fixtures. The house Il announced as
westher-p proof, rust-proof, fire-proof,
lightning-proof, nd-proof and ter
mite-proof.
The company has had plans pre-
pared for q number Of houses in diff
ferent styles Of architecture.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
COUNTY TAX SALE
INCLUDES BIG LIST
5000 to 1000 Plots Advertised
by Anne Arundel Late
Treasurer"

BALTIMORE, August 10.-Acting
in accordance with the provisions of
an emergency law passed by the last
session Of the general assembly to
wipe out more than half a million
doilars Of delinquent Anne Arundel
County taxes which have accumulated
since 1881, C. Albert Hodges, late
Evening star., 1935-08-10
GERARD APPOINTED HEAD
OF ENLARGED FILA. UNIT
Region No. / Will Include New
York, Connecticut and
Rhode Island.

Appointment of Julian M. Gerard
as director of an enlarged region No. l
of the Federal Housing Administration,
which will include New York, Con-
necticut ana Rhode Island, was an
nounced this week by Acting Fed
eral Housing Administrator Stewart
Mcdonald.
At the same time Mr.. Mcdonald
named Thomas G. Grace of New York
City as Mr.. Gerard's successor as
director for the State of New York.
The enlargement of region No. to
include Connecticut and Rhode Island
was decided upon because the cities
in both States are convenient to New
Evening star., 1935-08-10
Firm incorporate.

BALTIMORE, August 10.-George
G. Ridgely. Alfred T. Newbold and
Alfred B. Baker. all of Chevy Chase,
have incorporated Ridgely, Inc, of
Chevy Chase. Md, to deal In real
estate, etc. The capital stock consists
of 725 shares Of which 500 shares are
common stock and 125 shares pre-
ferred stock, each having no par value.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
Ivory Walls in Stars Home,

The living room Of Norma Shearer's
lovely home on the beach at Santa
Monica has dull ivory walls and blue
green carpet. Twin divans are golden
yellow damask. Draperies are gold
and turquoise, with touches Of henna
and white,
Evening star., 1935-08-10
Mayor Canvasses for Repairs

Edward Kendall, mayor of Long
Beach, Wash, has recently canvassed
merchants on the main street of the
town, urging that they carry out re-
pairs and modernization work on their
store buildings. AS a result of this
one man canvass. every store on the
main street of the city has already
been painted.
Evening star., 1935-08-10
Roots Stop Up Sewers.

Roots of trees sometimes grow into
sewers causing stoppage, punctures, or
leakage. The well-equipped plumbing
contractor has available sewer kites,
sewer rods, and many gadgets for re-
moving every imaginable sort of an
obstruction in sewers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-05-28

for the convenience of her
guests.
When Mrs. George
Marye, one of Washing
toms most gracious and
charming hostesses, goes to
California shortly to spend
several months, she 1cil be
accompanied, I hear, by
Mrs. Sidney Cloman.
They plan to make the
trip BIZ motor, and rumor
has 1t that Mrs. Marye 1Clu
be at Santa Barbara, and
qUill not open her home at
Burlingame. Mrs. Cl0man,
qUhO has a host of friends
on the Coast, 1CW pay a
round of visits achile on the
West Coast.
It seems to me those who
remain on during the summer
in the Capital should give a
vote of thanks to Mrs. Marye
who, though she has not &C.
cupied her residence at Con-
necticut Avenue and N Street
for several years, has been
just as particular about her
gardens being planted and
kept up as if she had, and
this summer will be no ex-
ception.
Already, the porch at the
back is bordered with n.y.
drangeas, and the velvety
lawn is edged with blooms
of many colors silhouetted
against bushes that Will
flower on for months. She
has received many letters
from total strangers thank
ing her for retaining this de-
lightful oasis in a section Of
the city which is now given
over almost exclusively to
business.
X X
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Her.
rick, ST.. gave a perfectly
delightful reception Sunday
afternoon for the young
Samuel Herricks at their at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-05-28
Sets June e
For Weddinq

Miss Dora 1nnis White, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Richard S. Aldrich,
has selected Friday, June %, for
her marriage to Mr.. Samuel
Spencer, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Benning Spencer, of this
city. The ceremony will take
place at 4 o'clock in the chapel,
on the estate of Mr.. Alanson B.
Houghton, former Ambassador
to the Court of st. James. and
Mrs. Houghton. in South Dart
mouth, Mass.
The bride-elect has selected
her sister, Mrs. C. Tracy Barnes,
of Cambridge, Mass, and her
sister-in.law, Mrs. William Wurts
White, of Providence. for her at.
PENDANTS. The father of the
bridegroom will be the best man
and there will be no ushers.
The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. William APP
pleton Lawrence. rector of Grace
Church. Providence. in the pres
ence of the immediate families
and a few intimate friends. A
small reception will follow at the
Aldrich home in Nonquitt, Mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-05-28
Benefit Party

Mrs. Robert Low Bacon will
open her historic home, 1901 F
Street, this afternoon from 4 to
6 o'clock, for the benefit of the
League of Republican Women.
She will be assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. William Howard
Taft and Mrs. William Fitch
Kelly. president of the League.
Tea will be served in the
garden, the hostesses there
being Mrs. William E. Borah,
Mrs. Gerald P. Nye, Mrs. Arthur
H. Vandenberg, Mrs. James j.
Davis, Mrs. Charles L. McNary,
Mrs. Bertrand H. Smell, Mrs.
Clarence Hancock. Mrs. Ed
ward Everett Gam, Mrs. Vir-
GINA White Speel, Mrs. Jacob
Leander Loose, Mrs. Victor
Kaufman, Mrs. Frank w. Mon
dell, Mrs. William Mondell,
Mrs. w. M. Guthrie, Mrs. Parker
w. West, Miss Janet Richards,
Mrs. Bruce Baird. Miss Ruth
Brown, Miss Sarah Smell, Miss
Carrie Henderson, Mrs. William
North Sturtevant and Mrs. E.
S. Kochersparger. Members Of
the Board will assist generally.
Miss Sylvia Kaplowitz will
sing during the afternoon in
costume. Another feature Of
the entertainment will be for
tune-telling by Clara Saunders
and Cornelia Bowie.