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The Washington times., 1937-07-24
District of Columbia Leads Six Larger Cities in Total Cons
FILA Financing
Shows Gains
This Year
Mortgage Insurance
Up IS Per Cent
Over 1886

Home financing under the Fed
eral Housing Administration In
sured mortgage plan for the first
six months Of 1897 showed an
increase of IS per cent over the
corresponding period Of last year,
according to figures made public
today by the Federal Housing
Administration.
Since January /, home mort
cages amounting to $243, 730, 900
have been accepted for insurance.
This compares with $180.580, 900
for the first half Of 1885.
Peak in April
In addition, moderniZation and
repair notes amounting to over
$50, million dollars were insured
during the three years Of FILA
operations under the authority
of Title I, which expired on April l..
Analysis of reports from the
Federal Housing Administration
insuring offices throughout the
country indicate that the peak
Of new building activity was
reached somewhat earlier this
year than usual. June was the
peak month in 1885, whereas April
this year showed the largest
volume.
Since April, this year, there has
been some decline in home con-
struction This decline has been
more marked in the larger metro
politan areas than in the smaller
cities. ,
Average Declines
In this connection it is Signifi-
cant that approximately 40 per
cent Of FILA mortgages accepted
for insurance are on properties 10
Gated in smaller cities and towns
outside Of metropolitan areas.
Another noteworthy development
in FILA operation during recent
months is a decline in the amount
Of the average new home mort
gage insured. This, in the face
OF generally rising prices, would
appear to indicate the success Of
the FILA small homes program.
For the past year mortgages on
new homes represent Sc per cent
of the total value Of mortgages &C.
cepted for insurance.
Reports also show that nine out
of every 10 families buying houses
under the FILA plan are spending
less than fifth Of their income
in monthly payments on their
homes.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
cORNIcES

In many New York homes,
wooden corniceS along the tops
of windows are gaining in favor.
They provide a smart and decora-
tive way to hide curtain rods,
rings, and all the other parapher-
MALTA which windows seem to re-
quire. Also, they are easy to OBJ
tain. They can be made with a
jig-saw or a small hand saw, or
they can be ordered from a near
by carpenter.
A simple straight board about
six inches wide and not more than
half an inch thick is cut to fit the
window and supported on either
side by blocks Of wood which hold
the cornice two inches out from
the window frame. The lower
edge may be left straight, may be
scalloped or cut in a graceful
curve.
New York department store ex-
hibitS show many of these window
cornices. A room with maple fur
niture, for example, has simple
wooden cornices stained and
waxed in maple finish. A kitchen
in ivory. red and green has a seal
Hoped window cornice painted red
which tops short, white curtains
trimmed with scarlet rickrack
braid.
A dignified modern room has a
cornice and "up-and-down" boards
at the sides of the window, painted
a dark coffee color and trimmed
with a cream tint. In a suburban
home, the master bedroom has
cornices finished in pine and
shaped to match the lower part Of
a Colonial chest of drawers.
In Colonial type rooms, incl
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Realty Sales Office
Started By MuI|ikin

Kent R. Mullikin, president Of
the Maryland Realty Investment
Trust, Inc, announces the sale of
house and lot at Cobb Island,
Md, to J. M. Cochrane. of La
Plata; and also the sale of two
lots at Woodland Point, Md, to
r. E. Beall, of Washington, D. c.
Mullikin has recently opened al
office at 915 Tenth st. N. w., which
IN addition to handling the sales
OF the properties of the Maryland
Realty Investment Trust will also
engage in a general brokerage of
1armS' WaterfrontS and country
properties.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Large, 0Id-Fashioned
Kitchen Is RemodeIed
ington TimeI

The large kitchens Of old-fash-
toned houses do not adapt them.
selves easily to modern housekeep-
ing when the housewife plans her
routine with a view to Step-saving.
Many people like the general
roominesS Of the house Of the
largekitchen era, but want their
domestic workshop more compact.
These kitchens may be divided,
and dining alcoveS, pantrieS, or
closets or lavatories may be made.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Building Jumps
During First
Half of'37
Local Permits Ahead
OF Chicago, Boston
And Philadelphia
BY JOHN DEAN MILLIGAN
Real Estate Editor

Washington is maintaining its
ascendancy over Philadelphia, the
Twin Cities, Chicago and other
large communities in the field of
building buildings.
So reports the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the Department OF
Labor in its monthly survey Of the
value Of construction permits is
sued in the 124 leading cities Of
the United States.
This months revelation includes
figures proving the District Of Co
lumbia ranged far in advance Of
Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Min
neapolis and st. Paul, Philadel-
phia and San Francisco during
the first half Of 1887.
Exceeds Last Year
The same situation prevailed
during the first six months of last
year, hence the "old home town"
has shown the way to much big
ger brothers for two consecutive
years.
Moreover, the total dollar vol
time of building shows a greater
increase here in 1887 over 1886
than in shown in several Of the
competing communities. From
January to June, inclusive, dur
ing last year, the permits amount
ed to $22,510,000. In the CORE
spending period of the present
year the figure was $27,280,000.
Pr. Only two of the other over.
sized villages-Chicago and Phila-
. delphia-approach the local rec
ord. During the firsF half of this
year the Windy City accounted
for construction valued at $20,614,-
600 while the City of Brotherly
Love accounted for $l9,630.000.
Challenge Answered
The. campfollowers. include
Baltimore, with $8,527,0O0; Boston
with $13,910,OOO: the Twin Cities
with $S,634,0O0; and San Fran.
cisco with $11,012,000.
7 Comparisons of this nature,
however, are sometimes challenged
on the ground that the Bureau of
Labor Statistics includes all types
of construction, including Federal
structures, in its surveys; thus
the figures for Washington are
claimed to be bloated by the Gov
ernment'S largesSe.
! In answer, it can be demon
, Strated that only a small per-
eentage of local construction is
ordered by Uncle Sam, at least in
!. the first six months of this year.
One estimate proved that during
/. a recent month total construction
valued at, say, 500, included priv
:ate building valued at $40 and
Federal building valued at only SO.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Laying Roofs

When wood shingles are being
laid on a roof, paper should not
be used between the shingles and
the lath or sheathing to which
they are nailed. Wood sweats
with the change. in temperature
and humidity, and paper be-
meath the shingles keeps the
qampneSS inside and rots the
shingles.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Materials and Equipment
For the Home

dentally, simple wood cornices
painted slightly darker than the
walls are additionally correct.
Following an old-time motif, some
Of them have a fret-work design,
either Stenciled or in a contrasting
color or actually cut through the
wood, like the fret-work ornamen.
tation on some examples Of Chi
nese Chippendale furniture.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Need Solid Ground

II concrete or masonry steps are
10 be installed, be sure the ground
on which they are to be placed is
SOHO and not recent fill. Filled
ground settles over a long period
and the steps will settle With il
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Door Is Divided

When a small bathroom makes
it difficult to open the door with
out knocking into fixtures, a door
divided into two and hinged like
a screen might relieve the conges-
ton.
The Washington times., 1937-07-24
Stair HandraiIs

All stairs should have hand
rails. Too often, with stairs that
descend between walls, the hand
rail is omitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Burglar Leaves
Cigar as a Clue

A burglar who jumped out of a
window, leaving only a cigar stub
as a clue to his identity. was sought
by FL Centre police Saturday.
Felix Gray, county court house
custodian, went home to 392 Holt
avenue Friday night. switched on
the light in the bedroom and sat
down on the edge of the bed to
read. A minute later he heard
crash in an adjoining room. He
rushed in to find that a burglar
had leaped out the window and was
fleeing rapidly down the alley.
Patrolman T. j. Harris, summon
ed by Gray. found only a half
burnt cigar stub as clue. Nothing
had been stolen.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Situations Wanted

YOUNG.man desiring to establish
permanent residence in Ell Cen
tro wishes work. Qualities as in
terror and exterior decorator and
rejuvenator. Will furnish local
references as to ability and in
tegrity. Call John L. Payne. 5th
Street hotel. 226 No. 5th. OBI
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
WILDCATS, AGGIES
CLASH TONIGHT

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 80. CUP)-
The University of Arizona Wildcats
and the New Mexico Aggies, both
weakened by injuries, meet tonight
in border conference football game.
Despite Coach ex divers very
gloomy" outlook, his Wildcats were
held slight favorites to conquer
the Aggies, undefeated in three con-
ference clashes. Arizona lost its
last two games.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Special Notices

Build home place to live,
1t will many pleasures give.
To your wife and children all,
Even though it's very small
You san say own this place,
Others will take up your pace
A short time will it take,
A HOME town it will make.
Ell CENTRIC LUMBER AND
TRADING COMPANY
1409 Adams Street Phone 1902
FL Centro, California
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Help Wanted.
SALESMAN WANTED

FOR new discovery patented by
one of the worlds largest manu-
facturers. Odorless, harmless, alb
serbs all odors. Needed by every
housewife who uses am ice or
mechanical refrigerator. Prevents
cross flavoring of foods, stops
food spoilage. Completely puri-
fies air within refrigerator. Nee
hanical units for butcher shops,
food stores and restaurants Now
Opening Western Territory. Ex-
elusive distributor will be placed
in Imperial county. Applicants
must furnish references. If you
want a business of your own and
are financially able to carry 5000
stock of merchandise, write at
once to
FILTERPURE
2210 WEST 11TH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Employees to Get
Stock In Papers

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 30. UP
Senator Arthur c. Capper announce
ed in his Daily Capital today that
he had incorporated all his publi-
cations and had arranged for a
part of the stock to be distributed
among the employees.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

PREPARE NOW for next Ell Cen
tro examinations. U. S. Govern
ment Jobs pay $l260 to S210O.
Men-women. List positions
sample coaching, FREE. Apply
Immediately. Post-Press BOX 946N
4 O30
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

BEFORE YOU ACCEPT ANY Job
write for my offer-absolutely
free, no obligation. Shows you
independent way to make up to
$45 and more in a week. Send
no money-just postcard. Write
Mills, 1913 Tenth St., Oakland,
Cal. Act Quick. OBJ
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

Stenographer
permanent position, accuracy
with figures and neatness essent-
ial Reply own handwriting Civ
ing personal details, past expert
ence Post-PresS Box 28O.
O27-T.F.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
instruction

TRAINED Men urgently needed
For information write Utilities
Inst, 35 Post-Press. N3
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Wanted Poultry

WE BUY and sell all kinds of poul-
try. Now located a mile west of
Imperial ave. on Main. Black and
White Poultry Market. Phone 658
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

THE BEST FIELD FLOAT and
Steel VS. for the money are al
McDaniels. 1881 Main, Ell Centre.
Replacement Discs.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
24 Wanted, miscellaneous

SESBANIA wild hemp seed. Get
our price first. Whitman Seed CO
618 Main. ...1TF
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
LARGE COMPANY
EXPANDING

SUCCESSFUL Texas Manufactur-
ing company, well rated, leader
in it's line all over United States,
can use forty high class young
statesmen for Western territories.
Strictly commercial proposition.
Paints, Roof Coating, Lubricants,
Liberal Percentage basis. Should
have car available. Five of these
forty men soon to be promoted
to Division Managers. Write
Post-Press Box NJ. OBI
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

FARMERS Use newspapers for
plant covers. Very low price by
ton. Buy now for low price.
Newsdealer, 645 State, Ell Gen.
tro. nj
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
POuIlIu Inr Nnie

HEAVY, we'll laying pullets for
sale. j. A. Paine, Holt and Elev-
enth SITS. Holtville, OBJ
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

WANT Junior College girl for
housework. Room, board, salary
53l SandalWood. Phone 531 OBJ
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

WANTED experienced asparagus
pickers. Sonoda. Phone Imp. 1876
O23-TF
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
Help Wanted

WANTED lady srenographer and
general office help in Ell Centre
Inquire Post-Press Box OBJ N3
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
POST>PRESS CLASSIFIED ADS
Real Estate For Sale

400 ACRES or any part, Westmor-
land District Alfalfa or vegeta-
bles.. See Ed Stokely Gateway
hotel Westmorland Open to all
licensed brokers. NOV %
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31
% For Sale. Miscellaneous

CATTLE MEN ATTENTION!
CHOICE common Barley for sale.
Il mile west of Airport. Imperial
H. c. Worthington. O15-TF'
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

GOOD wheat and barley seed for
sale, field run. McKim Ranch.
Phone 3571 Imperial. Nc
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-31

2210 WEST 11TH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Impossible To Obtain Famous Astrologer's
Advice After Engagement Expires Here
Soon With The Waterbury Democrat
Change Not Advisable

Mrs. M. H. N. Should we remain
here, or make change to another
town?
Ans. Your present vocation Of
ferS you q much better future. !
would not advise = change At the
present Financial conditions will
improve II you will remain as you
are. Your husband will also return
to work So0n.
Mds. N. I. Should I ask the per-
son In mind for financial assistance?
Ans. MY friend, this seems to be
an old boy friend Of yours. / do net
advise this procedure as you will
be lending encouragement TO him.
Your husband thinks great deal
Of you, 50 do net cause any unhsp-
pinesS IN your home. He can secure
aid through his employer u he will
see him about this matter.
B. II. I. I suspect my wife Of an
intimate relationship with our
boarder. Am I right, or wrong?
Ans. see where you separted
once before Of this same opinion.
Your wife admires the young man
in question, but you are wrong as
to the real thought you are enter
tanning. 1t would be we'll for you
to give him orders to leave, to pro-
tect those closely concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
RARE PRIVILEGE CONSULTING Ell HAREN LIMITEDE
Land Very Valuable to
Purchaser

Mr.. K. d. I have had con-
fidential talk with certain party
concerning some property. He wants
me to buy it because he cannot
continue. Should I do so, and what
are my chances as to profit or lossP
Ans. This particular land yOG
have in mind will be very valuable
10 you. Consider this offer. II seems
that within one week after you pur-
chase same, you will receive some
tidings pertaining to your mention
ed thought.
Mrs. s. p. d. Should I continue
living as am now?
Ans. In answer to your letter, I
feel that living as close TO your
husband rs possible will erase all
seemingly thoughts Of double from
your mind. Continued devotion Is
shown very strongly.
Ms. M. N. r. Ell Haren, will you
please tell me the outcome OF the
now existing conditions?
Ans. My friend, the worrying and
agony you are now going through
will never help settle this affair
concerning the contract I'm ques-
ton, therefore, advise you to be
more patient and wait You will be
very much surprised and pleased in
the manner this affair will be set
tied.
Mr.. T. H. r. Enjoy your daily
deductions through this column so
much. Tell me II my wife will ever
forgive me and forget my past
attitude?,
Ans. It seems she has forgiven
you 80 many times that you will
mot be in a position to persuade
her tn take Won hack aGain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Democrat Readers Given Answers By Famous Asrologer

Mr.. F. B. Should I quit my job,
FL Haren, or just be blamed for the
trouble?
Ans. You owe it to yourself and
your employer to reveal the true
facts of this situation. Go to him
today, instead Of sacrificing your
position.
Mrs. I. D. Should I divorce my
husband for going with other wo-
men?
Ans. Vibrations / receive denotes
that you are taking the wrong atti-
tude in this direction. A great deal
Of happiness is indicated il you
would concentrate more on the flu
turc. find that your husband loves
you, and has your interest at heart
at all times.
o. d. Would I be more success
full in business myself?
Ans. Remain where you are. A
change will not better conditions
for you.
Mrs. r. X. How can I make my
husband believe me? He thinks
there Is someone else that I love.
Ans.My friend, it appears that you
have done all that you can TO make
your husband have faith in you.
The best procedure to follow is to
forget the subject entirely. You
have nothing to worry about, and
show this in your actions. BY do
ing 50 you will automatically elm
mate any trouble in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Astrologer Warns Wife

Mrs. r. I. T. Should I continue
going with the party ! have been
keeping company with? I have a
date with him next Wednesday
night.
Ans. A great deal of trouble is
indicated II you continue going
with this young man. Your hus-
band has some knowledge Of this
affair, but no definite proof. as yet.
II you fill the appointment We'd
nesday night your husband will see
you leave home. Take my advice be-
fore 1t Is too late; otherwise you
must stand the consequences.
Mr.. G. S. U. Have our daughter
and son-in-law here now. They will
not move as I wish them to. Will
we ever get Strengthened up again?
Ans. II will be necessary for you
TO be more firm with your children.
You are very easy going, and il you
let them know you mean what you
say, everything will turn out very
satisfactorily, and everyone will be
much happier. They, too, will wit
ness more pleasure in their own
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Will Trade Property

Mr.. E. w. Will I dispose Of my
property In any way soon?
Ans. A trade will be made for
yeur properly with piece Of land
In the outlying district OF this city.
This will come about during the
first part Of March.
Miss A. L. E. Will my present
wish materialize?
Ans. i find you referring TO your
mother In this question. There is
denoted to be a marriage for her in
the near future, which will bring
the wonderful step-father that you
like SO well. ] am confident that you
and your mother will be much hap
pier and cOntented when the change
Is contemplated takes place.
c. P. Will my father ever get
any better In his Illness?
Ans. My calculations show that
1t would be much better to place
your father in hospital, in order
that he may have the correct medi-
cal attention. BY doing SO you will
be doing everything within your
power TO bring recovery to him.
see through this change he will i'm
prove In the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Money to Be Collected

Mr.. I. 8. F. I have some money
outstanding. viii I ever receive 1t?
Ans. The money you refer to will
never be paid unless more personal
efforts are made to collect same. 1
see the husband of this woman will
pay said money il you will 60 to him
at once and explain the circum-
stances. This Is the only way that
you will obtain the money in ques-
ton.
j. G. Tell me when my brother
will find work?
Ans. Your brother was formerly
with a concern here in Waterbury.
I see him going to Bridgeport about
the 18th of this month for another
firm in the same line Of business
that he is now participating in.
s. M, r. F. D. No. 4. Will I be
happy If I marry the young man ]
now keep company with?
Ans. My science reveals that you
do love the party in question, how
ever, you must give this subject
very serious consideration from the
religious standpoint, before making
any final decisions. Be very careful
Of your plans in this direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
SUGGESTS EMBARGO
ON WAR SUPPLIES

Prevention of the expectation Of
such basic materials as cotton,
brass and iron Is one Of the real
factors In connection with keeping
this country out Of any war said
Kirby Page, editor and peace advo.
cate, at the forum held at the Y.
M. g. A. yesterday afternoon. H.
Morris-Jones, Oxford graduate and
a member Of the international COM
mittee to abolish war, was also
speaker yesterday at the program
which was sponsored by the Wa
terbury chapter Of the Connecticut
Peace Conference.
Mr.. Page, in speaking Of the ex-
portation danger, stated that oil
belligerent nations should, at the
start Of any war, be given q quota
based on expectations they recsiv-
ed during the past Eve years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Haste Necessary To Receive Solutions
Before Ell Haren Leaves The City

1nnumerable Democrat readers swapping Ell Haren
with letters to assure themselves answers before this
famous Astroogers engagement terminates here. The
rare opportunity Of consulting Haren limited Soon
bis engagement will expire and this offers you only short
time remaining receive his solutions your difficulties
So you want to be sure of obtaining his deductions
then DO NOT DELAY, in corresponding with him
immediately.
Only Short Time Remaining to Secure Noted
Advisors Counsel.
1t will be impossible you obtain Ell Harens advice
after his engagement expires with THE WATERBURY
DEMOCRAT Many may have wished they had consulted
E Haren while the opportunity at hand but they wait
ed until was too Late and therefore were disappointed
We cannot state when you will again have the pleasure
Of obtaining the advice and guidance from of the great
eat Astroogers in American history whose knowledge and
wisdom has meant much to people in all walks of life
from far and near you would like to be among the count
less others who have been relieved of many trying situations
which confronting them then your time is limited to
do It is really uncanny to know that such great man
Is in midst ready to meet the perpexng problems
have with certainty.
How You May Receive Personal Letter From
Ell Haren Containing Your Solutions
To enable the many receive Harens advice before
he leaves U.S. and to obtain personal letter from him to-
gether with Complete Reading, note Special Reading and
Question Coupon this page This explains to you fully
the only way that you may yourself of his advice
BY properly filling out the mentioned Coupon enclosing
In letter together with your two most important ques
ticns, so CENTS IN COIN COR MONEY ORDER) and also
SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE for your
ply will result in you receiving in detail within few days
the to those questions and also Scientific Asro
logical Document of yourself
This service is extended to all DEMOCRAT readers for
merely the handling cost of their correspondence Many
in the past month have praised this service to the highest
and greatly benefited therefrom We again impress
upon you that your time short to receive your answers
so submit your order TODAY
NOTE SPECIAL READING AND QUESTION COUPON
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-01
Sacrifices Husbands Love
for Home

o. p. L. Am losing my husbands
love by refusing to 60 to dinners
and parties with him?
Ans. Yeu would profit most If you
think less Of being a hOusekeeper
and more Of being an attractive
wife. and pal to your husband. The
friends you meet at dinners, ETC.,
Judge you from your home. Your
husband also admifes your person.
Ell adornInent, SO watch your step
and 80 cut with him before you
find yourself with Just q pile Of
bricks ON your hands. and no love
to make IL q hOme.