THE SUNDAY OREGOXLVN, PORTLAND, 31 AY G, 1917.
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Result and a Greater Saving
will be accomplished if your home is designed and built by the
Oregon Home Builders. They will build on . your lot or one of
theirs in any part of Portland. Give yourself the benefit of
your rent money instead of the landlord
It is economy to think of us when you think of a home.
Northwestern
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Northwest Corner 41st and Davis
The Interior of thin house has an unusual treatment. The living
room, 14x32, is made the central feature of the ground floor. . One en
ters it on the left through the entrance or reception-room, which opens
on the spacious veranda, as does alao the living and dining-room. At
the rear of the living-room, to the left, a hall opens to a chamber and
beautiful tiled bath. Right off the living-room Is the paneled dining
room with cosy breakfast-room and Dutch kitchen adjoining. Stairs
to basement and second floor are in the hall to rear, right of living
room. A feature of the house is the delicate tint of the enamel gray
downstairs and soft cream on the second floor a radical departure from
the hackneyed white. Hockwood tile fireplaces in the reception and
living-room and skilfully selected wall papers add to the general effect.
Grouped to great advantage round the upper hall are four roomy
chambers, the bath and nursery. Blending harmoniously with the hand
rubbed woodwork are well chosen colors on walls and ceilings. All
.floors are selected oak, windows are glazed with the clearest panes and
a system of hot-water heat insures that the Winters in this house
will be comfortable.
For Sale by the Fred A. Jacobs Co., 104 5th St. Phone Main 6860.
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part which you are unable
to carry alone.
EQUITABLE SAVINGS &
LOAN ASSOCIATION
242 STARK STREET
THE great National thrift movement, which has been called "BUY A HOME FIRST," was started by the
executive committee of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, which held a meeting at Savannah,
Ga.t the early part of February, this year.- This committee is made up of members from all the different
parts of the United States. .
- It was brought to light by this committee that there had been a decided falling off in a great many communi
ties throughout the United States d.uring the past four years in the buying of homes. It was also shown that
there was no concentrated effort on the part of anyorfc to keep the minds of the public on the merits of owning
their own homes and the great benefit to be derived from them.
The importance of the movement along the line of encouraging people to own their own homes was brought to
President Haas, of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, so forcibly that he appointed a committee of
five to work out the details of a National buy-a-home campaign. Hill Ferguson, of Birmingham, Ala., was made
chairman and Paul C. Murphy, of this city, was made a member, of the National committee.
After carrying on correspondence for a month or more Mr. Ferguson boiled down the various suggestions of
fered and sent them out to the different real estate boards throughout the country for adoption.
Immediately thirty-five of the cities saw the great necessity of the campaign, adopted the plan and are now
carrying on campaigns. Since that time one hundred cities have also taken up the movement. There is one
lumber concern in Florida alone that is carrying on a campaign in sixty cities.
While the campaign was originated by the National Association of Real Estate Boards, the magnitude of its
importance was soon realized and it spread rapidly to include practically all lines of industry.
The largest lumber magazine in the world devoted a page to the movement on April 7. Its editors received
so many enthusiastic inquiries from the lumbermen throughout the country that on April 14, one week later, they
devoted their entire front page to the movement.
The good that is bound to flow from the campaign is so far reaching that it is hard to estimate just where it
will end. In cities where the campaign has begun and is well under way a phenomenal increase in home construc
tion, as well as home purchases, is reported. The movement has the support of the entire business interests in the
cities where the campaign is being carried on.
The "BUY A HOME FIRST" in Oakland is participated in by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Alameda
County Civic Association, Manufacturers' Association, General Contractors' Association, Oakland Rotary Club, Ad
Club, Merchants' Exchange, Ministerial Union, as well as the Oakland Real Estate Board.
The committee appointed by the Realty Board to carry on the campaign here invited a great many interests to
participate in the campaign and the first meeting was held in. the Chamber of Commerce in the early part of April.
A resolution was passed electing Paul C. Murphy chairman of the campaign, giving him authority to appoint an
executive committee to carry on the work. The following committee was appointed: Ira F. Powers, Powers Fur
niture Co.; A. Craig McMicken, P. R., L. & P. Co.; Sidney Rasmussen, Rasmussen & Co.; Chester Hogue,
West Coast Lumber Assn.; W. J. Hofmann, The Oregonian, and Frederick H. Strong, Ladd Estate Co.
THE deciding etep' toward happiness is home
ownership. Not until then is home inspira
tion and its attending pleasures realized.
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"The Residential Garden Spot of Portland,'
with its many charming home features, its most
inviting environment, makes a strong appeal to
your home-loving nature.
"BUY A HOME FIRST" in Eastmoreland
"THE LADD THRIFT WAY" is the helpful, pos
sible way your way. '
LADD ESTATE COMPANY
Stark at Second.
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ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE FOR SALE, IRVINGTON DISTRICT
DESIGITED AND BUILT BY L. R. BAILEY CO. ARCHITECTS, AT EAST TWENTIETH AND KLICKITAT STREETS.
This attractive place was designed and mont carefully built for home; can now be bought at less figure than present
cost to build. Among the many attractive features are: Hardwood floors upstairs and down, two baths with expensive
fixtures, one shower, steam vacuum heat, two fireplaces, upstairs sitting-room, private sleeping porch, breakfast
room, nine rooms and garaere altogether. Must be seen to be appreciated. Price, complete, with 100x100 ground, $11,000
I. II. BAILEY tO, INC, ARCHITECTS. NORTHWESTERN BANK. BL'ILDINU.
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A Modern Home for $1475
Five rooms and bath, fireplace, cabinet kitchen, full basement, laundry
trays, full 50x100 lot, gas and electricity, shades and fixtures. .Near
school and churches. In restricted district among nice homes. Cement
sidewalks are in and paid for. Located at 326 K. J 1st St. North (Monta
villa carline). Terms.
WE BUILD. If you own a lot and have a little cash, we will build your
home and finance it.
Umbdenstock & Larson Co.
I'hoDra Broadway 1."S, Broailmar 374.
300 OAK STREET
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rtequlred on this attractive new 7-room California Bungalow, with g
rafie, in the heart of the best section of I-aurrlhurst. on the southwest
corner of K. 41st and Ash streets, just one block east of Laurelhurst 1'ark,
It has 7 rooms, including a gem of a breakfast-room and an Inclosed
Flecping-porch, finished in old Ivory and white enamel, with hardwood
floors, artistic fireplace, good furnace, fixtures, shades and every mod
ern built-in convenience.
The builder who erected this lovely home met with reverses and Is
torcea to matve an immediate Bale or tne property.
Come out todav. look It over and tfll m a whit vonMl rlv. fAp t v.
place and what terms you'd like. I'll do the rest. Open for Inspection
today. Don't delay. You will never gvt another chance to buy a well
built home on these terms.
PAUL C. MURPHY
Salea A sent for
2704 Stark St. Main 1700, A 1815.
The Addition of Beautiful Homes"
PIEDMONT
Buy a Home First and buy it in Piedmont
"HOME, SWEET HOME," EVER THE INSPIRATION TO HEROIC
EFFORT, THE FOUNDATION OF PATRIOTISM!
Piedmont offers more advantages for less cost than any choice resi
dence section of our fair city.
HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR SPECIAL BARGAINS:
$12,000 Garfield ave. 100 by 100, corner, 10 rooms, garage.
6,725 Mallory ave. 100 by 100, 8 rooms.
5,750 Holman st. 100 by 100, corner, 10 rooms, garage.
4,700 Commercial st 100 by 100, 6 rooms.
4,500 Rodney ave. 50 by 100, 8 rooms, garage.
4,500 Cleveland ave. 50 by 100, 8 rooms.
3,300 Rodney ave. 100 by 100, 7 rooms.
3,250 Commercial stw 50 by 100, 6 rooms.
3,000 Rodney are. 50 by 100, 6 rooms, garage.
4,500 Garfield ave. 50 by 100, 6 rooms, new, patent concrete block,
now under construction.
FOR RENT IN PIEDMONT
$40.00 strictly modern, with garage, 10 rooms.
$20.00 strictly modern, with garage, 6 rooms.
$15.00 100 by 100 with 7-room house, fair condition.
We have many very choice lots for sale In Piedmont, and will assist
bSyeers VhlsemonthbUi W mak BPeC,al PrlC" and term "
Our auto service Is at your disposal, by appointment for lnn-finn
of this beautiful district, and you will make aVreat mistake if von S!l
not thoroughly investigate before buying elsewhere. mlstaKo lf yu do
Full Information on application to M. E. Thompson, selling airent. S4
Mississippi avenue, with branch offices on the premises. Send a cents
In stamps for 60-cent map of Portland and vicinity. a centa
PUBLICITY TO CONTINUE
WOHK TO ADVERTISES SCENERY TO
BE LIMITED, HOWEVER.
Kortavrest Tonrlst Association Makes
Plans. Based on War Condi
tions for Comlngr Season.
Organized efforts to bring- the scenic
and climatic attractions of the North
west to -the attention of the Eastern
tourist will proceed, in a limited way,
during the coming- year, under direc
tion of the Northwest Tourist Associa
tion, with due consideration of the
war's possible effects.
Members of the association who re
turned Friday from the Seattle meet
ing, reported that the British Columbia
delegates are highly enthusiastic over
the plans and that they expect to take
a-n active part in the campaign. Mayor
Todd, of Vancouver, and two members
of the City Council, as well as five
other delegates from that city attended
the meeting. The premier of British
Columbia is a member of the com
mission. On account of the war, however, the
systematic canvass of tourist prospects
will not be undertaken this year, but
an abundance of preliminary work
such as gathering pictures and data
of Northwestern points of Interest will
keep the staff busy.
Under terms of the legislative en
actments by which the campaign Is to
re conducted Oregon and Washington
appropriate $22,500 each and British
Columbia $12,600 for a period of two
years.
Active co-operation with the rail
roads and other agencies interested in
exploiting the Northwest will be ar
ranged, v
MRS. KEITH, ALBANY, DIES
Member . of Rebekahs Leaves 1 2
Children, 38 Grandchildren.
ALBANY, Or.. May 5. (Special.)
Mrs. Jane E. Keith died at her home In
this city yesterday at the age of 66
years, leaving 12 children. 28 grand
children and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Keith had resided In Linn
County for seven years. She first lived
in Albany, then at Sweet Home and re
turned to this city several months ago.
She was a native of Iowa and most of
her life was spent In that state and
Keith had been a member of the
Rebekahs for 35 years and was af
filiated with the Albany lodge.
Roy Kesl Ordered to Camp.
Roy Kesl, private secretary to City
Commissioner Baker, Vip.s ordered to
the training camp yesterday. He has
applied for a captaincy. He will leave
for San Francisco Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Kesl Is a Spanish war veteran.
Read The Oregonian classified ads.
PORT'S NEEDS RECITED
G. B. HEGARDT IS SPEAKER AT
CHAMBER OP COMMERCE.
Committee Which Will Wamre Cam
' pa lam for Proposed Bond Issue
for Dock Facilities Listens.
Preparatory to launching the con
templated campaign to put plainly be
fore the people the Importance of the
proposed bond Issue for establishment
of terminal dock facilities, graln-hand-linsr
facilities, etc., the committee
which is to assist in the work listened
to a lecture on the condition and the
needs of the Port of Portland by G.
B. Hegardt, engineer of the Dock Com
mission, at the Chamber of Commerce
Friday night.
When the campaign ,'s begun rep
resentatives of practically all the im
portant organizations in the city plan
to volunteer their services as speak
ers and the city is to be covered thor
oughly, eo that no citizen will miss a
complete ad effective discussion of
the merits of the issue.
Mr. Hegardt .illustrated his lecture
with stereopticon charts showing the
harbor and channel conditions here, as
compared with other ports of the
world, and the improvements which are
imperative and which it is planned to
carry out by means of the bond issue.
The Dock Commission Itself will
place a complete statement of the plan,
including dock Improvements, provis
ions for grain handling, etc., before the
public within a few da.ys.
W. H. EVANS' HOME ROBBED
District Attorney's Family Loses
Jewelry and Clothing.
The residence of Walter H. Evans,
District Attorney, 686 Multnomah
street, was entered by burglars some
time Friday, night, while the family
was absent and Jewelry and other ar
ticles to the value of $160 to $200 were
taken.
The Detective Bureau was notified,
and City Detective Snow Is working
in an effort to apprehend the burglars.
Entrance to the place was gained
through a front window, which was
jimmied. Articles taken Included a dia
mond brooch, gold neck chain, gold
watch, several rings, a suit of clothes,
other articles of Jewelry, and a bottle
of alcohol.
Man Ordered to Training Camp.
James Franklin, topographer for the
forest service, with headquarters in
the Beck building, was notified yester
day to report at the Presidio, San
Francisco, on May 15, to take the
course in military training provided
for those admitted to the Officers' Re
serve Corps camp. Mr. Franklin has
.lad considerable military training,
having been In the National Guard of
Washington for some years.
HONOR GUARDS TO
r5 BRANCHES OP STATE IXTITED
TO PORTLAND JUKE 14.
National President Commends Oregon
Guard na Greatest In Member
ship and Efficiency.
Oregon leads the United States In
the membership and efficiency of Its
Girls' National Honor Guard. Such was
the Information received yesterday by
Miss Luclle Danforth, state manager.
In a letter from Miss Theodora Booth,
president of the National organization.
"I take great pleasure in Informing
you and your officers and the entire
membership of the Oregon Honor
Guard, that Oregon stands first In
membership and efficient organiza
tion," the letter reads. "On behalf of
the executive officers and National
directors of the Girls' National Honor
Guard I wish to congratulate and com
mend you and your staff for your ex
cellent, patriotic, unselfish efforts."
Miss Danforth announced yesterday
that a state convention of the 75
branches of the Oregon Honor Guard
has been called to assemble in this city
on June 14, and to participate in the
patriotic parade on Flag day of the
Hose Festival.
Plans are under way for competitive
.drills and demonstration work at the
convention, illustrating first - aid
methods, semaphore codes, wig-wagging
and military drill.
PORTLAND MAY NOT BID'
Rejection of Lower Tenders Causes
Displeasure Among Grain Men.
"What's the user" Is the natural
query of Portland bidders on Govern
ment contracts for supplies for Hawaii
and the Philippines these days, for the
latest awards have gone to Seattle bid
ders at a considerably higher cost.
Portland firms are so disgusted with
the situation that they are likely to de
cline to make further tenders when
Government proposals for supplies are
received.
The Chamber of Commerce has wired
the Quartermaster's department, call
ing attention to the situation and to
the former promise of business here
when prices named were satisfactory.
On the recent contracts Portland bid
ders were $2100 under Seattle on a
3000-ton grain contract.
BOY HURT BY MOTORCYCLE
Guy McAllister, 14, of Llimton, Rmt
Down and Leg Broken.
-Vourteen-jear-old Guy McAllister, of
LInnton, la at the Good Samaritan Hos
pital with a fractured right leg, as the
S.'K bbT S?rCEVkysena
n.?.?d, f la-"f "r?-.Er,FCrany-
occurred on the LInnton road "CC,lont
waVon1". K h y.n McAllister, who
was on a 'go-devil" at the time. Erlck-
1T the Wron 8id o' the road
and he had no light.
Th injured boy was taken to the
0fl" Dr; S. M. Mann, at LInnton!
r-H and later "moved to the
Good Samaritan Hospital.
H. P. Coffin, chairman of the public
safety commission. ss!d last night that
turned In by the motorcyclist and that
unless one was forthcoming, a warrant
for his arrest would be Issued.
RAILWAY TAPS FINE BELT
Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Ex
tends In Idaho.
LEWISTOM, Idaho. Mav S. The Chi
cago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
is beln? extended into the great white
pine belt tributary to the Clearwater
Klver and the extension marks the
opening or the last large stand of
white plr.e in the United States.
The region to be oper.td by the rail
road Is called the l'ii-rce City plateau.
It embraces privately owned timber to
the extent of more than r.00.000 acres.
The estimated stand of timber In the
Clearwater ha.sin Is -Riven as being
500,000.000,000 f.-et. of which 15 per
cent is idiho white pine.