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TTIE OHEGQN STATESMAN. SALEM, OREGON SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1924 1(fl,IUMIfMm'Il!rm'tl!l!Hfiiiniiimiifi.ii.i..i.,.,- TO HOME B U I L D E R S -. Jj A GUIDING HAND AND MONEY SAVER : i How much rent have you paid in the last ten years? Are you thinking of building? Can I offer my help and .show you how you can own your own home? It takes a little nerve, to be sure, and perhaps you don't know as much about building values as you would like to, and so hesitate to build. V ; ' - ' I will gladly estimate any house plans you may have. If you are thinking of home building, it will pay you to see me. I will give you my help whether you build with me or not. My motto i3 "Turn out good work and satisfy my customers." ADAM EWGEL ir SI f I traEsmns'JNRBKianiuniiBoa V; WiffiwamiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiBi.! i m r er arid Ii8r,,, says Jean Grabenhorst, local realtor when asked about uii itc itai puAitxiiciuuu wing list oi saies just ciosea ny th ie company hi Idlns on , Libertr. U tments or the bulldiia man' Shop, as its nao i, I mans Shop Ontr, Diversified Farming Lands 3h-Waters Build. Will Move Declares Realtor ie opening of the W'i Steady; inquiries are being , on Court in the tec made for dairy farms, according eted Adolph & Wate to A. C. Bohrnstedt. Salem real- tnd the occupancy of Lftor, who believes that this class uiures ui me souine)" rurai prypeny win De ine nv- road company fn fofcjst this spring. . "There is not much demand for specialized farming in general," Mr. Bohrnstedt said, yesterday," "bat the diversified farm is the ters exclusively to voBjone that .will be sought. Any nage. Miss A. E. Lyw red business and,, Tffi, corset deaprtment. . Jkl r will conduct the'tnlS-l rtment. This shoo- b tween the Oyster Lwft and the Nelson & Hut on I the corner.; To aciflc office wilt be pn-Sherwin Ion Liberty. Dry place that is suitable for dairying. general farming and fruit -rowing win move, several line proper ties are available at this time." BOOVTR APPOINTS BOARD BULK PERMITS CONTINUE SLOWLY WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. Her bert. Hoover, president of Better VTimt-Vn onmno iiHonie8 America, announces the yyuiuvuicui vi iu loiiuwius new members of the advisory -council of the organization: Dr. Hubert Work, secretary U. S. department interior; Miss Grace Got; go beyond your., read ory of what you mijit ?. 4. Begin now -to m ey and Invest it In Get a piece of ral w ome . kind , before ' iM ng of homeseekeoi UtUbbott. chief children's bureau, U mis way irom ianjff is.: Edwin H. Brown, fellow. Am beyond , the seas cauvferlcan institute of architects: Mrs. W. C. Martin, chairman of the ill be left merely to fcflfwomen's division, federation of farm and home bureaus: J. Hor 'ace McFarland, president Ameri .can civic association; Miss Adelia resolve that you tailPrlchard. president national teder timi henceforittiation of btisineBs and professional worth, while, ant, fill women's clubs: Dr. Louise Stanley, y, at least, show ywrUhief, bureau of home economics. pa for the pririleges department of agriculture. lag dally in the bett aw-fend Lawrenee veiiier, national f I r. t -. e country, in the bHtLoulng association. in the best natron! for James Ford, expert in econo- It will mean sMrifialmlcs and sociology has been given Approximately $100,000,00 Worth ot New Buildings Are Contemplated Building permits issued by the city recorder so far this month amount to 187,600, indicating $100,000 worth of new buildings will be erected in Salem during February. Of this amount there were 116.300 worth of permits issued during the last week, an exceptionally low figure. Nick Haas will build a dwelling at 1045 North Summer at a cost of S3 500, according to a permit Issued yesterday. Other permits issued during the week, repre senting larger and better type buildings, were to A. 6. Benson, dwelling at 815 D, $4500, and to the Union Oil company for a fill ing station at the junction of the Fairgrounds, Portland and Silver- ton roads. This building will cost $4000. Chief among the buildings for February are the home of Curtis Cross1,- 1625 Fairmount, to cast $15,000 and the Charles Wetler building, northeast corner o High and Chemeketa, to cost $15,' 000. Forms have been nearly completed for this building and i is expected that the pouring of concrete will get under way this week. art but' no one reacts hment worth while wtk-ftmlTerslty to take up the work of 1 1 .. . a t . . I. M n- jeraiexecuuve airecior oi oeuer uumc a America. pt a sacrifice).' will not be aorryj TYVEARS swatted the fly. J wore a wrist watch, had appendicitis. y : knew about radio. ,ung men bad "Jtveir came to town for their TH AT Nil IMS V IV( Id ople read by the canda flight. : J vena were not fall d girl drew $1."50 V, as happy, v ' , t Jnen learned trades her "threw in a "ftjrt thant "threw In" i pak ers with every suit. Ilistened In on Jbe tele- ipnr no electric meters. pg a newspaper was ot (It was a dueling (ami ere no Bolshevists nor "a with ras" was i line of house-to-let ad- Ilks didn't know about I summer time, and l 3a treat.! ' T ilks retired at 9 5 In the morning lave changed.) ; leave of absence from Harvard Fifteen New Properties Are Listed with Bureau HIS 0111 HOMH OWNKK HI Jlerbert HooTer . ; . , y that owns" Its ow pride in It. mamtaini eta more pleasure 0 as a' more wholesome. !ad happier atmoi(hr bring np children. has a constructive ,n works harder. outsld he spends his leftnn profitably, atad, i nt ive a f Ine We and . i the comforts ana em inences of our modert A husband and wif keir own home are nion ocal Realtor Comments on Chance Remark Over heard on Street The other day when I was walking down State street, pass- uk two gentlemen, 1 ueara mis Vemark, while one of them was pointing to a man crossing inc , Ureet: "That man owns his own ome." 1 don't know what they were talkinc about, but I imaginede the thrill of pride which would have filled that i man it he baa over heard that remark and had known it was said about him. fi A man who owns his own home nd thi land on which it stands a better citizen, a better neign- hor. a better husband, and a bet- ter i- iatner. ids iuiuioh. fighter to him; he feels more secure in either, sickness or un employment if he knows that rent worries are a tning oi me asC - . - '. 1 think that the newspapers businessmen, banks, and every public spirited citizen snouia nevp in a "Own your- own Home movement in this town tnat means much to the development of the community. , I always feel that I have done f good turn not only to the man ?ut also to the city at large when r hiT been able to help some body to secure bis own home. 1 Rich. L. Reimann. 5 Fifteen new listings were mailed to members of the Multiple Listin bureau of the Marlon-Polk County F.ej.ty association Saturday by Miss Martha Leavenworth, execu tive secretary. This brings the total number of. listings in the Lureau to 232. Each of the 25 members of the. bureau receive a full description, prices and terms of li properties lifted with the bureau. Through this cooperation a person listing his property with the buieau has 25 agents handling his property instead of one and at no greater tost. The chief feature of the bureau, as far as the purchaser is concerned, is that it eliminates shopping for property. every one the farmer receives from products when they reach the con sumer. There can't be good busi ness conditions under such a sys tem. It is certain to tip itself over it is already doing it. Statistics are tedious, but they are very significant these days. In 900, 60 of every 100 people lived on the farms, contented and hap py. Today 60 of every 100 live in the cities and both the 60 and 40 per cent are dissatisfied and rebel lious. In New England, New York and Pennsylvania there are today 75,- 000 unoccupied farms, four and one half million of formerly culti vated land abandoned. In the middle Atlantic states there are 2,775,000 less acres of improved land than there were in 1910. In the east north central states there are 16,000 less farms today than there were in 1910. In Indiana there are 10,000 less. in Illinois 14,000 less and 10,000 less in Michigan. These figures are from the government census. they are facts. In Oregon thousands of ranch ers' have left their farms during the past four years and thousands more will leave the coming year, unless conditions speedily change. A Portland banker stated at the recent wheat meeting before the Portland Chamber of Commerce that' 200 banks had recently failed in the Pacific Northwest on ac count of failing farmers and cattle men. There are a comparatively few middle handling agencies that are taking the profits that should go to the producers and the lower prices that should go to the con sumers. These middle agencies, not only in agriculture but in man ufacturing industries, are holding up national prosperity to a large extent by their profit tolls. From both producers and con sumers should come organization to control production from the farm to the retailer. It would not be a formidable undertaking if they would act together, and enough of them act. With produc tion, transportation and marketing controlled, these many large mid dle profits and expenses could be eliminated, or retained by the pro ducers and consumers in coopera tion. And if they were so retain ed and divided, there would be prosperity in agriculture and con tentment in labor. Two dollars profit added to one dollar's worth of goods is what ails this country. DRUG STORE IMPROVES Remodeling of the front of the building has been completed by the Opera House pharmacy, cor ner of Court and High and adja cent to the Grand theatre. The change gives the proprietor better opportunity to display his mer chandise in addition to adding to the appearance of the building, which is located on one of the prominent corners of the city. 1 The safest investment is real estate and the first purchase any man should make is a home. dvancement of a ttclal permits the indlfidai the fruits of his lahor.l 'axpayers they tkel Nvft 11 , (ha : InVft 01 TfiA foundation of Wealth Is tie first few hundred dollars well invested' . Pierpont Morgan. They have an1ntr4 jpor Real Bargains In city real state see the Classified page in today's Statesman. EGYPT ADOPTS NEW FLAG CAIRO. Feb, 2 (Mail). Egypt S of. the finest lnstlncSCjliaa formally adopted a new flag itest of inspiration Vl N wilt be a green neio. a STATE MARKET AfJEXT DEPARTMENT m C. E. Spence, Market Agent, 723 Court House, Portland WINDOW GLASS All Sizes. Headquarters For SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINTS FRY'S DRUG STORE 280 X. Commercial St. What ails the nation's agricul ture is too low prices to the far mer and too high to u ble. Too low prices to the raisers re sult in farmers quitting the and going to the cities lor jobs. Too high prices to the con- result in less consumption and less demand. If there could be a norma ratio betwee nthe producing and selling prices the whole country would be vastly benefitted; and it would seem that an aroused people could work out one. We have two great classes on the prosperity of which depends the welfare of our country pro ducers and consumers. The only condition that will really make an Oregon farm a real home, and one that will hold the boys and girls, is a condition under which the owner or renter feels certain that he can sell his products at a mar gin of profit sufficient for him to make a home. The only condition under which, the working class out side of the farms will be continued is when they are able to buy the necessary food products of . . the farm at ft fair profit margin over the price the farmer receives, and be able to save a little from the wages or salary. ""There' are! two dollars added to Apartment Houses Ten apartments, lot 82 Vt by 165 close in, $15,000.00. Apt. house. This is a business location as well, lot 162 by 175, S16.000.00. Apt. house on Cottage, east front, lot 66 by 165. f 3,750. Apt. house on Union St., $3,350. Apt. house on 12th, $3,800.00. Apt. house on N. Liberty, al ways filled, $10,000.00. Apt. house close in corner lot, on N. Cottage St., $8,000.00. Apt. house, 9 apta. close in on N. Cottage, $12,000.00. Furnished house on South 14th, has piano, vlctrola, all good furnishings, house in good repair, corner lot, $5,500.00. Furnished house on Center " St., close in, $5,500.00. Furnished house on N. Winter, $4000.00. New house in A-l condition, all furnished, corner lot, $5,800.00. We have many lots to choose from in all parts of town. We trade houses and farms, houses for farms, automo biles for lots, and treat you courteously at all times. Gertrude J. Ill Page N.. Cottage On South Church St. One , of our most attractive homes; has different beautiful trees; hard wood floors, sun room, ivory mahogany finish. silver chandeliers; beautiful lowers; wonderful setting $8000.00. On South Commercial Modern home; hardwood floors; stately fir trees; east front $6500.00. Attractive home on Lincoln street; furnace; fire place and drapes; double garage $7000. 7-room house; east front; base ment; furnace; fireplace; close in on N. Cottage St. $6500. A most attractive home; con struction absolutely the best: has everything modern; double garage; has beautiful shrub bery; in Oaks addition $12,000.00. On North Summer East front; large, well built home; hot water heat; oak fin ish $13,000.00. A large apartment house on Capitol street; double garage $14,000.00. On Court street; 8-room house; everything modern $14,000. New home on Noith Summer; large lot; many flowers $1G,-000.00. On North Fifth St. New house; electric range; electric water heater; ice box and linoleum; wood in base ment $7000.00. Modern new home; corner lot; garage $5700.00. On Liberty St. east front $21 5-room house; $2600.00. 5-room house; $2400.00. 7-room house; 00.00. east front east front On North Church St. v-room house; 2 bath rooms; vacant lot; all for $9000.00. On 22nd street; 4-room house; 2 lots $1800.00. On Fifth street; old 3-room house; large lot $1500.00. On Summer street; large lot and roomy house; close in $3750.00. Large lot adjoining 5-room bouse; trees; east front $3500.00. On E street; $7000.00. large new home On Summer street; corner lot modern home $7000.00. We have many other houses to show you. We give service until you are satisfied. Gertrude J. Id Page 492 N- Cottage. .Phone 1186 1420 N. FIFTH STJ : PHONE 1337-J lit 1 New and interesting prices on all classes of wiring It will pay you to get our special prices, be sure to get an estimate from us before buildinK. It will, save you money. Fixtures at Prices That Are Right.... Salem Electric ,Co. F. S. BARTON, Prop. MASONIC TEMPLE. PHONE 1200. SPRING IS COMING And with the advent of spring comes a desire to own a home of your own. WE ARE IN A PAS1TION TO SATISFY THAT AMBITION AT A PUICE THAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY. No matter whether it is farms, city homes, acreage, or vacant lots we have them all. We buy. sell, trade, lease, and sell fire insurance. 20-acre farm; four-room house; stock and machinery; 1 miles off Portland highway; in crop; for $200.0.00. 5-room modern bungalow on paved street; east front; brand new $2350.00. Terms. - MOISAN & ULRICH 122 NORTH COMMERCIAL rilOXE 1351 The character of the home is an important factor in the development of character in future citizens. These homes are for you Seven spacious rooms well arranged, two complete bathrooms, furnace, fireplace, well built in kitchen, large closets, absolute ly dry basement, and over one-half acre of grounds on creek. This can be made a show place and is a "pickup" at $6500.00. Six room modern bungalow, furnace, fire place, Dutch kitchen, beautiful grounds facing the Asylum on 24th street. Non resident will sacrifice at $3500.00. Winnie Pettyjohn Realtor 216 Oregon Building I ;' v, V -i US i - ' m V in ii ii .1 r i iii J JL 53S Correct Estimates ., - Furnished on All Classes of Property Having lived in Sa; lem f.or 33 years and filled the offic of County Assessor for eight years, I can furnish pros pective purchasers' witb rnrrprt ri- JjfJJ , mates. ; BEN. F. WEST Real Estate and Insurance Broker -0 3702 State Street t . 1 Bargains in City' Homes, Suburban Homes and Large Farms Not a member of any organization that will jeopard ize you from listing your property with other real estate dealers. 3 M Try painting your floors this season Acme Quality protects your flooring. It gives a beautiful surface that is easily cleaned. No need to scrub for imbedded dirt. The paint seals the pores of the wood. Goes on easily and dries quickly. We recommend Acme Quality Floor Paint (Granite.) Our guaranty goes with every can. Call upon us for any thing in the pai.nt line. We arc here to serve you. ACME QUALITY FLOOR PAINT Salem Hardware Company 120 North Commercial Slreet- Phone 172 lh TUILD NOW, before the . LJ building season and build- J i : V Jets ing material are at their peak. WAT j Consult us whether you plan TT JyM j to erect a modest hqme or an 1 :;r fcf-i imposing office structure- TT ) I ! We are always glad to assist you J . i r building or advising you in any i v r way possible. J l' ) i; J.W.CopelandYards j5 ' j) (jL PHONE 576 J , 111 l"a,'ls In West Salem, Lents, Hubbard,