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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 20, 1927)
THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM. OREGON SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1927 Compactness Is Feature of Cottage Plan PLAN No. 442-A Compactness and convenience of room location are the features of the four-room cottage, especially adapted to the use of he small family, de signed by the Universal Plans Service. Use of shingles for the exterior. finish combined with the attractive lines provide a most charming resi dence suited for almost any city lo cation. As in the modern trend in small house design, this plan eliminates the dining room, making use of the space in the living room, which is 13 feet. 6 inches by 20 feet. Space for the intimate family meals Is provided in the breakfast nook in a bay of the kitchen, insuring privacy for these parts of the house from the living room. One of the features of the design is that both bed chambers have dou ble exposure, insuring cross ventila tion. Two sets of blue prints and speci fications for the construction of thi3 house may be obtained for a nominal fee on application to the I -cmt' i Hrsi rl -f ESPT-tiTcrjiJ1l UzU Spaulding Logging Company SALEM, OREGON : TELEPHONE 1830 line SUNLIGHT FOR UK ROOMS New Nash Models Making Overseas Sales Records That the new Nash enclosed models with their 7-bearing crankshaft motors, forward- sweeping French-type backs, and French-type roofs have met with instant public favor abroad as well as in this country, is borne out in the big increase in orders received by the company for Feb ruary export shipment. Although February, 1 9 2 6, showed a Nash export sales in- pfsure needs sunlight, the eaaternTn'6aB-or4, 'over tbe biggest previous February in the history of the company, orders and ship ments for last month were 56 greater- than for the same month a year ago and it is pointed out that February, 1927, although the shortest calendar month, was over 9 largtr than September. 1926, the best preceding month in Nash export history. On March 1. export orders on hand for shipment during the month indicated another record will be broken. Great Majority of Older Houses Have Some Rooms Poorly Lighted By Jane Stewart Whether you are building or renovating, you will nearly always oe cmrronted with the problem of da! rooms. The northern exposure warmth of tone. Even the western and southern expos ures may often have too little light from a too small window or an obstruction of sunshine by neighboring buildings. And oc casionally there will even be a wlndowless room. The last problem is a common One in the Older narta nf iit1ci where the dark"middle room" of the house is a u3ual architectural eatUre ThO lntsrsclnr non.r which this situation has been andled i worthy of attention of anyone-who would like to make sunlight for a unless room. The walls are painted a warm cream, while the woodwork, which fills an entire side of the room with a series of, charming little cupboards, is ivtory white. The double doors leading to the passage which gives upon the patio are half of glass, as are those leading on the other side to the living room. Both are hung with gold colored gauze through which the light filters with a suggestion of sun. Clitter ing brass candlesticks and a eilt china bowl upon the table repeat mis suggestion. N'ot only is a light color used for this room, but a paint care- miJy selected for finish. A glossy UI 'ce generally reriects . more light than a dull one: and while the walls and. woodwork need not necessarily have a high gloss fin- I'sn. ine nat f Inlgn Wnicn aiwaya absorbs a certain amount nf Hc-ht I must be avoided in. such a situa tion, in every detail where it can profitably he done in hue valno ind what we may h ere refer to as texture everything In this treat ment is subordinated to Hrnt- inaking. The success may be es timated to some degree' bv the electric light fixtures chosen. Two small fixtures suffice, proving the luminous qualities of the finish for artificial light. ui course, this problem of a windowless room is not a Darticu larly common one in most sections of the country; but there is sel dom to be found a house or an apartment that has not some poor ly lighted space. Hallways, bath rooms, and kitchens frequently suffer in this respect. Attics, too, are almost invariably tfark. For these, proper 'color , selection canAchieve astounding results. nght, bright color should al waa be used. Where sunlight is lacking, it i8 particularly essen Ual to provide the missing rmth or tone. For this purpose Jo color is better suited than yel low. rw i . -. " iury, ouii, ana rose alSO Warm inTnr xmI wall adapted to a northern or eastern exposure. The darker the room lof?aier should the, shade a lat ,,For a r dark room iJf uylUoyr or crea bas excel Th 2P rewUns properties. In one of the most rapid sales expansions in the history of the automotive industry, the Marmon Motor Car company has doubled its distributor and dealer organi zation since January 1, H. H Brooks, Marmon's general .sales director, has announced. SOFTWOOD TRADES GETTING UNDERWAY Principal Groups of Mills Book Orders Greater Than for Period in 1926 ment , of softwood, but all along the line from mill to retailer they are proceeding cautiously. All wish to keep their stocks low, and therefore cases are still being re ported of mills disposing of sur plus lots at price concessions. But undoubtedly there is less of this than there was a week or so ago. Even mills that are keen for busi ness are firmer In their quota tions, for they expect a stronger market in a few weeks. In fact, the West Coast mills usually de mand 50c to $1.00 more for di mensions and timbers than was the ruling price recently. The principle groups of soft wood mills, southern pine and Douglas fir producers, booked or ders during the first eight weeks of 1927 which give an average per mill per week of 5 more than that for the same groups in the corresponding period of 1926. Production of these mills averaged practically the same. During the week ended February 26, southern pine orders were one per cent be low production, while bookings of "West Coast mills 'were 6 above production. Hardwood mills have been en joying a good volume of business from the automobile manufactur ers, and now find that furniture trade is improving, and that ex ports are also gaining. Building trades demand is of fair volume for 60 early in the season. While prices of hardwoods have ad vanced, they are still below the levels of last fall, so that mark ups are expected as spring trade opens. Ml TOUTED. Ill MARKETS Buyers - Becoming Active Once More; Fair Priced Orders Sent Out Giant and DuPont explosives (fuse blasting caps). Lumber and all building materials. Gab riel Powder & Supply Co., 610 N Capitol. Tel. 2248. ( Henry O. Mirr. 1U4 S. Com'l. St., where most people prefer to get their auto parts for all makes of cars. Trade here and make savings on all auto parts. () G. W. Day, tires, tubes and ac cessories; has the Goodyear tires, the standard of the world. Mr. Day can give you more mileage. Corner Com'l and Chemeketa. ( PORTLAND, Ore. (Special) ! Select cutting appears sugntiy j firmer, while some of the fir mills, notably cargo plants, are seeking I common cutting business, accord ing to the current issue of the Four L Lumber News. A little improvement is noted In the prices of upper grades, fewer mills ap parently pushing straight cars of excess items on the yard trade. The Four L Lumber News thus sums, up other features in the fir lumber market: "Chicago buyers are becoming active once more, the demand for fir joists being especially improv 1 ed. Some fair orders for timbers have even been sent out by Chica go commission firms. "Railroadpurchases are featur ed by Jhe Burlington schedule just low being placed, and by the great number of comparatively small lots bought by eastern roads. The coast roads are all buying about up to expectations. As in 19 26 it seems that six-inch clear car material is destined this year to hold close to the tame price as four-inch, the former spreads being now almost disre garded. "Line yard buying for the spring has bepun, and the general opinion is that the small town trade will this year fully offset any slackening in building in the cities, much of whose construction work uses but a small percentage of good lumber at any time. "Cargo mills feel the dullness in the export trade, except at con cession prices, rather keenly. Clear hemlock has had a good market in Japan, thus accounting for the scarcity of hemlock drop siding for the rail trade, but this demand seems to be falling off." Mr. Used Car Buyer: Have you seen tbe real buys at the Capitol Motors Incorporated? See Biddy Bishop. 350 N. Hisrh St. Tele phone? 2125 and 211 . Automobile Steering of Vital Importance "An important point truck own- () ers often overlook in making their In its review of the lumber market, the American Lumber man, Chicago, says: Trade in softwoods is getting under way, though in important consuming sections bad weather is still a handicap to building, a heavy snowstor having blanketed a good part of the eastern sea board last week. But in sections where outdoor work is possible, retail yards are moving more lum ber to jobs. There is not yet any pressing need for replenishment of yard stocks, but the dealers are keeping even by ordering mixed cars for rush shipment. Some of them are now more disposed to provide for later needs, but the greater number of them, confident that mills can ship quickly, refrain from speculative buying against a possible advance of a dollar or two in wholesale prices. Lum bermen in general believe there will be an active spring move- 1927 FORD GOUPE Latest Model Will Sacrifice $150 See it at Fitzgerald-Sherwin Motor Co. 364 North High SEE WOOD'S For Auto Painting We offer you the best painting facilities in the city our investment represents our responsibility. Our job satisfies you for appearance yoar pocketbook Cor price Satisfy Yourself Visit Our Shop Auto Tops and Upholstering Fender and Body Repairs Glass Replacement Washing Greasing TireS Wood's Auto Service Co. Salem 545 Chemeketa Street Phone 809 Oregon lOW are Saves You can't kill all the flies, but you can keep them all outside. Have your windows and doors measured for our extra tight-fitting screens NOW before the? flies come in. Our screens are strong, with? wooden frames, covered with a fine mesh screening. They add to the beauty of your home-and help assure you good health. "Dependable Serving the Lumber Customer" j J. W. Copeland Yards 1 : WEST SALEM TELEPHONE 576 ' Y ; Yards in West Salem, Albany, LenW; llubbard, Yamhill, ' llillsboro, Eugene, UorvaUis, Grant Jasa, Park Rose 7VESSIR THE I HOME BUILDER WILL ' r-tm. isv till Mrr- r Tr i tt j rfiVls uuvi&ok inn i . A FITS EVERY BULPNG f MP ED AT "A man has never really settled down until he buys or builds a home. The man who gets a money's worth of lumber is the man who isn't expecting more than that." LUMBER and all BUILDING MATERIALS Gabriel Powder & Supply Co. Office, Yard and Warehouse 610 North Capitol Telephone 2218 purchases is tbe ease with which, the truck can be handled," said Ernest Bonesteele of Bonesteele Motor Co., local Dodge Brothers dealer. "It is important because it makes all the difference in the world in the prevention of acci dents. A truck which responds to every touch of the wheel and braking mechanism is less likely to figure in accidents than one which is lacking in those qualities. Powerful, easy braking is proba bly one of the largest factors in truck driving, safety. While size and weight make a difference in the handling, still the truck hav ing the ease of steering and brak ing will have fewer accidents. "Graham Brothers' trucks and commercial cars are designed for easy handling and are for that reason preferred by truck drivers who really know their advantages. Anyone can observe the ease with which one of these trucks or com mercial cars travels through the heaviest traffic. It stops and starts and is handled with the ease of a passenger car." BUILDING PROGRAM SHOWS BIG GROWTH Need Said to Exist for '.En gineers and Assistants in Government Work : L. A. Sheeler Auto Wrecking Co., oldest in the Willamette val ley. New and used parts and equipment. Low prices and quality service here. 10 85 N. Com'l. () WASHINGTON, D.f C (Spec ial.) The United States Civil Service commission states .that the huge public buildings program re cently authorized by congress is rapidly taking place. The origin al authorization was for the ex penditure of $165,000,000 over a period of five years, but it seems necessary to add another $100, 000,000 to meet the housing needs of -government offices throughout the country, and a bill providing for this additional sum has passed tbe house and is now before the senate, ' The supervising architect" of the treasury department is in need ot assistant architectural and, struc tural engineers for duty in. con necton wth the buldgn pro gram. The Civil Service commis sion will receive applications: for these postlons until March 31. Applicants will no t be given written scholastic tests, but will he rated on their education and experience. Full information and applica tion blanks may be obtained from the United States Civil ' Service Commission, Washington. J. C, or from the secretary of the United States Civil Service board at the post office or customhouse in any city- v 1 ortland Northwestern, Elec ! trie company showg'14.2 pier cent increase in business over year ago. Marmon factories are operating at full capacity in order to meet the demand this season for the large Marmon series, 75 and the new little Marmon eight. Night shifts are being operated in all de partments in an effort to keep abreast uf the demand. 1925 Standard Buick Coach, in excellent condition. Looks and runs like new car. Otto J. Wil son. The Buick Man, 388 N. Com"!. Tel. 220. ( The First Home Run of the Season Will be the hit we make with the man who is not used to our class of welding and machine work. We have the equip ment and experience and we know the mathematics of this business. Our guarantee protects you thoroughly. 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