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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 23, 1930)
I- PAUK TWELVE The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Sunday Morning. November 23, 1930 . : " - . - " ; M 77 5of Coloring Brims Rest and Cheer to. Home Atjnmpkere " : 7 ! : : : : : ' - - - -- 1 in 1 11 WARN S AGIST INCREA S NG TAX Head of A. A. A. Advises Against Pyramiding - Gas Taxes WASHINGTON. D. C, Not. 15 Citing the fact that during the 1929 sessions of the state legis latures no less than twenty-one states Increased the taxes on the motorist by boosting the gasoline tax. the American Automobile Association sounded- a double warning today In anticipation of the convening of the biennial sessions of the legislatures In 44 states early In 1931. In a statement under the sig nature of Thos. P. - Henry. Its president, the national motoring body declared that the structure of the gasoline tax, so vital to the continuation of the country's road program, is endangered by two tendencies, namely. the temptation to pyramid the tax from year to year, and the temp tation to use It for other than road-building purposes. By way of illustration of the latter. Mr. Henry cited the pro posal coming before the New Jersey roters on November 4. for the floating of two bond issues for purposes that hare no con nection with highways, although the bonds would be retired by an .Inareaseitn -the gaa tax ratesv ifAsUf ft Wf uotf enough that fhe gas tax 1n seme) fetatefe should be diverted for schools, sea walls and fish hatcheries," he said. "New Jersey now comes along with the proposal to saddle the expense of state Institutions and Inland waterways. In the amount sf S17.000.000 on the users of the highways. "The New Jersey voters have a perfect right to tax themselves as they see fit. but if the pro posal is successful and the pre cedent is followed by other states It wilF ultimately prove the un doing j of the gas tax. "Because of the ease with which It Is levied and collected, there undoubtedly exists, a temp tation to keep raising the tax out of proportion to road-building needs which, of course, it should be at all times directly related. "If this tendency continues, the motorist might find it neces-! sary to Invoke on a nation-wide scale the principle established in Missouri where the gasoline tax rate of two cents per gallon and motor vehicle license fees have been limited, through a constitu tional amendment passed In No vember, 1928. to the present rate for a period of ten years. Because of the growing practice whereby many states now plan their road programs (or a period of . years, such a guarantee to motorists as Missouri has given Is capable of wide application." Oregon Started Gas Tax Mr. Henry's statement contln nes: ''The gasoline tax was first adopted as an equitable means of taxing the motorists for road bullding and maintenance in pro portion to his use of the high ways. Since it was Inaugurated In Oregon, In February, 1919. ear owners have paid a total of SI. 470,463. CS4 in gas taxes and hare accepted the improved high ways as an adequate return on their Investment. "But within the last five years there has been a tendency to py ramid gas taxes sometimes, with out regard for the actual pro gram of construction and main tenance! For instance, in 1925, only lone state had a five-cent rate, four collected four cents a gallon, thirteen, three cents, and iwemy-iwo, iwo cents. ioaay, three states collect six cents a gallon, eight a five-cent tax, twenty, four cents, and nine, three cents. "The year 1930 opened with very state in the Union collect ing the tax.- New Tork passed a gas tax law for the first time In 1929 and Illinois repassed the law eliminating provisions which caused the first act in 192 S to be declared unconstitutional." No Substitute for Oregon (Portland Spectator) Nothing Is mm shoddy as a anbstitate. "Would you demand asbestoa rags on yoar floor becaase hoasea take fire? Or weald yon ait all day la aa Iroa chair with a steel wool cushion, for fear of bursting prematarely into flaateeT How silly. Yet oh argaraeate are identical with thoea ased to defeat Oregon's basic prosperity by dlseoar aging the use of wood for balldiag. Loyal Oregon citizens mast recognise . that fact and shoot it down. Nothing caa replace wood for the beautiful finish and decora tioa of a balldiag. Nothing can replace wood for many xoore) atilarian purposes. This writer has made trip of Inspection through one of Portland's leading residence districts. -The, roof Is one of the most prominent architectural features of a home. One outstand ing fact was apparent from this trip that imitation roofing is almost entirely withoat charm. It lacks character. It looks what it is, posing as something that isn't. Two types of residence roof ing were outstanding, the genuine tile roof and the genuine heavy cedar shingle. Both have a useful, picturesque appearance. Also they acquire "patina,' which is that distinct charm which comes from weathering elements. Heavy cedar shingles have a fire resistance equal if not su perior to the thin Imitation substitute, and last longer. That has been proved by exhaustive tests. Similar tests have also shown the superiority of wood sash over metal sash. Industrial in taaces from all parte of the country have been brought to this writer's attention, showing where metal saah has actually been removed after construction, and wood sash installed. That was an expensive change, but It was worth the cost. Reasons for the change: Wood sash permits better ventilation, the sliding wood sash permits convenient sun shading, which the metal casement does not ; wood sash is more drought-proof. One instance is shown of heating economies which paid for the process of discarding metal sash and installing wood. Added to all thee arguments in favor of wood sash Is the greatest of all. The improvement In architectural effect is out standing. A building expresses the thought and ideas of its builder. If we are to deay architectural beauties, we might as well live in tiers of cells like ants or the cUff-dwUers of the southwest. Superior to ants, thinking men have' for centuries recognized the value of architecture. Particularly in Oregon, that word architecture should be associated continually with the use of fine woodwork in building craftsmanship. New Home of Dm Fry, Jit;; j Is Gem of Georgian Period In an Appropriate Setting of the house and . la entered through, a wide doable door. To the right la a bathroom In the most delicate shades of green and salmon rose. The curtains are worth remembering for they ' are of a sort of oil cloth effect deli cate In color and dainty In appear ance, washable and non-wlltable feature worthwhile In a bath room. A sleeping porch bedroom com pletes the west end of the up stairs. Then comes the children's rooms each on the right side of the hall facing south. The young son has a room that looks like a real ; boy, - and the young daugh ters room looks like a. rrencn bouquet, the colors are so soft and lovely.' Builtln book shelves allow for books and more books. . To the left of the ball and near the children's room Is the maid s room, a dainty, large room over looking the city. Through her room and down a west hall is the children's playroom located far enough from the main part of the honse that all the noise necessary tor childhood fnn may go on without disturbing anyone. The playroom la one of the most prized rooms of the home. The children are responsible for its appearance and they may play as hard as they like in it. A bath room in cream and black. Is at the west end of the hall near the children's and maid's rooms. You have seen the house but no words could picture to you the color, soft perfectly chosen, max Ing every nook and cranny glow with warmth and an Invitation to stay and be at home. Well cho sen antiques, perfectly harmon lzlng moder npieces, all combine perfectly for beauty. Central erranrement of the halls -.make he jcpmplet house at ones command without -disturbing any room but the one to be en tered. Either inside or out toe house is beautiful and most lire- able. A How Does Your Garden Grow? By LILLIE L. MADSEN Take a hillside overlooking the Willamette river with nothing save a few graceiul trees to in terrupt the view of the winding stream and the tree covered hill sides beyond; send a wide brick walk with broad, shallow steps winding unde roak and fir trees down to the entrance of a long two-story brick house, low for all its two stories, and of the period of English Georgian. With this completed you have before you the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Fry, Jr., located on the right side of Lefelle street Just where the street makes a grace ful circle turn as It comes to an abrupt end on the hillside ov erlooking the river. Following the walk to the door one la admitted into a large hall. Facing one across the room is a winding stairway, dark bal astrade and wide steps leading the eye up to a large, long win dow arched at the top, and on either sdie of which Is somewhat shorter oblong window. Long drapes in black and rose accentu ate the width of this window spread and produce a cathedral effect. The hall floor is covered with heavy soft green carpet. An an tique clock, antique chairs, a quaint , table and nothing more produces the effect of room and comfort In the hallway. To the right of the hall Is the dining room, a long room with the side facing the street almost filled with three large windows which form an alcove or bow window effect. The walls are papered with cream paper and bordered at the base with a soft gray, wide spreading tree design which ap pears to be silhouetted en the cream paper background. - A dig nified crystal future is suspend ed over the table, corner built-in china closets done In cream oc cupy the two corners of one end of the room and a fireplace low and deep in the center of the other end. One is puzzled for the effect is Colonial and yet a bit more homey and soft looking than the real Co lonial lines. - In truth the house is built over the English Georgian lines which was the grandslre of the Colonial architecture. ' To the left of the hall and down a step is the living room ov erlooking the river and West 8a--lem hills. Windows form the whole south side of the room. A wide spreading fireplace with , Nursery Prices Reduced Shrubs both evergreen and flowering 25c and up Shade trees many varieties 50c and up A large assortment of Nut and Fruit Trees A fine selection of 2-year rose bashes PEARCY BROS. NURSERY Phone 3458 240 N. Liberty, bet. Court and Chem. Good Lumber, That's What We ... Sell In addition to prime, sound lumber, we carry large stocks rl of wall board and all. new building materials. Give us a call. '-";- ; ' ; Reasonable Prices 610 N. Capitol - V- rlephoni8 728 or2aVI8 three panel prints above its man tle make a spot of unforgettable color facing one as one stands on the step ready to enter the room. Drapes In black and rose, black davenport and several chairs with hints of black carry the soft black not which Is relieved with rose and green. The whole effect to gether with some priceless pieces of old furniture makes the room one riot to be forgotten. A sum mer porch opens off the living room to the north and from' It, steps lead down to what will be when It is completed, a delight ful back garden. A service door from the kitchen opens on to this porch so that meals may be served on the porch during the snmmer days and with perfect ease. The kitchen may be entered from the main hall through a small hallway where extra clos et space lor linens and dishes has been arranged. This kitchen is a wonderful study In reds, blues, greens .blacks, all blended in a gay cobblestone effect linoleum on the floor, dark red oilcloth curtains at the kitchen windows and the windows of the small breakfast room off the kitchen. Wall paper with quaint little Dutch maids and lads complete the color scheme. Builtlns that leave nothing to be desired for comfortable cooking are at every turn a beautiful kitchen to make cooking a Joy. To the right of the kitchen a door leads to the garage where room for two ears Is transformed Into a grand playroom for the children when the cars are oat and the rain Is falling. Following the stairway up from the hallway one encounters a aec ond hall from which one may en ter any room on the second floor save the children's playroom. A large living room with fire place occupies half the west end 10 T E II SPECIALTY CLOVE RD ALE Mr. and Mrs A. Presnall are great lovers of fine varieties of flowers and when they decided to specialize in the fragrant narcissus two years ago, they ordered twelve varieties of the bulbs from Hol land. They planted these on some lots owned in Salem where they thrived and grew blossoms the size of which are seldom seen. They have multiplied so much that they have outgrown their Quarters and Mjr. and Mrs. Presnall are now moving them to the farm of Mr. and Mrs. John McKlnney In Cloverdale, where a quarter of an acre of ground has been prepared for them. The location selected Is said to be an Ideal spot as the ground has a south slope which will in sure an early bloom. A more picturesque place could not be imagined. The market- road ad joins this land, so that those pas sing by will enjoy the beauty and fragrance when the flowers bloom next spring. The Presnalls have also spe cialised In gladiolus. Mrs. Mc Klnney, mother of Mrs. Presnall, has succeeded In building up a fine variety of flowers at their country home here, many of them being imported. Recently I have had a number of inquiries concerning peonies and I shall endeavor to answer these by passing on -the Informa tion I have gleaned from Oregon peony enthusiasts. Peonies, by the way, have an "ancient history" attached. Aa far aa I hare been able to learn one of the earliest mentions of the peony was made by Pliny In his natural history written about 77 a. d. By 53 C, we are told by flower historians, the peony was quite well distributed over China where It was known as "Sho To", said to mean "most beauti ful". Seemingly Its roots were used for food at that time and It wasn't until some BOO years later that It was seriously culti vated for its beauty. English garden recorders make mention of it before the thirteenth cen tury and In 1C29 John Parkin son describes six varieties. How ever, not until 1845 were any large collections of named varie ties made. Loddege and Hock ney of England are said to be among the first to make a col lection of them. Today there are hundreds of good sorts and some of the most extensive col lections . are . said . to be at the ffeoyal' gardens-at-Kew ' utt lyiuua .years ago ana proo- ably the custom still survives here and there today the peony was used as a "for-get-me-not" and given to friends much as the Hawaiians give their "lets". So much for that. Autumn is planting time for peonies. September, October and November, the earlier the better. In fact I almost hesitat ed writing about peonies this late in the season and then I recently asked a Portland peony grower how late one could plant peonies and he said that one could any time until the first of March If the ground wasn't froz en over but "the earlier, the bet ter". A heavy loam is said to be the best sort of soil but peonies are not so difficult to suit and will bloom in either a soil that leans toward the eandy or one that is more of a clay. One INDEPENDENCE The Gar den club met In the auditorium of the training school Monday night. A good attendance was present to hear the talk en shrubs given by J. W. Maruny of Salem. ' 25 DISCOUNT 25 ON ALL PAINT IN STOCK The best Certainteed Inside or outside paint at 25 per cent off. Take advantage of these prices early- as it is only on stock on hand. CO PELANP YARDS West Salem Telephone 576 Dependably serving; the lumber consumer Oregon Pulp and Paper Company Manufacturers of BOND LEDGER GLASSINE GREASEPROOF TISSUE Support Oregon Products . Specify "Salem Hade Paper for Tour Office Stationery oil which win grow good vege tables will also grow good peon ies. In preparing the toll It is well to excavate to a depth of between two and three feet and fill In with well-decayed stable manure which should be worked well In with the soil to about 15 inches from the surface. Bone meal. In portions of a pint to a plant, mixed into the soil before planting is also beneficial. In planting be sure to set the root In so that the main eyes at the top are around two inches beneath the surface of the soil. If your peonies are already planted give them an application of bonemeal now. "Why do the buds drop off my peonies? Small buds appear but never develop.' said one of my correspondents. I am told that if the roots are planted too deeply or if mulched too heavily during the winter this will result in little or no bloom. If your peony bed lacks richness and you wish to mulch keep your mulching between the plants and do not place it over the crowns. If you do mulch over them be sure that this Is not over an inch or an inch and a half in depth. Never, peony growers say, not even in, he most severe climates, do ,'tbey .need '. mnlctk forr 'projec tion -from the cold.. A latk mt sufficient fertility in the soil will also give a lack of blooms. November is the best month to add ' your bonemeal and the mulching of manure between the plants. Among the modern peonies there are many lovely single, double and semi-double ones. They come in yellow, white, pink and red. Some are delightfully fragrant and some are fragrant but not quite so delightfully so. If you are planning on having Just a few you might as well combine fragrance and beauty. Personally, I think a flower has not entirely performed its mis sion in life unless it is delight fully fragrant. Sometime ago a gardener described to me a gar den whose plants were chosen for their fragrance alone. Imag ine the pleasure to be gained from that garden of a late spring VIGTOHH riOT: WITHOUT VIRTUES Victorian age has been blam ed for many things. The. lady with the critical eye for flaming youth is likely to bo Branded 'mld-Vlctorian." heavy, over stuffed furniture and ornate dec orations are said to be Victorian curses. ." . Be that as it mar, the Victorian age is blamed for a number of things fof which it should be praised. The worst of its pro ducts have branded it when there should be consideration for the many outstanding charming re sults of its existence. In speaking of the home there Is wall paper for Instance. To day some of tbe most beautiful ef- that at some other time. Among the fragrant peonies are such as the Duchess de Ne mours, with its white guard pet als and lemon-yellow center; the Couronne D'Or, also a yellow and white one; the white Marie Jacquln, which, I think, is hard to surpass for loveliness; the scarlet Atrosanguinea;, the milky-white Avalanche, the flesh white Grandeflora and the pink Marguerite Gaudlchau. If you are eager for. some of the more rare and expensive sorts you might try to secure the Edwin C. Shaw, a very large well rounded bloom of pjnk. Or perhaps you would rather have the Kelway's Glorious, a frag rant white one; or the Philllppe Itevolre, .one qf (the (best! red. in1 existence, 'might suit fdj better.' Among the best of the single peonies we have the Princess Mathilde a pink tipped with sil very white, The Moor, one of the darkest red peonies; The Rosy Dawn, the name of which almost will tell you the color, and the Victoria, another good red. fects Imaginable are being obtain ed by the use of Victorlanlsm in wall paper. Color and figures in gay array are supplanting the drabe and plain surface of papers a few years ago and the plastered walla of the years immediately past. The tones are soft and sub dued but - we find whole treea spreading over the wall surface; flowers In magnlflcient arrange ment; pastoral scenes carry the city dweller's imagination off and away from the din about him: gay little- men and maids, nursery rhymes, animals, one and all march boldly across tba walls of today and we like It even though -the Idea did come from the Victorian age. What - may be done with the dingy room by the use of -the right paper is something more than ordinarily worth considera tion. Take a short course in stu dying wall papers brought out of the Victorian age; tWs may be done In magazines, and at the shops; get to know and appreciate the value of paper; then lie awake a few nights as people will do plan the right color scheme 1 nlan the rlrht figures to match the floor space and wall space;' take into consid eration your furniture and then spend a few dollars in paper which will convert an ugly room Into a thing of beauty and Joy for months and years. GUEST AT MONMOUTH MONMOUTH. Nor. 22 Arle C. Hampton, city supervisor of the schools of Astoria, and a native of Monmouth, was the guest' this week of his mother, Mrs. D. I Hampton and a sister, Mrs. A. F. nuber; 'He is ;a member iof the state -text - took commission.' wtblch meets in Salem this week to con sider biennial changes in tbe text books of Oregon. 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