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PAGE FIVE Two Jobs Created for Each House Undergoing Repair Is Average MEPFORP MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON. TUESDAY. MARCH ,'. IP:!'. Results Great; Cost Low WIDESPREAD GOOD shoi in hgures rjpr S Each Unit of 600 Homes in Need of Repairs Means 1140 Potential Individual Operations, Says FHA I Analysis of the Federal Housing Administration of modernization pledRes obtained In 23 representative cities reveals the (act that each unit of 600 homes in need of repairs pro duces l.UO potential individual mod ernization operations. This Is a ratio of practically two Jobs for each house in need of repairs. The Real Property Inventory con ducted by the Department of Com merce tn 64 cities indicates that out of every 1.000 homes. 600 are in need of minor or major repairs. These 600 homes needing repairs can be expect ed, according to the analysis, to re suit tn the following number and kind of modernization Jobs : No. of Per Type of Job Jobs Cent Exterior painting 298 6.3 Minor general repairs 236 20.7 Interior decorating .. 155 13.6 Roofing - HI 9-7 Major alterations 73 6.3 Cement work 05 5.7 Plumbing - - 52 4 6 Heating 39 3.4 Electrical work 21 1.8 Landscaping 6 .5 Miscellaneous - 85 7.5 1,140 100.0 "The distribution of the various kinds of work specified by home own ers In different cities is very much the same, regardless of the location of the city," the administration states. "Confequently, applying the figures based on the sample to any other community gives a satisfactory quantitative measure of the approx imate sh.-.re of modernization work which a particular business may ex pect." Thur, those supplying the material and labor for modernization Jobs can get n fair estimate of the market for the'.r labors or products by applying thy percentages given In this table to the number of homes needing repairs in their communities, which Is 600 out of every 1.000. For example, out of the 1,140 po- t Sufficient and proper lighting on the modern farm is no longer a lux urv, but a necessity. Besides the many obvious advan tages, proper lighting removes the real and constant danger of eye strain. So many farm chores are per formed during the dark hours of early evening or the darker hours before dawn that the eyes of farm ers and farm hands frequently suf fer permanent injury from eyestrain. There are several good systems of farm lighting, among which are In dividual electric power plants where distribution circuits of lighting com panies are not available. Ordinarily, small electric power plants are equipped with storage bat teries. Where they are provided for stand-by service, the plant needs to be operated only at Intervals to have current available at all times. Two electric power systems are generally marketed at present for pri vate Installation, the 110-volt sys tem and the 30-voK system. Most manufacturers handle both. The 30-volt system involves no danger of electric shock in case of contact with the wires. It requires a larger current than the 1 10-volt system In order to supply the same amount of power to lamps, motors and other current consuming appli ances. SpetM wiring and fixtures not commonly and widely manufac tured also are required. The 110-volt system permits the use of less expensive wiring and equipment and also makes possible the transfer to public service distri bution circuits with practically no change when the power company wires reach the farm. Lighting is only one of the advan tages of electricity on the farm. It provides power for operating a large number of electrical devices such as washing machines, churns, cream separators, milking machines and water systems. In several ways, an electrically op erated water system is the most im provement made possible by the In stallation of a private power plant. An electric pump is always available for Instant service. To ail its other conveniences, it adds tho element of safety because it makes possible the quick extinguishing of a fire before f It gains headway. And fire is still one -, of the gravest dan kits to which a i fanner's home and barns are sub ject, j When a farmer obtains a modern- ' ration loan for tho purpose of in- j stalling an electric power plant, he' gets his money's worth In greater convenience, greater safety and in creased farm efficiency. carpenforTyrd expedition succumbs Your watch repairing will receive my lersonal attention. Johnson tno Jeweler. When tt comes to radios, remember, "Prultt's can do tt." Phone 22. DUNEDIN, N. Z , March 5 ,V Ivor Tlngloff. 40, Boston, the carpen ter of the second Byrd Antarctic ex pedition, died tooay in a hospital. Hla death was the first fatality in either of the Antarctic expeditions of Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Use Mall Tribune want ads. We are iirepui ert In aMt tni In the T FINANCING OF Wiring and Repairing Medford E!ec. Conatr. Co. B. M. Bush, Owner Uii-rinrnl. Mrdford. Illdg. Wiring mill Ki'iinlrlng ( all 90 Remarkable transform ai ions are possible in modernization proj ects without extreme outlay as is shown in the above photographs. The top view shows this suburban dwelling before the improvements chanced it into the attractive, modern structure shown below. Careful scrutiny will show that the principal changes, aside from the remodel ing of the front porch were principally a coat of paint, new roofing and a small decorative dormer. Such improvements are easily avail able under the provisions of modernisation credit loans and well within the means of thousands of American property owner. tentlal Jobs that a community of l.- 000 houses represents, an interior decorator can expect to find 155 pros pective Jobs while a roofing con tractor can expect about 111 pros pective Jobs. The potential cash value of Jobs In each classification has not been cal culated In percentages, as the avail able records cannot be broken down with sufficient accuracy. The precent age distribution of the number of Jobs, the analysis states, Is not com parable to a distribution by value. For instance, the total number of heating Installations is relatively small when compared with the num ber of interior decorating Jobs, yet the average value of a heating job Is several times that of an average decorating Job. In the classifications which are not self-explanatory, "major alter ations" Include additions, renova tions, moving or ratstng of houses and completion of new buildings; "minor general repairs" Include floor ing, glazing. Insulation, carpentry, skylights, overhauling, etc.; "miscel laneous" includes termite (white ant) eradication, weatherstrlpping, furn tshnigs, alr-condltloning, elevators, screens, awnings, garages, BIG JETTY JOB GOES TO PORTLAND OUTFIT WASHINGTON, March 5 (fl) The war department announced to day award of a contract for repairs to the south Jetty at the mouth ol i the Columbia river, Oregon, to Win ston Brothers ' company and Guy P. Atkinson company, Portland, Oregon, for 1. 493.535. NOW s.t. JOHNSON Co. OIL BURNERS Supplementing Our Quality Liner of HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT BRILL METAL WORKS I II - ....; :. wS. 109 E. 8th St. INC. Phone 418 We Are Cooperating With Jackson County's Better Homes Campaign and the NATIONAL HOUSING ACT This bank welcomes the opportunity of cooperating with firms and tradesmen of this county in advancing the Better Homes program sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Federal Housing Act. This splendid program opens doors to added employment; better living conditions and finer, more . attractive homes. Home owners are afforded the oppor. unity of securing credit for homo improvements and paying in regular installments over a period of from one to three years through a plan sponsored by the government and approved financial institutions . . . This bank is glad to cooperate with the administration in arranging for these loans to Jackson County home-owners . . . May we sug gest that you see your lumber dealer, painter, hardware or electric storo, plumber, cabinet firm or architect ... all are competent to give you necessary information and estimates ... of course, we are always ready to advise and serve you! How to Finance YOUR Home Modernization Particular Builders Always Specify 'BEAVER BRAND' PORTLAND CEMENT USE A HOME PRODUCT aver Portland Cement Co. GOLD HILL, OREGONo Sold in Medford by Medford Concrete Construction Co., Porter Lumber Co., Timber Products Co., Economy Lumber Co., Wallace Woods Lumber Co., Big Pines Lumber Co., Medford Lumber Co. Here are the answers to a few of your questions regarding Federal Housing Act Loans: 1. Who may apply? Any individual property owner over 21 years of age, or any partnership or cor poration with a regular income from sal ary, commission, business or other assured source. It is not necessary to be a deposi tor in this bank. 2. What assurance need I give? (a) That you own the property. (b) That the income of the signer of the note is at least five times the amount to be deposited within a year. (c) That your mortgage, if any, is in good standing, your taxes up to date or in good standing, and that there are no other past due incumbrances or' liens against your property. 3. How much will the bank loan? From $100 to $2,000, depending upon your income, for improvements on any one property, and in connection with each of not more than five properties unless approved by the Federal Housing Admin istration, Washington, D. C. 4. What security is required? That you have steady employment or other regular income and that you have a good credit record for paying bills promptly. 8. How do I apply? Your lumber dealer, painter, hardware storo, electrical firm, plumber, cabinet work concern, architect or this bank will gladly assist you in arranging for a loan. 6. What signatures are required on the note? Only the signatures of the applicant and if the applicant is married, the wife (or husband). 7. How much will I be charged? An amount equal to discount of $5,00 per year for each $100 borrowed is charg ed when the loan is made. We Are Now Accepting Loan Applications And Making Loans Medford National Bank a Plumbing equipment. In cluding tubs and showers a Individual lighting plants and equipment, a Incinerators and other garb age disposal built-in systems. a Non-dctncbable heating sys tems nnd equipment (coal, wood, oil, gas or electricity) a Domestic water heating equipment If non-dctoch-nble a Conversion oil burners, In cluding oil storage, equip ment and thermostatic con trols , a Heating control devices a Automatic stoking and ash removal equipment. If per manently attached to heat ing unit Lighting futures of Integral part of nlrlng or gas system a naillatlnn. If part of heating system. Including valves and accessories Individual gas-making ma chines and equipment a Fleet rlc ranges and electric refrigerators a Water works system a Wells and cisterns, Includ ing pumps and wind-mills a Individual sewerage disposal systems, Including septic tanks a Water supply and sewerage connections with public mains a Alr-condltloning equipment, It built-in a Humidifying equipment, If built-in a Bullt-ln ventilating equip ment. Including fans a Forced heat circulating equipment a Fire escapes a Sprinkler systems a Fire and burglar alarm sys tems a Elevators and dumb waiters a Kitchen units. Including ranges and refrigerators. If hullt-ln a Linoleum and other floor covering, If laid a Bullt-ln Ironing boards, din ettes, flower botes, cabinets, bookcases and cupboards a Bullt-ln laundry chutes a Hullt-ln refrigerators. In cluding automatic refrigera tion a Fitted storm doors and sash built for porches, windows, etc. a Fitted screen doors and win dows built for porches, win dows, etc. a New doors and windows of all kinds a Bullt-ln door or wall mirrors a Automatic garage door op eners a Weather stripping a Awnings mails for windows and porches a Coal chutes a Bullt-ln package receivers nnd mall botes a Concealed residential wall safes MEDFORD OREGON I
