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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
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