NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL
SECOND SECTION
Published at Nyssa, Oregon
VOLUME XXXII. NO. 11. ~
GATEWAY TO THE OWYHEE AND BLACK CANYON IRRIGATION PROJECTS
N YSSA . OREGON, THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1937
Fastest Growing Town In Oregon
$1.50 PER YEAR
1937 IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO BUILD!
Exceptional Demand Here For New Business and Residential Buildings
One of the most active building years in th.e
history of Nyssa is forecast for this coining year.
Plans are already made for several buildings for
both business and residential purposes and Nyssa
business men are ready to supply this demand
for building needs. Money to build with is avail
able to responsible parties, materials are cheaper
now than they will be later and lots can still be
bought at reasonable cost. The old law of supply
and demand is a hard one to break. A large
shortage of almost any commodity invariably
means increased prices . . . and there is no one
to deny that we have a housing shortage right
here in Nyssa today! Farm homes and buildings
also need attention, and the coming building
season should see much activity.
BUILD . . MODERNIZE . . FURNISH YOUR
HOME WITH MODERN COMFORTS NOW!
Remember the cash bonuses that ¡Labor costs, in almost all sections of
accompanied picas for Information the country, are still low enough to
bout a "place to live” only a few warrant immediate investigation of
..ears ago? Do you recall the diffi the building possibilities.
culty of finding anyone in the build Check local trends. Talk to your
ing trades who wasn't busy? Re friends who are renting homes . . . or
member the top prices that all kinds check your own rent receipts! You’ll
of building material commanded not find, in most cases, that the increas
much more than ten years ago? You ed cost of renting has already been
are going to see those days again! felt in your locality. Discuss real
Building activity, since 1929, has estate activity with a local realtor;
been almost at a standstill; depre you'll undoubtedly find that more
ciation and fire losses have continued property has changed hands, higher
population has increased (over six prices have been asked . . , and paid,
million in the six years from 1929 to more general activity has already
1935.; marriages have been postpon been shown than has been observed
ed; all are factors in the impending for several years. Compare prices for
shortage of suitable homes. Then too lumber, brick, mlllwcrk, materials of
the "doubling up" of families, a de all kinds. Local dealers can supply
pression measure in almost every this information . . . and you'll see
locality, lias almost ¡topped witli the that the trend is upward. Don't
the question of local finan
return of better times. The demand overlook
your bank, building loan com
is for single family homes and there cing;
pany. or insurance representative
just aren’t enough to go around!
figures indicating the ad
Rents, in most sections of the wlllpresent
visability of borrowing to build un
country are already rising; this fact, der
the present favorable conditions.
in every building cycle, has been the Finally,
consider the reasons why
deciding factor in the decision of l so many present
day houses are out-
may people to build, buy or remodel I modeled. Look into
develep-
an old home. Until building erst; I ments in the building recent
field. You'll
reacli and keep pace with Increasing be surprised at the strides
that have
rentals many bargains will doubt j been made while many other
indus
less be available for home-buyers, tries were at a depression stand
but for the greatest satisfaction most still! New materials have been called
families will build.
into use; new conveniences have
Financing, in most cases, is easy | been invented; new methods called
at the present time. As little as 20’; | into play to bring production of
cf the total cost in a down payment, | many former "luxury" items down to
and as long as twenty years to i>ay tlie budget level of the average
are offerrd under the terms of the home-builder.
Federal Housing Administration These advances haven't been lim
Plhn. Interest rates, too, are lower ited to the "gadget" type of con
In most sections of the country; re venience, either. Most of them serve
ports for 1936 indicate that money a practical purpose; all of them add
is more plentiful and interest rates materially to the comfort. ol any
are lower in most of the principal home.
cities in all sections of the country,
Many of these developments have
Other factors enter into the been made in actual construction
‘build now” argument; material methods and materials, designed to
prices have not. as yet advanced actually make building less expen
as much as might be expect d; it is sive. Thrse are the steps that have
still possible to enjoy services of made it possible to build more house
skilled . . . and as yet unrushed . . . and a better house during this next
builders and contracting comp nies. period of building expansion.
Tlie BiiiUling Bug
He’s started his Spring drive on everyone who doesn’t own
his own home. His army is sweeping the country. But the
Building Bug, unlike grasshoppers and similar pests, does
not destroy everything in his path. Instead, he leaves be
hind a trail of new homes and happy families.
Have you ever been bitten by the Building Bug? It gm
you a wonderful longing to build a home of your own. >
fact, only those who try to resist the bite are the least bi
uncomfortable. Act quickly when you’re bitten. Get th:
SURE cure with a visit to Boise Payette Lumber Company.
H om e-P lanning Service . . . .
A corps of experienced home-designers are eager to assist in plan
ning and estimating costs for your new home. You’ll find it a real
help, and costs nothing additional. Ask for your free booklet of
house plans!
LET M E
CALL YOUR
ATTENTION
TO THESE
FEATURES
Easy F. II. A . T e r m « .................
F. H. A. terms, arranged through our financial department,
lump interest, taxes, insurance, and payment on principal int<>
one easy amount each month. As simple as paying rent! Get com
plete details at once!
Electrical W ir in g
and
C on tractin g
4-St|iiare Lum ber
K iln-B ried
Let The Building
Bug Bite You!
and Seasoned
Framing
Lumber
Makes Better
Construction
Expert Electrical W iring
You don’t have to be a lumber expert to build with 4-Square!
4-Square is THOROUGHLY SEASONED. 4-Square is guaran
teed to be the KIND it is marked-----guaranteed to be squared
on both ends, and to be the EXACT LENGTH it is marked. 4-
Square is the lumber that gives you BETTER CONSTRUCTION
AT LOWER FINAL COST!
When building or remodeling, be sure your electrical work is done
by experts . . . men of experience. Make'certain your wiring is
done right, plenty of outlets are provided and fixtures are modem.
We can help you with your irrigation pump troubles; and are
equipped by experience and equipment to handle all types of elec
trical troubles or new construction.
Start Your Building Plans With a Visit to
Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration
IBoiso Favelle Lumber to .
" T H E R E 'S A Y A R D N EA R Y O U ”
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N YSSA
E L E C T R IC C O .
Next to Bakery
Wimp and Sayles
Nyssa, Ore.