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Show Page UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT 4 ity for use by the local authorities the standard forms of contrac documents approved by the Ameri can Institute of Architects have (Continued from preceding page) been generally followed with only on 4he market for The $800,000,000 ings available modifications or additions as such home laundresses. and low-rerehousing program are required to conform to Federa these Guide Consumers gives now going forward on a national or State statutes and the policies rules to get best results: scale under direction of the United of the United States Housing Au Soluble powder bluing should states Housing Authority is of in a small quantity oi such a' decentralized nature that thority. the forms dissolved be Thus, approved by the water and then added drop by dropgole responsibility for initiating, USHA on use nous for to the tub of clear water. letting of contracts, constructing ing projects compare in simplicity Iut ball or block bluing intoma-a- and managing the projects rests on to the requirements used generally canton flannei bag, or similar the shoulders of the local housing by private industry. tub the move and it through terial, authority in the locality where the Time for Advertising I of cold water until the desired development is built. When advertising for bids, the shade is produced. Contractors who are successful local housing authority will allow Insoluble powder bluing should jn bidding on any low-rerehous-b- e bidders ample time to I prospective made into a paste before being jng project will be responsible only documents contract examine the added to water. to the local housing authority and to the site for the pur inspect Dont let the bluing water stand I which, in every case, will award all estimates. of their pose preparing for any length of time before using- contracts, Likewise, a reasonable time will be il. Test it by dipping a small earAnthrity given in which to complete the conmtnt in it or holding a small I Nathan of tract work. The USHA has recom administrator Straus, amount of the liquid in the palm of mended Authorthat bidders be given an the United States Housing , the hand to specify (within a the while that bluopportunity ity, emphasized Heavy fabrics require more limited a shorter time in of a certain USHA retains few range) degree a ing than others. Treat only which they may elect to complete supervision over 'local authorities garments at one time, and never in In evaluating bids, the contract. proj-tub of the housing development allow clothing to remain in the be given to would consideration to land ects the of from acquisition while the bluing water is being time shorter will that selection the this of any might be tenants, yyn 0fft need-enebidder and the his bid d specified by Overblued clothes can be whit- not extend beyond the limits will reduced be for the wfth ed the assure to purprice compliance by pouring boiling water over evaluating his bid by a them, or by boiling for a few min- - details of both the United States poses of Housing Act and the loan contract stated amount for each day less utes." I under which the USHA lends the than the time specified by the lolocal housing authority 90 per cent cal authority. . Performance Bond of the total development cost of Low Rent Housing CONSUMER NOTES ; Program slum-clearan- ce nt I low-rent- al nt In general, the successful bidder the rehousing project. At no time should this supervision will be required to furnish' a payBath towels with lots of soft pile lead to additional costs which ment and performance bond in an that is not too tightly twisted into might be reflected in higher bids amount equal to 50 per cent of the service low-rent- Section 4 LAKE CITY, UTAH, SEPTEMBER 2, 1938 al I I are being reached beity. Partial payments will be made agreementslocal the tween housing authorities as the work progresses on not later advice of the and aid the (with each of than the fifteenth day month for work done during the USIIA) and local building and councils throughout preceding calendar month on esti trades laboraimed at preventing a the country mates certified to by the architect because of of operations and signed by the authority. Such stoppage Such agreements estimates must be submitted at labor disputes. least 10 days in advance of the have already been signed with more than CO Building Trades date set for payment. Councils of the American FederaIn making these partial payand with more than Labor tion of local re will ments the authority tain 10 per cent of the estimated 160 local unions. Thest agreements, widely hailed amount until final completion and as an outstanding accomplishment, acceptance of all the work. If, howwork of 50 provide: cent the ever, after per 1. That in case jurisdictional has been completed, the architect certifies that satisfactory progress disputes arise on any project, there is being made, the remaining pay will be no stoppage of work until such time as the Building and Conments will be made in full. Department of the Payments to the contractor will struction Trades local A. the F. L., housing authorbe made on the certification of the have had full USHA the and architect or the local authority ity to the differadjust of opportunity without the necessity obtaining the approval of such payments by ences between the trades; and 2. That wage rates in effeat at the USHA prior to their being time work is commenced on any the made. Under the procedure set up, contract unit of a low-rehousing it is contemplated that sufficient funds will be advanced by the project of the USHA program USHA so that all payments to the shall remain in effect until complecontractor can be made promptly tion of the project. Conclusion when due, and the financial prothe policy of decenwith out worked In so been line cedure has that the United States local for of the tralization authority requests by the advance of funds under the Housing Act, the United States loan agreement with the USHA Housing Authority has recoms. mended to the local authorities a can be acted on without any hours its after receipt simple and expeditious procedure eight this USHA. it is for the construction of low-rethe means, By y Under these relieved that the contractor will be housing projects. inconvenience jrocedures, it is expected that consaved from any which might be occasioned by de-a- y tactors should experience no more in making partial payments un- difficulty in preparing their bids and performing work under their der his contract. contracts for low-reLabor Agreements housing the insure to that Meanwhile, irojects than they would encounter $800,000,000 program will go for- n bidding and working on a priward without needless delays. vate contract of similar size. nt de-ay- nt I contract price. by contractors. loops will give you the best Method of Payment in absorption and drying power, Contractor Instruct I Of 'particular interest to con, writes the Consumers' Guide. , In C0Peratl0n tractors is the approved method for mr!st Softness and fluffiness in a new local agen- - their the and Federal nf its I towel are Bnn,a t.U.atinTi payment by the local author ces Administrator Straus has des- thev because power absorptive ignated a USHA construction ad- 1C t too viser rnean that! die yarns to act in a purely advisory a there and that is tightly tmsted d advice and d j Kenerous mount of P le, d iclares suest0n3 t0 the local authority For 00 the Guide. , ' on the site of each housing project, flnt tp e .W1 y But the adviser is specifically pro- eye tightly twisted yams more hibited at alI times from gi ving.or-factor- y. ts; Loops about an eighth derg to the contractor an inch long have been found by while the USHA wm review the experts to meet most requirements. plang and specifications for the Look beneath the pile to the I project and furnish technical cloth of the towel to sistance, responsibility for design durable it is con- - and specifications and for observ-structe- d. how out find The loops should lie ance of all the loan contract re close together and should be se- - quirements rests with the local curely bound into a firm fabric,- housing authority. At the same time, while the Pull the towel between your tightto and is permitted to observe and USHA thumb finger ly compressed see whether the pile stays in place. review all work, materials, payand other relevant records and Selvages take a large share of rolls all instructions and approvals data, bath towel wear. See that all rough with to the shall be work edges are turned under, and the given respect to the contractor by the only corners threads bound in. The local the or architect. A authority fastened. should also be securely Fixed Price Contract is of an inch turn-i- n a with towel a for the policy of the USHA Under satisfactory hem while a work all will be performed on a deeper plain border, is desired for one that is all terry Fixed Price Contract basis. In addition the USHA recommends f&bric As for size, you will save money that local housing authorities di- on original outlay and laundry bills vide their projects into several secif you dont let the urge for big- tions, in order that bids may be Towels larger made on each section in addition to ness guide you. 12 Issues McCALLS MAGAZINE than 24 by 48 are luxuries; 22 by the entire contract. This will enwho smaller contractors, 44 are better. For children, buy able the 16 by 30 or the 18 by 36 sizes, would be unable to undertake such PICTORIAL REVIEW -12 Issues mammoth developments as are most low-rehousing projects un- WOMANS WORLD - -12 Issues BUYING A der the USHA program, to bid on KITCHEN TABLE? a part of the contract, thereby en12 Issues GOOD STORIES - - -couraging wider competition among Kitchen workers 5 feet 5 inches several bidders. tall the height of the average THE COUNTRY HOME 12 Issues Contract Documents housewife will find it easiest to conof In the form work at kitchen tables measuring tract preparing 12 Issues THE FARM JOURNAL -recommended by documents to floor. from inches 32 top AuthorUnited the States Housing Scientific research, says the Con UTAH LABOR NEWS 52 Issues is this shows that sumers Guide, (All printed in Union Shops) the ideal height for a work table tion to the weight of the .dressed birds: used by Mrs. Average Housewife. Broilers between 56 and 60 per However, those shorter or taller REGULAR VALUE $4. 75 YOU SAVE $2.25 edible. cent suited best are find they usually beFryers between 63 and 67 per by a table falling anywhere YOU WILL GET ALL SEVEN publications for ONE FULL YEAR, and if you are already cent edible. tween 30 and 33 inches high. a subscriber to ANY of these SEVEN publications, your present subscription will be extended Roasters between 62 and 64 per tasks sewing or For edible. cent one full year. Mail or bring the coupon below to our office AT ONCE, and you will receive any other work that can be done 71 edible. Hens cent about 24 per THE SIX BIG MAGAZINES each month, and THIS NEWSPAPER each week while sitting a low table, thats 72 Dont confuse dressed poultry inches high, is a boon to the aver124 52 and issues all in for AT because $2.50. ORDER ONCE we newspapers magazines only Best height for with drawn chickens. Only the age housewife! dr1 advance the to have withdraw this from been feathers have removed offer, may price. soojn the companion chair is 16 inches, while the seat should be at least 14 dressed fowl, while head, feet, and entrails have been removed from inches wide for most comfort. A lightweight .table is better the drawn chickens. USE THIS COUPON AND SAVE $2.25 Of course, these birds sell at than a heavy one, declares the Guide. It makes it just that much varying prices. To find out how ) UTAH LABOR NEWS, meat on each kind will easier to shift the table about the much ediblemust 28 South 4th East Street in the cost, you figure price kitchen. Salt Lake City, Utah. Date. per pound of dressed weight. This takes some arithmetic. COMPARE PRICES BEFORE Yes, indeed, I want to accept your magazine offer before it is withdrawn. Enclosed is Suppose dressed roasters are in FULL PAYMENT for a ONE YEARS subscription, new oi renewal, to the following YOU BUY CHICKENS $2.50 selling at 36 cents a pound and seven publications: hens at 32 cents a pound. To figSome chickens have more edible ure the cost of a pound of edible 1 Year 1 Year GOOD STORIES UTAH LABOR NEWS meat on them than others. If the meat from the roaster divide 36 1 Year MAGAZINE 1 Year COUNTRY HOME McCALLS tenderness of the chicken is less cents by 63 (an average of the per1 1 Year Year PICTORIAL REVIEW. THE FARM JOURNAL important than the nourishment centages given above for roasters). 1 Year you'll get, you can save money by Multiply the result by 100. That WOMANS WORLD learning how much edible meat gives you 59 cents as the price you usually comes on each kind of bird, really pay for a pound of edible meat. For the edible meat from the says the Consumers Guide. ... Address ...... My name is No absolute measurements of the hen, divide 32 cents by 71, and mulamount of edible meat you are sure tiply the result by 100. Thats 45 State ...i pown ......... ................. ........ to get from each kind of chicken cents. have been worked out, declares the At these prices, then, it is obGuide, but one experimenter has vious you will get a pound of edible figured these percentages in rela- - meat cheaper if you buy a hen. I nt ten i ud rasueATOKi Each for One Year... a Total of 124 Issues one-four- th Heres What You Get! All Seven ' For One Year nt - sit-do- |