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Show THE OGDEN POST 6 GIVE ATTENTION TOTHEHOMESTO KEEP UP VALUES By Doing a Little Each Month to the Home the Value Does Not Decrease; Home Building Expert Works Out Schedule of. Repairs in Form of Calendar Month-to-Mon- th start to mond your window screen In July when the flies are abroad in the land? If so, you hare not property organised the chores necessary to keep your house in good condition, says the National Association of Rea! Batata Boards in its seventDo you cracked or broken ones that were temporarily patched during cold weather. June Prepare for outside painting in dry weather. After rain give the walls two or three days to dry out welL A little dampness b only permissible on shingles when you want to save stain. The most enduring stains for shingles are red, green, and gray. The enduring colors for outside work are white, grey, yellow. For inside almost any color will hold. The professional house painter likes to mix his own because it goes farther, but he admits that some brands of ready mixed paint are first class. I know by experience that it takes time and skill to concoct your own paint Buy a couple of good brushes and between jobs keep bristbs immersed in water, hanging the brushes by a wire through holes in handles. Clean out the cistern, if any. r. Do any cement work rain is good for it patching or renewing walks. Give mosquitoes no breeding place in tin cans, etc., outdoors; oil surface of water in pond or ditch. - Un-lim- ber lawn-mowe- article for the public. Home values can bo maintained and Jaly even increased by regular attention to Make thorough roof repair in place th upkeep, and it la well to have a of earlbr makeshifts. Apply liquid schedule of repairs so the roofing to leaks or entire surface; use y-seventh month-to-mon- various Jobs can be anticipated and around chimneys and vent handled in the right seaaon of the plenty pipes. A hickory pob fitted to yw, a wide roofing brush saves the, back Such a schedule has been worked and speeds the Job, enabling one to out by John R. McMahon, homo build- use both hands on the handle, if a low ing expert, who gives a monthly cal- iiitched roof permits standing.- Black endar of repairs In his book "Your most enduring and cheapest of House," recently published by Minton, the asphalt paint materials, but red Belch A Company. and green may be had. "Upkeep is a little brother to OverInspect gutters and baders for head," says Mr. McMahon, "but Up- patching, painting or . replacement keep is less on a good house than a Extra gutter spikes may be needed on poor one." north side. An old wood shingle roof that b Describing the advantage of organising repairs and chores, Mr. Mc- tight the rest of the year may leak Mahon points out that a midwinter in a sudden July shower, because the blixsard is no time to patch a leaking dried out shingles crack and separate. While not serious, the midsummer leak roof. . us a hint on the need for future gives In addition, Mr. McMahon points out that many Jobe and a great renovation. deal of repair work can be done by August This climax of the dry season b home owners themselves who can thus save a great deal of money during the best for excavation, whether of well, course of a year. ' septic. tank, cesspool, drain or water Not only b digging easbr, Mr. McMahon, of course, begins his lines. calendar in January, but the associa- without need for pumping or bailing tion reverses his order a little by be- out water, but you can tell now a well b dependable or mereginning in May ao .house owners cad whether holds surface drainage. Also earth see what he gives for "homo work" ly waljs do not cave in and may be used for the coming month. ( whether Here is the essence of Mr. Mc- for one side of concrete orforma, embankment for cellar, septic tank Mahons schedule: Again, it is easier to detect a leak in a drain or water line. We may likeMay Put on screen doors and windows. wise do all kinds of general building Open attic windows or ventilators. without much need for weather proClean cellar; whitewash if necessary. tection, thereby saving material and Kerosene sprayed on cement floor be- avoiding damage. If foundations or fore sweeping keeps down dust and cellar walls need tarring or cement purifies. Ventilation and cleanliness plaster outside, do it now. Clean up are not only hygienic measures but bat month's Jobs of outside painting they prevent decay and deterioration and roof repair. of the house from cellar beams to ' September . rafters. Sanitation balks insects, vera new heating pbnt is required If min, and moulding. for the winter, install now beDrain heating plant, if steam, re- fore thecoming rush. When everybody b fill with water to safety valve, rake cbmoring for furnaces and service, out flues, remove smoke pipe, clean not be able to get either or and put aside. For an extra thorough you may have to accept a substitute along may clean-oof boiler sediment, get up with hasty, Inferior Installation. Look five pounds steam pressure, then dump into all the new systems and devices, fire without fail, and follow by openthe oil burners. Besides the ing outlet drain or faucet at bottom including in the heating improvements large of boiler. The steam will blow out all small features of value, are there art, dirt along with the water. For hot water heaters that may be added air plant, take down pipes and dean; like furnace. Fix up the coal.bin to any cepatch heater as needed with stove and dont delay putting in the winter ment. of fuel. supply Do inside painting and varnishing October before flies arrive. Abo paper or Get the heating plant ready to fire decorate rooms. If bronso or aluminum b applied to radiators, the Job b up better done with a little heat on, but If you have a thermostat, see that it ordinary paint can be used for the b in order. and Overhaul adjust oil burner. radiators. and motor Clean plug, if any. spark window in to Put replace panes 6-f- ..1 - ng up-ke- ep - k ut Have the oil tank filled. Flush out the hot water tank to remove rusty sediment that is damaging and may atop Dow in small outlet fixtures. It is not enough to open bottom faucet, line vacuum will keep the tank from draining completely. Open top faucet or unscrew top plug. Clean roof gutters and leader traps of baves and rubbish. Sometimes a birds nest chokes a leader with expensive consequences. Rubbish kft to freeze in the gutters makes endless trouble. This b also the time to gbze broken windows against the winter. Where the old putty is hard, the amateur spends an hour digging it out with various implements. It b a speed-u- p trick of the expert not to attack .the putty but to eut a thin shaving of wood beside it with a sharp knife. Measure sixe of new glass after taking out old one, so as to insure correct fit. November Take off scheen doors and windows. Even a copper screen should not be left in place, for the weight of snow will cause it to sag. Rake and remove, or burn, baves around house. They may be turned into compost for .he garden. If used to bank founds-lio- n or shrubbery, cover with earth. See that outside drains around house are not choked with baves or other rubbish. December g Turn off water from outdoor fx-urlikely to freexe, or protect with heavy insulation of felt, doth, paper, sawdust and the like. It b well to lave a watertight box covering such nsulation. Remedy bst years trou-i- e of no access to outbuildings because doors would not open against rost heaved ground. Probably the garage can stand a little more Double windows will help t, and also sealing all chinks with elt or ust rags. Keep a thermometer, readabb from outside, hanging between the double windows of the' garage, and you know thereby when it is advisable to increase steam heat or . i 1 es cold-iroofi- to the car radiator. January Shovel off surplus snow from a add alcohol low-pitch- ed roof. Too much weight left on long enough will bend or break a roof; time is a factor. Watch the dumbing system when the thermometer drops. Thaw frosen pipes with chemical that generates heat, with wiling water or a blowtorch used with care. See whether furnace oil burner needs adjustment or cleaning. . February If you hire a painter for inside work engage him during cold weather; he is not so busy as at other times, and will liil 1J J Business Conditions In Twelfth Reserve District for March Business activity expanded in the Twelfth federal reserve district during March, but by a smaller amount than in the corresponding month of most recent years. Both industrial output and trade increased somewhat less than seasonally and demand for credit showed practically no change from the preceding month. Declines in commodity prices became bss numerous during the btter part of the month and slight advances in the wholesale price level were reported in early ApriL During March, favorable weather conditions continued to be the most important influence in the agricul-;uroutlook. Crops now growing in the district developed satisfactorily, and range conditions improved during the past six weeks. Some livestock, particularly spring binba in California, have been slow in attaining satis--, actory weights. Greater than seasonal increases in ,he lumber and building industries of he district were reported for March, rat declines in the output of crude oil, refined petroleum ' products, metals, cement, flour, and of iractically all manufactured commod-tie- s resulted in a small decrease in total industrial production. The large ;ains in lumber production and building, during March as compared with February were chiefly due to the fact bat activity in both of those industries was exceptionally low in February. The number of workers employed in the district increased somewhat ess than b customary during March. Trade activity increased somewhat eu than seasonally from February o March. Largely as a result of the ate ness of Easter Sunday this year, retail sales were smaller in value dur-n- g March, 1930, than in' March, 1929, but their increase from February was nearly equal to seasonal expectations. Reported figures of wholesale trade showed an increase during March, but considerably bss than b ordinarily expected. ' Intercoastal trade of the district was smaller in volume than in either the preceding month or March, 1929. Railroad freight carloadings increased by about the seasonal amount but were well below loadings in March year ago. .. al non-ferro- livestock forecasting, (2) farm finance, (3) farm management, (4) land economics, (5) foreign competition and demand, (6) statistical research, (7) transportation, and (8) marketwool, dairy products, ing (livestock, ' poultry products, fruits and vegetables, or cotton). Senior educationist (senior specialist in education of exceptional children), $4,600 a year. Office of Education, department of the interior, Washington, D. C. Senior electrician and senior painter, $1,860 a year; electrician and painter, $1,680 a year, departmental service, Washington, D. C, , Dietitian, hospitab of the U. S. Public Health Service and Veterans bureau throughout the United States. Junior astronomer, $2,000 a year, naval observatory, navy department, Washington, D. C. Bindery operative (hand operations), bindery operative (machine operations), government printing office, Washington, D. C. The rate of pay in the government printing office b 55 cents an hour with extra pay for ' BEFORE HOUSEClEJJ Equip your Federal Metal Wefijfi? : Special Spring J. G. TECSCHER a Phone 305 YOU DON'T LOSE invested in your modernize your A. L WHART0X Crane Qualified ContrsL 1955 Eerie. Av Telephone Denier 3063 WIRING AND EXTRA SPECIAL ANYTHING ON MO home. U plumbinjTJ you pay 10 down, their eaay monthly installment . us REPAHS ELECTRICAL THE LIGHTHOUSE ELECI 470 Wuhtactw iw,11 Phone Ml Kifht, NKl ALL THIS WEEK W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES ' . y Remember, whether you're doing a email repair Job or building Every pair guaranteed and Union Blade! a house We Can Save Yon Money 1 CHRISTENSON INDEPENDENT LUMBER Chain Shoe Systea. 2339 Wash. Are. Ogden, Utah . COMPANY 3124 Examinations to be Given for Positions The- United States Civil Service commission announces the following said do a good job. The same may be open competitive examinations: of paperhanging. Senior dairy husbandman (extenMake drainage paths for melting sion), $4,600 a year, bureau of dairy snow around the house, so as to pre- industry, department of agriculture, vent flooding the cellar at an unex- for duty in Washington, D. C., or in pected time. Open outside drains with the field. salt and hot water. Add water1 to Senior agricultural economist, $4,600 steam boiler, dean furnace flues. The to $5,200 a year; agricultural econoformer needs to bo done only, a few mist, $3,800 to $4,400 a year; associtimes through the season as indicated ate agricultural economist, $3,200 to Vi: by glass gauge; but the flues should $3,700 a year; assistant agricultural be cleaned at bast every two weeks. economist, $2,600 to $3,100 a year, buk cleaning reau of agricultural economics,' deWith soft coal, Washington Ave. Phone 1155 ;4lS4t Peanuts hot, peanuts cold; Always fresh; never old. For fifteen cents you get one pound The best roasted peanuts in the whole ' . m - . night, Sunday, holiday w work. Full information m. JU. from A. R. Ward, United States Civil Servil examiners at the post offjf. . . g blamed town. . . , Produce People's Washington Avenue 2174 twke-a-wee- may be required. partment of agriculture, for duty in Mend locks and bolts. Practice a Washington, D. (X, or in the field. The optional subjects are (1) crop and little uphobtery and cabinet work. March Look over screen doors and windows. Mend holes, paint frames, and also mesh if not made of eppper Hobs can be neatly woven over with wire unraveled from a bit of mesh. If the mesh is badly sagged, remove molding and enough tacks beneath, pull edges taut with pliers and refasten. Inspect attic for roof leaks and mark with chalk damp spots for later repair. Of course, the actual leak may be higher up than the spot where dampness shows. Note that some leaks occur only when drifted snow dams and backs up water on roof as around dormer windows and in valleys in tiie roof. Such abnormal leaks, unless extensive, are not important. April Flush out hot water tank. Clean up rubbish, including leaves, ashes, and banked material around the house. TELEPHONE GREETINGS! Hard coal ashes are good to make Long .Distance station to station paths and as filling under cement day rates were again reduced walks; also can be used to lighten January ;, 1930. Evening and heavy soil in garden. night rates not reduced. . Take off storm doors; repair, paint if needed, and store them. Flush out refrigerator drain. Make temporary repairs on root leaks, gutters, and baders, just enough to carry through spring rains. - Wedding days Cfbings that keep them rowing Right! Special days When You Cant Go in Person-Telep- hone If you have a message for some one telephone. It's a complete discussion at one cost and there is no out-of-tow- Commerce Chamber to Aid in Getting Bill $50.00 Cash and $25.00 Per Month! At a meeting of the federal building committee of the Ogden chamber forth. Most calls, are now completed while you hold the line and rates are lower than ever. For example, some typical day rates when you will talk with anyone at the called telephone: out-of-to- From Ogden to . t modern house with of commerce held Tuesday, it was debasement, garage, large lot cided to urge Senator Reed Smoot and Representative Don B. Colton to get with fruit, etc. Good bench action on a bill for the purchase of a location. site and the erection of a new forestry building in Ogden. James P. Casey, OGDEN REAL ESTATE CO. chairman of the committee, was instructed to wire Senator Smoot and 2439 Kiesel REALTOR Pkoue 378 Representative Colton to get the Ogden building before congress and secure an appropriation for same. JOHNSON LOCK SHOP S1TJ nm In. I7ME Law Mwm ImirU ui CARNIVAL DANCE Call an4 aw aar mIM af ikirfMlif Kara aa4 Lack, ta U biIn af can. Sponsored by Women's Guild BA8SCO SEKVICK STATION Church of the Good Shepherd. 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