Show - THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 18 C 7 1936 THE TRIBUNE’S HOME AND GARDEN PAGE Real Estate Leader Points Out Facts Concerning Levy For Salt Lake City in 1936 '4 4 Home Dearth Seen Despite Building Pace Example of Dutch Colonial Style Vf Here's a Nautical Room I j V By BLAIR RICHARDSON ’tjf New Construction Falls Former President Salt Lake Real Estate Board Had Salt Far Short of Needs Lake City real estate been a commodity represented HI -- I on a stock exchange its price would have fluctuated greatly during Through United States 1 the past two weeks With the announcement by the tax commission ( i listed assessment the of a 10 per cent reduction in improvements £f I anwhen some the but increased G DONLEY By J prices of real estate would have 1 NEW YORK Aug 15— New resinouncement pf a S5 mills reduction in this year’s assessment was dential construction11 although made public asking prices would have gone higher and higher sharply on the increase 'is falling Enthusiasm and renewed confidence in real estate temporarily would far short of the country's nteds have been great Unless the pace is speeded up the until continued This would have shortage Is likely to become acute the city commissioners announced before many months have passed then their 1938 tax Increase and of eourse that tht —provided the market would have been shot of ' “undoubllng” families profess In1 to pieces Probably no tax In goes on while the marriage rate crease announcement has ever v points upward and the public'e pur Salt Lake City caused such a vigchasing power keep on swelling orous protest and been so misunThis Is the conclusion rsached by cittxens derstood by the J R Ridgway president of the InActual Reduction vestors’ Syndicate of Minneapolis A cheerful atmosphere in a dining from a nationwide survey that comActually the city commission re- room ta particularly desirable Even pany has just completed at a pro duced taxes for 1936 over which if the sunlight does not enter this lude to g real estate investment domestic 0 of room the A double-deck- er over “bunk carries out tbs seafaring motif little control a had important they program This was accomplished by menage its decoration carefully “Despltet the rise In home buildand stool and a curtain on the eliminating any tax collection for planned may contribute a pleasing Detailed building documents for ing in the latter part of 1935 and Prepared by the American Home for table Features of the exterior of design separating rooms colonial firedoubledecker bed the special Improvement and guar- bright effect Tribune Lake Tht Salt Low siding covered walls place inclosed sun porch adjoining the houses shown in this series may this year to date” Mr Ridgway A dining room recently modern antee fund for this year or a savFor the small boy fewer bows refinlshed in gambrel roof small dormeil In- living room (alternate plans for be secured at moderate cost through tells the writer “many parts of the If the guestroom of your summer and ruffles but the same color com- ing to taxpayers of a little over ized shows woodwork varnished of editor this bed Home wall the closet or for entrance closed sun and have inin Building not the open shared floors porch porch porch country scraped cottags looks a little shoddy as $30000 and by maintaining the ivory binatlon and the same fabrlo will d lattice trimmed on sun porch) downstairs bedroom paper This service is presented to creased supply of housing shutters And con- waxed The wainscoting about 1935 tax rate of one mill arrives or if you are look- make a great hit And of course' enour readers interior: of furFeatures the with through cooperation room of such are the situations Living lavatory adjoining grade height aggravated by tingent purposes and the 1935 tax nishes the sonny will want a doubledecker bed an effective background for and dining rooms at front wide try with stairs to basement at rear with the Architects’ Small House large accumulated deficiencies since ing for inspiration for your small so for public library a saving of over that on special occasions his boon ' bureau Service room full son’s means china all fall 1930 locabinets basement this Our survey of 310 cities by the dark finish of the furniture A archway flanked by can come to spend the $8000 companion — — "the — consider s nautical idea cated In 41 states and the District The commission Increased the scenic wallpaper Is used on the rehim with night For the cottage the bedroom illusof Columbia reveals that in the auditors’ tax collectible fund $766 mainder of the walls The nautical decorations on the five-yehills and sky period— 1931 to 1935 In- trated is perfect as it is with white wall will certainly appeal and streets and sidewalks a little over Pale blue and gren clusive— approximately 981548 per- walls ceiling and ceiling beams accented by brilliant figures in $3900 chest of drawer with a public safety about $1700 are room sons were provided with new hous- and crisp white organdy curtains practical and parks and public property gay costumes The resulting scene desk section will be the right subblue back with tied bows of as as summer the huge ing cheery feminine dressing $600 or a total Increase of about is sailcloth printed tn a ship design stitute for the Uneven Building Itself is portrayed by the paper The commission $9000 table is for the which used also a The tiles (n the fireplace were dressing “But construction was unevenly wholly responsible for the above Durdistributed over the years and large de- pale green and this color was carslight increases creases —actually a decrease of ried out with the numerous ferns ing 1931 for example more than cent Los Angeles 9971 per cent and plants which the owner placed 42 per cent of the five-yetotal or practically new accommodations nearly $50000 On the coldest of new residential construction was for The citizens of Salt Lake City about the room room every new citizen Newark N I too" to II VINO the winter brought day accounted for while in 1934 only a are responsible for an increase of ROOM of less than 41 per cent Halt Lake the summer mind J just little more than 9 per cent is $128000 in this year’s city taxes ahehd pictures shown Last year the pace quick- City nearly 62 per cent Washing' All of the- - above $128000 increase ened with 1935 turning in nearly ton D C a little more than 37 just had to pay Interest and bond if-25 per cent of the five-yetotal cent and Worcester Mass redemption on the city's debt of Glass Mirrors Play Those percentages are on the basis per over eight million dollars Monly 56 per cent nearly A shower Installed In the corner of number of the cannot be borrowed even by a city persons for which Part Decoration in Going back to the year before the new of the garage enterable from the the five-yehousing was provided and paid Ijack with interest except — 1930— some which period 1931 figure being 408 248 persons national builders describe as "nor- house Insures cleanliness tq the with money and that money must Glass is rapidly gaining In im and the home gar home with 1934 and 273896 mal” and 89896 in ! come from the taxpayers The law only in modern decoration The comparing building per- dener’s gardner or wooden par- Metal home in 1935 Itself not the city commission’s de- portance mits filed for new homes in that use of large mirrors to reflect s and a spe“On tltions the Is same each provide privacy there a basis tax a year cision requires levy room and Increase its apparent size year with the total for the next cial drain carries eff the surplus rewide in and of variation number the to interest sufficient pay five years we arrive at a basis is a trick that has long been known from the cement floor persons provided with new housing suggestive tire a bond issue of deferred require- waterbuilt-ito decorators n cabinet of the same A in a of different the country ments sections In 1929 Sait Lake City had Baltimore's A New York apartment has an perbuilding takes For the five-yebonded debt of $5669700 On the entire wall of glass panels which period for in- mits in 1930 for Instance were material as the partitions care of the gardening clothes and stance the middle Atlantjc dis- about 54 first of this year our debt was for makes the room seem larger and of dollar cent the value includes a shelf for towels bath actrict accounted for nearly'40 per of those per the city alone $8282000 or an in- cooler filed during the next five Permanent glass panels cessories and a change of garments cent of the nation's total The crease of over $2400000 and that may be Installed under the modernThe grimy gardener Instead of Pacific states contributed a little years Increase alone requires almost ization credit plan of the federal For ether leading cities the perswept stairs dragclimbing 15 more than cent a With interest additional per $100000 a year centages are about as follows: ging mudfreshly housing administration and dust throughout a the per- Buffalo 75 Cincinnati 68 Dallas thinly spread population payment inside-batthe to reach house in tidy the states was mountain centage 45 Los Angeles 62 Newark N J Expenses Increase a refresh has into the Boxes Drain garage goes 17" only 87 Oakland $7i Omaha 24 As a city grows its expenses In ' ing shower don 'fresh MUra'dntJ arid'' Local conditions of course af- Providence 89Cal: Window boxes should be drained 83 L Lake Salt City is ready to enter a dean house an- crease and as more water street or the fect home building and the situa Washington D C 29 Worcesground becomes sour Metal afraid of carrying marks of tha Improvements sewers improved weepers” should be provided at tion is sama in the hardly 50 any ter Every residential district has Its the house well arranged Kitchen ample storage space and a complete two cities It is soil or other evidences of laborthis and that are required it be- the bottom of the metal to to pick interesting “The lining difference between smaller earth comes necessary to increase the allow excess Water to drain quota of Dutch colonial houses but and bedroom have complete privacy bath random and towns as to new housing and the ing in the — Construction: Wood frame ex a handful of cities at bonded indebtedness of a city but not all are as charming and skilfully from the living room The wide terior as out conditions compare brought value of permits are quite as great finish siding or shingles in those increases are decided by the to sue the survey directed by Mr Ridg- as the variations between some of Modern Closets That might be costly designed as this one The graceful opening between living and dining shingle roof the taxpayers and only by them after too and city if it did cost money it lines of the roof with its small rooms gives a sense of spaciousness the larger cities for which I have Home building questions will be way the city commission presents the would be added Baltimore Rate to your tax bill and dormers the distinctive entrance to each The china cabinets or answered without charge Detailed given you statistics” says Mr Ridgmatter to its citizens Have Wide Space mine This is my city and your feature and the inclosed sun porch bookshelves at either side may be furnishing and color scheme sugBaltimore provided only a little way “Like the larger cities these Even though it costs a city more esticannot and be more 42 mine streets are of towns Its to cent its A and communities or as installed than for as desirable breadth which room the not desired the living yours gives per city gestions money to operate each year taxes The “closet under less it costs us to operate this house all contribute to its homelike breakfast nook in one corner of the shown above will be supplied Write mated increased population with measured by a set of statistical taThs can be reduced on homes buildfor umwill appearance In the five years prior bles for local conditions are always the stairs” — that catch-a- ll new more Home kitchen to of the bedroom the I and the editor money you downstairs city housing Building switchestate only by ings and real to real estate is compact and con- and the adjoining lavatory are all this paper inclosing a stamped to 1936 our believe to coats and more extra have five' But same and brellas hats vital I the The the wraps plan spend During of city gov ing part of the cost will be worth Taxes on veniently arranged with little or conveniences which the home buildenvelope year period Buffalo supplied some-Iwh- our figures reveal a real shortage that dark limbo of lost articles — ernment to some other source than property real estate are now too high If we no waste floor space and circula- er will appreciate On the second over 67 per cent of increased and the Imminence of an Insistent has been modernized at last rell real property tax The tht Architect flmftlt Copyright Built-i- n reduce expenses taxes will go lower” tion between the various portions of floor are two comfortable bedrooms racks now hold outdoor Dallas about 55 per demand for new homes” House Service Bureau luc population duction in state taxes this year clothing ample shelving takes car came from the property owners’ unof tennis rackets etc Golf clubs i tiring efforts to secure some of the stand in a special fenced-i- n nook of By source than some other taxes from their own a special comparment tax sales liquor real property The holds rubbers etc Order obviates BARBARA VORSE rethe tax and Income tax are dust-an- d keeps the place tidy sult walls and varnished floors the in with fit of their daily routine to closely in- Painted general arrangement An increase in water rates and Among all the plant materials makes cleanliness simple to main- But in most cases a garden may some source of general licensing or that are available for the beautificaspect every plant picking off the tain to lines be developed along promote beetles and destroying them an occupation tax in our city tion and livability of the home Through improved conditions ev- the beauty of existing trees And would go a long way toward lowermost erything is in its place and readily the are by far trees indeed important that every is it grounds Mrs F L taxes S St Anthony found especially with the convenproperty i ing city general is difficult to imagine new garden be planted with a few Idaho writes I Could you send ient electric A city is an incorporated town important It n light within reach as least at a without trees yard me or citizens of information directions any It is a collective body door is opened the their of two one new or a or them When casting garden planting to the as Its owners and or inhabitants proper method of buildthe lawn to give adding new trees to an existing one ing s garden pool shout 8x8 feet stockholders are Its taxpayers and shadows across and wind owner the a from has the home glare opportunity Irregular in shape T Is cement Funds Expected Soon voters In a city each inhabitant protection of the sun as well as to furnish a to choose frem the many different the best material for a foundaIs just as important as another On West Point Airport ‘ and substantial setting kinds that thrive here Too often tion T one owns end represents by his permanent and to a flowers choice is trees more confined of transient the Answer— All lily pools should be vote just as much as another The for the POINT N Y (UP)-W- ork Trees lend a mellowing strictly ornamental character such built of reinforced concrete so that WEST in which we live is “our’’ city shrubsto city walls of may be started before January on as the maples' elms sycamores " not “their" city If the people of touch the severity house will withstand the winter they an air field for the U S Military and give a garden dignity security which though very beautiful and without cracking The usual mixany city would just change the and age some of to on academy no suited other that type plant entirely planting 1 ceture for the concrete is part word “they" to “we” expenses of is able to Although funds for the developprovide It is no wonder home grounds are too large for 2 parts clean ment decrease would sand a sharp city ment have not been allocated by the operating then that trees are the main fea- many small gardens In suchplaces and 3 parts gravel Water ta added war Demand on Ourselves department Colonel W K Antures of many garden developments fruit trees are especially attractive Until a stiff mixture is formed Re- derson executive assistant to we have street is in scale local A of with much the for number size their gardens Every day along inforcement is made with metal General William D Connor Major acadhear “They ought to do this" or as their main charm their trees and the surroundings and they also furchicken wire or rods comlath emy superintendent anticipates “they ought to fixe this street” or have been designed to feature these nish much interest with their blosIn used concrete monly reinforcing such action before the year ends “do that" or “this” Just as long plants above all else that is incorpo- soms and fruit Among them are work The field — approximately 240 One such garden flowering peaches cherries crab of a city can rated in them inhabitant an An informal lily pool may he built acres— was donated ’ of apples plums in by the city of and the which a feel In around a to others buck” way group the spot occupies “pass with sloping sides thus eliminating Newburgh and hat been partiaMy 1 that he or she is not a full repre-- 1 very old and handsome American modern gardens are planted with a ths construction of forms to hold graded by relief workers sentative part of a city people will elms which existed long before this wall or shrubbery around the boundtho concrete Give the shape of the ever aries of the rear lawn leaving a be apt to make this or that de present development was pool a pleasing curve Do not make our-Additional Bath with unbroken The on of central dreamed space open overhanging the mand oii city actually a series of scallops These are not Sevto is have it made trees have of the it branches possible selves plantings An additional bathroom may concondifficult to and natural are A few weeks ago a hole appeared difficult for ail but a very few flow eral of these smaller trees grouped tribute greatly to the convenience 'l struct to grow since the sun seldom near the borders or directly incorpoi In street of Salt Lake City in ere and comfort of the family Where of beds shrub the the as a leafy rated part citizen’s home 'His shines strongly through w front ofCone K G A Salt Lake City writes: space must be conserved the Installight pro- When thus planted they blend In as neighbor saW the hole got a wheel- branches but the filtering Thie year portions of our lawn lation of a shower and plumbing barrow and filled it up with four vides pleasant shadows on the lawn a part of the background of the borders and for annuals have fixtures especially manufactured loads of earth- The man in front and the deep green foliage of the garden and furnish height to the be f failed although they did very for use in limited quarters might s made or whose place the hole appeared shrubs and ground covers is attrae masses of adjacent foliage occaThe well last grass year plants addressed the real citizen as fol- tive The garden is beautiful be sionally becoming the main center and annuals either withered and of interest themselves lows: “Why are you filling that cause of the trees died or became starved unsightHome VAn Apple Orchard At Countryman up? That’s not your job it’s the ly plants without flowers- - not from lack of water Another garden situated in the Such a tree is the lovely crab-appcity’s" The good neighbor replied: “I pay Southeast end of this city is laid I am quite sure this result Is growing in the garden of Dr taxes in this city It would cost Out in an apple orchard in which and Mrs C C Countryman 1373 from overapplication of commerView of lower portion of beautiful erab-app- le Countryman 137? Butler avenue Mrs Counseveral dollars for the street ' de- the trees have become gnarled and Butler avenue Though it forms a cial fertilizer last fall and this trecr with patio and circular dining table tryman is arranging flowers for the table in spring Can you tell me If anypartment to send a truck up here to picturesque with time The spaces part ofthe background and gives this beautiful setting fill up that hole In the meantime between the rows have formed sev- a finish to the central open lawn underneath at the home of Dr and Mrs C C thing can be done to overcome if someone should fall in the hole eral vistas vqjiich lead to such it also is the focal point of the entire this condition other than wait for and break a leg they might decide terminating features as a seat or a garden Becauee it is so symmetri- ing has added much to the decorait to “wear off'? We have other spots not fertile pool In the spring the blossoms of cally shaped it has outstanding tive effect as well as serving a utilifrom causes I don’t know Io there the trees with their delicate per- beauty commanding attention Its tarian purpose A view of the tree a place where one ran have soil fume lend increasing charm to the wide spreading branches form a and table is shown in the accomMr E G T Salt Lake City surroundings while in midsummer dense canopy under which it ta de- panying photograph' in which to get the best of the analysis made to determine correctives for such soil? their dense foliage casta deep shad- lightful to sit Full advantage of In the countrymans' garden there writes: Will you kindly print in beetles which attack your roses is Answer— By regular cultivation this opportunity has been taken by also are lovely lilacs snowballs and ows over this pleasant retreat column TOUCH! t a THE PINISa-lNfor bushes the remedy of the soil and thorough waterings getting hand pick them from No matter how many choice flow- its owners for around its trunk honeysuckles around the boundaries your spike-nosed of rid the beetle miU work— im Its ear con- The flower beds contains clumps of that ta and Compare a table have still built keroit have of overdose an overof ers a bo them chn a and into may they cup drop feeding garden Don’t let your lovely roses be spoiled bores a hole In the rosebud and sene dlitingnlihlng character t Well as if lacking in trees Of veniently1 near by have provided peonies day lilies hollyhocks chrysIt does take time however The proper spray material come aad In fauttlen workmemhlp by lice when It is so eesy— end cheap— incomplete J course there are cases where gar chairs a art turt you niu select tt for Dining under this living anthemums and other perennials causesT it to wither before it mawith which to combat these pests but if you are suro this is ths trouto protect them ell season 0 I have tried spraying with is arsenate of lead but this does ble with your home Simply sprinkle the bushes with drns are spoiled by poor placing or parasol Is a daily event all during Spring flowering bulbs add color to ture year it be should garden' IIUHACH end you can know your roses choice of the borders at the beginning of the Black Leaf 40 but so far have not seem to get sufficient results entirely gone by another planting variety of trees and the summer season will be safe Money bsckjf you don't t A fine old grape vine had no success if occasionally Because it was inevitable that the season If you are very desirous of having season agree that JH'flACH la tha best pro- vjould be better off — Answer The last effective if is lawn shields not would the fence were only rear removed Especially way certain bushes bloom unmolested underneath Tho Utah Agricultural experiboundary against Insect peets you have some I tection In Hsndy Rtiter Cans fe this so when a tree blocks an at this spot were to be In constant use from the outside But in no way do ever tried it may be ell to oover them with a ment station at Logan makes soil np st all Drug Grocery Seed Stores tractive view or creates a feeling of a flooring of bricks was laid in an any of these plants compare with ates the beauty and livability of this netting while the buds mature tests for those who send in a samsnd Pet Shops For Sale by Z C M 1 Retail and Wholesale Many rose fanciers maks it a part ple (Adv) disorder when it is not possible to attractive pattern This bit of pav- the value of the tree It alone ere- garden v 1 - I i ’ Dining Room Decorations Ptay Big Role $58-00- mid-seas- fr one-thir- ar Shower Built In Garage Aids Home Gardener 4 J cir ar S ar :" tw at 3t4-mi- 4? well-plant- THROUGH THE CARDEN CATE well-ehose- J A -- t - le Protect Your Roses From Plant Lice Garden Questions Answers G s r w f |