Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 178, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1910 — The American Home WILLIAM A. RADFORD Editor [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The American Home WILLIAM A. RADFORD Editor

Mr. William A. Radford ■will answer <ju«sttons and give advice FREE OF OOST on all subjects pertaining- to the •sWect of building for the readers of thh paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor. AuthoV and Manufactarw, he Is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address *H inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 3M Fifth Ave., Chicago. 111., and only enaiOM two-cent stamp for reply. America is a nation of home bulld«b. It has come to the point that a ton’s standing in a community is measured by his home. It is distasteful to toost people to pay rent. The normal jtßan desires to have a home of his torn for his children. And these chiltoa have a right to a home of their torn. It goes without question that a Ban's work is made lighter as he fßitnks during tb/ day that his wife Mud his children are under their own poof. It is true that all men are not jnlde to have a home of their own. fThey are tied down by conditions that jprevent their entering upon so worthy fan enterprise. But the desire is •here, just the same. In nearly every town of any size tte real estate men and property torners are anxious to offer inducements to home building, and in many Instances it is as easy to pay for a borne as it is to pay rent. The payknents are arranged so that they famount to the same as rent and as they include the interest each month fchere Is no difference, really, except ■Chat the buyer must pay the insurance, which is a small matter. When you come to think of it there Is really no excuse for any man paytow rent when he can get a home on these terms. He cannot lose anything for the reason that if he should ever fall in his payments he has an equity

that has a cash value, something he jooold not have If he paid rent. The iWMffliw* of satisfaction in undertaking :«■ enterprise like this is tremendous, rfor the occupant feels that he owns place the minute he gets into it, *and the pleasure of making little immurements and adding tG the attractiveness of the place is delightful. TTiere are thousands and tens of {thousands of families in the country taring in their own homes today, initapendent of landlords, who never would have possessed anything but

•or this system of monthly payments. •It la not necessary to have a large auaonnt of money In many oases. All •Che real estate man wants Is a small payment down as an evidence of good toith, or an earnest that the buyer tmwiiu business and will not move In a. month or two. The house we show here is one of the type being sold in many localities. Da you not think It would be happier tor you to live In a house like this than pay rent? You will have something to live for, and it will be the ambition of your wife and yourself to get it paid for as soon as possible. And you have no idea bow easy it will be. This house Is arranged with a ▼few to convenience in housekeeping. There are no stairs to climb. And poo will notice that the front porch Is included under the roof. The house la Id feet wide and 53 feet Jong, This •woap ought to be built on a wide lot that will allow plenty of shrubbery

and trees to enhance —its —beauty; These things are .requirements that should not be lost sight of In selecting the location. Entrance is had to a large living room oft the front porch. This room is 12' by 20 feet in size. To the left is the library, which can be used as a parlor if desired. But the day of the parlor has passed. It Is the vogue now to live all over the house. No longer do we see the parlor which Is kept closed and not profaned except when the minister calls or sister gets married. In the center of the house is the bathroom and back of this is a bedroom. The dining room is of good size, and it will be noticed that ample light 1b provided for. In fact, throughout the house there are plenty of windows. The kitchen is 12 feet square. It ought to be mentioned that If any person selects this design and wants to build, the best method is to consult a real estate man. If the intending builder does not already own a lot, and arrange to have the house built on the monthly payments plan. Of course, It is preferable to pay cash if possible, but as has been said before, it is not necessary. The main requirement at the outset is the desire to build, and when a man or woman once has such a resolve there is always a way to realize the wish.

Floor Plan