Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 238, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1910 — THE AMERICAN HOME [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THE AMERICAN HOME

WM A.RADFORD

EDITOR

Ur, William A. Hadfora win answer questions and give advice FREE OF COBT on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience -as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he Ib, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1M Fifth Ave„ Chicago, HI., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. It was predicted not so very long ago that the popularity of the bungalow would be short-lived, that it was a fad that would soon die out, but such has not been the case. More bungalows have been built this year than ever before, and It Is probable that next year there will be an increase over the number of this year. It Is not difficult to find the cause for the popularity of the small house. The bungalow appeals to that instinct In us that yearns for cosiness. That Is about all there is to It Palaces and mansions attract and they are grand. But the human heart warms to the cottage. It Is not going without the bounds of truth to say that there is probably more real happiness In one bungalow or In one cottage than in a dozen palaces where you have to put on your dress suit every night before you come down to dinner. You take human nature the world over and it is about the same whether It is clothed in full dress ov blue jeans. It Is safe to say that the Fifth avenue millionaire In New York often dreams of living In a cottage bereft of care and "the responsibility of keeping a corps of servants from ruining him. The man who comes to his bungalow at night is met at his door by his wife and children, he kisses them, takes

off his hat and coat and washes his face and hands and sits down to his simple but hearty evening meal without fuss and feathers; he is the real king. This His Majesty, the American Citizen, and the millionaire in his palace envies him. The homlness of the bungalow is the reason why so many of them are being built. The house is not the home. It is only the frame of the home, the tangible expression of it If there is affection and congenial spirit Inside the bungalow is sufficient in its simplicity apd sincerity. If there must be show and ostentation to cover up unhappiness then take to the mansion and the palace. Architects have been devoting their time and talents of late years to developing (his type of house to its highest perfection, and all their endeavors have been along the line of expressing

the true home instinct. That is true architectural art which develops in tangible form the emotions of the huma nheart The architect, therefore, la now almost telling us the character of the man who lives In the house designed by him. Tou take the average man who lives In a bungalow and you will find he Is a home lover. That means he Is good to his wife and family. They are not on his pay roll. He is one of them and with them. His children have no father, but the man who might be the father la to a sort sis elder brother. The wife has ho husband, hot a pal. They put In their Saturday afternoons together in the garden or in sports together. Maybe they work together trimming the shrubbery. That is your bungalow family—an Ideal existence where love

rules and a place as near heaven as we can get and still be on earth. The bungalow we Bhow here has a charm about it. The simple fact about it is that it is homey and gives the impression of simplicity and comfort. An abundance of light Is offered from bay windows and the arrangement of other windows about the structure. This bungalow is 31 feet wide and 40 feet long. All the rooms are on one floor and there are no stairs to climb. This fact will appeal to the housekeeper who has to take many steps up and down stairs during the day. Yet there Is no crowding and the rooms are arranged with the special idea of convenience. As a matter of fact, any house should be planned first the view of ease In taking care of the house work. The house should be planned from the Inside and not from the outside. There Is a good-sized parlor opening off the vestibule and back of this Is the dining and living room. The kitchen la back of the dining room and here a cupboard can be provided In lieu of a pantry. There are two chambers and the bathroom Is conveniently located between them.

Floor Plan.