Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1912 — Page 3

Mr. William A. Radford will answer I questions and give advice FREE OF COST 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 without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries ♦o William A. Radford, No. 178 West Jackson boulevard, Chicago, 111., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. Home building is pretty apt to be a matter of sentiment, especially for young people planning their lirst house. They always have the advice of a good many loving friends, not to mention that of the real estate dealer, all tuned to the key that to acquire a house by easy monthly payments is far greater business wisdom than to pay rent. Yet, no matter bow strong and logical such arguments may be, the fact remains that it Is sentiment, that has the greatest influence In making them decide to build. The joy and satisfaction of actually owning a plot of land and a snug little dwelling; the magic influence of the word “home”—these are the things that seem important. Still, castles in the air have to be brought down to earth before they can be built. It is ar great pleasure to dream of having a fine home and to make plans for all the luxuries of home building that sentiment might inspire, but young people can’t afford to really build in that way. It Is right to start as soon as possible to build a home, but don’t think that It has to be a mansion. Love In a oottage Is best, especially In the early years, for there the responsibilities are less, the work of housekeeping is slight, and the cost, both for the house itself and for Its upkeep and management, is within reach. There are so many urgent cases for money In these days that every one should be interested In planning and building a house as economically as possible. There are some placets where It is good to economize, other places where economy Is very short-

sighted; and it Is a strange thing that the inexperienced builder usually picks out those features to economize on where the saving of a few dollars in the first cost will result In hundreds of dollars of added expense throughout the life of the building. An instance of this is the heating plant. One of the first parts of a dwelling to be slighted, if any economizing is to be done, is usually the heating plant. Competition is so keen between the heating contractors themselves that they have got into the habit of figuring the furnace of Just as small a size as possible in order to keep the amount of their bid

First Floor Plan,

down. Yet eyen after that, the owner In his short-sightedness often induces the heating man to put in a smaller Bize still, so as to save ten or fifteen dollars on the job. Really the sare way is always to insist on having a size larger than the furnace contractor recommends. A furnace of good size will heat a house easily without crowding the fire, and besides heating the house satisfactorily burns less coal than the small size furnace crowded hard to heat the building during cold weather. The furnace is just ope Instance of the false economy that 1b often practiced. The plastering Is often slighted in much the same way, and when

IDEAS FOR HOME BUILDERS

B Y WM.A.RADFORD,

it comes, to the painting of the house, both interior and exterior, too frequently poor materials are used bocause they can be had from unscrupulous paint dealer, who claims they are “just as good," at a saving of fifteen or twenty dollars on the entire job. These are economies, pertaining to the quality and amount of materials used, that are very short-sighted. Real economy in home building comes through selecting the proper design for the building. In a dwelling, such

Second Floor Plan.

as is illustrated herewith for Instance, practically S3OO is saved by using the gambrel roof coming down low, almost to the first story; Instead or having the walls go straight up to a full fwo-story height with a gambrel roof attic above, three hundred dollars is a pretty big price to pay for an attic, which has very little use except as a place to store away,old furniture; and

young people have usually very little of this. U-' i '~ Such a design as this is also economical in that its general outline i 3 very nearly square in form. It is not cut up” as so many houses are, and the carpenters find such a building much easier to # frame and finish and bo are able to do the work for very much less. Xt the same time, a residence of simple square outline contains a maximum of usable space inside and if properly laid out the rooms are. very convenient and horne-like. So we see that there are real economies which should be considered in home building and some false economies toi be avoided. It is sentiment that urges the building of the home to start with, but it is sound business sense that carries the building project to a successful completion. an£ counsel of a reliable fi-rpMtfcct who has made a special study of residence work is invaluable in this connection The writer has been able to give practical advice to thousands of home builders in every part of the country that has saved them a great dear of money. In offering the accompanying design, which Is estimated to cost $2,200, he feels confident that many helpful ideas, both as to convenient arrangement of the interior and attractive outside appearance, may be gained by who will build the-xoming year.

No Money in Wandering.

‘ Young man, don’t let the wanderlust get Into your blood. Don’t be a rolling stone.” This is the advice of one who knows. M. E. A. Lasley, who has spent most of his life as a wanderer, arrived in Chicago after a four-thousand-mile bicycle trip from San Francisco via Seattle and Omaha. At the age of 63 years he says it is impossible for him to “settle down.” Lasley Is the author of a book entitled “Across America in a House on Wheels,” and for twelvd years his wife and five children accompanied him On his gypsylike travel. Four years ago his family left him to live permanently in Reading, Pa. He is now on his way to join them, and declares he will make one more effort to conquer the roaming spirit and spend the remainder of his life with thejn. r . • . • , ,w.'. - - •. ’ - , . I '*v .

WHAT INDIANA DEMOCRATIC EDITORS ARE SATING NOWADAYS

BOSS RULE MUST CEASE. (Crawford County Democrat.) The manly and courageous fight that is being made by Congressman John W. Boehne, of the First congressional district, against the Crawford FairbanksrTaggart machine is bearing fruit over the state and indications are by the time the state convention is held on March 21st the sentiment for the nomination of Mr. Boehne for Governor of Indiana will be practically unanimous. Mr. Boehne in his letter issued a few weeks ago declan lng against boss rule in the Democratic party in Indiana had the proper ring to it and stamped him as a man of convictions who is not afraid to tackle wrongdoing in high places. Tom Taggart and Crawford Fairbanks must and will not control the great Democratic party in Indiana. The people are going to rule. If we expect to win this fall in the state we must have a ticket named by the rank and file of the people and not by the bosses who are in politics for selfish purposes. Congressman Boehne stands for the masses of the people and always has. If he is nominated he will be the people’s candidate and will wear the collar of no boss.

MR, BOEHNE WILL WIN.

(Chrisney Sun.) Spencer county Democrats to a mar are for Congressman John W. Boehne for Governor. We believe he is going to be nominated for, this high and exalted position. He is for the peopl? and of the people and he is certainlj against boss rule in the party in Indi ana. His war on the Crawford Fair banks-Taggart machine is winning him many supporters in all parts of tht state. These men have been running the Democratic party long enough and it Is time for the people to unhorse them. Mr. Boehne will make a great leader and with him as a candidate for Governor success will certainlj come to the party in Indiana. Mr Boehne would appeal to the best men in all parties and would make a GoY ernor who would reflect great credil upon southern Indiana.

BOEHNE’S CANDIDACY.

(New Era, South Bend.) ' Congressmen Boehne is after the Democratic nomination for Governoi in earnest. < He has a goodly following of party workers who seem deter mined to wrest the control of the party in this state from Taggart domi nation. The candidate’s public utter ances are to the point and Indicate that the congressman has a prettj clear understanding of what a’ Gov ernor ought be. He has an uphill fight as the state organization i& against him but if the matter eohl(Mse left to a direct primary the result ol the contest would not be difficult tc foretell.

PARTY SHOULD RECOVER ITS PRESTIGE.

(Fort Wayne Sentinel.) the body of the Democratic partj throughout Indiana will see to it as il should that the right kind of men are sent to the state convention at Indian apolis the party can recover some oi the prestige it has lost by commit ment of the organization to a leadership that means loss and perhaps dis aster. The great body of the part> should assert its self-respect and it? decency in its platform, its ticket -and in fee delegation it sends to the national convention.

UNION LABOR FACTS.

(Scott County Journal.) One of the strongest arguments in favor of Congressman Boehne for Gov ernor, is. the fact that John .1. Keegan Is against him. The reason Keegan assigns is that Boehne is “unfair” tc union labor. This unfairness consists in the fact that Mr. Boehne is a small stockholder in a stove company in EVansville, in which there is a strike Boehne is not a director, and has noth Jng to do with the managemeht.

PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN.

(Warsaw Daily Union.) The Democrats of Lagrange Count} met in convention on Saturday and. chose delegates to the state conven tion. The choice was made of such men as will guard the delegation from being captured by any “boss” control that dare tamper with the rights ol the people. While not instructed the people have indicated what they want

NOT ONLY NOVEL BUT FAIR.

(Brayfleld’s Citizen, Charlestown.) A Governor from southern Indians would not only be novel but fair, espe cially when such a Governor would not be tied to any interests save those of the people. That is wh> Boehne, of Evansville, should receive every delegate vote from southern In diana.

ALWAYS A WINNER.

, (Tippecanoe County Democrat.) It may be said to Bo.ehne’s credit that he is always a winner. He never made a race for office, but that the op position had a majority, but Boehne always won.

INTERFERES WITH THE SMILE.

(Indianapolis Istar.) Mr. Taggart would rather not talk about Boehne. He objects to subjects likely to interfere with his customary smile.

All the news in The Democrat.

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Gragg Brothers Brook, Indiana. ' E. J. DUVALL, Rensselaer Representative

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