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Of course we learn often by our misâ€" takes. How much better it would have been to have framed the windows in fome way with floral patterned chintz, or simple strips of plain heavy cotton repp, or sent a feow vines up the side of the windows! Anything to keep the glass free from fabrics, so that the loveâ€" ly cutdoor scenes could have been kept as part of the homey interior. Windows in the home are like picâ€" tures when they overlook gardens, trees or other outdoor beauty. The view bevond the glass forms the painting. (By Catherine Crean) There‘s a rustic little cottage out on | a wosdsy hillside with an abundance‘ 6f trees, shrubs, and other woodland gresnery on all four sides. Bsyond the living room windows an old oak tree swishes and rustles its leaves. Bed-! rcom windows look right into the hillâ€" | side, where birds twitter and flit from | branch to branch. Beyond the dining | room at th> back, a ravine digs downl througsh a few rocks and winds off into the disiance. On the fourth side sevâ€" rral bird houses swing from hugel branches and always are successful inl getting tenants each spring. | But when the bride and groom moved Into this rustic cottage they had little experience in curtaining windows, and they made the mistake of treating them Jjust as they would have done in any city apartment. The young wife spentl weeks which dragged into months sewâ€" ing the hems of glass curtains. She measured and measured to make Lhel curtains even, a difficult thing to do when windows in a cabin like this are not always exactly true. When all her labor was completed ; and the curtains hung, unfortunately thsy shut out all of the beautiful folâ€" lage, the lovely vistas, the interesting outâ€"ofâ€"door life. So a guest waking up n the south bedroom one morning would never know she was not in a city | wuuid@ never know sne was not in city bungalow with neighbors‘ windows or ugly walls just outside the curtained windows. beyond the glass forms the painting or scenery, as it were, while the drapâ€" eries, cornice, or valance make up the frame. Even city apartments and bungalows along crowded city streets, usually have at least one window with a view which makes it possible to leave the glass bare and bring into the room some of the outâ€"ofâ€"doors. Perhaps only a disâ€" tant trse can be seen from the chairs in the living room. Yet, hollyhocks planted cutside the window could grow to nod their heads as a fringe at the base of the window, or a window box planted with petunias or little pines could supplement the slim outâ€"door Curtains Help Make the Home Beautiful Different Houses and Difâ€" ferent Localities Require Different Treatment. POMINI®@J THURSDAY. AVGOGUST 11TH This governmentâ€"approved home can be built in this district for $4,600, acâ€" cording to an estimate of local contracâ€" tors. If erected on a $400 lot the whole project can be financed with $1,000 in cash and monthly payments of $42.20. ) SERIES OF D. H. A. HOUSE DESIGNS § EMTEN.Iâ€"fIAX koarxmmg Danwrgqs of Tnis wouse mare SBcin RPucmasco r Tc GovERNAENF ARMorm rwe »ND # â€" S consisrmg or 4 sirr of Pewmrs ano 4 Donimon MMovusing {amormnoum â€" Serciricerions [( ro 64 Fiuiro in Ar TNE { BuoicokRA ) PAMY BE â€" AoAR TWE OS J/O O Dommion â€" Movsing Act.. Mopeu HousEe MDesicn N2 196 Orkozke aAy MurtBaczcrk Freom:â€" Mowsing Oof M QArr» w Un Q. YX DL3 t>=n I Fou ! still One dining ro« windows formed over an expans: of a horseshoe, £2°n made an essenllal feature Oof Its social policy. The Labor Minister took the matter in hand and designed a workman‘s house in accordance with what was considered to be fair requireâ€" ments. In the course of four ysars, 1,100,000 such houses have been erected and occupied, and although extraorâ€" dinary demands are being made on the German economy in furtheranc» of the authoritie agricu‘ltu pul land QOwing to the various wellâ€"known causes the cost of buildling materials has risen considerably in Germany, but the L@bor Ministry insists that the Inm. the co 1,100,000 such house and occupied, and dinary demands are German economy it land Park. It was lik sonally conducted tciur where the window pr settled, and the spac outdosors brought succ hom>. One dining room with three groups of windows formed a bay, and looked out over an expans> of garden the shape of a horseshoe, with trees and shrubs beyond. The furniture in the room was of Adam design, decorated in ivory and green, and the handâ€"blocked creâ€" tonne was in ivory and white with a Pompeian medallion design. German Reich Building Homes for Workingmen ‘hne nandlC and how to has, were north abunc vistas above Sey brought beauty recently Thinking of the window as a picture is a good way to begin. Even then, the problem is by no means solved. To sit on the other side of the room and study cut some interesting method of buildâ€" ing an appropriate framework with draperies, or cornice, or grill work, or valance, plants or vines, is the next ng an abproprial( draperies, or corni valance, plants or step. Some very succes While the ministry e workers out of th ie the minlstry aims at getting workers out of the unhealthy slum ings and flats, it also hopes that jossession of a home will encourâ€" the workers to feel that they are and parcel of the enterprise that des them with sustenance. The pritues also hope that by providingz ultural â€" workers with suitable es and with opportunities for growâ€" vesetables and for keeping pigs ther edible small animals, it will 230 Bioocs Sr 76--’07/0. Oy ho in.â€"In the Third Reich the proâ€" of d@wellings for workers has made an essential feature of its y. They were out in and along shore where homes ince of woods and gard with spacious spreads and plenty of grassy gre ral examples of how to sesene, how to overcome Ey AMNG L w U U e «1y 810 Gaezen onducted tcur through homes > window problems were all ind the spaciousness of the brought successfully into the iY TKSK T1 f*L.'Ge-LiP 1 Aâ€"R icaps in architectural lines, to make the most of what one _ shown by Earl and Sarah interior decorators in Highâ€" . It was like having a perâ€" nducted tcur through homes C £0o0 9 a 1yâ€"O b 4 «104 the he Labor Minister truct some 300,000 These equal payments will retire the $4000 mortgage and pay the 5 per cent. interest charges. After that time the property is free and clear with nothing further to pay. ht Krreoxtr * MTIL tains. As for ourselves, we go inside, and, without taking off either overcoat or galoshes, we throw ourselves into an easy chair and gloom. But when we get rested, or get away from the office on a trip and have time to see ourselves and our job in perspective, we chuckle. We can see that our hustling, bustling, driving, strenuous self is like the drunk who hailed taxi and fell into the back seat. He barked an executive order. "Shay. driver," he ordered, "drive me arctuind the block a hundred timesh." The driver, a slave for obedience to superior intellects, drove around and around. On his sixtyâ€"fifth trip, the stew shouted to the driver, "Step on it, buddy, I‘m in hurry." (From Picton Gazette) When wisdom deserts us now and then, and hurry thoughts take possessâ€" lion of us, we go tearing around hither and yon with a look of desperation upon our faces. Goodness, how busy we are! We huff and puff and we struggle and strain and rack ourselves. When we go home at night the memâ€" bers of the family peer cut timidly from the windows and if they see the cement of the sidewalks cracking unâ€" der our determined stride, they bolt out of the back door and take to the mounâ€" Ontario led the provinces with $9,â€" 200,600; Quebec, $5,486,500; New Brunâ€" swick, $2,391,000; Nova Scotia, $1,708,â€" 200. In the Toronto area 370 contracts were awarded totalling $2,442,800, and in the Montreal district 242 contracts amounting to $1,274,900. Contemplated work, reported for the first time during the month of June, amcunted to $23,419,100, bringing the total for the year to date to $158,118, 500. Toronto, Ont.â€"Construction contracts awarded in the Dominion for June showed an increase Of 12.5 per cent. over May, according to figures compiled by MacLean Building Reports, Ltd., of this city. Total awards for the month amounted to $20,928,100, as compared with $18,590,000 for May. This brings the total awards for the year to date to $80,655,200, a higher figure than for any year since 1932, with the exception of 193"7. maximum cost of such a house for the town worker shall be R.M.6700 ($2680). On the ground floor is a combined livâ€" ing room and kitchen with a floor surâ€" face of 17.6 square yards and a bedâ€" room for parents with a floor surface Cf 14.4 square yards; on the upper floor are two bedrooms for children measuring 14 and 15.4 square yards, respectively. There is a cellar, and modérn sanitary arrangements. Wanted to Go Round the Block Hundred Times Building Contracts Show Gain in Canada for June K P tA N i: 4, Reasonable costs for site, materâ€" lals and labor, preferably assurance of low or moderate taxes. Obstacles to Low Cost Obstacles in the way of valid lowâ€" price housing in Canada have been twofold. On the one hand, sponsors and designers of lowâ€"cost plans have inclined to be overâ€"optimistic. . Actual cost of building units according to their specifications has too often exâ€" ceeded their estimates. On the other hand, dwellings erected with the primâ€" ary objective of keeping within an arâ€" bitrary low cost estimate have freâ€" quently fallen below desirable standâ€" ards of habitability, durability and maintenance cost. In many instances, small cost plans appeared valid when translated â€"into detailed bills for materials and labour, or even carried into actual construction of one or more dwellings. But they proved defective because they would not â€"stand up in actual use, had limited and produced costs for hsating, repairs and general mainâ€" tenance out of proportion to the limitâ€" ed initial cost. Comparative Cost These obstacles have bsen largely overcome by the test undertakern by Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine, and a that it Can, on a pracltical basis. The answer "yes" must be qualified For main essentials are required if th: cheap housing unit is to meet certain standards. These requirements include minimum cost, durability and soundâ€" ness, and restriction to an @>conomical minimum of the cost for heating perâ€" ilodic refurnishing, and other maintenâ€" . Study of the demonstration hciuse in question, erected by Gypsum, Lime and Alabastineg Ltd., at an overall cost below $2500, â€"indicates that these essentials are: 1. Careful planning of the design and specifications of the dwelling. 2. Skilful selection of materials us2d so as to comjine low cost with serviceâ€" ability. 3. Froper construction methods and sound workmanship to ensure that the finished product is in conformity with specifications. A recently sent to The vance shows that by actual test by of Canada‘s major building mate e<cmpan‘es has provided an answ: on: of the most important questiof the p:roblem of lowâ€"cost housing: cheap housingy in the minimum class cifer durability and low main ance expo>nse in addition to the ad tage of low initial cost? R#sults of Good Houses Possible _ ‘~~* At Reasonable Costs:®:®=": .arge Corporation Proves that Careful Planning, Selecâ€" tion of Materials, Proper Construction Methods and sound Workmanship Make Inexpensive Homes Pracâ€" tical. non Head Office Schumacher Phone 708 FELDMAN Timber Company Limited Feldman‘s Offer A Complete Building Service w initial c« ition to da y initial cost? Results of the tion to dats justify a finding 1, on a practical basis. wer "yes" must be qualified. essentials are required if th> sing unit is to meret cortain These requirements include cost, durability and soundâ€" restriction to an @conomical of the cost for heating perâ€" nishing, and other maintenâ€" idy of the demonstration uestion, erected by Gypsum, Alabastineg Ltd., at an overall $2500, â€"indicates that these ning of the design and the dwelling. tion of materials used low cost with serviceâ€" BUILDING MATERIALS LUMBER and MILLW ORK GENERA L CONTRACTING est bi ils practical contribd initiating cheap t basis. Company results of its expe 8â€"10 per of the cost of a project. Detailed plans and specifications for the Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine house are available, however, for a nominal fee of $15, by arrangement between the company and the archiâ€" tecets, Govan, Ferguson and Lindsay, 515 Jarvis street, Toronto. Author of the design was James Govan. Working plans for lowâ€"cost dwellings are availâ€" able from the National Housing Act administration for $10 per set and from anoth:>r building supply firm for $2, though in neither case do the plans carry the "proved performance" appsal of the G.L.A. design. Variable factors relating to good management and smooth operation make th> allowance of contractor‘s profit on housing construction someâ€" what conjectural. It is doubtful, howâ€" ever, whether the profit practically obâ€" tainable on a cheap house would exceed 15 per cent. or about $300 on a unit lo .per cent. or about $300 on a unit such as the G.LA. houss. If such hcuses were built in quantity, profit per house could be lowered. It would thus appear that includinsg an architect‘s fee, price of lot and conâ€" tractor‘s profit would only raise the overall commrcial cost figure for a unit similar to the RBeachville house to $2350. Even if allowance is made for to set a figur>» for cost of si of the larger urban centre aâ€" suitable lot could proba tained for an average of $7 Normally, architects‘ fees 8â€"10 per of the cost o Detailed plans and specifi the Gypsum, Lime and hcuse are available, how romlngl ‘fee â€"~of. $15. by a WCLil â€" _ the actual c anthracite . furnace. * Actual cos was $2,025.7 ma:erials, a: does not inc tect‘s fee or prof.t. As section of t li>nting 0| computed ecountry. A report on th ly withheld to e te supplemented occupancy. Cos rencvation and well below $50 ; @rs â€"I"M~ C and cost tsnance ( pancy. I on which at Beachville, Ont Timmins allowane the house compris id $1,001.65 lude cost c exp for cost of si urban centre: could proba company WIinte was $42 1J TIOnal $10 pe supply obligation. relating smooth e . of 1€ Mill Office n f ~contr ruction doubtful General Contracting T 18 contractor‘s built on a int properâ€" is difficult e. Outside , however, )ly be obâ€" ) to $150. amount to 1024.10 ibour. / Iindadsay, Author ol Working are availâ€" using Act , and from WA 91 Phone 709 repaitrs, is bern Now You Can Afford to ® Build Your Own Home! good ration rictor‘s someâ€" howâ€" ly obâ€" i unit such profit owar ofinit of th Y 11 ba Thi The "Jongâ€"putâ€"off" idea of building your own home can all be realized now. The Dominion Housing Act enables you to have a home built to order with a moderate down payment and the balance paid like rent over a period of ten years. This means that you can be enjoying the comâ€" fort of your own home while you‘re paying for it. The monthly payments are less than rent. At the end of ten years there is nothing more to pay and you own the proâ€" pcr‘ty clear. Why delay any longer. Come in toâ€"day and take the first step toward being your own landlord. 11 mum Of heating cost. 3. Selection of materials and method ¢f erection assures low upkeep cost and minimum deterioration over a period of years. 4. Modern construction affording a larg> measure of protection against utin« adequa im um id ‘sound While small and of simple design the Here‘s a bit Of sage advice CLUB‘s the chew At any price / $15. 10O¢ company Ni nt use is currently being rented month which has boen found . to cover annual charges and the d@welling. The company his rent to be on a basis comâ€" with what a private builder ve to get to earn a reasonable Four Advantages ipany‘s report cites four main s of what it describes as the permanent construction and ‘actice embodied in the buildâ€" e house: bu imortization, On a 20â€"vear ch as legal fses, nd special fixtures, 1@ be comfortably bel OlU 1ili@ jJoOW 11 Aallowance is rtization, taxes and mainâ€" a 20â€"year basis, amortifiâ€" ‘r cent. a year, intorest at e, taxes at about 2 per iintenance averaging $15 ld require rental at about Exclusion of amortizaâ€" he ownrer not attempt to nvestment would cut rent investmen house f onal Hc f the c expressed in som habitable dwellin is little as that. financing the gross ow $2500. D. H.â€"X. ‘There is tion of course. § ACt UJ ind tha Call in at Schumacher and see us. We‘ll be glad to explain all the details of the governmentâ€" sponsored Dominion Housing Act. We‘ll prepare and estiâ€" mate the cost of the house you want to build and show you how easy it is to pay under the 11 North Bay Nusget:â€"Altho qualifications to speak on the are unquestionable, it is dou the Dominion Government w the statement of Sir Thoma: that relief and unemploymen national problem. Brampton Manion and the head of military par 6f two hour givien point. forgeotten th ons floo in eithe: The hou: tion of ; features basemst and ki Phone LOTS For SALE CHEWING TOBACCO On Easy Terms Ten Dollars Down and Five Dollars Monthliv. 110 Pine St. S 130 Tj T degq kitch no oblio i: Or â€" AVH idaptable vVator :â€"Hon Drew marc} pa Althougsh Timmins ) at *JA en Ahave no mpanions. doubtful hn Upw > pa all on ivailable on fot ubje ful if heed White atr? room. addiâ€" extra xC 11 his D1