oc-plain-dealer 1919-03-24

BUILDING COSTS CHEAPEST THEY’LL BE FOR MANY YEARS LOS ANGELES, Cal., Mar. 24. Responding spontaneously and enthusiastically to the appeal sent out from administration circles in Washington, especially by Secretary of Labor Wilson, noting that a broad campaign of education be carried out in all portions of the nation to show all classes that new building construction can be done at this time more cheaply than perhaps for the next five years, the Building Development Committee of Southern California, comprising many of the most stable business men of this section of the state, have begun a systematic plan of disseminating information which it is believed will give an almost instant stimulus to building operations of every description. That building costs positively cannot come down is the burden of the information to be put out broadcast. These very emphatic assurances from the best thinkers and economic authorities of the nation are supported by a mass of proof which are declared to be indisputable. Building Costs Advance Least The greatest stress is laid upon a vital element which apparently has been overlooked in "reconstruction" programs, ignorance of which has resulted in what is declared to have been an unjustifiable and short-sighted hesitation", namely, that the costs of both building materials and wages in the building trades have been least effected of any of the great industries of the nation because of war-time increases. So completely had the government curtailed new construction as a war-time non-essential before the armistice was signed, it is estimated that only about 10 per cent of normal construction had been planned for 1918. When the year began the nation was over three billion dollars behind in its building schedules, which would have been increased to four and a half billions by the end of this year, if the war had not ended. Wages up Only 28 Pct. No wage demands, under such circumstances, of any unreasonable nature, therefore have been made by labor, while the absence of any strong demand for general building materials has kept their costs down to the lowest of all price levels for commodities. Building labor wages are only 28 per cent higher than in 1913, against an average of 94 per cent higher in "general commodities," while building materials, on an average, have advanced less than half what "general commodities" have advanced. Then, too, rents have increased and real estate has fallen. These facts, considered together, it is pointed out, make new building the cheapest industrial activity in America today, while six months from now, it is predicted, building costs will have worked their way up to higher levels more proportionate with all other costs. "Build Now" is Wisdom Money and credit expansions, coup. Building Costs Advance Least The greatest stress is laid upon the cheapest industrial activity in vital element which apparently has been overlooked in "reconstruction programs, ignorance of which has resulted in what is declared to have to higher levels more proportionate been ab unjustifiable and short-sight with all other costs. "Build Now" is Wisdom Money and credit expansions, coup Wake Up! Reconstruction Days Are Here Building Construction Costs You LESS Than Anything Else Today This Is A Positive Fact STUDY CAREFULLY THESE "BUILD NOW" TRUTHS: Truth One Building Materials are NOT High Material price advances are less than any other commodities since America entered the war. Lumber, lath, roofing, brick, cement, lime and plaster average only 25 per cent more. All authorities agree their present prices will not, cannot, come down. Truth Two Building Wages are NOT HIGH Wages in the building trades have advanced the least of any skilled trades. In "general commodities" wages have advanced 94 per cent; in "building" they have advanced only 28.5 per cent. Building wages cannot recede. Their tendency will be to advance as labor surpluses are gradually absorbed. Truth Three All Building Restrictions Removed America must expend four and one-half billion dollars during 1919 to overtake normal construction because of Federal curtailment as a war non-essential. To minimize unemployment and speed up delayed construction the government has now removed all construction restrictions. This return to normal is starting in all portions of the East. Increased "demand" will soon increase all building costs. All Building Restrictions Removed America must expend four and one-half billion dollars during 1919 to overtake normal construction because of Federal curtailment as a war non-essential. To minimize unemployment and speed up delayed construction the government has now removed all construction restrictions. This return to normal is starting in all portions of the East. Increased "demand" will soon increase all building costs. Real Estate Prices Now LOW Land is the least inflated of all material wealth. This fact offsets the difference in pre-war construction costs. Rents are Now HIGH High rents are due to war-time construction inactivity and housing congestion. Their continuation will offset nominal wage and material cost increases. Why Not Build Now? The Orange County Plain Dealer, Anaheim, Calif. WILL LEAD MEETING The members of the W. D. C. class of the Methodist Sunday school met at the home of Miss Mackey West on North Claudina last Friday evening for the purpose of arranging for the prayer meeting on Wednesday evening of which this class will have charge. After the business session, games were enjoyed and refreshments served by the hostess. Those present were Grace Curtsia, Janie Van der Ver, Viola Johnson, Opal DeWitt. led with gigantic government loans, the eastern financiers point out, mount into such overwhelming billions that prices and wages cannot possibly reced to old levels for many years to come, if, indeed, they ever can again. Hence, to "build now", it is declared, is the wisest and most common sense thing that possibly can be done. DINNER AT HERMANS Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Herman were host and hostess at a prettily appointed dinner on Friday evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Sickles of Seattle, Washington, who are the house guests of Mrs. M. M. Lee. Violets formed an attractive center piece for the table and places were marked for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Callaway, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Tolson, Mrs. M. M. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Sickles, C. H. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Herman. RUN INTO BY AUTO Robert Beck, son of L. Beck of the Liberty Garage while riding his bicycle Saturday morning was run into by an automobile driven by Clyde Albrecht. MOVE RANCH HOUSE TO TOWN LOCATION PLACENTIA, Mar. 24.—Special C. L. Green, who owns a lot on Placeenta Heights, has bought the Geo Hansen ranch house and moved it onto the lot. He plans to make several additions to it, and will occupy it as a home. D. D. Luzier has sold his Oakland and is now driving a Dodge. Arthur Anderson was a visitor in town last week. Clifford Farrar spent the week-end with his parents. Mrs. W. W. Hornback has arrived from Oklahoma to join her husband. They will make their home in Placeenta. Any member of the B. P. O. E. will receive contributions for the Salva- AT DENTAL O Dr. H. F. Houck ning from a two day Barbara, where he w Miss Sara Rideout Farrar's place at the Miss Farrar is taking J. J. Stein of the driving a fine new d If it's from Witm Late popular shee copy, 11 copies for Music Co., 186 W. OUR AD MAN SAYS: We Are Proud Growing Shoe Depa There Is A Reason Why The Quality of Our Shoes And the Prices Ladies' Dress Shoes. Fine $7.50 White inch boot. Very attractive model. Ladies' White Duck high cut 8 inches RUN INTO BY AUTO Robert Beck, son of L. Beck of the Liberty Garage while riding his bicycle Saturday morning was run into by an automobile driven by Clyde Alling of the Cherry Blossom. He was taken to the sanitarium, but on examination it was found his injuries were not serious and he was allowed to go to his home. Yesterday he was about again as usual. —Late popular sheet music 10c per copy, 11 copies for $1.00. Schmidt Music Co., 186 W. Center St. BIBLE CLASS MEETING The Business Woman's Bible Study Class will meet in regular session in the Y. M. C. A. hall this evening. Catateria supper will be served at 6:15 which will be followed by a short social period and the study of the lesson. All members and those wishing to become members are cordially invited to be present. —Late popular sheet music 10c per copy, 11 copies for $1.00. Schmidt Music Co., 186 W. Center St. EXECUTIVE MEETING There will be an executive meeting of the Orange County Federation of Woman's Clubs on next Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. L. Deimling, 116 S. Birch-st, Santa Ana. A full attendance is desired as final arrangements are to be made for the county convention to be held in April. Ben Baxter, Cement Pipe, Pac 175R1 —Popular Sheet Music, 7 1-2 cents per copy. Weber's Book and Music Store. Too Late to Classify FOR SALE—At a bargain, five h.p. General Electric Motor. Just been rewound and is in first class shape. $90 buys it. Phone 496J. P.O box 371. WANTED—Income Valencia grove, well located. Owners submit E.M. Schlotter, 403 East Cypress, There Is A Reason Why The Quality of Our Shoes And the Prices Ladies' Dress Shoes. Fine $7.50 White inch boot. Very attractive model... Ladies' White Duck, high cut, 8 inch wing top, white ivory welted, Milita $0.00 VALUE... Ladie boot, Ladie Frenz mode, Ladie 2-stra Shoes By Lot--Di LOT No. 1 Consisting of child's broad toe canvas Oxford with good substantial Elk sole. Welted 75¢ LOT No. 2 Ladies' white canvas Shoes, acru top, white enameled leather sole, medium and high heels $2.50 shoes-- $1.89 Sebastian 139 W. Center St. Near Post Too Late to Classify FOR SALE—At a bargain, five h.p. General Electric Motor. Just been rewound and is in first class shape. $90 buys it. Phone 496J. P.O box 371. WANTED—Income Valencia grove, well located. Owners submit E.M. Schlotter, 403 East Cypress, Phone 156W. FOR SALE—1913 Ford Touring. Engine in good condition, good tires, $225.00. Phone Placentia 117R5. FOR SALE—Span of small mules. Phone 175J4, Anaheim. FOR SALE—A No. 1 rooming house proposition, pays $1200 per year net. $1000 will handle it. See W.J. Elliott Realty Co., 105 N. Los Angeles St. FOR SALE--Good dairy, alfalfa. John Stodart, 1-2 mile east of Cypress, Phone 723J3. WANTED—Man to help finance 35 acres 4-year Valencias one year more. Will give interest in, or part of, and charge of grove. H.F.C., R 4, Anaheim. FOR SALE—35 acres 4-year Valencias, $35,000.00. Terms: H.F.C., R 4, Anaheim. FOR SALE—Team of bay horses, weighing 1100 to 1200 pounds, ages 7 and 9. Will sacrifice. Phone Plac 33J4. LOST—Small neck fur, between Clementine and Lemon-st, on Broadway. Return to 402 Clementine. tion army drive. Don't wait to be asked. Mrs. Dell Farrar of Riverside was the guest last week of Mrs. J. T. Cox. Miss Sara Rideout is taking Miss Farrar's place at the post office, while Miss Farrar is taking a vacation. J. J. Stein of the Richfield store is driving a fine new delivery truck. ATDENTAL COUNCIL Dr. H. F. Houck returned last evening from a two days visit at Santa Barbara, where he went as a member of the Southern California Dental Council, in connection with the members from Los Angeles. On Saturday evening they organized a Component Society of Southern California. —If it's from Witman's, it's good. —Late popular sheet music 10c per copy, 11 copies for $1.00. Schmidt Music Co., 186 W. Center St. DEMAND GOOD BREAD The City Bakery reports most flattering response from the public to its new offering of an extra fine pound loaf of bread. "The public clearly demonstrated its appreciation for the new loaf which we are now baking of the very finest materials obtainable, an entire getting away from all war-time restrictions." says Manager Lautenbach. BACK TO COLLEGE Lyman Harpster, who has been at home three weeks since being released from service, has gone north to resume his college work which was interrupted when he joined the service. —Call and see us about the Gary Truck, 1 to 5-ton, also Fairbanks-Morris gas engines will be in soon. Liberty Garage. The Proud of Our Shoe Department Of Our Shoes Is the Highest—the Prices Are the Lowest Fine $7.50 White Buck, 9 active model sk high cut 8 inch boot $6.00 $5.10 Of Our Shoes Is the Highest— the Prices Are the Lowest Fine $7.50 White Buck, 9 active model ... $6.00 k, high cut, 8 inch boot, ory welted, Military heel $6.00 VALUE Ladies' white duck, high cut, 8 inch boot, Louis heel, $3.00 value ... $2.47 Ladies' White Majestic Cloth Lace Oxford, French heel, turn sole, Nifty model. $4.00 value ... $3.69 Ladies' $2.25 White Pumps and 2-strap slippers ... $1.79 By Lot---Discontinued Lines LOT No. 2 Ladies' white canvas shoes, acru top, white ameled leather sole, medium and high heels $1.89 LOT No. 3 Ladies' Dress shoes, consisting of Cohn, Nicklesburg sample line. Worth to $6.00 $3.50 LOT No. 4 Men's heavy work shoe heavy uppers. Two full double soles. Water-proof... $2.95 Eustian Brothers Near Post Office ANAHEIM International 8-16 Handy Tractor kees in the seat of an International 8-16 gives you a ease and comfort of doing farm work with a keroall the controls are right at hand—spark and throttt under the steering wheel, clutch and brake operdals; speed changing lever just where your hand everything as handy as on an automobile. Real 8-16 has one reverse and three forward speeds, miles per hour for plowing, discing and other field tiles per hour for hauling and when traveling from other. Use this tractor when you see it. When you run it better. Come in soon and see it, because it looks night not have enough International 8-16 tractors ELTISTE & SON ORANGE, CALIFORNIA I. N. C. Tractors and Trucks in Orange County