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AN INTERESTING PAGE FOR NORWALK HOME BUILDERS AND OWNERS
Norwalk Tenth in List
, .Of Connecticut Cities
‘ For Building Permits
Nor-walk is tenth among the cities
'of Oonnecticut in the list of building
and alteration permits issued during
the month of July. 227,452 per-
mits were issued here last month as
compared with Willimantlc'e 11.610,
the smallest listing. and 1.015.405
permits in Hartford. the greatest
amount.
Last month's listing here shows a
‘ decrease of 5.116 permits under July
1916. and is 17.011 under June 1825.
\ According to a consensus of opinion
.of several local contractors. the
slump has undoubtedly been fur-
thered. if not directly caused by the
tightening up of local banks in the
allowance of mortgage mon5y.
A statement given to the Evening
Sentinel by contractor William J.
Gamble a few weeks ago predicted
the status before it was actually
known here. In his opinion the
local banks have been greatly re-
sponsible for the slowing up of
building and altering.
During the past two weeks how-
ever. the local mortgage policy has
undergone a change. Money has
been extended more freely. and
while the increase in building has
not made any sudden forward steps.
it is moot probable that a few more
weeks will show an added increase.
I restriction on mortgage money
1921 caused a similar slump.
Burch lasted only during the loan-
less period.
The full report for Connecticut
“Asses’ Profession”
.' Is Discussed By
Baltimbre Editor
What, if any. are the rewards of
newspaper work. and why‘ do men
stick to it so proverbiaily'f
. These questions, perennially dis-
cussed in new spaper ofllcee and else-
where. are taken up by Gerald W.
Johnson. associate editor of the
Baltimore Evening Sun, in an arti-
clte in that newspaper headed “The
Asses' Profession"
. The article takes as its text the
findiigs of the Colunlbia School of
Journalism in regard to newspaper
salaries. These findings showed that
the average School of Journalism
graduate. ten years out of college.
. made for less money if he stayed in
newspaper work than he did if he
turned press agent or entered some
other activity.
“It seems. then, that training in
journalism is excellent preparation
for the young man who Intends to
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46 Main St. Norwalk, Conn.
' Telephone ess
cities as tabulated by the s. w.
strsus Investment company. follows:
Conn. July. July. June.
1586 1525 1886
Bristol 154.025 19.575 55,450
Bridge-
port . 257.051 417.655 560.706
Dan-
bury . 55.650 '415,510 ".510
Derby 358.600 7.000
Green-
wich . 405.000 555.155
Hart-
ford .l.016.495 750,701 3,051,054
Meri- '
den .. 126,026 107.6" 122,200
Middle-
town 78.510 155.655 155,555
New ‘
Britain 458.485 556.540 455.515
New
Haven 648.298 161.255 584.556
Nor-
walk . 827.458 252.555 244.401
Nor- '
wich . 85.515 45.555 51.740
Stam-
ford . 675.000 850.415 284.545
Torring- '
ton .. 61.858 27.500 25.400
Water- .
bury . 856.500 516.000 509.500
West
Hart-
ford . 525.717 375.415 505.500
Willlman- .
tic 11.510 9,155 750
State
Totals 4.077.175 4.458.007 5.575.007
do something else," writes Mr. John.-
son. “The paths that lead to 516.-
000 at the end' of ten years are not
many: yet this is one of them. pro-
vided the young man who enters it
does not daily along the way.
“But the question arises. why do
any of the graduates remain in 1.5....
nalism? The answer. no doubt. lies
in the frailty of poor humanity. The
boy who goes into Journalism is be-
set by temptations from the begin-
ning. A good many are kept out of
publicity through sheer weakness.
After all. only the exceptionally
strong souls are gifted with the
,hardihood to embrace stealing as a
life work."
It should be noted here that Mr.
Johnson had defined the press agent
as one who is paid to get newspaper
space without paying for it. remark-
ing that he "is frankly engaged in
robbery."
“There is no such bar against go-
ing into work not connected with
newspaperdom in any way." he re-
sumes. “but against that course rises
the temptation inherent in journal-
istic work itself. It is by long odds
the most amusing profession open to
s. man who he: no strong bent in a
particular direction—toward medic.
cine. say. or law.
"A delicate operation may enthrall
the horn surgeon. a. complicated suit
may enthrall the lawyer as nothing
el'se in the world couldenthrall him.
But the man of intelligence with no
particular leaning toward any ‘
profession finds in journalism the
best available viewpoint from which
to observe the fantastic and absorb-
ing comedy of humanity. It is diffi-
cult to tear onegelf away from that
spectacle. in spite of the fact that
there is little money in being a spec-
tator.
"M o d s r a American philosophy
holds him to be an one who’ prefers
living an amusing and interesting
life to makings. lsrgmsaiary. .Per'-
hope that is the correct view. but
what of it? Philosophy never ap-
peals to asses. There is no indloa-,
tloa that there will ever‘ bonny lack
of hired hands to get out thepsper."
CHRISTIAN
BAUER JR.
Montll’s
Permits Valued Ai
WflFor July
Building Inspector George 8.
Huhbel issued 86 building permits
during the past week. amounting to
566,555. The permits have been a-
warded for the most part for small
home construction and aterstions.
Included in the list are two large
residences. Cliflord St. John will
erect s. 515. 000 home on the Dolliotte
estate. Fast avenue. near the large
home which is now being erected
for Frank W. Goodchiid. The St.
John home will have seven rooms
and bath.
An 511.000 home will be built for
Charles 0. Bass on Pershing street.
Work will be started there. soon.
and it is expected that the new
home will be ready for occupancy
within a few weeks.
Acting Secretary ‘
Finds Condition Oi
' Farming Is Good
WASHINGTON.-Back from a
tour of the West investigating the
agricultural situation all along the
line. B. W. Dunlap. Acting Secre-
tary of Agriculture. stated orally
here that he found conditidns gener-
ally favoroblc, except among the so-
cslled "dry farmers" away from ir-
rigable sections. This conclusion
was based on observations in many
states.
Among other things. he said. he
has become committed to the suc-
cess of the "breaks" in fighting for-
est fires—the strips of cut area in
the forests that help check the
' names when forest fires are raging.
He said .reforestratlon is going on
successfully in the west.
Conditions Reported Good
"Generally speaking," said Mr.
Dunlap. "I found agricultural condi-
tions everywhere very favdrable. I
went from Ohio to California, Ore-
gon. Montana. Washington. Colo-
rado. Oklahoma, Utah and through
the west and southwest and north-
west generally. Almost everywhere
it was the same story. Incidentally.
in Montana I found a new idea of
solving the problem of surplus farm
products. I talked with a dry farm.
or there who said the government
should do something at once to meet
the situation. I asked him what spe-
cifically he’thought the government
should do. in'thls connection. to
help the farmers. The government.
he said. ‘should furnish us farmers
with sufficient money to carry on un-
til it rains and we can get a good
crop and We can sell the place to
somebody else. ’
"In Ohio, we have not had a bet-
ter agriculture year for a long pe-
riod of years. The wheat crop yield
is good, its quality is good and the
rices are very good. There has
been ideal corn growing weather and
the prospect is for a good cBrn yield.
The some conclusions are true as to
Iowa especially as to corn.
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Contractor A. L. Wood is con-
structing a two-famin-house for
Mrs. Inez One at the corner of
Gregory Boulevard and Third street.
The structure will have 12 rooms
and two baths. It will be completed
about November 1.
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Model Homes, Inc. is finishing a
six- -rocm house at Broadvlew Ter-
race. It will be ready for occupancy
by September 1. and has already
been placed on sale.
ADVERTISE ON THE
TENNY- MAC
illustrated Billboard
47 Wall St. Phone 3367
HOME AFTER ENGLGISH STYLE
S. Kossutto’s House
A permit has been issued to Sal-
vator Kossutto to build a house on
North Taylor avenue. it is to be
a frame house. 20x26 feet. one-fum-
liy style, and will have six rooms.
There will be hot air heating. Louis
Koieszar has the general contract
‘ for the work.
N ew.Cider Mill ~
Contractor Joseph Pack. lligli-
land Place, will construct a one
story cider mill on Connecticut ave-
nue for Stephen Reynolds. The
building will be 40x50 feet, will: an
exterior of tile and stucco. There
will be a slate roof.
0..th
Poor Marksmen Are
tlvmo m
Ito's oar
This house of the cozy English cot-
tage type has two attractive fronts
and consequently is particularly suit.
able for a corner lot.
One side of the grounds. with a
driveway. could be 50 feet: the oth-
cr 75.
Well proportioned roof lincs add to
the distinction of the home. A tor-
raco is planned to give the Muse
a low appearance in front. and at
the same time allow the rear base-
ment windows to be above ground.
The entrance at the side does not
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obstruct views from the living or
sun rooms. From the hall openings
gin) views of ”W living, dining and
sun rooms.
opens on a passage to the bedrooms.
.TIJL' kitchen has such conveniences
us a built-in ironing board. a broom
closet and garbage incinerator. The
refrigerator is in the rear entry.
There are four bedrooms, two up-
stairs and two down. Large dormer
windows. not 5 en in the design. give
good ventilation to the second floor.
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Plannin\ ' g-a Contest
A “poor shot" tournament, in
which the poorest marksman of the
“JOth” Infantry, with headquarters
at San Francisco. will participate.
will be held this week. the office of
the Chief of Infantry of the Army
has been informed.
The two worst shots of each coin-
pany of the regiment will "shoot off"
in the regimental prize competition.
the Chief of Infantry was informed.
and a uniqde precedent is being set
in barring from the contest the best
marksmen of each company.
Even with the designation of the
worst marksmen in each company to
uphold shooting honors. it is be-
lieved that high scores will be made.
This is due to the reputation of the
"30th" as a fine marksmanship regi-
ment. and which last year excelled
the entire army in this respect. The
W m most mediocre shots in the outfit are
J" considered above the average.
Ilot Pow-Pow
LAWRENCE. Kfl!.-—A hungry
multitude will descend upon Law-
rence this fall for the great Indian
pow- pow and Haskell Institute
homecoming. At least 5. 000 Indians
representing 50 tribes “ill be here.
Squaw bread and buffalo meat will
be served. There will be Indian
dances on the second day.
The breakfast nook
while the roof is insulated against
summer heat.
Olsen To Wire New
Goodwin Theatre
The sub-contract for the electric
wiring of tho IIlt'illi‘O on Washing-
ton street. t‘or llurry (ioodwin. has
been awarded to l". C. Olsen, 1
North Taylor avenue. Work will
be started there very soon. as soon
as the contractors, the South Nor-
\vnlk Building company. complete
flu-tr preliminary construction.
House For C. C. Haas
From plans drawn by C. B.
lt'uncs Commerce street, a house
and garage will be built on l’crsh—
ing street for C. C. Iluas. Roosevelt
street, Norwalk. The house will be
28x30 feet. of frame construction,
arranged for one family. containing
six rooms. The heating will be by
hot writer. The general contract
has been awarded to the Norwalk
Building (‘0.. 2;”. Commerce street.
The coat is estimated at $11,000.
3.:
St. John Begins . ,'
Clifford st. John. 4 Thames ave.
nue. has started work on a rosi-
dence on East avenue for himself.
The residence will be of frame con.
struction. 28:38 feet, containing sove
en rooms. heated by hot water. 'l‘hq'
house will be modern in every re.
spect. including tile bath,
floors and trim, etc, and will cog:
about $l6.000.
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I-‘cwcr Clergymcn ,.
LONDON—Although the coun.
try's population has greatly increas.
ed since the beginning of the can. ,
tury. the number of ordained clergy.
men in the Church of England has -
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fallen off from about 21.000 to 16.< ,
(:00.
The home which is being cone
strurted for Fred Cnnevari at Marvin '
llcach is nearing completion and will.
be ready for occupancy by October.
1. It is a six-room structure.
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46 80. MAIN STREET
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