Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 33

SUNDAY aklanti. FEBRUARY; 1 1926 ELECT.RODUCTS FIRST UNIT OF Jrriewd Homes 'f-r i Located in one of the EastbayV finest sheltered 'subdivisions, developed by the Realty Syndicate Co. New 0 Company -n- Now being built by the Austin Grof. California to'provideJ 1 7,500 floor. ipace ior the rapidly growing Electrical Products Company plant at Thirtieth street and $an Pablo avenue.

IS Eli! CO. I A NEW PLANT UNIT HIGHLANDS IN BIG ID i Ira Abraham Addresses En Li i Scenic Fred T. Wood Tract Available At Low Initial Austin Company of Califor nia Is Erecting New Build- ings To Provide Space. At Athens Club, A plea for civil engineers to In I put their, work, on a strict bus! Big Purchase in AGRAWATERPRQQF DERIVESNAME ness basis and Issue Insurance policies guaranteeing the accuracy of their work was made by Ira Abraham of the Oakland Title Insurance and Guaranty, company sneaking on Friday before the Engineers' Luncheon club at the Athens Athletic club. believe surveyors' should follow the same general trend of flevelopment that has been followed by the title companies," said Abraham.

title companies started as mere offshoots of the law profession, and little by little widened their sphere and developed their art until they became a specialized form of business In themselves, backed by large -can ltal, and giving to, the purchaser an absolute guarantee or in other words an Insurance policy on the accuracy of their work. "The work of the title man and the surveyor must supplement each other. The title man must take the measurements of the surveyor and depend upon finding the land in the exact -spot where the civil engineer has designated It on paper. The surveyor must depend upon the title man for the accurate derivation of title. "If the surveyors would follow the same line of development that Football Coach Is STATE REALTY DEPT.

IWflYNEED MORE FUNDS SACHAMENTO, Feb. Al though the real estate department Is being operated more economical ly than ever before, under the budget system, and iias every year returned a substantial sum to the general fund after paying all op erating expenses, there Is a possl bility that Its income in the near future' will not be more than suffi cient to take care of its own needs, according to a statement issued by J. R. Gabbert, real estate commis sioner, today. He said in part: As an Indication of the econo mies now practiced In the department, maintenance for 1925 was but $117,998.62, with a total of 53,368 persons licensed, while in 1922, there were but 37,394 persons licensed and maintenance costs to taled $123,028.85.

Since 1923, when there were 65,282 licenses granted, there has been a gradual decrease in the number of brokers, partly caused by the care in examining appli cants, under the. educational quali fication test. There is every evi dence that this will continue to be true and that the income from brokers' licenses will decrease proportionately. There is also every reason to believe that future amendments to the act will require educational qualifications of some kind for salesmen and a greater obligation on the part of the salesmen, either to the brokers under ever has been pursued by the title men the former would soon have their affairs on a business rather than a professional basis, which, it seems to me. Is where they belong.

Large capital would back the enterprise. Insurance policies could be issued, guaranteeing the accuracy of everything that was OF Oakland's leadership In per centage of home owners would fast outstrip all competition if the hosts or new residents coming to the Eastbay each year could be exposed to the enthusiasm of Merrlewood people." Representatives of the Realty Syndicate company, owners and developers of Merrlewood, so declare. They add: "People who are familiar with the residence sec tions of many cities say that Mer rlewood is a unique community. Its location, back of Piedmont, on Thorn road near Moraga avenue, is not only convenient but alsd very desirable. The feature which impresses everyone most upon their nrst visit to Merrlewood Is the eavy growth of pines, with oaks Intermixed, which Is to be found II over the property.

In addi tion to their beauty and the tonlo of their spicy perfume, these, pines ave a practical utility as a pro tection from the cold wind of winter and the hot sun of summer. The view for which Oakland is world-famous, Is secured to excel nTfiHTOu I I ENUMERATED A recent description by the Agra Waterproof Stucco Company of its locally manufactured product reads: Agra Waterproof Stucco derives Its name from Agra In India, which has some of the most beautiful buildings of any place In the world. First there Is the wonderful Taj Mahal. No picture can more than suggest its purity of design, its perfection. Agra also boasts a marble palace and many "other famous buildings.

There is also the Pearl Mosque whose perfect proportions and decorations make it one of the most exquisite houses of prayer in the world when one considers the work done in jade, Jasper of lapis lazuli, and- Inlaid and carved work, besides the beautiful color and tinting'' work, also the fine texture work of many designs that have withstood for ages the severe climatic conditions such as the fierce heat in summer, and the monsoons in winter, and are. today In as good a condition aa when made and applied. The architects of different nationalities are amazed at the beautiful work and wonderful state of preservation. It with these things In view that Aga Waterproof Stucco was started and put on the market. It is absolutely waterproof and extraordinarily Hard.

"It is a pure cement mix with addition of the best mineral colors Given Automobile Enoch Bagshaw, coach of the Pacific Coast Champion Washington University football team, was presented with a Bulck sedan by enthusiastic students and alumni of the University. The gift was an expression of appreciation for Washington's IS to 0 victory over Stanford, which won the coast title. Coarse Gravel Put Redwood Road Coarse gravel has been placed on the Redwood hisrhwav between Orlck and Requa just north of the Del Norte-Humboldt county line, which necessitates slow driving, according to the National Automo bile club. Constantinople, a city of 700,000 Inhabitants, has 1294 motor ve hides. Of these, 669 are taxis, 415 private cars, and 210 trucks.

lent advantage from hundreds of the homesites of Merriwood." "The unusual advantages of Merrlewood in climate, view, gen eral setting and attractiveness of home designs has drawn to the community an exceptionally fine class of according to P. Murdock, vice-president and general manager of the Realty syndicate company. "They have given a great deal of thought and attention to improving their homes. done." Abraham commented on the activity In down town property deals during the week. The Great Western power company purchased the Hutchinson "building at Seventeenth street and Broadway.

Prank H. Proctor purchased from the Orpheum company the lot on Broadway between the Ray building and the Elks building, where the Orpheum originally planned to erect a theater of their own. Other large down town deals are In the making and are shortly to be announced, he said. Transactions passing through the recorder's office during the week were as follows: Deeds, 694: trust deeds, 572, mortgages, 17 value of trust deeds, Value of mortgages, largest trust deed, largest 'mortgage, $175,000. Big Oaf: Flat Road Passable to Carl Inn The Big Oak Flat road into Yo-emite Valley Is open far as Carl Inn, according to the National Automobile club.

However, chains are necessary beyond Groveland, and the first storm will probably close the road. Holland Lands Tract CLARKSBURG, Yolo County, Jan. 23. J. F.

Herringer and S. F. Herringer have purchased the C. E. King ranch of 225 acres In the Holland Land tract at a price reported to be $450 an acre.

The Herringer brothers originally came here in 1917, leasing 820 acres. In 1920 they bought, out of their profits, 654 acres and rotated barley, beans and sugar beets. King, one of the pioneer, farmers in the district, is retiring from farming. AIIi-METAR PLANES An all-metal flying boat has been bilt for the British air ministry in Copenhagen. The machine recently made the flight from Copenhagen to Felixstowe, a distance of 600 miles, without stop.

whom they are licensed, or to the state. "There will undoubtedly bo an increased in the operation of the act, if the "department is given the sort of supervision it should have over lot sub-divisions, with the power to make Investigations and examinations similar to those iti now makes for agricultural colonization 'projects. "The law comtemplates that the department shall be self supporting and since it has been operative, a total of $457,250.71 has been returned to the general fund In excess of maintenance costs. The reduction in the number of brokers licensed will automatically reduce the Income, while additorr' of important activitiels, will mean a greater service to the state, meaning a better protection for the In vesting public and higher staifdards for all persons directly connected with the sale of California real estate." ftm -tt il4 i urn mm Air TV v- The first unit of the Highlands of Oakland, the new subdivision fronting on Tunnel road, recently placed- on sale by the Frsd T. Wood meeting with a ready response.

It is stated. The company reports: "At the opening prices of this upland property, which Is gen erally predicted as the coming residential-district of Oakland, many large wooded parcels have been purchased as investments and among the buyers have been many from nearby cities who are certain that Oakland is destined to be one of the greaf cities of the United States. "City planning experts, who have visited Oakland, have already rub mitted tentative plans ''for the op-building of this great hill district As the Highlands of Oakland are only 15 minutes from the business center of Oakland and as this subdivision is only a portion of this-available upland property. It is held Important to consider projects making certain that this section will in tbe future be the finest an most exclusive of Oakland residential districts. Rigid restrictions apply to the Highlands of Oakland, assuring the buyers of Increased values." "The Highlands of Oakland have been placed on sale by us to meet a very definite demand," said Fred T.

Wood this week. "Nearly all of the close-in flat property is gone and the rest is selling rapidly. As it is a foregone conclusion that the great city of Oakland is destined to be will grow toward the hills, the Highlands of Oakland Is today a splendjd investment. We have followed the samo procedure in this subdivision as in all our other tracts. The initial prices have been made very low so that all buyers will realize on the coming increases in values.

The restrictions we have made also In- sure a steady Increase, of values." INDIANS WEALTHY. Osage Indians have a total of credit in the banks of Pawhuska. obtainable and treated for wateW proofing and hardening effects without any lime or adulteration. Th int.plnp trintArlfil lit also made Lt produce beautiful texture work or any desired iinisn." B. and other 4 Work Is being started-thls week on a new manufacturing unit to be erected by the Austin Company of California for the Electric Products Company at Thirtieth street and San Pablo avenue.

According to the nlans the new buildintrs will Drovlde an additional 17,600 feet of floor space for th Oakland plant. The extension or tnis company. formerly known as the National Electric Sign Company, Included the wrecking of structures now standing on the site and the erec tion of a building leet. a naved yard 50x125 feet Is planned to expedite the handling of shipments, and a canopy shed 14x75 feet will also be constructed under the Austin company contract. The main structure will be of brlcK ana steel construction, with sidewalls of Fenestra steel sash to give ample lieht and ventilation.

The proposed unit of 17.600 square feet is the second erected by this company during the past year. The two units, a total of 27,500 square feet, represent the largest electric sign plant in the west, wherein the finest facilities of the Industry will be at the service of the Northern (Jalirornla territory covered by this plant, it is pointed out. The development of the Electric Products Company is the growth of two a half years of specialty service In the electric sign industry, and Indicates the potential possibilities for Industrial development in the Eastbay section. William E. Joost has charge of the new plant and the territory served by it.

The company how has the exclusive agency of the Flexlume raised glass electric signs and the new Claude Neon illumination, and in addition to this will specialize in all forms of theatrical illumination and equipment in the new plant. According to the terms or tne contract the work wlll.be finished by the Austin company within forty-five working days. 1 WANTS UNIFORM LAW A uniform law in all 47 states, Imposing $50 fines and revoking the licenses of motorists who drive recklessly over railroad ograde crossings, has, been proposed by the American Railway association. -7 i 0m ROOM ,1 iih cm TOrtTlfiX A ylli HTMTTP? 1UKMA1MUIE PLACE T-T AVE you ever 4onged for a charming old-world home, but equipped with all the conveniences that only America can supply? Then go out ioday to Nonnandie Place and see this first, group of Norman houses to be I built in Oakland. They are arcnrtecftrrally'perfect.

Steep gabled roofi in colorful shingle mn.tjbwn to clever bays, and make you wonder what' inside. A hly Why formerly the famous Cdhen estate, in Alameda, is the fastest growing subdivision in the Eastbay District a It is one of the most perfectly improved home parks ever put on SALE wide, imposing streets, cement sidewalks, curbs and gutters, artistic eledrolier lighting system. Everything to give it the highest distinction. It is rigidly restricted. Some of the finest in the Bay District have been built, including the three model homes.

La Casa Fernala, El Seville and Fremont House. Fernside is recognized today as one of the most artistically planned and beautifully improved of all Bay district subdivisions. The prices are unusually low. Large, level, oak-covered home-sites at the lowest prices now asked for close-in, rigidly restricted property. See the Fremont House at 2939 Gibbon Drive.

This model new house is considered the last word in home construction. Tkt Santa Clara or Park trt ear to tract, er fct at Hlg aa Cast I4tk ttreeta, er cnotor by war ef High trt trtdge tract. follow arrows) pond, a sunken garden or a flag walk tells you that, here is really a home. The mas' sive chimney speaks of an open fire. And inside? You will be charmed! A quaint old door opens and you are in a great room open dear to the roof.

What artist could ask for a better studio? What woman could want a more distinguished home? Furniture of any sort, antique or modern, can be set with added charm against such a background. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The heating is by Ward's system of circulating warm air a very modern, economical and satisfactory method. The dining room is a lovely room with little shelve cleverly placed for odds and end of china or a bowl of flowers. A china cabinet with open shelves will be built to your order.

AH the wrought-tron hardware, wall bracket and lighting fixture were designed especially for these homes. Floor plugs are everywhere. And window shade throughout are part of the equipment- Is the rest of the house Lke this? Ye. Just as charming, but more pracbcaL There are two bedroom beaubfaQy finished ta soft enamels, lots of closet, and a wonderful bath with a big bcult-tn pored un tub and adjustable shower. Now under a cloistered archway into the breakfast nock jut a coty a can be, Through the doorway you get a vwion a perfect kitchen AYSS.

PLACE wan a tuj sank and butft-m shelve, a Hoyt Hot Water Heer II KITCHEN leararea, unoieum tt already Laid Um hn and breakfast COME OUT TODAY torn these model homes. You will nook delighted. Take car to Ave. walk 2 block north. '0 I9ih i 1 i I It I 14 FREES T.

WOOD Exclusive Selling Agent Tract Office: Versailles 'and Central Alameda PboB- Alameda 169. Oakland Office! AS01 Franklin Street Pboe.1 242 MS 6950. TERMS I i 111! IIS7 A 19th Av' A. and East 23rd St. Li -HATH KOCM.