Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 78

I 4-31 SUNDAI "aklairt' CtHiun APRIL 18, 1926 ing FIRST HOMES 1 horn environment and possesses those fundamentals of a desirable home place such as accessibility, transportation, view and moderate 'prices. "Every home will be distinctive In architectural design. Every home will be located on a view lot. The builder, W. H.

Sims, is noted for his well-built homes. All improvements will be made in the tract Itself, street work, sidewalks, gas and electric lighting systems, water and other Improvements. "Sims Knolls Is Just a few min utea rrom the Flfty-rifth avenue station of the Southern Pacific's Interurban line. A bus line operate on Seminary avenue throe blocks east. The terminal of No.

7 car la just a few away, while the car is three blocks distant." Additional Improvements Completed Up-to-date plant of the New Method laundry, which lias just doubled its capacity to cope with large -expansion of business. Southern Pacific company haa been authorized by the railroad commission to abandon its non-agency station of Mars on its San Joaquin division in -Fresno county, and its non-agency station at Rurlc-In Santa Clara county. KiliS TRACT Floor Space of Establishment Ii Doubled; Big Growth of Concern. Work Is Started On First of W. IT.

Sims Is Buildinp Forty Croup of Fine Residences. Homes of Individual Architecture. HEW METHOD GQ. HAS IDDITION. RENOVATIONS 11 mi 1 KNOLLS NEARLY WHILE OTHERS The New Method Tminrtry has Completed its new addition.

Furthermore a thorough renovation of existing; buildings into a modern laundry with every appliance and The first of a group of seventeen fine homes haVe been started in Claremont Knoils, the scenic residential park atop the Claremont hills above the Claremont hotel, It The first group of the thirty-five or forty artistic homes in Sims Knolls, the foothill residential property lying between High street and Seminary avenue, Is nenrlng completion, according to J. H. A. Shea-ley, who is handling this latest east-of-the-lake home development. "Sims Knolls Is within the shadow of Mills College an4 borders the convenience, has been achieved, it Announced.

HAVE BEEN MAKING THEM CHEAPER WARD HAS BEEN MAKING THEM BETTER Pressed brick was used through out and floor space was increased irom 12,000 square feet to 25.000 thereby doubling: capacity. A re view of the concern's activities college campus at Camden and Hdpk'lns streets," said Shealey. "It Is In the center of a distinctive reads; "The New Method Laundry ws Is announced by Cleve McMillan, sales manager for Heber TTarter agents for the property. The builder is Frank E. Croucher.

Another home soon to be started in Claremont Knolls is that of Leslie Simpson, big game hunter, who has purchased a building site on the highest point In Claremont Knolls. A feature of the Simpson home, a seven-room building, will be the trophy room, in which will be displayed the various groups of wild animals killed by Simpson. J. V. Chard, the architect in charge, has Informed Sales Manager Mc I ON IE bay district.

Property values are steadily increasing. "Claremont Knolls is convenient to the Key System ferry service at the Claremont hotel, just a few steps away. The Russell street car line, connecting with College ave nue and Telegraph avenue car lines, WARD THE founded in 190" by Martin Rogers and B. L. Herrick who have been actively associated witn it since its Inception.

By careful application of modern laundry methods the concern has grown steadily, this belnfr Its third expansion until today the New Method employs tifty-flve persons and operates a delivery service consisting of fifteen automobiles. "Always recognized as one of the tnost progressive laundries in the fcastbay, the New Method has been Vert In meeting the demands of its patrons and has a wide range of service, it today offers seven different types of laundry service. President of the AlamecTa 1 SYSTEM of CmCCTLATING WARM AQt VIGOROUS GROWTH approximately 400.000 tons costing vegetable tanning extracts, $41 5,557,587 pounds costing $12,918,635. The corresponding figures for 19 -'3, compiled from reports made by 364 active tanneries, are: Crude vegetable tanning materials, approximately tons costing $9,165,171: vegetable tanning extracts, 537,628,003 pounds costing $18,743,370. The extracts consumed in 1925 comprised 309.542,900 pounds of liquids, costing $7.94.845, and 6S7 pounds of solids, costing 4 7 f' 0 had its origin on the Pacific Coast and this industry has grown to such an extent that there were at the last census of the Department of Commerce.

6100 laundries the United States, paying in wapw $200,000,000 per year, and employing 250,000 persons. "The Laundry Owners' National Association, of which the Alameda County Association is a member, maintains, as a Fellowship at the Mellon Institute, a Department of Chemical Eneineerine. to stud how best to clense textiles. This science necessarily involves also a study of the textiles themselves the process of bleaching, dyeing and finishing they go through in the course of manufacture." also terminates at the hotel "Alvarado road has been extended Into the property, given direct access by automobile from the Tunnel road via Claremont avenue. "Schools and shopping districts are within a few minutes of the knolls." Millan that Simpson's home will be a unique and beautiful contribution to Eastbay home development.

"Claremont Knolls offers a great deal to the homeseeker," says McMillan, who continues: "It is bhg developed along the same high standards that made the Claremont district the home show place of the A QUALITY HOME HEATING SYSTEM INSTALLED BY ALL HIGH CLASS BUILDERS SAYS TITLE 1 Discussing downtown properties Tia Abraham, of the Oakland Title Insurance and Guaranty company, states: jusunary uwners Association, r.ar-tln Rogers has served in that capacity since 1915. The Laundry Owners Association of Alameda county embraces all of the leading steam laundries in the Eastbay and Is affiliated with the National Association. In commenting on the scientific power laundry of tnrhv-President Rogers states, "that It me growtn or the city vigorously. There is active BETTER HOMES OAKLAND'S FINEST HOME DEVELOPMENT 6 6 6 6 6 Ms ras inquiry and many sales of Improved business property that will provide an income. These Inquiries and sales are general along Broadway.

Franklin. Webster and Harrison. On Harrison in particular there Is a notable strengthening of values lately. Buyers of improved property are not disturbed by the fact that there are some vacancies. They The Border Line of Safety-Is Six Per Cent 6 LE 1 II iilt'VK' a 1 im '4 I It asW Br aV in i i aXVU I I 'Jv.

-w 5 6 6 6 6 believe in Oakland and have a vision of what the city will be. Some large industrial deals are pending, particularly in waterfront holdings. Abraham's summary of the real estate transactions ofothe week 07o The Better Homes Corporation reports that It is building a new home foj Mrs. L. Walrath of San Leandro which is to replace the old family residence on Estudillo.

Tb! Beic- Homes Corporation states: "The home will be a two-story English home, with the characteristic half timbered and stucco ef 675 604 I 1,595.182.60 42. 110.50 Deeds Trust deeds Mortgages Value of trust deeds Value of mortgages Largest trust deed Largest mortgage 9,000.00 Our 6 certificates and 6 pass book accounts are non-fluctuating, and are readily convertible into cash. Consult us as to how you can obtain this maximum return on your investment with perfect safety. fect, gabled roof and bays which make the English tvpeof home s.i i (( I ft distinctive. The brick porch with IClUtO rOle its sheltered roof and 'hospitable Carries Music looking entrance, are Indicative of A 'Radio Pole" has been "attracting attention in Fort William.

Ont. Standing near the foot of this pole it Is possible to hear strains of music and even announcers' words from distant broadcasting stations. The pole, wllich is in the town's business district, carries a network of wires to and from a step-down transformer. me uuiueuKt? arrangement cii ine interior. The cozy sun room opening into the large living room has been so placed as to be flooded with sunlight practically all daylong, as, have also the large bedrooms on the second floor.

With windows on all three sides of the cheery breakfast room, glimpses of the garden are visible in all directions." The Better Homes Corporation is also building a stone home in the new district at Dutton and Bancroft. CHARLES H. J. TRIM President. L.

m. BILL, Vlee-Prldet. JAMES ROLPH JK-, Viee-Preidet. HOT R. WATERBIET, aceretair-Bfaaager.

CHARLES L. ANDERSON, Treasurer. JJEBBOTIIf Tanning Materials Figures Are Listed WASHINGTON, D. C. The Department of Commerce announces that according to data collected at the last biennial canvass of tanneries, the consumption of tanning materials and extracts during 1926.

by S47 active tanneries, was as follows: Bark, wood, and other crude vegetable tanning materials. Pacific Gas and Electric company haa been authorized by the railroad commission to Issue and sell on or before December1-31, 1936, at not less than $98 per share, J5.00.000 par value of its 8 per cnt first preferred stock, and use the proceeds thereof for additions and betterments. 1451 FRANKLIN ST. Oakland 1841 Your 'sr, 'K-W-' Castle in Spain at Oak Knoll QakKjjqu. UAJXTO'CUtl Think of it! Over a hundred acres of well-kept front yard, with the color of life, and without expense to you- 4 Of one thing be assured.

Oak Knoll Is not Just the usual type of real estate development, but a thoughtfully planned ideal of a group of men who have long cherished the idea of a perfect home community well within the city limits. Every improvement for perfect living has been thought of. Wide boulevard streets, designed for permanency. Specially designed electroliers for street lighting; electricity, gas, sewers, and an abundance of water, all public improvements possible will be underground. See Oak Knoll it tells its own story, but a courteous gentleman representing the founders will explain fully the scope of the development.

Drive out to Oak Knoll today. It takes only a few minutes. Then judge for yourself the opportunity this finest of home developments offers you. Eventually you will live in Oak Knoll or wish you SPACIOUS IMng rooms, sun-splashed gardens, wide shaded porches, and over all and surround-d by an atmosphere of refinement and culture The natural setting of Oak Knoll, orerlooklng the Oak Knoll Country dub and links, Oakland's finest home development, immediately suggests the location of the home you always planned to build your castle in Spain. And well within the city limits.

The home you and your family have dreamed of, away from the yet part of it in fact, within 25 minutes' drive of most any part of Oakland. Here, spread at your very doorstep, will be ev ery Inducement to live, play, and recreate golf (18 hole course the most distinctive and artistic Country Club in California, tennis, swimming, social contacts for you and your family, men you will be proud to introduce as your friends, boys and girls you will be happy to have as play companions for tour own children and always a real place to live. Put permanent wiring into your walls That substantial home that you build to last foe years deserves a G.E. Wiring System! Here, in one complete system, built by General Electric; you are assured the utmoet in electri cal comfort, cxxivenience and permanency. Skil design and quality materials insure an elcc trical installation that will last as long a the walls themselves.

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