New Book On Remodeling and Modernization

A new book, "Remodel and Modernize Your Home," published bv the Dernier Service Bureau of Los Angeles. is now ready for distribution and will be used in cooperation with the Material Dealers, Loan Associations, Building Crafts, Civic and Commercial organizations, who are contemplating carrying on modernization campaigns. The book has been compiled by Flovd A. Dernier and shows how the home owner can arrange his present home both in exterior appearanae and add to the conveniences of the interior, through the application of modern thoughts.

The book is very attractively arranged, is beautifully illustrated, and covers all phases of remodeling and modernization which should be of particular interest to those who are desirous of bringing about transformations in their homes. The cover of the book is unique in that it portrays the beauty of a wood veneer stained in brown.

Among the various subjects covered are: Remodeling and Modernizing-A timely Movement; Modern Roofs; Modern Doors and Windows; Exteriors and Sidewalls; Transformation in Homes: Floor Plans: Added Room Conveniences ; Home Interiors ; Shades, Draperies and Screens; Sleeping Porches and Closets; Wall Coverings; Interior Trim; Floors; Fireplaces; Location of Electrical Fixtures; Breakfast Nooks and Alcoves; Children's Rooms; The Housewife's Workshop; Kitchens, Telephones in the Hom,e; Dressing Cabine,t and Laundrv; Hardware and Gas Appliances ; Paint; Trees, Flowers, Shrubs and Lawns and Insurance Information.

The book should prove invaluable to home owners and those interested in the remodeling and modernization movement.

Wabren Tillson Visits Bay

Warren S. Tillson, manager of the Modesto Lumber Co., Modesto, was a recent visitor tr the San Francisco Bay district.

L.\ry. Blinn Co. To Promote Use of Douglas Fir Finish

The t. W. Blinn Lumber Company of Los Angeles has already taken steps to promote the use of Douglas fir as an interior finish lumber and.are now devoting considerablq time towards placing this wood on the market in a more attractive manner, not only by careful bundling but by a critical selection of texture for the different purposes for which it is intended.

In discussing their promotional plans for Douglas fir finish with a representative of The California Lumber Merchant, L. A. Beckstrom, sales manager of the L. W. Blinn Lumber Company, stated:

"Many pleasing effects in Douglas fir can be brought out by the various treatments, also there is beauty in the natural finish of fir, which is obtainable in highly figured slash grain and in vertical grain of high textuie. If fir finish is manufactured with a thought of its pleasing appearance, aE well as its utility in the home or building, if will receive the respect and attention of owners and-architects. It is only reas_onable to believe that Douglas fir will find its way into the finest construction when pioperly handled and th-e L. W. Blinn Lumber Company tris ilready taken steps to handpick their fir finish to fromote the use of the wooh.,'

Standard Wood Oil Derrick to Be Exhibited in Los Angeles

The West Coast Lumbermen's Association will erect and exhibit a nailed wood oil derrick at the Oil Equipment and Engineering Exposition to be held in the Shiine Auditorium, Los Angeles, March 16 to 23,.

The derrick will be either 122 f.eet or 136 feet high, and will be buil't in accordance with the standard plans proposed by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, as a result of investigations made in the past year, and tests made in the last two years of various types of derrick leg sections, at the University of California.

In addition to the derrick it is expected that walking beams and other rig members will be exhibited, as well as a display of grade-marked lumber.

F. A. AND W. T. WILSON SPEND HOLIDAYS IN LOS ANGELES

F. A. and W. T. Wilson of Wilson Bros. & Comoanv. San Francisco,. spent the holidays in Los Angeles. 'Duiing their stay they made their headquarters at the company's office, which is under the direction of Bill Glenn.

Why Not?

Eve, while walking thru the garden, Paused beneath the wisdom tree. Where a ripe and rosy apple Hung and swayed most temptingly. "Oh," she mourned, "I must not pluck it !" But with many a honeyed mot, In her ear the serpent whispered, "Beauteous Eve, why not, why not.?"

When our Franklin saw the lightning Darting thru the threatening cloud, And heard the roaring thunder's Detonations long and loud, "Might a goodly power," he queried, "From the clouds be lured and caught?" And a voice-perhaps the serpent's, Answered, "Try it man, why not ?"

When earth's mighty ones and fearless Cast all foolish qualms aside, And in ecstacy of spirit, Strange, unbroken steeds bestride, 'Tis because a dream allures them fn some silent, lonely spot, And a voice-maybe the serpent'sSays to them, "Why not, why not?"

Dreams and visions thru the ages, Leading on to wondrous things: Broken chains of superstition, Toppling thrones of tyrant kings Are the net results, I'm thinking, Of that legendary plot, In which serpent, fiend, or angel, Whispered first, "Why not, why not?"

-Adeline M. Conner.

Hardwood Optimism Warrants

George C. Cornitius, president of the Gerrge C. Cornitius Hardwood Co., Inc., of San.Francisco, has just retlrrned to his desk from Los Angeles and reports that the New Year is opening up very satisfactorily for his firm. He reports the sale of 500,000 feet of Philippine Mahogany and Jap Oak and Birch for the first seven days of this year.