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The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE
WE SELL THE EARTH----
-BASSETT & SMITH
Los Angeles
OLIVE PROPOSITIONS
Reader, have you noticed the numerous
forcible comments on the olive industry
during the past year? Nothing in the fruit
line to equal it--coming to the front rap
idly.
Now, we can sell you from 10 to 100
acres, care for orchard till three years
old and turn over to you in good shape,
for $3.50 per acre; about one-quarter cash,
balance easy terms. Anyhow come and
see us about it.
CHINO
bargain; ten acres. fruit orchard in
good bearing condition; acres of april
cots, balance Muir peaches. A strictly
frst-class property, good soil; close to
town. Only $3.50 an acre.
-NORWALK-
Another bargain; 10 acres of fine land
suitable for alfalfa, potatoes, corn or SUI
gar beets. Only 2H miles from beet load
Ing station for shipments to Chino fac
tory; S-room house. small barn; good
flowing well; fenced into fields. Must
be sold. Price 1920.
COMPTON
The biggest bargain of all; 40 acres.
acres of old apple and pear orchard;
crops valued $4,000 per year have been ta-
ken from the orchard; 10 acres now in al
falfa; the balance of the land all suitable
for alfalfa, corn or pumpkins. Good
water right, artesian well for domestic
use. Small house and barn, chicken cor
rails, etc. This place has been sold three
times in nine years for $40, 900. On account
of debt and Klondike fever you can buy
1t now for $4500, $4,000 cash, balance on
time. Come up and let us show you this.
Neighboring lands held firm at $500 per
acre. Apply to
BASSETT e. SMITH,
Room 2, Y. M. C. A. bldg, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-01-23
BE PROMPT

Napoleon lost the battle of Waterloo
and died a prisoner at st. Helena be-
cause one of his officers was five minutes
behind time. Just a moment too late in
catching a train may cost life or a for
tune. Just day too late in securing one
Of those fine lots in the Lone Star Tract
may change the whole course of your life
and send you to an early grave because
OF the gnawing regrets that sap your
vitality. Get to our office early on Mon
day and secure your lot where life and
health will be prolonged. free from the
sorrows that blight because of lost op-
portunities. Live in an atmosphere of
sunshine and ozone. Drink water that
turns to champagne IL bottled over night.
The very air is intoxicating. Go out to-
day and see the Lone tSar Tract corner
Hoover and, Pico. Then see us Monday.
CLARK g. BRYAN, 127 w. Third.
The herald., 1898-01-23

"A DEARTH OF ENGLISH WORDS
Common, ordinary English language
we find to be inadequate to properly de-
scribe the merits of those lots which we
are offering at a sacrifice price out in
the Lone Star Tract. New words must
be coined to convey an impressive idea
OF their true worth-s6O0 a lot is just $500
less than actual value. At such price
you are the gamer by $i00, and the owner
OF one of the choicest building lots in
Los Angeles. We know whereof we
speak. and It is only at subdivision prices
that you would ever be able to get one of
these choice lots at such a low price;
60x150 to an alley, with all possible ad-
vantages. That's what we are Offering
in the Lone Star Tract at only $500. Hoo
yer and Pico.
CLARK & BRYAN, 127 w. Third.
The herald., 1898-01-23
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FIVE CENTS A LINE
CITY LOTS
"A PALATIAL HOME"

FOR SALE
"A PAIAATIAL HOME"
We have the most magnificent and
slightly mansion in this city that we are
going to give to some one at an actual
bargain. The house is all finished in
various kinds of hard wood and contains
every modern Improvement OF the age.
Was built for lifelong home, but fate
has decreed otherwise, so we are going
to give some one the bargain of the GEN.
tury. The improvements alone cost over
100000 and the grounds are we'll worth
cool $4,000 more. To parties who mean
business we will take pleasure in show
ing through this elegant mansion, and
one look will convince you that 1t is the
bargain of the century.
% CLARK & BRYAN, 1877 w. Third.
The herald., 1898-01-23
TEXAS IMPROVED LAND FOR
CALIFORNIA RANCH

s35. .000-This property consists of over
1000 acres of excellent land situated near
the Santa Fe railroad, and is improved
10 a high state of cultivation, 500 acres
being now cultivated and under an eX
cellent system of irrigation. over 20 ten
ement houses on the property, also very
large barns, stables. etc. Some 20 head
of horses and all farming implements;
over 600 pecan trees in bearing. This land
is cheap at the money, and a most
desirable ranch. and the owner will eX-
change same for a well-located ranch
somewhere in the neighborhood of Los
Angeles.
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE
Lot 52x175 on clean side of W. Eight
eenth ST., near Oak in most fashionable
part of city; snap.
Three-story and cement basement
frame store building; "a nicely furnished
rooms upstairs; rents for SIPS; very close
in; must sell! $4,000; easy terms.
Fine 7-room two-story house; corner
lot, close in; cheap at $4,000; easy terms, by
A. G. GOLSH,
% 103 S. Broadway, tel. main SS1.
The herald., 1898-01-23

OR SALE-TwO BEAUTIFUL. NEW
cottages, East Fourteenth street. near
Central avenue, cement sidewalks and
curb, all street work done, $1,000 each, on
monthly payments.
Elegant S-room residence overlooking
Westlake park, slightly location. grand
view; your own terms.
sell my own property and am salts
fled with small profits and give better
terms than any other dealer in the city.
Come and see me: tell me what you want.
/ Will buy bargains in real estate; send
description with full particulars.
c. L. MAYNE.
S 40 Bradbury building.
The herald., 1898-01-23
BARR REALTY COMPANY,
Rooms 22S-230 Wilcox Building,
Telephone Main $50.
COLUMBUS, O.. FOR RANCH PROP
LrDTV

COLUMBUS, O., FOR RANCH PROP
ERTY
$40. 50-We have sent us for exchange
by reputable Columbus agency 80 ele-
CANT vacant lots in a choice location.
These lots are all lying in one body, in
full view of and about "a miles from the
business center of Columbus, and are
said to be worth $3.50 each in cash. The
owner wishes to exchange same for good
fruit ranch somewhere in Southern Cal
ifornia. This is an excellent opportunity
for some one who owns a good ranch
but would like to return east. Please let
us hear from you If you have any
property that will match it.
The herald., 1898-01-23
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
You often hear of combining business
with pleasure. but not often is the COM
binauon successful. In making a pur-
chase of a lot in the Lone Star Tract,
corner Hoover and Pico, you attain the
acme of success in this combination. 1t
is the best of business methods to buy a
lot worth 500 for only $500 and it is surely
a pleasure to have home in the choicest
residence district of the city--therefore
the combination works like a charm.
Join the combine.
CLARK & BRYAN, 127 W. Third.
The herald., 1898-01-23
CHICAGO BUSINESS FOR CITY

49,. 95.O0o-Chicago business property in
good location, and which will bring a
good income, to exchange for Los An
geles business property of about equal
value might exchange for six or eight
well-located residences; incumbrance,
ST, 600 at per cent; will assume an equal
amount.
The herald., 1898-01-23

$2250-This amount will purchase nearly
40 lots. located along projected electric
line. near Military academy Do you
realize that this is less than $500 per lot,
and that as soon as the electric line Is
completed, the lots will readily sell for
four times the money? Don't miss this
opportunity to make a handsome profit.
The herald., 1898-01-23
CHICAGO PROPERTY FOR LOS AN
GELES

800 0O0-Two well located residences in
Chicago on Prairie ave, rented at $15 per
month each; incumbrance, $45C0 on each
property. at per cent. The owner wishes
to exchange one or both of the above
residences for good property in or near
Los Angeles or Pasadena. If suited,
might assume reasonable amount.
The herald., 1898-01-23
LOS ANGELES RESIDENCE FOR
RANCH

s3000-A good Groom story and one-half
modern house on z. Twelfth st; sewer
connected and all street work done and
paid for; house rented for $50 per month,
and the owner will exchange same for
a good agricultural ranch within miles
of the city: wants water and no alkali,
and does not care for buildings. If suited
might put in $1,000 cash. This is rare
opportunity and is worth your very
prompt attention.
The herald., 1898-01-23

$1700-A neat modern Groom cottage,
well located in the Southwest, near Grand
ave.. and worth 20 per cent more money.
II you should buy this property from us
at the price quoted, you can takt 1t for
granted that you are receiving two years
interest on your money in advance.
The herald., 1898-01-23
A MATCHLEsS ELEVATION

The natural elevation of the land gives
an assurance that you will never be
bothered with mud; the drainage is abso-
lutely perfect, with a gentle slope to the
north; graded streets, curbed and side
walked; every block set with shade trees
lots 5Ox150 to an alley. Price 5000 lot
The choicest location in the city, Sold
at subdivision prices. This is bound to
be the Bon Ton residence tract of the
city, This all refers to that matchless
spot. the Lone Star Tract, at the corner
of Hoover and Pico. Only Is minutes
from business center. Seeing is believ-
ing. See us.
CLARK & BRYAN, 1877 w. Third.
The herald., 1898-01-23

$9O00-This amount buys Is acres of
land, fronting on good electric line, and
the tract will make about 70 good build
ing lots, that should readily average $3.50
each. Here Is an excellent opportunity
to double your money within the present
year. Just figure up the profit.
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE
You can count the weeks upon your
fingers when the Lone Star tract, corner
Hoover and Pico will be built up with
the most elegant homes in the city. We
allow no cottages in the tract. The To-
cation is unsurpassed, and the water the
finest ever drawn from a mountain
spring. Both go with the lot for only
5000. Knowing the value of these fine
lots we insist upon first-class improve
ments, and in protecting others the pur-
chaser is protecting himself. See us
Monday.
23 CLARK & BRYAN, 1877 w. Third.
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ORANGE GROVE FOR CITY RESI-
DENCE

s700O--Orange grove of 40 acres in foot
hills; no frost; 13 acres in Washington
navels; acres mixed fruits; balance un-
improved; cheap buildings; one 10000
gallon reservoir: one 7000-gallon reser-
voir; property clear; want city; will as
sumo.
The herald., 1898-01-23
JUST CONSIDER THIS OVEN

FOR SALE
JUST CONSIDER THIS OVEN 4
There never was an opportunity Of
fered in this golden state like the oppor-
tunitieS to take up school lands of Cali
fornia. The title is perfect the land is
only $1.25 an acre, on the easiest terms,
and you can hold them as an investment
for your early future benefits (as they
never retrograde in price,, or you can
live on them and cultivate them, just as
you desire. How many thousand invest
ors in California school lands are COM
Portable today from wealth and income
secured from 160 to $40 acres of school
land bought at ground floor prices. Men
and women alike can take school lands.
Think of the chances of securing lands
in any county you wish, near rail facili-
ties, water and growing towns, at $1.25
an acre. on easy terms. If you are wise
you will send stamp for our land book
at once and get posted. No investment
in America brings such sure returns for
the small outlay. The prospects are as
bright for the poor man as tho rich, as
an investment. and likewise the farmer
who will pay $50 to $50 an acre because
he does not know or don't believe he can
secure school lands is desirable market
locations at SIPS an acre to make a
home and living for his family. And
this Is a mistake. Time Is passing you
by and while the chances remain, don't
delay.
WIsEMAN'S LAND BUREAU.
% 235 w. First st.
The herald., 1898-01-23

s26O0-An attractive S-room house, thor
oughly modern and complete, with all
conveniences, including. electric light
chandeliers; situated close car line in
Southwest; If you have $500 in cash, you
can buy this property and mako your
own terms for the payment of the bal
ance:
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR EXCHANGE q LOTS, BOYLE
Heights. for horse and wagon.
Groom house and l acre near Vernon
for city.
7-room house, West Fourth ST., corner
lot, AL location, for city.
20 acres near Fresno, highly improved,
for city or eastern.
Appleton, Wis, business and residence
property for Los Angeles.
and 10-acre ranches near North On
tario, in bearing and house Ontario for
Los Angeles.
III acres Al land. good buildings, near
Rochester, N. Y. East ave. runs by the
land; right in line of substantial improve
ments, for Los Angeles AL investment.
Leavenworth. Was, beautiful subur-
ban home and 10 acres AL land, number OF
fruit trees; also 4 lots fine location near
car line, for property in or near Los
Angeles.
GEORGE VAN DERWERKER,
% 323 Byrne Building
The herald., 1898-01-23
CHOICE LEMON RANCH FOR CHI
CAGO

CAGO
800, ,000-For Chicago or some other good
eastern city income property. This is one
of the most desirable income citrus
groves in Southern California, and con-
sists of nearly 40 acres, planted princi-
pally to lemons; trees are mostly 5 years
old, and are just now coming into good
bearing, and the owner would be assured
of large returns from the outset. The
buildings consist Of a modern Groom
house, with all conveniences; also large
lemon-curing house, engine house, barn
and other buildings; an abundance of
pure water from private right belonging
to the property. The ranch is thoroughly
equipped with wagons and all necessary
implements, work team, family horse,
buggy, COW and poultry. Nothing for the
purchaser to do but move in and enjoy
health, wealth and happiness The
present owner will exchange this most
desirable property for first-class income
eastern city property, Chicago preferred
If interested, please send full description
of your property, giving it's location, in
come and actual cash value. and we will
furnish you any further information in
regard to the above described ranch
cheerfully and promptly.
The herald., 1898-01-23
FOR sA1E-C1TY LOTS AND HOUSES

$1,000 is the price, but we want to know
what you will give for a choice lot in the
Southwest, close to car line, and worth
$1,000? II you won't give $1,000, the owner
says take $500, or $500. or $75O" or If you
won't give that he wants to know what
YOU will give. He is more particular
about your making quick offer than he
is about the price.
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE-I HAVE JUST SECURED
some very desirable lots on Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets, near Central ave-
nue.. 5Ox140 feet, cement sidewalks and
curbs. all street work done and paid for.
These lots will be sold for $3.50 each, on
monthly payments. without interest.
This beats savings banks or anything else
These lots will be worth $1,000 each in a
very short time. c. E. MAYNE, 440
Bradbury building. %
The herald., 1898-01-23
RANCH NEAR SOLDIERS HOME

s35oo-Ranch for city property; 16O-acre
improved ranch, near Soldiers Home;
part of farm is hilly and good pasture;
cheap buildings; plenty of water; good
springs; want city; will assume.
The herald., 1898-01-23

$115Oo-Main street business property
40 feet frontage by 140 deep, between
Fifth and Sixth streets. If you want an
AL bargain that will double in value in
a short time, don't miss this.
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FIVE CENTS A LINE
BUSINESS PROPERTY
FOR SALE
BY JOHN II. COKE,
2 BRYSON BLOCK


go feet Broadway, unimproved; can be
had at a very low figure. Broadway is
the coming street of Los Angeles. Buy
now, while property is low.
100 feet on First St., containing some
cheap houses; will be sold at a sacri-
flee; inquire about the property, and make
an offer at once.
20 feet on San Pedro ST., near First,
with five brick stores; investigate SAND
and make spot cash offer. No offer in
reason will be declined.
so feet South Main, near Seventh ST.,
with 2-story house, for sale cheap. Look
at property and make offer.
GO feet near Second, on S. Main, s-story
brick block; income 10 per cent; for sale
at a bargain.
60 feet S. Spring ST., income 500 per
month, $4,000.
sale below the market value Of other
property in that neighborhood. ~
60 feet S. Broadway, $3.50 per foot.
40 feet S. Broadway, with brick stores,
good income. $1,000 per foot.
30 feet w. Fifth ST., near Broadway,
$500 per foot; this is reasonable.
60 feet s. Spring st.,with fine block. pro-
ducinS Is per cent on the price asked.
70 feet s. Broadway, in the heart of
business, to sell reasonable for cash.
Broadway property will go higher just
as soon as San Pedro harbor is an as
sured fact.
JOHN H. COKE,
% Brysom block.
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR EXCHANGE-s15OO 900; OLIVE GLEN;
'o670 acres, 40 acres in olives; small family
orchard; No. 1 six-room cottage, bath,
lawn, stable, barn; blacksmith shop,
chicken corrals, large stone reservoir,
house for farmer, farming tools, span
horses and wagon. wells, windmill, etc.;
situated south of Riverside; an ideal
country home; what have you to offer for
this ranch? ]. M. TAYLOR & CO., 104
S. Broadway. 23
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vINELAND RANCH AND $1,000 CASH
s1000-The owner will exchange II acres
of good land about ~ miles from Vine
land and within 2s hours drive of the
city, together with good water right and
the land clear of incumbrance, for a cot
tage worth $4,000, and will pay the diff
ference in cash.
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE-ALL BARGAINS
5000 per foot, on Main ST., between
Sixth and Seventh. with the improve
ments added, at one-fourth cost can you
beat it? F. B. 1886.
SITS per foot, Los Angeles St, between
Second and Third; we know this cannot
be equaled. Il. B. 1906.
$500 per foot, Spring ST., between
Seventh and Eighth; $3.50 per foot will
not buy anything else in the block. F. B..
3-44.
$50 per foot, on Fifth ST., near Arcade
depot; worth $40. F. B. 40.
HOWE & OBEAR,
Rooms 316-317 Bradbury block, Third
and Broadway. 20
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BARR REALTY COMPANY,
Rooms 22S-2S0 Wilcox Building,
Corner Second and Spring.
,Op EXCHANGE-

FOR EXCHANGE
$12, 2,500-Six flats on Grand ave.; large
corner lot; will take two-thirds trade,
eastern or California property; balance
can remain on property at low rate OF
interest; flats are we'll rented. S-97.
$400O-House rooms, in the southwest.
and lot 1OOx13O; nicely improved, clear;
and pay small amount for walnut or
chard. 1913.
$35, ,OOO-Three-story brick block: rent,
$3.50 per month; clear. and $4,000 cash
for Broadway or Spring st. 1874.
S11 ,S00-11S acres fine land at Tustin,
clear for eastern or Northern Califor-
mia. 5-166.
s1S5O-6-room house in Wolfskill tract
for house, to rooms, further out. 8-2S.
S75O0-Two houses; mortgage, $500;
equity for eastern or Northern Califor-
MIA S-30-S-31
s1500-S-room house, clear; will assume
$1,000 for something south or southwest
S-S2
$25O0-S-room house near Twenty-third
and Maple ave.: mortgage, $500; equity
for Boyle Heights, improved or unim-
proved. 1888.
s15O0-Southwest corner on Adams st.,
6Ox150 to 15-foot alley, and cash for house
and lot closer in. 1878.
HOWE & OBEAR,
Rooms 316-317 Bradbury block, Third
and Broadway. 23
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S2000-Los Angeles Groom residence, 2
lots, on electric car line; street graded
and severed; incumbrance, $1,000; want
equity in cheap little place in or near
city limits or other town near.
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OR SALE-FOR $3.50 A MONTH AND A
small cash payment I will build you a
new 4-room cottage, plastered and paint
ed to suit. in my Third Addition. Eighth
and Mateo SITS. Why pay rent. when you
can own your home? C. A SMITH. 213
W. First st. If
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR BEET
RANCH

s4000-A piece of business property on
Downey ave-, free of incumbrance.
which we will exchange for a good beet
or alfalfa ranch, in the neighborhood OF
Compton or Alamitos preferred.
The herald., 1898-01-23

BARR REALTY COMPANY,
Rooms 22S-230 Wilcox Building,
Telephone Main $50.
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CHOICE RESIDENCE FOR COUNTRY

ss5O0-Fine residence and large corner
lot on Grand ave-; incumbered for $500;
will exchange equity for country prop
erty.
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FOR SALE
Lots close in. only $3.50; s25 cash; SO
per month; no interest.
We have few choice lots left in the
Estrella tract on Fourteenth and Newton
sts.: this is close in property; streets
graded and graveled and cement walks;
all street improvements paid; price, $780,
$25 cash and $40 per MONTH no interest
w. I. HOLLINGSWORTH & CO.,
23 1888 s. Broadway.
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FOR RENT-PAsTURAGE
FIVE CENTS A LINE
HOUSES AND LOTS

BARR REALTY COMPANY.
Rooms 22S-230 Wilcox Building,
Telephone Main 5S6
The herald., 1898-01-23

FOR SALE
$350-Boyle Heights Second ST.; graded
and severed.
$475-A choice lot in Menlo Park tract.
$S00-A bargain Los Angeles ST., near
Twenty-first.
Will build you a house on either of
above, and sell on easy terms.
% CHAPMAN, 422 Byrne bldg.
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$1S00-A neat Groom cottage, with large
lot. near the corner of Adams and Main
SITS. This property has been held at $250O,
but owner says, In order to make quick
sale, make the price $500.
The herald., 1898-01-23

s7Oo-A neat 4-room cottage. in good
condition. one-half block from Central
ave. electric car line, and can be bought
on small payments and easy terms.
The herald., 1898-01-23

OR SALE-VERY CHEAP-CHOICE
property on Santee street; newly built
room cottage with all improvements: {:
ot 5Oxl5O. Inquire on premises, 1887 San
iee street. %
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FOR SALE
SAC, 900 buys 9S acres of extra fine corn
alfalfa and walnut land, Al acres in bear
ing walnuts, to 20 years old; 2-story
modern house, barn, best water right in
the state. Income from walnut crop
alone has averaged over $4,000 per year
for the past seven years. This is one of
the greatest bargains on the market.
M. l.. SAMSON & CO.,
23 1928 West Fourth.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A FIRST-CLASS GROCERY
business located on a prominent business
corner; long lease, low rent; investigate
this opportunity if you want a paying
business. Address r, box 40, Herald. 23
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OR SALE-5-ROOM HOUSE, BATH
etc., lot 50xl49; close in, price s14O0; 800
down, balance $12 or SIS per month; this
is a snap.
23 FLOYD & WISMER,
125 South Broadway.
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OR SALE-$S750; THE INCEST S-ROOM
house for the money in the city; every
thing modern and complete; near Grand
and Adams. POINDEXTER G. WADS-
WORTH, 30S Wilcox block. %
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DR. SALE-GOOD GROOM HOUSE.
,ne block of car line, close in, and good
ocation; part cash; balance INSTALL
nents; a bargain. 221 w. First st.
IAMMELL Ss SON. %
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OR SALE-$250O; A VERY FINE EIGHT
room new house, furnished in pine, por-
celain bath, furnace, etc.; southwest,
near two electric car lines. $500 cash, bal
ance monthly; a tremendous bargain
]. NJ. TAYLOR & CO., 104 Broadway. %
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FOR SALE-NINE-ROOM HARD-FIN-
ished house, bath, ETC., with Is acres set
out to alfalfa oranges. lemons, april
cots, walnuts and peaches; II 7-1O shares
water stock, four hours run per week;
everything in first-class order; owner is
going east, and will sell for sSO00 this is
the biggest snap Of the season.
% FLOYD & WISMER,
125 South Broadway.
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Or SALE
! have lots in different localities upon
which will build you house to suit, and
sell on easy terms.
% CHAPMAN, 422 Byrne bldg.
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DR. SALE-LARGE HOUSE AND GOOD
OF, well located on Hill St: price very
ow If taken at once. 221 w. First st.
IAMMELL & SON. 23
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OR SALE.
BROADWAY LOT

OR SALE-s195O; s25 MONTHLY IN
stallments; new S-room modern resi-
dence. Thirty-third ST.; full size lot;
street improvements, barn, fences, lawn,
cement walks. OWNER. 3411a S. Spring
ST., room /. %
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FOR SALE-BROADWAY BUSINESS
lot in the very center of the most desira-
BILE property; this is positively the best
business lot for sale in Los Angeles to-
day. POINDEXTER & WADSWORTH.
30S Wilcox block. 23