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The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
FLEECED BY
OLD GAME
Man Parts With Sl97
in Exchange for Roll
of Paper

Unsophisticated Alex ~Sanyi of
Calumet, Mich. accepted wallet
supposed to contain 5000 in trust
from a chance travelling acquain-
lance on a Michigan Central train,
Wednesday nigh', and loaned the
man Sl97 so that he might take IN
the sights OF the city.
Alex, with his wife and several
children, were on their way FROM
Calumet 10 Hudson, y. Y. where
they are to make their home. Al
Mackinae~ City, a fellow-countryman
boarded the train, and they soon
were inOeg rnest conversation The
new arrival gained the confidence
Of Alex. and they were as chums
when the train pulled into Detroit
Leaving his family at the depot
Alex went to obtain n drink The
friend insisted they must spend
several hours downtown, hut Alex
said he had 10 go back 10 his fam
lily. Then the other man decided
TO 20 on spree all alone.
Tho chance acquaintance pulled
a large wallet from tho inner re-
cesses Of his coat, saving that Il
contained $1,000. Would Alex let
him have a couple hundred and he
could hold the $4,000 In trust. until
his return from the Sightseeing
trip. Certainly
Alex looked into the wallet two
hours later. and found a neat roll
Of newspaper i'm plac" Of the sup
posed wad OF greenbacks.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
youth an Hudson, Mich, who has
no hnh hnhIts md Who musl be
EMPLOYEES ARE
BENEFICIARIES
OF f. L. SLOCUM

Several generous bequcsts TO faith
ful employees, friends and to charit-
able and civic organizations, are in
Cluded In the Will OF Elliott Truax
Slocum, Detroit capitalist, who died
Nov 20 Jennie VI. Waters, who was
his private secretary. and Maggie
Hughes. his faithful housekeeper
were left $4,000 each. Among the
other requests are Detroit Museum
Of Art. for Elliott Slocum fund. So,
900; Protestant Orphan asylum, for
Elliott SloCum fund, $1,000; ST
Luke's hospital church, 81 900: 81.
Thomas Protestant Episcopal
church. Trenton. Mich, $4,000. Lit
tie Sisters Of the Poor. $500; Village
OF Trenton, block Of land to be trans.
formed into Truax.Slocum park,
Charles s Bostwick, $1,000: Eliza
beth T.. Nichols. sister. 10000:
Giles p Nichols. a nephew. s25, 900:
Alice Slocum Church. a niece. $685.
600: Elliot Slocum Nichols. a
nephew, $4,000; Emily Wood Nc
Ki5bIn. a niece. $4,000. Charles r.
TruaX. a cousin. $1,000: Irene Truax
Hubbard. cousin. $4,000; Anna
Mann Elizabeth Mann, William K.
Slocup and Jennie Slocum Palmer,
cousins $1,000 each The total be
quests amount to S2?5.000.
The Union Trust company and Fl.
liot Slocum Nichols are named as
executors and trustees
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
IS after
CLARKE JOB
Senator Pom erin e
Wants Presidency of
the Senate

WASHINGTON, Dec. q Senator
Alice Pomerenc, Of Ohio. today en-.
tered the lists as candidate FOR
president pro tempo-e OF the senate.
opposing Senator James r. Clarke,
" Arkansas, who held the position
AT the last session.
Pomerene's candidacy assures
lively contest which will BE- seuiod
newt Friday.
Clarke has fallen into disfayor
'yith many Democrats because OF his
opposition to the government ship
purchase bill
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
shriners In London

LONDON, Ont, Dec. One thou.
sand Shriners from Canada and the
United States. 300 OF whom repre-.
scented Moslem temple. Detroit, wcrc
guests Of Mocha temple today and
last night for the fall ceremonial
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02

In this country last wear motor
vehicle owners paid more than $l2.-
G1nn0o for the privileee. or using
<he roads. and move Shan s425.0o0
was paid In chaufeurs licenses.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02

In Texas city fuel hriquoties OF
much heating value are being made
by a company which collects gar
hage and combines il with Crude
tar
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DIP WHO WORKED
STE MUST
SERVE 10 YEARS

William Mitchell. convicted in
federal court Wednesday. OF picking
tho pocket Of man on board the
steamer Pul-in-Bay, last summer
was sentenced by Judge futile 20
20 years imprisonment in the Ieav-
CnwOrth Uruitentiary. Several years
ago Mitchell was convicted Of a
similar oTonsc in Canada, and
served time.
''0. York has about 700, 900 school
children.
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FGts 111n117HI = aaass' - Il \h,",tttGfQ 81
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body at Mrs Mildred Mayhem. ~
''t.s old. who had been accidental
Is asphyNiated with gas from a
leaking stove. She hail been dead
20 hours. according - Coroner
itothachcr, who investigated. An
Inquest viii not be held Neigh
bors had not seen Mrs. Mayhem for
two DAYS. and became alarmed.
calling the patrolman on the beat
Supt. OF schools of Chndsey IL en-
" denVOring 10 arrange some method
Whereby as many teachers as pos
sfhlc can leave their work to at
tJud sessions 81 the National Edu-
CNrnal convention ia Detroit.
I WihbdVt interfering with the work
of NlG}gchools. The convention viii
hc held In February The Detroit
y Teachers association petittOned the
superintendent for permission to
arrange with principals for leaves
OF absence FOR as many teachers as
possible.
youth In Hudson, Mich, who has
no bnd habits and who must he
NaTrlpd before he Is 81. to share
tots gTandfather's comfortable home,
has written 10 Postmaster Nagel.
asking him 20 get In touch with a
COY young maid who Will enjoy
milking cows and can sing. "Oh.
This r. the Life The letter states
that the girl VIII not have 10 wash
Cclothcs1. nor win she be asked 70
do any hard house work The post
master has the name and address
81 the Hudson youth. and he Will
gladly forward the names 81 ap-
pliCauts.
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The Federation OF Labor has selected
the following IlNr drlrEntrs 90 serve

mlttec as representatives OF the
federation Frank \ Martcll ~
the Typographical union, Thomas
Colvin. of the mOlders. On Ules
Lewis. secretary Of the federation.
william Underwood. 81 the machlu-
lists. and Fred CRstatou, OF the
1frpat car mon
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
AID. Muurice Heating will introduce
q rcsnLmlInn In the rnmncll mert-

ing next Tuesday night. 90 start
legislation for the divorce ~ the
city from Wayne county. An at
tempt viii bc made 10 secure from
tho legislature am act makiuC Dee
troit a separate county. three wears
hence A. county. DETROIT would
be able 20 reduce the burden OF
taNation.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02

In the city OF Seville. Spain. the
night police~.afe armed with long
spears. such as the knights Of old
used.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
While hundreds OF persons were pass
ing the alnre enrlN MrhncsdnN

morning, A thIet hT0kH into shUW-
case OF Louis 5. Simou's clothing
stole $50 worth az Swootercuats.
walking sticks and gloves. u was
the fourth time IN IS months that
simon place has been burglariZcd.
Simon has made complaint 10 Com
missioner Gillespie 81 tho poor
nOlloe rrnfnrfInn nNlrnl INN
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Deputy Shcrins PtInrski mud Roberts.
Ime.dnN nficrnnnn. nrrcaleh RnA l.

hNRN ~
Nc Rae, son OF well-known flmily
OF Alma, Mich on suspicion OF htv-
inR bur glarized the residence Of g..
T. Fisher. tn Dearborn McE0c Is
said 20 have beru arrested several
times for forgery To sheriff oak
man, no declared he had hrcowe aa-
dicted 10 the use of rhlurOfUrm and
did not know what he was doing
when ne was under the influence Or
tho drug.
4 patrolmaB entered house NJ NJ.
80 NhcrmHn.st, re 10 o'clock
WEDNESDAYS night and found the
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
The steamer John OTIS, or the Mullen
lnaI Co. of SnnhNIch nnh Amh ret

burg. took nrc In the yard or the
Detroit Shtphuilding Co. early
Thursday morning. and was saved
from destruction by an hour q
work by hrcmcn. who worked In
side the huh OF the dry-dJr ked Ycs-
sci Tho FIRE started -pAar-thc boiler
roam
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
Henry o.. Fletcher. secretary OF the
non.. xxtff

address tho pctrOit EurIutCrIUE 500
ciety. Friday evening. In the So
ciCty's rooms. No. &C Grand River
ave. on THE paper making indus
try" There will bc an exhibition
OF samples Of materials and prod
ucts IN process OF manufacture.
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
A.. VI. CrnIL, sbcTctary or the building
InnsIrnrIInm ImnInNrrs' nssnrln-

ton. OF Chicago. viii address the
members Of ttc Builders n Traders
exchange. Friday evening az
o'clock. IN the louuguE room OF
the Board OF Commerce. Ills sub
ject will he. ~ necessary step In
contracting interests
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02
GERMANS
USE DEAD TO
FILL HOLES

fConvnucd from Page one
The Detroit times., 1915-12-02

Carl Callahan. 81 NJ. IGi Congress
~, was arrested by Detectives We
Pherson and ICnrou. pf TN" free
lance squad, at-&ao .tlo.N, Thursday
morning. chAryCd-Ss4IH NIHaunIt
OF the Mann W. C2llafrSAImads a
dental of thc/chargc. when ne was
taken 10 heHdquaTtprss
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proXimately 100000 bushels produc-
ed on an area of 1882 acres, averag-
ing about 106 bushels per acre. The
acreage has increased somewhat with
in the last five years with a slight in
crease in yield per acre
In Norfolk county, which is the
center of the trucking district, most
of the planting and digging is done
by hand. This practice comes about
by the ues of much colored labor and
also from the type of rotation prac-
ticed, in which corn is frequently
planted between the rows of potatoes
about three weeks prior to digging. In
Accomac and Northampton counties
the work is greatly facilitated by mo
dern potato machinery for planting
and digging. Here the culture is
much like our Middletown district,
with the exception that they plant
earlier, beginning about the middle of
February and continuing till the mid
die of March. In the Norfolk district
common rotation is a two-year one
made up as follows: 1st year, pota-
toes planted February Is to March 7
and harvested in June, followed in
July by cow peas, which are harvest
ed in the fall; the land is then pre-
pared for cabbage, which is planted
in November and December. These
crops are harvested in May or June of
the following year, when the land is
prepared for forage crop, probably
cow peas or soy beans which are plant
ed the latter part of June and har-
vested in August; the land is then
prepared for and planted with spinach
which is harvested during the winter.
Another rotation practiced extern
sively in Norfolk county is the follow
ing: Potatoes planted in February
and March with corn planted between
the rows the last three or four weeks
prior to harvest, or directly following
harvest of potatoes. At the last cul-
tivation of the corn the land is plant
ed with crimson clover (sowed late in
August or early in September). The
next year the clover is turned under
in May and corn is planted. Crimson
clover is again sown early in August.
This crop of crimson clover is turned
under in February and the rotation re-
peated.
The rotation more commonly prac-
ticed in Accomac and Northampton
counties is one in which potatoes are
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POTATO IUlIURE AND
THE POTASH SUPPLY

In my last article on Important
Potato Conferences" | promised our
readers later a discussion on the cul
tural practices together with the
yields in the various potato districts
of the United States. Perhaps we
would get our greatest value from two
districts with which We are closely in
terested: the first, the Aroostock dis
trict in Maine, from whence comes our
Irish Cobbler seed and also a district
which completes to some extent with
our late fall crop; the second district,
that known as the Norfolk district of
Virginia, comprising the vicinities of
Norfolk on the Western Shore Of the
Chesapeake Bay and the counties of
Accomac and Northampton on the
eastern shore of Virginia. The latter
district is our first competitor in the
early market.
The Aroostook district is unique in
that it is country made rich by the
potato crop. The famous Aroostook
potato district lies in the eastern part
of Aroostook county, including the
country reaching from Cary to Stock
holm, a distance of nearly 80 miles as
the crow flies and varying in width
from 25 to so miles. Probably no.
where in America has IA plant received
better culture. The youths "air cas-
ties" are built of potatoes. The mort
gage has been lifted and the new
building erected from potatoes, and |
want to say the farmsteads of Aroos-
took are such as any farmer may be
proud Of. Everything is subordinate
to the potato crop. 1t must be plant
ed on time and it will be sprayed re-
CARELESS of the hay or oat crop. 1t is
the big cash crop. The rotation of
oats, seeded down with a mixture of
clover and timothy; the latter or hay
crop may occupy the ground two or
three years when it is followed by
potatoes one or two seasons. The use
of fertilizer for the potatoes has grad
ually increased. Five to ten years
ago they were using 1000 to 1900 lbs.
per acre; now they are using from
1900 lbs. to one ton. One of the grow
ers, Mr.. F o. Simonson of Limestone,
Maine, showed US a splendid field of
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Cobblers, on 60 acres, of which he
$}S per ton. could see no evil eff
fects of such heavy application. The
yields depend entirely upon the cul-
ture, fertilizer, and rotation. All
planting, cultivation, and harvesting
with the exception of picking) is
done with the aid of machinery. Much
of the blowing is done in the fall. The
potatoes are planted rather shallow,
about three inches deep. The Rob
bins Improved planter is quite gener-
ally used. The rows are usually plac-
ed - inches apart and the potatoes
dropped IA inches apart in the row.
They are given from 1 to 6 thorough
civilizations, the last two or three con-
siSting of ridging. Here we find prac-
ticed the highest ridging in any pota-
to district of the United States. The
soil is elevated IA to 16 inches, leav-
ing deep burrows between the rows.
This practice would permit of too
much drying in our central and south
ern potato districts. The crop is
sprayed from two to five times. The
Well-kept fields, free from weeds and
almost perfect in stand, white or pur-
pie with blossoms, is a sight worth
seeing. The recent average yields in
Aroostook are probably 100 barrels,
that is, about 375 bushels. One hun
dred and fifty barrels is an excellent
yield, and 450 to 500 bushels are the
exceptional. The soil of the Aroos-
took district is quite similar from
one end to the other, being of glacial
origin, a loan containing much rotten
shale rock. This similarity of soil
for an entire district is not true for
New York and other American potato
districts districts.
The Aroostook farmer requires no
howing when it comes down to potato
cultivation and spraying. He does all
the work with machinery. His weak
points if he has any, are in variety
mixing, and disease.
The U. S. Census for 1909 credits
Aroostook County, Maine, with 1918
acres in potatoes, which yielded H.
5l4,491 bushels, an average of 230
bushels per acre. Within the last five
years the acreage has increased to
nearly $4,000, with an increased yield
and a production of over 100000
bushels.
The Norfolk potato district caters
only to the early market. The variety
used is Irish Cobbler. Three counties
make up the important potato district.
These are Norfolk county on the wes-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-20
T. F. MAINS,
1t Really Does Relieve Rheumatism

Everybody who is afflicted with Rheumatism
in any form should by all means keep bottle
of Sloan's Linment on hand. The minute
you feel pain or soreness in joint or muscle.
battle it with Sloan's Lniment. Do not rub
it. Sloans penetrates almost Immediately
right to the seat of pain, relieving the hot,
tender, swollen feeling, and making the part
easy and comfortable Get bottle of Sloan's
Liniment for % cents at any druggist and
have it in the house-against colds, sore and
swollen joints, lumbago, scatica and like
ailments. Your money back if not satisfied
but it does give almost instant relief Buy
bottle today. advt'
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\ planted in February and March, fol-
! lowed by COW peas or soy beans in
| July, which are harvested for forage.
/ The second year corn is planted in
May, when red clover and alsike may
be sown at last cultivation, and two
cuttings are taken off the third year:
the roughage is left to be turned I'M
der for the potato crop in December
or early February
The potato grower may be wrought
to face potash famine the coming
season. At the present time it is
worth S195 a ton in England, and
none is permitted to be shipped out.
Of the many crops requiring potash,
the potato stands high in need of this
cement. In S35 ton fertilizer for
potatoes, more than 1-3 of the value
is for potash. The five states of New
York, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jer-
sey and Virginia, plant about million
acres of potatoes. This acreage, es-
timating So worth of potash in the fer
tilizer used per acre, will require
S5,000,000 worth of potash. Where is
this supply coming from for the pres
ent season, for potatoes? The winter
wheat crop is taking much of our
available supply. We must horde up
every available source-wood ashes,
sea weed, kelp, manure. potassium
nitrate, sodium nitrate (this latter
aids to make available in soils) as well
as gypsum and lime. We have several
processes which are promising in MAX
ing potash available in feldspar,
source of unlimited amount along our
eastern coast of America. The Thomp-
son process has already been demon
strated of commercial value. Here is
where our excess capital could prove
of unlimited value in developing an
American industry in this present
crisis of potash famine.
T. F. MAINS,
Plant Pathologist and Soil Bacter-
iologist, Delaware College, New
ark, Del.
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10 to SO Per Cent

and that you have the largest and best selected stock of
Furniture Floor Coverings, Draperes and Chnaware in
the State from which to make your selections.
The early Spring stocks are already arriving filling
up the gaps caused by heavy February selingand CIV
ing you the opportunity of purchasing the very latest
designs at February Sale prices.
NEW FURNITURE for the diningroom; rich grain
ed mahogany, in all period designs and the serviceable
golden and fumed oak NEW FURNITURE for Bed
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megary's February Sole

room, Livingroom and Library NEW FLOOR COVER
INGS for Spring and Summer seasons. New Spring
draperies and awning materials. New Chnaware, both
imported and domestic.
Select now for early future needs. We will gladly
hold and deliver later to suit your requirements without
extra cost.
Out-of-town customers will be allowed carfare when
bills of reasonable amount. Where not possible to
make automobile deliveries prepay freight on out-of
town shipments.
During this month you save 10 per cent. if you
place your awning and slip orders-there is also
discount of 10 per cent repairing refnishng and
upholstering old furniture Telephone postal card
will bring our representative to estimate.
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he State Of Maryland
Office Of the Secretary Of State

Whom II May Concern:
ce Is hereby given that application has
h;de TO the Governor Of Maryland for
irdon Of George Cohee, who was con-
I the September term. 1914, of the
I Court for Cecil County, Of assault, and
:cd To six months in the House of Cor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-20

| UNDERWEAR-Lot of women's
heavy fleeced lined so cent goods for
rs cents. Gray only. Lot of Boys
and Misses colored Fleeced Vests and
Pants, 40 cent value for % cents. Lot
of Women's black Tights, 25 cents.
Some small sizes Mems Wool Drawers
$1.00 goods, for only 80 cents pair.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR-Lot of
Women's so cent Night Gowns, 40 cts.
each. 65 cent and rs cent ones for SO
cents each.
Cambria Corset Covers, IS and 40
cent goods, for 25 cents. Better anti
cipate your future wants and buy
enough to last through the coming
summer.
GLOVES-Women's Kid Gauntlets
in black only, $1.0O value for so cents.
Lot Mems heavy Unlined Leather
Gloves suitable for rough work, 40
and so cent values for 25 cents pair.
NECKWEAR-Small collection wo
mems rs cent Collars and Bows, 10
cents each.
Box Ruching, collars to the box,
so cent goods for 25 cents.
Lot of Mems so cent Neckwear for
25 cents.
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The advantages of purchasing Home Furnishings
this month are apparent when you realize that during
our February Sale reductions range from
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-02-20
Bedroom Suites Special Values

THREE-PIECE SOLID MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE-Sher-
design Bed Dresser Choner Regular price $751;
MASSIVE SOLID MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE-Period
Bed Dresser and Chone Regular $685. February
price S26O0O
SOLID MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE-Three pieces. Bed,
Dresser Chfoner Louis XVI design Regular February
sale price $4,000
MASSIVE GOLDEN OAK SUITE-Quarer sawed and polished
Three Bed Dresser Choner Regular
Sale
$4,000 Golden Oak Suite Bed Dresser and Wash Stand $4,000
$4,000 Golden Oak Suite Bed Dresser and Wash Stand
$4,000 Golden Oak Suite Bed Dresser and Wash Stand $500
Golden Oak Bed
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Bernstein Iron Bed

BERNSTEIN IRON BEDn feet, feet inches, feet and
feet inch Pinch continuous with 1nch filler rods fin
hed three of white enamel each separately baked Sold
complete with 1Oyear spring either the
National fabric Regular price $780, price
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PRICE, s BULLETIN
January Specials

During this month aim to give you some extra values
for your money and ask that you will look We
ton only few of the many bargains that will offer.
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Carpet Department

fine display of and handsome Rugs all kinds
Rugs that design wearing
The Rugs here and certainly
woobre Rugs in seoored effects rose blues
browns different shades of They make decidedly
and serviceable floor coverings al small prices
MISUNDERSTANDING China Mattngs and Japanese Mattngs
with Akawo special double edge full 40
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SPECIAL PRICE ON LOT OF
MOMENTS GOODS
SWEATERS--Men's Cotton ones so
cents goods, 35 cents; 65 cent ones,
so cents.
DRESS GOODS-Lot of all wool
yard wide cloths, in mixtures and
plaids. To close we make the price
Is cents yard, instead of 80 cents, as
formerly. Simpsons Standard Grey
Prints slightly imperfect in the print
ing, only cents per yard. Bates
Seersucker Ginghams, short lengths,
10 cents per yard.
Lot Boys and Youths Clothing at
about half price. Boys Overc0ats Ia
off former price.
HEADWEAR-Tam-o' -Shanters &
Aviation Caps, IA off regular prices.
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Prunes, cents per ID.
Evaporated Peaches, 10 cents lb.
Good quality early June Peas, 10
cents can.
Good Roasted Rio Coffee, Is cts. ID.
Best Currants, 10 cents ID.
Specials-Lot canned Peaches, 10
cts can.
Good butter and fresh eggs wanted.
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Upholstered Furniture

for vngroom library Big comfortable
attactvey designed thoroughly constructed upholstered the
best possible Davenpor Sofa Beds Simplicity Beds Arm
Chairs Rockers genuine feathers seveable fabrics
duced
SIMPLICITY BEDGenuine mahogany frame, velour
coverings has large receptacle underneath for clothing usize
handsome Davenport that instantly be changed
double bed at night Regular $685. February Sale so
SIMPLICITY BED-Golden oak handsome
$500 Golden Oak Simplicity Bed .S3 100
$4,000 Golden Oak Simplicity Bed $4,000
Observation-Disclosures mahogany Frame full size, covered in
striped denim Regular price $6 co. February Sale price $1,000
DAVENPORT-Q golden oak design,
with claw upholstered No. leather
back. Regular price $780, February Sale
DANENPORT-Quar sawed golden oak frame, ufted
plain back covered No. leather Regular $6S00,
February Sale price $4,000
Imitation Leather Davenport, shallow