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r ONi after the last shell from
some French rs has sent de-
struction into thinned and fee
Ing German ranks: when quaint
Villages OF Alsace- Lorraine
and the devastated territory of
Belgium hav once more blossomed
forth with tiny homes and peac- time
crops; when even little children Of that
blood-soaked world cease to tremble
at the distant whirr of an approach
Ing plane. or seek shelter at the first
hint OF gas-laden clouds-even then
one OF the most vital parts OF the
war work of the United States will
have but begun to take shape.
This is the chronicling of the war
itself-the writing Of the official his
toTy or Americas participation In the
greatest struggle Of all time.
Practically every one OF the warning
nations has started this important
phase of war work, and most recently
the United States has taken steps
that this country. too. may add Its
chapter to the history of the world
struggle. insuring that the work may
be done by men competent to weigh
events. and in Justice to all ste them
down In indelible characters.
Since the first days Of August. 1914.
when the world had but felt the first
shock OF the clashing of armed forces,
the fertile brains of writer's have been
busy grinding out stories that stir
and tales that thrill. while the daily
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For Girls Who Smoke.

RIsHoP- PATTERSON was condemns
Ing at Duluth reception the ciEs
arette-smoking girl.
Give mo the good, old-fashioned
girl he said. Tho old-fashioned girl
turns up her sleeves at work, while
the ultra- -modern, smoking,
one turns up her nose."
The bishop laughed grimly.
"Or else she doesn't turn UP at all,~
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F you wept over your boy when
he went away to camp and have
been disconsolate when replies

rF you wept over your boy when
he went away to camp and have
been disconsolate when replies
have not always come promptly
to the letters you send him, consider
the mother whose letters come back
marked "killed in action" Such let
ters are now altering through the
local postoffice. 1t is possible to re-
turn most of these letters because
the mother was foresighted enough to
put her name and home address upon
the back of the envelope. Some Of
these parents, however, neglected to
do SO and the returned letters are
being turned over to the research de-
partm mt at the local postoffice in an
effort to locate the writer's.
Just now the post office research
department has its hands full. Post
master Chance is pushing his largely
augmented force. Hundreds of letters
to soldiers in cantonments or on spe-
cial duty at home or abroad. or COM
ing from men in the service are
found unbelievable because Of incor-
rect or ineffective addressing. Most
of these eventually get to the par
are returned to the sender, but thOus-
ands of the missives will flnd rest
ing place in the dead letter office.
Some of the letters from camps. FREE
Quently written in pencil, have the
name of the sender on the reverse
side. but in the handling become un-
decipherable.
In this thrush Of such mail some
Of the "war-wearied" clerks have
letters from soldiers are not intended
for relatives or old friends. Rather,
they are intended for chance ac-
quaintaRces among girls who have
given the boys In khaki fictitious
names and addresses in q spirit of fun
after promising to reply to any let
ters received from the soldiers.
This little insinuation is also made
regarding some of the thousands of
girls who have come to Washington
to engage In war work and who enjoy
q bit of Irritation over drug store
counter. Scores and scores Of letters
for various misses are found undeliv-
means tedious reference by. the re-
search department clerks to other
sections Of the city. Frequently a
carrier will leave with his load of
mail greatly weighted down with let
ssrs married; edx =, ry ,Es r, s. r. or ,s,. Try
search work do not know which Dis
trict of Columbia streets have num-
bers in more than one section, and
that means tedious reference to q
street guide. Frequently these letters
will pass through three girls hands
and often four or five carriers will
have the same letter before 1t is sent
to general delivery" which is the
last resort before the letters go to the
dead letter office.
1t is inconceivable how many people
think that q letter addressed to mfr.
j. Smith, Washington, ID. c." will be
delivered to John within a couple of
hours after 1t reaches the capital. Did
you ever look to see how many ~.
Smiths" there are In the directory? II
Is not feasible in times of overcrowd-
ed mails to take the first J. Smith APP
pearing and send 1t out marked, "Try
J. Smith, 1919 Massachusetts avenue
and then when the carrier turns 1t
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some 100 rooms in the War, State and
Navy building used for the purpose Of
storing records. together with some
10000 square feet of floor space In the
Array and Navy Medical Museum and
elsewhere.
AS to the extent of the material thus
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Because. however. access to the con-
fdential reports and other sources of
supply could only properly be granted
to government officials, the writing of
the history of any war could not be
compiled with absolute accuracy by
an outside historian. With the estab-
lishment of the historical division, all
such obstacles are removed, and all
government material will be placed at
the disposal OF this body. with the re-
suit that not only more comprehen-
sive knowledge of the war in all it's
aspects will be possible. but absolute
accuracy even as to details becomes
possible.
But the task which confronts the
historical division is not one easy of
accomplishment. Foreign govern
ments having long established but
reaus charged with the writing Of his
tories OF such wars as were engaged
In have published official histories
only after several years had elapsed
after the cessation of hostilities.
Perhaps the greatest proof of the
magnitude of such an undertaking can
best be illustrated by citing the case
of the Franco-Prussian war.
1t was thirty years after the close
of that conflict before the French
government published the history of
that country's participation. That
work. however. Is recognized as the
standard authority upon the subject.
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old material and In the addition Of such
new as was accumulated during the
Spanish h-American war. In fact. at the
present time this Office is the depository
of the military records of the United
to the present time, and il histories of
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time vary to considerable extent In
various localities, and contain In some
Instances inaccuracies. Were 1t pos
sible to base all historical text books
dealing with the wars of this country
upon government official histories. all
such Objectionable features would be
removed.
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our previous wars are undertaken by
the newly organised historical division
1t will be the most important link in the
chain Of available data.
The volume Of the data In this divi-
sion is enormous. Without some recent
additions which have been made to the
files. and before the entrance Of this
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preserved. 1t Is said that the records
weigh something over 1000 tons. This
material is made available for use by q
card-index system. which contains at
the present time more than 52.000.00
cards. exclusive Of those for the Regular
Army records. I.
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1t is also interesting to learn that
within about two years after the close
OF the same war the German govern
ment published the official German his
tory Of the war, This work. however.
merely served to show the uses to
which such o government agency
might be put: for instead Of writing
the true events of the war the work
was a history of that struggle as the
German imperial government wished
the German people to know It, While
this work may be found in the larger
libraries Of the world, 1t has no weight
In military or historical circles. hav-
Ing long since been discarded at Its
true value.
Along the same line. a recent state
ment was made to the effect that up to
the present time the British officials
participation Of that country in the
present war had been able to carry
their work up to but the end of Sep
tember, 1914.
Under such circumstances, 1t is not
strange that military officials con-
neeted with the writing Of the history
of our participation are loath to say
much relating to their work. as the
British agency for this purpose was
at work almost from the very first day
Of England's participation. and nearly
q year had elapsed following our en-
trance into tno war DeIOre the CrgaHl.
xation of our division.
The history Of the present war, In
so far as the chapters Of the United
States are concerned, will be divided
into two distinct parts. The histori-
cal side OF the war. the chroniciling
OF the military happenings, will be
compiled as separate work. 1t Is
also possible that a similar work will
be carried on by the Navy. Although
no provision for such work has been
made. 1t Is understood that one man
on every ship Is charged with the
work of reporting such happenings as
would bear upon such a work, and
these are forwarded each month
with the regular report of the COM
mander OF the vessel to naval head
quarters.
Aside from this phase there will be
the medical and surgical history.
which will form distinct history and
which is being compiled under the
direction of Col. Champ c. McCul-
Tough. jr.. executive officer Of the
board for collecting and preparing
materials for the medical history of
American participation In the war"
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In 1889 1t was decided to consolidate
the military and medical records in one
office. with the result that the one bu-
reau of the surgeon generals office in
charge Of records and thirteen then a
part of the adjutant generals office were
made into one. Data contained in the
divisions which had formed a part of
the adjutant generals office covered a
wide range Of valuable records pertain
try, etc. 1t was not until 1892 that the
new division was given its present status
and made regular bureau Of the War
Department.
Since the organization of this division
many important additions have been
Evening star., 1918-05-26
Rates Of Interest Self-Adjusting.

FROM the Magazine Of Wall Street
The practical question for the in
vestor in connection with this mat
ter Of rising interest rate is where
the limit 10. or whether there Is any
limit. The money rate on short-term
Treasury certificates is a different
thing from the interest return on
long-term investments. yet there is
necessarily a reciprocal influence be-
tween the two. Have we reached q
level of bond prices low enough to
discount" the great present demands
for capital?
The answer must, like pretty much
everything else, depend on the length
of the war. An improving peace
prospect would be practically certain
to prevent any further decline in bond
prices. and would be very likely to
cause q gradual advance. On the
other hand. II the war continues We
can at least say that bond prices
must decline much more slowly from
this low level than they have been
declining from q higher level.
In fact. there probably is q limit to
the rise in the interest return on in
vestments. even though the war
should continue indefinitely. because
there is q limit to the labor power
which can be applied to the war. We
should be likely to reach q static
plane" Of interest rates apd general
Industrial conditions for war. Just
a. we had q more or less static plane
Of peace conditions before the war.
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Downtown
On Vermont Ave.

FOR SALE-IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
downtown. one square Of Public Library; large
corner brick residence: south and east sxpos-
rres: 18 rooms and bath; hot-wster heat: ideal
for rooming; lot 25.17x106. Price, 81, 200.
fOR SALE-lbth st. NV. near Q: 2-story and
basement brick: . rooms and bath; now va
cant; newly painted and apered throughout
new plumbing; furnace heat. Price. A.ooo.
Easy terms.
fOk eAIIE-lBth st. NV. south Of x st.; large
s-stoey and bassment brick bldg.i to b vacant
June /; suitable for eniees; helf square from
eId Arlington Hotel site; 26h feet wide.
Price. as, 900.
ron sALE-To Be vacant June 1: 8.story
Trick: north Of Wash. Circle; 0 rooms. bath !:
furnace heat. Price. t5. 800. $4,000 csn likely
he borrowed on this house.
FOR sALE-On 2lst ct. just west Dupont Cir.
Gle; 3-story brick; Q baths: electric light: hot
watsr heat; vacant June j; good value at
n. SOD.
roR sALE-only 1850: $500 cssh: nsw cor.
ner brick house; just Oh Wiseonsin ave.: q
rooms and bath; furnace heat; electric light;
possession In Q few days.
II. I. RUST. 400 u st. Nv.
nvuNUn-3A mn, n RnNSSn. NANRwAs
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Wrong Diagnosis.
From the Chicago Herald.

From the Chicago Herald.
Mr.. Costick-Do you know, whom
ever I look at my reflection in .
mirror 1 can't help thinking what q
much better looking fellow I am than
the average man? / s'pose you'd call
that conceit7
Mrs. Costick-oh. no; I should call
It distorted visten.
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Substitute Ready.

From the Boston Transcript.
Bessie-Wonder why they always
have q best man?
Tommy-That's cause II the groom
backs out. therein be some one to
taks his place. ~
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Continued

y7.8OU-241p 18th ST NV: TEN-ROON.
S.in s !; 01isi; : ami. W. P. Iockwoop. oi!io
BIG BARGAIN on COLrMBTA HEIGHTS: !:
beat: hardwood Nni.h: excellent condition
Possession after June 1. out-of-town owner
HIGbIE 4 RICHARDSON.
1304 u st. NV.
10TH ST. NE. NEAR FLORIDA AvE.l6
rooms and bath; front porch; Wide lot to alley; !;
on. LETT, fe. %slns three '''d
Near 18th st. and PARK road-o rpoms and
isti double garage: in good condition. Price.
CHARLES ". NORRIS.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
s-room modern brick; Hns location. northeast,
between two car lines.
CHAS. A. PETERS, Owner,
e2e 18th ct: ne. Phone Line. 24s.
FOR sALE-IN THE MOST FASHIONABLE
house under construction: 3 tile baths; sleep
ing porches: garsfe In cellar: lot 90x115: on
leading into Rock Greek
Address Boz S05-A. star ONCE.
TOR sALE-7-ROoM HOUSE. MODERN: LOT
60xlso; beautiful location; shade trees; Chevy
Addse.: sf so9 sosx es star oc. reasonable terms
Tor sALE-BY OwNEK. PURCHAsER GET
ting benefit commission: good washington
Heights residence near Columbia and Belmont
buyer. Address Box 285-A. Star ONCE S8s
ATTRACTIVE sEMIDETACHED; LARGE
rooms; attic: h.-wh.; gas: electricity; open
nrsplaes; lsIse s pantry and all modern improve
FOR SALE-NOW VACANT.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
NO. 1919 MONROE ST. NV
Near l4th st, ksf
large ROOMS AND TILED BATH: AL
LEY; EVERY MODERN IMPkov EMEST.
fsicE. $500. s.: TERMS. 'ri:s:' crES. condition
ALSO NO 44Io KANSAS AVE. NV. PET
s. .ys.lon; PRETTY sEMiDETAcHEp CHE eefH sRncR htas
~; !: a. NEWLY y PAiSTE5 AND pEcoRATEo!:
b: L THokNT0N. soi southern bldg.
NEW SIX ROOM BUNGALOW: ABs0i-TTE.
70 so.s so., il lot Soi1o big war
furnished @ II desired; owner leaving city. 2920
g. a.a5o-PA. AVE Sc
ONLY $500 CAsH-POsSEssION.
Convenient TO navy yard; dandy Groom
home. furnace heat: colonial porch.
ss.sso-NEAR LINCOLN PARK.
ONLY $500 CAsH-POSSEsSION.
bright rooms; well built; attractive: fur.
l. r. F. PRINCE. 14lo H NV.
S47 CASH. ST MONTHLY. PAYS INTEREsT
and principal: price. $500; must sell; 6-r. M
b. brick. good yard. furnace. heat gas range.
convenient Union station and navy yard cara
unusual Opportunity. u. 6667.
rwo-rAMILY APT. AoUsEi ROOMS
each: live in one. rent other; GIL Morton o.
ne I7le n. Capitol st.. Owner. 27s
Will SELL w PEbBLE:DAsHED HOUSE
in American University Park. D. c., for
$1,000; Less than cost; garden planted; dns
shade tres. Phone Cleveland 1850 o6s
TRUSTEE Will SACRIFICE GROOM BRICK
house. AT N st. NV. Addtess Box 3&B, Stai
once. Sis
CHEVY CHA6E-EIGHT- ROOM BUNGALOW
overlooking Chevy Chase Club: every modern
convenience; reasonable. Phone Columbi1
l000J. 27s
CHEVY CHASE. D. every ATTRACTIVE
| eight rooms and bath house: hardwood door,
closed in glass: possession about June /; loca
| tioo less than block from Conneeticut ave
81 500. Terms. Address Box Abb, Star Of
Dee.
eRO0M BRICK (FoR coLORED5, on SHEH
nan aysnusi furnace: bath: deep yard to q
lsyi psics. e1.eoo; eaU terms. ". NckIN
sLAfs 1soa 20, $40 , GtrA.Ne
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FOR sALE-HoUsEs.
Continued.

CLEVELAND PARK coRNEH-14 ROOMS.
hot-water heat. electric lights. sleeping porch
two-story garage: lot exit. This property
must be seen to be appreciated. Three baths.
Price. $4,000.
COLUMBIA RID. NEAR 1sth-1o rooms. 2
baths, hot-water heat. electric lights. hard
wood floors; in perfect condition; large lot.
Price. $3.50.
MONROE ST. BETWEEN 18th ana 10Th
Six large rooms and reception hall: hot-water
heat: electric lights; hardwood floors: large
lot to alley.
Price. $4,000.
18th ST. NORTH OF PARK RD.-corner:
six rooms, electric lights, outside light; In
good condition; terms.
Price. $3.50.
GEORGETOWN HoME-six large rooms.
furnace heat, front and rear porches; imme-
date possession.
Price. $4.2s0.
sEAToN BETWEEN NORTH CAP. and 1st-
Seven rooms. hot-water heat in good condi-
tion. Cheap at the
NORTHEAST HOME. 10th ST. NEAR G.
Six rooms. hot-water heat: colonial front
porch; also rear porches.
Price, A.250.
FOR coLoRED. NoRTHwEsr-Niner rooms,
bath. in good condition.: near 14th st.
Price, q. $50.
BANES REAI.AY co. Inc.,)
504 14th st.
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FOR SALE
West Of Connecticut and north
Of Massa chusetts avenues, in Wash
ington's finest residence section: q
three-story. nine-room brick dwell
ing in f1ne condition. Owner has
reduced the price to $3.50 for
quick sale. A real opportunity for
some one who wants q home in
this exclusive neighborhood.
THOMAS J. FISHER 4 CO., INC,
73S 18th st. NV.
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FOR SALE
In Washing toms fneet residential
section, a practically nreproof cor
ner house. containing Is rooms.
baths and lavatory. Inside pArtt-
tions are Of brick and cement. This
house could not be duplicated to-
day for many thousands more than
the selling price, $4,000. Posses-
next, Full particulars from
THOMAS ]. FISHER 4 CO., INC.
73S 18th st. NV.
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FOR SALE
In the fashionable northwest. q
nine-room and two-bath residence,
possession Of which can he given
Immediately. This house has every
modern improvement. Ia occupied
by the owner. who has kept 1t In
excellent condition and will appeal
to discriminating buyers. Price
ia S13.750.
THOMAS ]. FISHER & CO., INC,
13S 18th st. NV.
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FOR SALE
A beautiful corner residence in
Woodley Park. 8 stories. 8 rooms,
2 haths. southern and eastern ex-
posufe: owner lives in house and
will allow inspection at any time.
Pi.ce only 80. 900.
THOMAS J. FISHER 4 CO., INC,
1888 18th st. NV.
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FOR SALE
A two-story, eight-room brick
dwelling on broad avenue In the
northwest. lot IL 20 foot front to
1O-foot paved alley; house 10
leased to September 3oth. at which
time possession can BE- given.
Price. 80. 200; reasonable terms.
THOMAS J. FISHER d CO., INC.
73S 18th st. NV.
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FOR SALE
A three-story. eleven-room brick
dwelling with two baths; located
close to two car lines. in an at
tractive portion of Warrington
Heights; this house is priced at
$4,000, which Ia considerably lower
than the figure obtained for similar
properties: 1t is occupied by the
owner. and can be seen at any
time.
THOMAS J. FISHER & CO.. INC.
1888 18th st. NV.
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.

FOR SALE
Is rooms, s baths. lot
waite: heat; all modern improvements
Large lot--inineciati possession.
P.ice, $4,000. Terms to suit.
A very desirable residence in choice section OF
Georgetown.
NO. 1907 2sth ct: NV.
Well built house. constructed for owner.
Ofered Mt low price TO close an estate.
~ ~ NO 2125 N ST. NV.
10 rooms and baths; 8 bedrooms: hot.
water heat: electric lights; excellent condition.
Terms 10 suit.
eoMpASx. ah xshsELoE hEAL EsrATE M pEPAarMENr.
FOR SALE.
Business property on 14th street NV. near
l.; 3-story, containing 1882 square feet Of
ground and about 20. 600 square feet Of floor
space. Price, $50, 600.
Investment property: 3-family apt. house on
4th st. NV. near Fla. ave-; all modern i'm
provements; rented for 81 100 per year. Price.
S11, 900.
Fourteen-room brick. on R. I. ave. NV. near
Iowa Circle. Price. $4,000
St near R. Price only $500. VIII exchange
for smaller property.
FOR COLORED.
Six large rooms. bath; large front and back
yards; house in Al condition; 10th ST. near
r. !. ave. bargain at 81. 800.
18th at. ne. near H: six rooms: furnace
heat; garage; party wall. Price. ss.7oo.
Price: is, ss; 400; 49, 49,. .... 1900. ,.,.,
latrobe heat: gas: bath; lot eoxl10 to 1b.ft.
81 s1;S sSo property clear of ineum0''nee' Price,
Fairmont st. NV. near Georgia ave-: sig
rooms. bath: furnace heat. Price, 5000.
Terms rms. can be arranged.
brick; large front and back yard lot 20x10O.
Price only 5000. Best terms can be arranged.
French at. NV. near 10th; Groom: bath.
brick; best condition; clear Of incumbrance.
Price only $4,000. Best Of terms.
A. FITZHOLAN WALLACE,
Notary Public. Real Estate and Loans.
1910 ct. NV. Warrington. D. C..
Phone North 22s5.
FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE.
Desirable dSwntSwn a.. house on north tn SIDE .nn Of
~ laos 9th ST. NV
0 rooms modern improvements at bargain.
A. r. COUMBE,
710 18th ST. NV.
UNDER g, 600; GROOM BRICK HOUSE.
facing Rock Creek Park: front and back
porches; gas; bath; furnace; owner leaving
city: must sell; owner on premises. 1646
Ingleside terrace.
BEAUTIFUL sEMI-DETAcHED HOME, 8
ht.; hardwood trim; open fireplace; large
porches: southern exposure; one square Of car:
ssp i1so sssh sss
9Th st. NV. Col. 1877.
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Two-Story Dwelling
Near 10Th and Webster

Two-Story Dwelling
Near 10th and Webster.
Eight large rooms and tiled bath.
Hot-water heat: gas and electric
1ikhts. Porches front and rear.
rr.ee e'Ges terms. pss;s'.,Sa pon, %s,
NJ. 2s45. 7ls i4th st.
Semi-Detached House.
Corner House Northeast.
Just on Of Florida ave. rooms
and bath; large yards: electricity;
car line. House in good condition.
Price. $4,000. VIII make terms.
SHANNON 4 LucHs.
Main c345. 718 1lth ct.
Near 18th and Col. Road.
Ready for Immediate
Possession.
An out-of.town owner will sac
ridce for quick sale beautiful SIX
room and bath brick dwelling with
all modern convenience. such a.
hot-water heat, elec. lights, hard
wood floors. etc.; double brick
garage.
Only 81, 500.
Main 2s46. 7ls 18th st.
One Square East of
18th and Park Road.
An s-room and 2-bath brick
house with all modern improve
ments. Room for garage. Out
of.town owner very anxious to
sell: will take 5000.
A snap.
SHANNON 4 LUCHs.
Main 2S45. 7l3 14th ct.
Ontario Place Near
18th St.
Convenient to 2 car lines. Semi
detached brick dwelling. 8 rooms
and bath; hot-water heat, etc.
Price. $500.
Great opportunity.
SHANNON 4 LUCHs.
Main 2345. 713 18th ct.
Downtown
On Vermont Ave.
Near Thomas Circle. Wonder
full location for home or renting
rooms to hish-class tenants. Can
give possession in 20 days. Has
Is rooms. 3 baths, gas. elec. and
hot-water heat.
Price. $1,000
SHANNON & LUCHS,
Main 2346. 7l8 18th st.
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RESIDENCE AND LARGE LAWN
for sale in Takoma Park; modern
improvements; very large Lot, cor
tanning about one acre. Price,
$6, $50. Occupied by the owner. I'm.
mediate possession.
Six-room residence. with modern
improvements. located in Cherry.
dale. Va, 5 minutes' ride from the
city: detached and on large corner
lot: very desirable residential
section. Price, a, 900; easy terms.
JOSEPH G.. ZIRKLE.
203 Colorado bldg.