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There is a strong sentiment here in favor of the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of the Cor dova boys who lost their lives while fighting for Uncle Sam in France.
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BIGGEST NAVAL VESSEL
 IS PUT IN COMMISSION

PHILADELPHIA, March "A (by As sociated Press).-The superdread- naught Idaho, the largest fighting ma chine afloat, was placed in commission today.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Max Rede, who has been working for the Dan Creek Mining Company for several years past. writes that he is now engaged in the building busi- ness of the Ochous dam, Prinville, Ore, by hydraulic process, sluicing earth into bulkheads, and will not re- turn North this summer.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Word was received in yesterdays S mail of the death of our former towns man., Fay Sheldon, at Manila on March Il. Mrs. Sheldon's father, F. A. Gatney, also died at Tacoma on March 6. .
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Fresh shipment of Brookfield saus- age arrived on this boat Blum, O'Neill Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

P. L. Simpson writes from Van couver, B. C., that business is good there and as he expects it to con- tinue for some time, will remain there for the present.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Miss Clara RossWog, who has been in California for nearly two years for her health, and is now entirely we'll, is on her way home. After visiting in Los Angeles and Seattle she will catch the boat leaving the latter city for Cordova on April 6.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

George Dooley is today receiving the congratulations of his friends up on the arrival of another boy at his home.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

James England was an arrival from Ketchikan on the Alameda to accept a position with the Alaska Sea Food Company. He expects his wife from the States on one of the next boats.
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H. T. Anderson left on the Waif Sunday morning for Katalla, where he will resume his old position at Camp z ct the Morris oil wells.
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MASONIC NOTICE

A special meeting of Mt. Mckinley lodge, F. & A. M, will be held Tues day evening" Work in the first de- gree. .
 D. T. PHILLIPS, Secretary.
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ing completed her purchases of the latest offerings in women'c wearing apparel for spring and summer.
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YOUR FRIENDS l.. D. Widing left on this mornings train for Mccarthy. Mrs. c. A. Ristine will be an out going passenger on the Alameda. Charles Richmond has received a new silver-plated, gold bell cornet. Father Van der Pol loft for Seward on the Farragut yesterday m morning. Charles Ross came over from his ranch to spend a couple of days in town.
 Harry I. O'Neill will leave on the Alameda for Seattle on a short busi- ness trip. Attorney F. H. Foster left yesterday for Valdez to attend to some legal | business. George B. Smith of the Sullivan Machinery Company is here on a busi- ness trip.
 Francis O'Neill has returned from his enlistment in the army and ex- poets to remain here.
 A local left this morning for Chitina and two coaches were filled with peo- pie returning to the Interior.
 c. A. Eby has returned to Cordova and will be bookkeeper for the Pin nacle Rock Packing Company.
 The interior of the Alaska Public Utilities office has been frightened up with fresh coat of kalsomine. Mrs. Calvin c. Hazlet will leave on the steamer Alameda on an extended visit to relatives in the States. | Peter Gilovich has returned to Cor dova and says the town looks so good to him that he will remain here. The Admiral Farrague arrived from Seattle early yesterday morning, bringing large quantity of mail. Joseph Ibach and wife, who spent the past couple of weeks at Charles Ross ranch, have returned to town. l Carl A. Johnson, who enlisted in the navy, has returned to Cordova, being on an indefinite furlough from ship board.
 Mrs. Clifford H. Phillips leaves on the Alameda for the Atlantic coast, having received news of the illness of relatives.
 Recent arrivals from Seattle report that all passenger accommodations for Cordova are sold out on the next four or five sailings from Seattle.
 Mrs. w. J. Mcdonald received a card from MT. and Mrs. John Fein- bloom announcing the arrival of son at their home in New York city on February 21.
 The final shipment of Fourth Lib erty Loan bonds has been received by the Bank of Alaska and those who have not already received theirs should call and get them.
 "The Rail Rider" will be shown this evening at the Empress theater; also very latest Pathe News. House Peters and Zena Keefe are the stars in "The Rail Rider" at sharp. One of the soldiers from Fort Lis cum overslept yesterday morning and as he did not report in time to take the launch Donaldson, sergeant and two guards escorted him from the hotel to the dock.
 w. B. Akers received word in the last mail that his grandson. Lieuten-
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Ristine, H. l. O'Neill, Mrs. Calvin Hazelet, w. F. Foster, wife and daugh- ter, D. c. Hoyt and Harry Stone.
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Advertise in the Daily Times.
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Job printing at Daily Times office
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Mrs. w. J. Mcdonald received a card from MT. and Mrs. John Fein- bloom announcing the arrival of son at their home in New York city on February 21.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Recent arrivals from Seattle report that all passenger accommodations for Cordova are sold out on the next four or five sailings from Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

The final shipment of Fourth Lib erty Loan bonds has been received by the Bank of Alaska and those who have not already received theirs should call and get them.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Mrs. Leach is in receipt of tele- gram from Mrs. Helen Bell stating that she is on her way from New York and will catch the boat leaving se- attle next Thursday for Cordova. hay.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

Mrs. Clifford H. Phillips leaves on the Alameda for the Atlantic coast having received news of the illness of relatives.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-24

The Rail Rider" will be shown this evening at the Empress theater; also very latest Pathe News. House Peters and Zena Keefe are the stars in "The Rail Rider" at 8 sharp.
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One of the soldiers from Fort Lis. cum overslept yesterday morning and as he did not report in time to take the launch Donaldson, a sergeant and two guards escorted him from the hotel to the dock.
 w. B. Akers received word in the last mail that his grandson, Lieuten- ant Frank A. Howe, was killed in action in France on September IS. He was serving in tho regular army, having enlisted at Camp Sheridan, Illinois. at the beginning of the war.
 A new orchestra has boon organ ized, composed of Miss Ethel Graham, pianiste: Aaron Steel coronet; Ted Watson and w. Smith, violins. They appeared in public yoctcrday. furnish ing several numbers on the program at the memorial service held in the Empress theater.
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MILLION USE DOPE
One Out of Five Persons in U. s.
Drug Addict.
That Is Startling Report Made
by Federal Committee.
DRY LAW TO STIMULATE USE?
Fear Drinkers VIII Turn to
Narcotics as Substitute.
Drug Traffic Steadily Increasing
-$2O,O0O,O0O Involved.
DRY LAW TO STIMULATE USE?

Washington. June 13.-Nation-wide
use of narcotic drugs for other than
legitimate medical purposes steadily
increased despite vigorous efforts in
the last four years in the enforcement
of the federal law, was discovered by
the treasurys special investigating
committee. which submitted final re-
port today.
Million Dope" Users.
The number of drug addicts in the
United States was estimated to be in
excess of one million.
The committee found that imports
Of opium into the United States have
increased twice as fast as the growth
in population. Imports of coca leaves
from which cocaine is made also have
grown steadily! Enough opium is con-
sumed in the United States every year,
the report states. to give every man,
woman and child SO doses. A mini
mum estimate of the value of habit
forming drugs used was given as $780,
100000.
What effect. if any, nationwide
prohibition will have on the situation
could not be definitely determined by
the committee" the report said.
Increase With Prohibition?
The consensus of opinion appears
to be that the number of addicts will
increase as soon as the prohibition
laws are enforced.
These opinions are based for the
most part on the theory that drinkers
will seek a substitute for alcohol. This
| opinion apparently receives some sup
port from investigations made in some
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SOCIETY

Continued from preceding page.)
Miss Maud Kilgore, who has been
teaching the past year in the Holton
high school, has arrived to spend the
summer in Topeka with her parents,
Mr., and Mrs. Seldom H. Kilgore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Down, $40
Madison street, announce the birth of
a daughter. Tuesday. June 10, at St.
Francis hospital. The child has been
given the name Betty Jane. Mrs.
Down was formerly Miss Violette Hol-
loway.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Benner and
their children. Evelyn and Albert, of
Salina, formerly of Topeka, motored
to Topeka Monday for visit to Mrs.
Benner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Moore. 1923 Taylor street.
Mrs. d. F. Owen and daughter.
Martha. will leave tomorrow to spend
the summer in the east
Maj. Albert A. Roby of Washington,
D. c., will arrive tomorrow for a visit
to his father, DR.. Henry w. Roby. and
Mrs. Roby.
Miss Clara Watson, who has been
at Sullin's college at Bristol, Va, for
the past year. studying voice, has re-
turned to Topeka to remain a short
time before going away for the sum-
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EAST SIDE NOTES

Notes and personals from East Side
by Frances Jones' Telephone 1880.
A little East side boy had a dog given
Dor what. breed it was replied, Well, |
think it is half water spaniel, half bull
dog and half cur"
Mrs. Clyde WATSON is i'll at her home,
Reno avenue.
One of the East side boys, who is over
seas with the regular army, wrote home
the other day saying that If he was not
too old to get aboard a vessel he thought
he would be home about 1888.
The Beginners class will practice Satur-
day afternoon at 80 O'Clock at the Third
Presbyterian church for the Children's day
exercises to be held Sunday morning.
home of her uncle, Mr.. NJ A. Kanoff, is
slightly improved. Mrs. Whitsol was hurt
in the auto accident which happened sew
eral weeks ago when car load of persons
ran into No. 6 on the Santa Fe tracks at
the East Tenth avenue crossing.
granddaughter. Miss Mary Barrett, of
Muncie, Ind. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Losh, 632 Lake street.
who is seriously i'll at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Chester Hupp. 613 Lake
street remains the same. Mrs. Smith. who
is well advanced in years underwent an
operation some time ago having her limb
sergt II. W. bunting. of Fort Sam
Houston, Texas, is spending month $
furlough with his sister, Mrs. Tom Ash
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Spiksrd are chang
ing their residence from 654 Lake street to
their farm near Holton, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Petit, Reno avenue,
and their guest, Miss Edna Mayhali, of
Mrs. Petitt's father. Mr.. Wilbur Brobst,
at his farm west of the city.
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OAKLAND NOTES
Notes and personals from Oakland
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Clare have returned
TO their home in Felden, Kan, after spend
ing a few days with the Charles Ash fam
lily. AFTER avenue.
Mrs Mary f. Bowen who has made her
home a part of the time with Mr.. and Mrs
H. +. Parkhurst, Wabash avenue. has gone
to Colorado Springs, Colo, to spend the
Little omer Cooper, Lake street, is
spending the week end with his grand
mother Mrs. NJ. Hunter, Chester avenue.
Mr.. Roy Allen who has been i'll since
last week at. the home of his parents, MI
and Mrs. T. +. Allen, Forest avenue, IL
Mrs. F. A. Sweet of Los Angeles is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Charles Ash and
family, AFTER avenue. Miss Margaret Had
spend the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
Miss Mabel Anderson is expected to re-
turn to her home. Forest avenue, next
week. Miss Anderson at present is the
guest Of Mrs. Elizabeth Rhinehart and
family at Cbanute.
A surprise party was given wednesday
evening ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H F.
Parkhurst in compliment to Mrs. Mary f.
Bowen who has gone to Colorado Spring s
TO spend the summer and Mrs. Eva Worth
ington, of Worthington. Mo-, who is visit
ing relatives here Those present other
than the honor guests were: Mr.; and Mrs
Henry Lang, MIR and Mrs. J. +. Taylor
and daughter Maurine, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Orner Mr. and Mrs. ". A. Thornburg,
Mr. B. McNeeley and daughters, Miss
Ursula and Miss Eualia McNeeley, Mrs.
Gleason and daughter, Miss Edith Glea-
son.
changed their residence to 256 Oakland
aypnUP
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Why Actresses
Never Grow Old

Nothing concerning the profession seems
more puzzling to the dear old public than
the personal youth of our feminine mem
bers. How often We hear remarks like.
why, l her Juliet forty years ago
and she doesn't look a year older now -
OF course alloHance is made for makeup,
but when they see us off the stage at close
range, they need another explanation.
How strange women generally haven't
learned the secret Of keeping the face
young. How simple a matter to get an
ounce Of mercOlized wax at the drug store
apply IL like cold cream. and in the morn
ing wash II off We know how this grad
ually- mnerceptibly. absorbs old cuticle
keeping the complexion and fresh.
free from fine lines. sallowness over
redness We know. too, that this mercol-
ized wax Is the reason actresses don't
wear frecllea moth patches, liver spots
ptmples and the like. Why don't our sis
ters on the other side of the foOtlights
learn the reason. and profit by 1.-THE
atrtcal WOrld-Advertisemen
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wANTED-MALE HELP.


WANTED-Hotel night clerk, $40 month,
board and room; Is farm hands; dairy
hands; married farm couples hospital help
to ship west; fry cooks; night cooks; la
borers; machine wood workers; cabinet
makers carpenters; machinists, $50 day /;
farm couple. no children, $50 mo-. house,
garden, milk, etc; kitchen help; dish
washers. Furman's Labor Agency, log
West Sth
WANTED-Young man. % years of age,
who can supply satisfactory references
to character and general ability. Posi-
ton is one that has unusual opportunity of
advancement for the right man. Write for
NAL application stating experience, to Ed
ward X. Speigel, care The Journal.
YOUNG MAN with automobile wanted to
work in city for real estate company !:
good proposition. to right party. Give ed
ucation, phone number and street address,
in first letter. Address B 92S, care Journal.
RAILWAY NAIL. CLERKS WANTED
Franklin Institute, Dept. 1888 r, Rochester.
N. Y.
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FRECKLE-FACE
Sum and wind Bring out Ugly spot,

Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly spot,
How to Remove Easily.
Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-face.
10 try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee Of a reliable concern II at it
will not cost you a penny unless it
removes the freckles; while If it does
give you a clear complexion the ex-
pense is trininG.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength-frOm any druggist,
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homeiy freckles and get beauti-
full complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
lie sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othlne as this
strength is sol1 under guarantee of
money back If it fails to remove
frcckles.-AdV.
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WANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
minimum 10 cents: by the week 8 cents a
word minimum 90 cents
COUNT THE WORDS of your ad includ-
ing four words for State Journal address.
When address is used count each initial.
letter and each number or combination of
figures as one word.
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before u 20 o'clock. Want
Ads received after - 80 till / 10 p. m. will
be inserted under the head: TOO Late to
Classify.
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
accompanied with cash or check in full
payment of the same Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Topeka State
Journal
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SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and personals from Santa Fs
by Frances Jones. TsiePh0ne $3.50.

Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50
Catharine the little daughter of a Santa
Fe man, was in the next yard playing with
a small neighbor boy when she ran home
to tell her mother that he had swallowed
a button And what did his mother do?
asked mamma "Oh. nothing" replied the
little girl. II don't think his mother
cares, for she's got lots more OF those same
kind of buttons
John Liggett is new hostler at the
roundhouse. His hours will be from TO
II Formerly there were but two hostlers.
each working shifts of twelve hours. Now
that a new man has been installed there
will be three shifts, each eight hours long.
John Murphy will work from to and
Charles Laird from - to s.
Fred Skidmore, pipe filter I'm the machine
shops, mas received n months leave of alb
sence because of illness. His place is be-
ing taken by AL Lowe.
b. ]. MiIeham, apprentice Instructor in
the paint department. has returned to his
work after spending two weeks vacation
in Wisconsin.
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good your medicine has done me as I
shall praise it always Mrs. A. L.
DEVNE, CAT St Paul Avenue, Los
Angeles, Calf
Women who suffer from any form of
weakness, as indicated by displace-
nents, Inflammation, liberation, irreg-
llarities, backache, headaches, nervous
less or 't the blues" should do as Mrs
DeVine did, and give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a thorough trial.
For over forty years this famous
remedy, which contains the curative,
strengthening properties of good old
fashioned roots and herbs, has been
correcting just such ailments. If you
have mysterious complications write for
advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
&C., Lynn, Pass.
Advertisement
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southern states, where prohibition has
been in effect for some years"
The committee of investigation was
composed of Rep. Henry T. Rainey,
chairman; Prof. Reid Hunt. of Har-
ward university; B. c. Keith, former
deputy commissioner of internal reve-
nue.. and A. G. Du Mez, of the public
health service
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most of the time,
was not able to do
my own homework,
and ] could not get
help from doctors.
/ saw Lydia E. Pink
hams V e G e ia Bile
compound adver-
|tised in the newspa-
Ipers, and took six
bottles, and am q
well woman. You
.can use my name to
He'll the world tha
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MALE AND FEMALE
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

A good bargain for the right man. Over
100 phones. Income of $4,000 per year.
Inquire of w. T. Dawson & Co.. Columbian
Bldg or Mr.. b. Van Petten, Burlingame,
FOR SALE-Part trade; Perfection bakery.
entire stock and fixtures Reason sick
ness and death. Cheap if taken at once
No agents need apply 1T0f Kansas ave
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FOR SALE-EARMS

KAW BOTTOM FARM-SO acres on Golden
Belt road near Menoken. Price and terms
attractive Irrigated farm lands in Arkan-
sas valley near Pueblo, contiguous to
Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railways
Get a summer home and profitable farm,
small cash payment and 10 years time.
H. A. Heath & Co., % Columbian Rldg..
Topeka. =
240-ACRE FARM-For sale, @ miles south
west of Topeka. could be used fox either
large dairy farm grain farm. VIM. IRE.
Route Z, Station Il. Phone 1859 White or
S104 + 2. Possession in September.
FOR SALE-16O acres good limestone
grass land. fenced, well watered, in \. Il.
Usage Co., Kan: price $40 per acre: terms.
A l.. Furman Real Estate. 10d West Sth.
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MANTED-TO RENT

~-----~----~----------~~>>--
wANTED-To rent, residence on East
Side. south of It'll street. no children );
will lease for year. Call 2404.
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TELL The WORLD
This WOMAN SAYS
That Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound made
Me a Well Woman.

Los Angeles, CAL suffered with
female troubles for years, was sick
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LOST AND FOUND.

GRIP-New black leather, with papers.
lost between Watson and Highland Park.
Suitable reward. Il. P. March, ZIG W. 9th,
Topeka. Kan
LOST-Ladies' wrist watch on 9th street
between Tyler and Kansas ave. Phone
White $3.50.
LOST-Camec pin on 9th st. about Blu
chanan on on 9th st. car. Phone Red
2136 for reward.
FOUND-Scientific watch maker. w.
Wheeler, lis E. 4th st.
LOST-IeAin coat in front OF r. R. 7. NJ.
c. A. Wednesday evening. Call Red 2729.
LOST-Acme Paint catalogue. Leave at 62S
Kansas ave, or call All. Reward.
LOST-Pearl rosary in leather case. Re-
ward. Phone 2979 Blue.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
Priced Below Cost to Build

Adjoining Central Park. strictly modern
o room residence. oak finish, built for -
home. VIII accept small property or
liberty bonds. Terms on balance. Phone
owner '-O''
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= FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.
COTTAGE

16o6 Van Buren, ST.. Broom cot
tsge for sale by owner. 3-piece
bath, all modern except furnace.
good location. half block car. half
block school. garage Price
5000. Terms. Phone 11G. or
$50.
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MISREPRESENTATION

DISCHARGED SAILOR wants clerical
job after 4 p. m. Address F-4, care
Journal.
MARRIED MAN desires position farm
experienced. J. w. Sumers, 612 w. First
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WATSON AvE.-Between 7th AMI ,sth ST..
Few blocks east OF Gage Park: Broom
cottage large barn aud other buildings. II
lots fruit garden. etc. "a block car iiue-
block of West 9th ST.. macmillan road :, spe
cial bargain. $4,000. Call at GD1 East 3th
St, or phone G10.
SEVENTH ST. E.. S17-Rooming house !:
IL rooms, lots. furnace. sleeping porch.
cemented cellar. modern in every way.
81, 900 cash, bal. like rent. Great
bargain II sold this week. Call Mt tsl1 East
4th St. or phone 80.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

G. E. Carlinson and wife to J. n.
Rankin, lot 19S, pit 200, Horne St,
HOrne's 2nd add. Observation-Disclosures. 1,
+. o. Popenoe and others to G. L. Ros-
setter, lots 229 1879 Kentucky
ave. II L. sub. Observation-Disclosures.
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STRICTLY modern s-room home and lots.
large rooms, billiard room on third flanr.
ali built In conveniences, electric lights,
bath, extra fine furnace. cemented base
nent. all in fine condition. Call s24 West
street