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LOO II St. NV.
ALL DESIRABLE HOMES.
BOSS & PHELPS.

PRICE, IS. .50-A semi-sietseled colonial brick
house in Colrsst,a Heights; there arc sir
rooms and ba IL. front and side porchcs and
the house has }ust been renovated throughout
This property H. vacant aud a non resident
owner will cunsadsr offer for cash
PRICE. &1i .oOl-In Washington Heiphts near
18th and CciuIihis road; plan Of house most
desirable: two stories with four rooms on
each hoor: hot-wnter heat, electric lights hard
wood ooors Throughout. There Is a deep lot.
Owner In house will give oossession in thirty
days. " i''
PRICE. s7.5oo-A hollow .ile bungalow in
Takons Park. This is a very attractive mon
as;,. s,ss; The s,s. rooms are large the house has
rear porehes The street 10 concreted. IN. lot
is SOx:@. Sesy <ss0s Of SAFE.
PRICE. $6. 3OO-A complete northwest home
s not 1ae S cut xac.nt and can Be sold on
house has six rooms and bath, hot-w.ter ,.st
twestory rear pefches. You cannot 70 wrong
on this house. o. ""s
PRICE pr s; 81. Soon Lanier place in Washing
sale aimee 1t was built for present owna,
large two-story and attic eiehf-room house
situated on the corner Of an alley and hsvin.
SIDE light The house has hof-water heat.
electric lights. cement porch and is In fne
condition throughout. A.'e
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Tel. NJ. 1910.

PRICE. $10.7J0-Rigbt 18th and La
mont stx.. In Mt Pleasant: a desirable and
convenient situation for a bone; the house is
vacant and in excellent condition. This - 4
three story bay window brick house. having
hot water, heat; alley in rear Of lot. Con
vcnient terms. .-
PRICE. $s0O0-A desirable home close to
14th and Park road; six rooms and bath co
loniaI brick house. having hot-water heat and
electric lights: there IL an unusually deep
lot Owner IL anxious to sell and will give
very prompt possession You can inspect this
house at any time.
PRICE. 81, ,S50-A home on Rhode Ixland ave-
NV. in Bloomngdale: modern up-to-date
house. having six rooms and bath. hot-water
heat, sleeping porch. screens and awnings; pos
session can he had Of this house and con-
venient terms of sale made.
PRICE SlOO0O-In Columbia Heights; house
close to 18th st. This is entirely modern
property, having six rooms and bath. hot-water
heat. electric lights. sleeping porch. breakfsst
porch and hardwood noors Owner Just leaving
city. anxious to make quick sale.
PRICE. $l3.500-A desirable Chevy Chase
home: two stories and attic: two baths; hot
water heat; electric lights; parquet floors; large
porches; . good lot with ample garage space.
This house is in beautiful condition through
out prompt possession will be given and con
venient terms Of sale made.
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FOR sALE-H0UsEs v0R sALE-H0UsEs.
Ce.tfnveA. Contin
n l. SANSBURY CO.. INC,
721 18th Street NV.


Price, $1,000.
A splendid home value located In q desirable
section Of northwest. Eight rooms. reception
hall and bath: In excellent condition: large
lot to alley. Early possession. Convenient
Price, 5000.
Situated on q wide avenue in northwest. A
handsome residence containing nine rooms and
bath; electric light; ample room for garage.
This house is well worth the price. and will
be sold quickly.
Price, 50, 500.
We have just been authorised TO dispose uf
this delightful home located on the best street
in Bloomingdale. Eight rooms and bath; large
reception hall: hot-water heat; deep lot to
wide alley: garage. Can be inspected by ap-
p0intment
Price, $o,85O.
II you are desirous Of locating the
Heights. convenient to 14th street car line. it
will be worth your while to inspect this at
tractive corner house Of six rooms and bath;
electric light; hardwood floors and trim
throughout; garage: in Al condition. Only
81 800 cash required
o.. N. L. SANSBU
EVERYTHING In
721 18th 81
PHONES NJ
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OUT.OF-TOWN REAL ESTATR
FLORIDA PROPERTY.

MAKE sACKrFfCE OF
valuable Florida property necessary. 1t con-
s!sts of a bungalow colony, with attractive fur
nisled running hotel. a store and post ofice
building o number Of complete modern bun
galows and about 500 lots Ideally situated; also
fhe highest flowing artesan well in Florida.
The property fronts beautiful tropical waters.
launches, rowboats, etc. included. 1t IL a eel
ebrated fishing resort. 1t 10 a going concern
and opportunity 10 offered to make several hun
dred thousand dollars. Address Box s0O-C, Star
ONCE.
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FARMS.
FOR RAI.R.


MARYLAND RIVER FARM. ABOUT 10 MILES
from Washington. by railroad q trains daily
each way) with long frontage On fatu1ent
tion under high cultivation. 14-foom qwelling.
good repair: pipeess heater; tenant. house,
large harms, chicken houses. garaee. ison corr
Buildings In good condition: several new. Good
fences. water, neids mostly level; soil sandy
loan. unexcclied for white or sweet potatoes.
asparaKus, carly truck cantaloupes. melons.
corn rye, tobacco, poultry and p:gs. Quick
express to Warrington: i've minutes walk from
station. About 1000 fruit trees. mostly pench
pear, nut, etc. Small fruits. grapes. ornamen-
tails, large aspnra gus patch; hne quail. rabbit.
squirrel, reedbrd and duck shooting: boating
and swimmlne; shad and other ash ~ season
progresses; good woodland; equipped with stock
and implements. Price. FL. 600.
Apply RYON & HASSALIl
GOi-6O2 Columbian bldg,
4l8 5th st. NV.
Telephone Main 20O4. ~
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tOR sALE-HOUSES.

Price, SlO,oOO.
Just OF East Capitol street A handsome
three story brick residence constructed by one
Of washinxton's foremost builders. Ten large
well arranged rooms and tile bath; ot-water
heat; large yard to alley. Phone for full par
ticulars.
Price, $12,5W.
A distinctive Mt. Pleasant residence west
Of sixteenth street Ten rooms; two well ap-
pointed baths: hot-water heat; electric light:
brick garage; vacant and ready for immediate
occupancy. We feel that this is one Of the
best values the market today
Price, $12,5OO.
Near Dupont Circle In one Of Washington's 3
most exclusive neighborhoods. Twelve rooms
two baths; modern improvements; ample room
for garage. Owner on premises will give pos
session within thirty days. This 10 an offer
which merits investigation.
Price, $4,000.
Downtown section west Of Sixteenth street.
modern and up-to-dat home; unusually at
tractiye in appearance. Nine rooms. two tile
baths: excellent heating plant; electric light;
garage. Fine condition. Immediate possession
can be had
RY CO., INC,
REAL ESTATE
rect NV.
I'm 59O8-4.
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q LUCHS,
Main 2345.
JUST OFF CONN. AVE.
$13,5OO
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Substantial and
well located residence of rooms and baths:
in splendid condition; electricity; ivory and
mahogany trim. Terms.
PARK VIEW
$3.50
A Groom and bath brick house Warder
ST.; gas: furnace; space for garage: terms.
ALTA VISTA, MD.
$500
Modern home of 8 rooms and bat ath, with hot
water heat and electricity and large porches:
garage; nearly acres Of fertile land. we'll de-
veloped In fruit and shade trees. garden and
lawn; located but l block from car line. This
place is very exceptional offering.
LEXINGTON ST. NE.
$500
Kennedy built house in one Of the very best
northeast sections: of brick construction. with
rooms and bath and glass-incosed sleeping
porch; front and rear porches; hot-water heat
and electricity; good yard; splendid value
Main 2345.
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SHANNON
713 14th St. NV.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
$500
Vacant; Groom and bath brick house near
14th ST.: front and double rear porches: newly
papered and painted; 81 800 cash necessary.
PETWORTH
$4,000
Seven-room and bath sem-detached brick
house. very well constructed and located: front
and double back porches; hotwater heat and
electricity; lavatories sleeping porch; built
in garage. Terms, s.. 600 cash and $12j per
month.
NORTHEAST
$1,000
EXCELLENT SMALL INVESTMENT Three
5-room frame dwellings renting for $33 per
month to good tenants.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
$12,5OO
S-room house on a most attractive corner lot:
newly decorated and in prime condition. The
location would appeal strongly to those ap-
preciative Of flowers and shrubbery.
SHANNON
713 14th St. NV.
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INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

BARGAIN FOR INVESTOR OR HOMESEEK-
er, Potomac City. Act quickly. Address Rox
fO-D Star Office 26s
VALUABLE, PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE
"Barrister building No. 635 st. NV: suit
able either for Offices or hotel. Apply to
HENRY W. WILLIAMS. Fidelity building
baltimore Nd.
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q rooms. baths, HOT-WATER HEAT; ANIL:
ON WIDE AVE. IN PErWORTH. 1850.
TERMS; In fine repair and POSSESSION.
25s
EASY TERMs-A 2-FAMILY APARTMENT
in the heart Of Columbia Heights-1221 Otis
(at cor. of 13th); first floor vacant and open.
From the beginning the rental OF upper apart
ment will more than pay your interest, leaving
all your payments to apply on debt. 81. 900
cash and $50 per mo-. or will rent vacancy for
So. so. See TRESCOTr: 1882 \. 7. ave. 2a'
WILLIAM E. FOWLER & COMPANY.
Sl9 18th ST. NV.
Phones Main S416, Main SAT-.
A NORTHEAST BARGAIN; located on beauti-
full Maryland ave., home OF value at $500.
Terms, $3.50 cash and $50 monthly rooms
Mt. PLEAsANT-rhi. large residence of II
rooms. 2 baths, h.-w.h., elec: lights and gas
for garage. Price. $4,000. Convenient terms
can be arranged.
CONVENIENT TO THE 14th ST. car line
An all modern home with rooms and tile
wood noors: lot -ii0 feet deep. Only $500;
81 500 cash and terms. This property Is BRAND
If YoU WANT A BUNGALOW do not fail to
see this one; there are rooms and tile bath.
h.-w.h., electric lights, gas. California type
ing room; cellar full length Of the house; COM
plete laundry equipment; located in Chevy
Chase, D. c. Price, $500; $1.5oO cash and
WILLIAM E. FOWLER 4 COMPANY.
$40 18th st. NV.
Phones Main S416. Main S4l7.
435-437 DELAWARE AVE.-TWO BRICK
houses 10 rooms and bath each; steam heat.
electric light and gas; 200 each; 81 geo cash.
balance monthly
DAVIS 4 STEELE.
Main 5O62 539B l42D N. Y. ave. NV.
BARGATN-IN Mt. PLEAaANT
On 18th vt eet north of Park road. n.w.-lO
nice rooms and tile bath: hot-water heat: CO.
lonial porch; back porches: nice yard to
paved alley. Onlysa small cash payment. Terms
very easy. Price. $125O0.
ROBERT LEE O'RR1EN.
franklin $685.. f7to 9. :, =.
BuNGALGW-FIyE ROOM AND BATH.
cellar and attic: gas and electric lights: hot
water heat: concrete street near cars; in
perfect condition. Small cash payment, bal
anee less than rent.
ROBERT D. FUNKHOUSE.
30tb and Bunker Hill road,
Mt Rainier. Nd.
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wANTED-To BUY.

WANTED-TO BUY.
WANTED - IMMEDIATELY. HOUSE. NEAR
as possible to 18th and H ne: reply immedi-
ateiy. THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO.. 9l4 New
York
4 FIvE-RooM BUNGALOW IN TAKoMA
must bc right: kindly give location and time
for inspection. Address Box 216-D. Star Office.
TWO-FAMILY APARTMENT BUILDING. N
possession of either apartment desired. but not
essential: prompt consideration assured Al
dress Box 344-C. Star office.
THREEsToRY BRICK: Ten ROOMS: I Two w
5O5 Equitable building. Main 41S6. rs
I AN DESlROUS OF SECURING 4 SIX TO
eight room house in good northeast section.
Price not to be over $4,000. Address Box
313-C. Star Office.
A HOUSE IN THE s.w.. FROM OWNER.
Not over 5000 and reasonable cash pay
ment: rooms and bath brick only. Address
Box 257-C. Star office.
BUY HOUsE-DIsTRICT: sfoo CASH: $50
month; 500 every months. Address Box
249-C, Star office. "a
WANTED-TO BUY. N NE. SECTION, SIN
room house; pay high s., GOO; large first pay
ment: must move at once. Address Box 2S6-C.
Star office.
WANTED-TWO-FAMILY FLAT I CAN OC-
cupy; room for garage; pay 5000 cash and
give mortgage for balance. Address Box 34I e.
Star office.
/ AM MAKING MY HOME IN WASHING
NV. not to exceed $4,000; prefer semi-de-
tached: money - no object; give full details
session. Address Box 279-C. Star Office:
WANTED TO BUY HOME NEAR 14th OR
18th st. from owner: early possession. Ad-
dress Box 2s0-C. Star office:
8 TO ROOM HOUSE. IN GOOD WHITE
NV. residential section and near car line
must be cheap for cash and give possession be-
fore March 1st. Address Box &c. Star office.
IF you WiSTAE WAST IT CO.. s} Sy5GK ~ LIST
franklin e4oe 26'
WANTEDIFROM OWNER ONLY. WOULD
like to have 6 o. room home in good loca-
where i between 5000 and s., 800. Please Offer
Al as low cash price as possible. Address Box
219-B Star sxice.
lBUYER]-N. E: r: CO.-lsELLERl.
perience is at service Of sellers and buyers.
We want data your house. il for sale.
Any good alert broker is OF mutual benefit.
N. E. RYON CO., INC,
Successor TT to New York Realty Brokers.
II your pr,ce and terms are right we have i'm
''e''- Consult Our Sales Department.
THOS. E. FARRELL,
s57 woodward bldg. Main 7e6
OWNERS CONTEMPLATING SELLING.
List your property with US; quick results
We have numerous applicants for houses Of
6. Z, and rooms.
THE F. b. SMITH CO.,
81j 18th st. nv. NJ 646A
HOME IN GUUD RESIDENTIAL SECTiON;
city or suburbs; to 12 rooms. 3o1 eoutheri
bldg. Main 373.
SIX 10 EIGHT ROOM HOUSE N 0O6U
northwest section: can pay $1.000 cash. Ad-
dress Boz 132-P. Star once.
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BEAUTIFUL suburban colonial
1O-room house with all modern
Improvements, including hot
water heat, electric lights, water
and garage, large front and side
porch; residence beautifully situ-
ated, with extensive view; As
minutes from Treasury building
on electric line; 20 minutes on,
B. & O. from Union station.
This beautiful home can be
purchased, including 1M acres
ground, for $4,000. Small
cash payment and very reason
able monthly payments can be
arranged. Call or write to
ROBT. F. METCALFE, 1896
New York ave-, Room 2O4.
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FOR sALE-H0UsEs.
Continued.

SAUL'S ADDITION.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
Beautiful new bungalow: choice location;
convenient to 14th st.: 6 large rooms and bath:
every modern convenience: an attractive home;
lot 40x15O; cheap for quick sale; 5000 cash
desired Columbia 10475.
VACANT - BROOM AND BATH BRICK
house. on Pa ave Sc: make offer. OWNER.
g2s
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MOVING. PACKING & STORAGE
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FOR sALE-HOUsEs.

COnt1uueOs
DRESS SUIT, fun. size 10; new: m, never worn
tailor made; best material and silk lining; a
bargain. 131: NV, main floor. Phone
JOHN ". THOMPSON & CO.
-Incorporated-
82l 18th St. NV. Main l477.
Near 10th and F streets NV
Price. $4,000.
Strictly modern 3story corner house con-
tanning rooms and baths: hot-water heat;
electric lights. This property is now occupied
by the owner. who is anxious to make quick
sale. Immediate possession.
+ Columbia Heights.
Price. $4,000.
Conveniently located home; 10 rooms, 2
and electric lights; garage for cars: This
property is situated in & hsh,slass & section and
and stores. Immediate possession.
Sauls Addition.
$4,000.
Delafield st This property is offered at the
price above mentioned, as the property Is now
vacant and the owner is desirous Of + quick quick
Sleeping % % porch and dali all modern Improvements
Garage. Small cash payment.
kilbourne st. Near 18th St.
Very substantially built house IN strictly
white neighborhood; 0 rooms, bath; hot-water
heat: electric lights: garage in first-class con-
ditiop. Immediate possession. II you're look
ing for a nice home don't fail to see this one.
Woodley Park
$4,000.
Just of C,nn ave. near Wardman Park
Hotel, which Is an exceptionally good neigh
borhood; this modern 3-story brick dwelling
contains IL rooms. baths. hot-water heat
lights. imDrOyemeutR.
rage. Terms can be arranged.
Newton St. West of 10th.
$3.50.
Here is your opportunity to secure this at
tractive little home in an excellent neighbor-
hood and near the end of the Mt. Pleasant
car line. This property is now vacant, there
fore possession is guaranteed.
! wo Blocks l4th & Park Road.
$500.
Six large rooms. bath: hot-water heat: elec-
fric lights; house in excellent condition and
can be bought very reasonable terms. This
property is now vacant. and we will be pleased
to show it to you.
Near 10Th and H SITS.
$500.
For one desiring small home in the down.
town section, convenient to the government
departments. this is your opportunity. House
contains rooms.> and can be purchased with
a very small cash payment. Balance monthly.
John w. THOMPSON & co.
-IncorporatedT
Q11 18th Cf NJ w Mar, 1d77
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AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY
rooms baths, HOT-WATER HEAT; AMI;
on WIDE AVE. IN PETWORTH. $3.50
TERMS In fine repair and POSSESSION
CHAS. ". STEERS, 1920 N. Y. AVE NV.
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WII4L BE SOLD At
PIJRIIC AUCTION

Ny 7-room house on one-third acre ground, fur
nished II desired, Nov. %, 1920. at 10 am.
]. H. BUTTERMAN. Vienna. Va. 25
READY FOR OCCUPANCY; NEW SEMI.
bungalow; large coZy rooms. tiled bath; well
constructed Of good material: large porch and
closets; large, dry cellar: stationary laundry
tubs; trees: corner lot. 170xl9O feet; beautiful
B. & o. r. Il. and Washington Baltimore
boulevard; 80 minutes by auto from city:
80. 500. Also Groom house: newly painted and
papered; cellar under whole house; lot 00x20O
feet; s., 800 Terms reasonable.
We also have beautiful building SITES rang
ing from one lot to or 10 acres. At unusually
stes
must be seen to be appreciated. Make your
investigation now and select a location for q
Any one desiring choice factory sites should
BERWYN HEIGHTS CO..
DO YOU WANT A NICE COUNTRY HONE,
on one OF the best streets, with ideal sur
suitable for two small apartments
il SO desired. and it's SO arranged? Entirely
Hyattsyille Md
MT RAINIER-ONE FARE: LARGE BROOM
house: all kinds outbuildings: lots. 20Ox150
tworth $500 each); elegantly fenced; also
poultry fencing; considerable fruit. berries.
asparagus; land very fertile: gas.
elec.; So, 100: $500 cash. $5 monthly; fmme-
diate possession. GEO. c. WALKER, Kresge
Bldg. 1lth and G SITS. Is
FOR sALE--s-KOOM HOUSE: HOT-WATER
heat; electric lights and motor; open fire.
places; double floors and siding: slate roof;
cellar under whole house; lot 125x240 IT. !;
Franklin Park, known as Franklin house. at
81 500. High-class property. and We will be
glad for you TO inspect.
Groom house; lots: Ballston: with gas !;
at $500; terms.
5-room house and lots: Holly ST., Caren-
don; improvements; $4,000: terms.
rooms, all improvements; Linden ave,
Cherrydale: Sc, 500.
5-room bungalow, all improvements and
50 100 Of an acre; Thrifton: $500.
rooms and acres; Fort Berry station
$500; terms.
GEO II. RUCKER & CO..
Arlington County Courthouse. Clarendon. Va
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DRESS SUIT fun size 40; new never worm
tailor made; best material and silk lining a
bargain. 131: NV, main floor. Phone
Main SOS7 26s
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FOR SALE OR RENT--SAT.E PRICE. 1900
cash; 81 500 terms; rent. $40 month: possess
sion December l. Inquire premises after
$50 pm. Harris St. near 35th Mt Rainier
Md. JESSIE +. DAVIS. owner, or phone NJ
1896: 24s
WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A FARM
or suburban home consult CHAS. Fl. DOING &
CO.. 225 Colorado bldg. WE SPECIALIZE.
REAL BARGAINS - MODERN SYX-ROOM
house. sc. 80. Seven-room house. furnace gas
electricity. garage. two lots: A.700. New six
room bungalow. entirely modern: IS, 100. At
tractivc four-room bungalow. water, gas. cleo
tricity: 81. 500. Several houses for rent. See
J. NJ EARNEST. Mount Rainier. Nd. 27s
WOODBRIDGE. d. c.
New, rooms, all improvements.
Garage. Large lot.
Only $3.50. $1,000 cash.
Balance, SEQ per month";
See r. A. MNGER, 2317 n. T. ave me-
BUNGALOW: MODERN; FIVE ROOMS AND
bath; gas and electric lights: cellar and attic;
good location: near cars. Price only 5000.
Easy terms.
ROBERT e. FUNKHoUSER.
35th and Bunker Hill rd.
Mt. Rainier. Md.
TAKOMA = NEW FIVEROOM AND BATH:
improvements: half acre: sidewalks to cars;
81 500, easy terms. Address Box 101-B, Star
office
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Chevy Chase ID. {

TO PCRCHASE. SUITABLE FOR HOME
apartment or business; also acreage; mail fu
particulars. Z. W. BRIGGS. Munsey bldg.
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tate see Mr. MORGAN. with WM. u. row.
LER & CO., $40 18th 1t. NV. .Washington,
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

5-H. MODERN BUNGALOW. LARGE LOT.
vacant: Groom house. cellar. porches. electri-
city; 4-room house. IL acres. block from car car;
store for sale, good business. B. NJ. SMITH.
Arlington, Va. Phone Clarendon s05-F-2-2.
LOT ON MASS. AVE. NV: PRICE. $4so:
easy terms. Address BOX 325-C. Star office.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

CHOICE NORTHWEST. D. c. BUILDING
sites clear, for improved property or second
trust paper Z. W. BRIGGS. Munsey bldg.
Main 1914.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-08
COckrOach King to
Retain His Crown

LONDON, June s-Monarchs may
.ome and queens may go, but ". Dies
caria remains the cOckroach king Of
England He has a system. So good In
fact that King George has contracted
with Descaria to keep buckingham pal
ace rid Of cockroaches and beetles.
When a chef in London thirty years
ago Descaria invented a vermin killer
Now he has eight assistants who share
his hate Of the cockroach and who 20
forth with little bellows. They squirt
dust into cracks and crevices and out
come the cockroaches, bugs, beetles and
crickets. And In the words Of the afore-
said monarch:
''Zey joomp-two. three times. p'raps-
an Eey joomp nevaire no MORE al
dni-sweep m oop-tousands an tous-
aIds-Zey mus come from ger holes or
1ey suffOcates. Yer queek dying-yOu
nevaire saw nozing like
He now has 300 contracts. mostly an
nuaI, to keep hotels, steamships, stores,
clubs, restaurants, mansions, postoffices
and gardens free Of vermin.
What is the vermin killer made off,
His majesty was asked.
"Ah-h, Eat is our zeecretT'
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-08
Tourist Army Is
Invading England

LONDON. June s. - The American
tourists have begun to arrive in swarms.
Every liner that docks at a British port
brings it's quota of wealthy sightseers.
The Caterers association has arranged
to feed upward of 10000 tourists in Lon
don daily. The hotels are booked ahead
for most Of the summer. Many private
houses are being let at huge fees to
transients.
Ten information kiosks have been es-
tablshed by hotels.
At Beaver Hut in the Strand a bat
terry Of stenographers has been Installed
to take dictation from American business
men who are combining pleasure with
business.
G. r. Chapman, business manager Of
the Overseas Visitors bureau, has ar
n ged 70 introduce Americans into Eng
lsh homes, where they will be received
as private tpayingl guests, so that they
may get an insight into British home
life. Taking paying guests" is one OF
the ways an English woman manages TO
get extra spending money against the
high cost Of living.