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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
HELPFUL ELIMINATION

Well. said Farmer Corntossel, '-I reckon I've done a pretty good af- ternoon's work"
 "But all you did," commented Jud Tunkins, contemptuously, twas to sit on the fence and whittle.'' / "Yes, but what I whittled up was the family ouija board.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
SLIGHT SARCASM

She-I never try to parade my vir- tues.
 He-No. It needs at least two to make a parade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
S67.50 August Sale Price
Placed in the Sale Today.

This we consider an exceptional value in rugs because carpets and rugs have advanced so mater ally in price and there is little prospect of prices lowering within the next year. We advise everyone who needs rug to take advantage of this opportu- nifty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

With about five people trying to sell something, for every one willing to get out and make or raise some thing. it is no wonder that prices are high.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The finest crops since the war are growing in Germany and every avail- able piece of land is under cultiva- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
WARNING

ln keeping your bossls regular do not I
 became addicted to weakening purgatves or mineral laxatives; just try koR0LAx: I safe, gsutle. wholesome. Best and goes
 far.hesi- 05tainable at busy druggists. every k where. kseoizx Is relief for many ailments
 including oonstipat ton. headaches dizz, V sDelis. bslehiRo. gas. heartburn. torpid ifVer = bad breath. nervousnees. dyspepsia. tadigss ! ton. obestty. mental and DhysicaI dns;nr~a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

The politicians are willing to make some splendid nominations when they see little chance of electdng any body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

"A IOllldI hdUIc lI1lC N1d. hogany Armchai with carved slats, five of them making the high back, is large enough for a throne chair. In fact it's dignity makes it quite suitable for a throne or pulpit. The posts and rounds are mas sive and solid. Regular price $8O.OO in the sale at
 $7O.OO
 Side Chair, to accompany, equally dignified and inn posing, exact copy except for the arms, regularly $65.OO in the sale at
 $59.OO
 A Chippendale Chair with high banister back, flag seat, carved legs and heavy turned posts and rounds is ideal for desk or piano use. Regularly $32.5 50.
 A three-piece set of White Enameled furniture has just arrived. Settee, Armchair and Armrocker of the hard, enduring cy- press wood with the per- feet white enamel finish carrying a band of migno- nette green on the back rail.
 It will be attractive for a sun room, or a green and white bedroom. We would suggest cushions of green and white cretonne.
 Sette, regular $21. 1.25
 sale price $17.00 Armchair, regular $13.75
 sale price $11.OO Armrocker regular $14.25
 sale price $11.4O 'eTimes goes on-times goes on" as the old French sonnet proclaims, but it goes in a pleasurable way with the tick of a hall clock, eight feet or moro tall, in a mahogany case. Out from this tower, on the quarter hours comes a shower of silvery bells chiming musical chords, The hours are boomed in a solemn manner, And not only is the time faithfully kept but so are the phases of the wandering moon. Regular price for this trasure $515.OO.
 August sale price s412.oO A Day Bed is a joy to it's owner. Clad in a cool and pleasant cretonne, ruffled as to its valance, ruffled all round as to it's pillows, it is an agreeable sight on a warm afternoon after lun- cheon and invites to a long siesta.
 There Is a variety of pretty models for boudoir use, and several of them can be used as real beds.
 Wash Skirts
 Of fine Garbardine and Wash Satin
 An odd collection reg ularly priced up to $5.95 .'
 At $3.85
 Waist bands up to 32 inches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

In estimating the essential and in evitable expenses of running an auto mobile, don't forget the fines fo reckless driving.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12

If the white collar man. dAes not like his pay under present conditions there are a lot Of jobs out on tho farms of Fairfield county waiting fol him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
DinnerWare
August Sale Prices

 French and American wares in variety of pat terms, many qualities. And conspicuous for quality the American Porcelains made within the last few years. American potters have discovered pro- cesses of mixing cays and special care is being taken In every way the American China compares most fa- vorably with that coming from foreign potteries. Set of American Porcelain, border decoration of black band with two gold lines and set with little pink roses. 112 pieces $42.5O Set of American Porcelain, border pattern in gold, 100 pieces $2O.OO Set of American Porcelain, two patterns one pink and one blue, spray design with gold lines which is very pleasing. 100 pieces 3,s. $2400 Dinner Set of American Porcelain with pink spray set in moss, gold edge. 100 pieces $255O gold edge. g pieces $4O.OO It China Transaval Bridgeport gentleman it
 After travelling all
 
 
 last
 
 excellent packing could travel without
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
The August Sale of Furniture Continues and there remain fine specimens reductions

A New Group of Administer Rugs
 Placed in the Sale Today.
 These are in sizes 9x12. Fifteen or twenty diff ferent patterns in different color combinations, nearly all in wood brown olive, dull green, and such designs as will be liked for living room, dining or bed room. The original price is $75OO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12


 par excellence this summer
 Two or three of kind, all different styles and prices
 Fibre Silks in Tuxedo model with sashes old rose and green, $85O Jersey in Slip-over sleeveless style, shirred at the waist line with double strap bet sailor collar Old rose and Kelly green, $695 White with black and white vertical striped col lar, belt and cuffs, very striking $5.98 Tricolettte Slip overs, sleeveless with V-shaped fronts. These woven in manner that will help to retain the shape of the garment after much ing. $4.98 One All Silk Sweater in delicate shade of blue is $15.OO Fibre Silk sleeveless Slip-overs with V-fronts bound in contrasting color. Old gold with blue with tan, $4.98 Sleeveless Wraps with fringed ends and belts. Old gold with bands of black or green with black
 $4.98 Fine Wool slip-overs, sleeveless, sailor collars and tie strings with ball ends. Pink blue and rose
 $3.98 Misses and Childrens Sweaters, soft fibre silks in green, blue, yellow and rose, $395 Scarf and Tam Sets in coral with white trim mings $500 Brushed Angora Scarfs with fringed ends soft tan and browns, also Heather mixtures, $500 Separate Tams in an assortment of eolors S35O Second
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
S25.00
Velour Capes
One~Half Original Price
Silk Gloves

Sixteen button length, best quality, every pair pure silk and double tipped at the finger ends Pongee, beaver, navy blue and gray, al- so a number in white, Regularly $3.50 and $3.75
 August Sale Price $2.95
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
Shoes in the Sale Growers Foot Arch Oxfords

These are especially for women who have slight foot troubles and who need comfortable shoes par ticularly in hot weather Grover shoes have rounded toes, medium vamps and made with tight heel fitting Regularly $133O and $144O.
 August Sale Price
 $1l65
 We earnestly invite women to examine this shoe and try it The comfort of it for steady all day is beyond expression.
 Mainf floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
I he Sweater Section
Fourth floor

is illuminated by brilliant flashes of color, every shade found in the rain bow and many more. On close inspection these col ors form themselves into soft, clinging sweaters and wraps that any woman will be proud to possess
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-12
Satin, Taffeta and Georgette Ore:

A and special offering in black brown and navy blue. These are just what is needed for late and autumn wear, made up with all the lat est touches of a freakish fashion There are sur pice waists ruffles, panniers and other eccentric touches. Made to sell regularly up to $450O
 August Sale Price
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
Will Prices Be Lower?
BY RONALD S. O'NEILL.

'Wi the cost OF building and the price of homes be
lower this falll"
Perhaps question more frequently asked through
out Washington each day than this. Every who knows
pretends to know anything relevant to real estate must
knit his brow and otherwise the expressions OF
thoughtful mood times each day while he attempts to
give his nquistve friends exact at least satisfying,
information the situation.
The answers the gamut from positive yes to an
equally positive 1t depends upon whether the question
is addressed to n prospective buyer probable seller.
Those who look at the situation in the light Of wisdom
and who have to most avenues of authoritative
information hesitate to affirm quite positively that
there is little possibility of lower prices prevailing in the
home market this fall.
One reason peculiar to many other large cities as well
Washington, and the basic in fact that there
is possibility of production overtaking demand by the
coming fall A distinct and still growing SHORTAGE Of
homes is felt in Washington and other cities and enough
homes to materially relieve this shortage cannot be built
this year. 1t is simple logic that long as demand keeps
ahead of production prices will remain high
Another reason peculiar to Washington alone is the
coming Presidential election. November will bring to
Washington many thousands of new people, all of whom
must live somewhere. Activity in real estate circles is
always intense just after Presidential election There
always certain number of changes; there is usually
certain percentage of increase in personnel In Government
departments 1t is practically certain that the election will
give impetus to the Washington real estate market
In the light of these facts it takes considerable courage
and great deal of Juggling of probabilities to- attempt to
prove, even on paper that there is the remoest possibility
of lower prices this fall.
1t doubtful if prices will go higher The market will
hardly bear higher prices The peak has been been reached
in Washington but the peak has become broad plateau
and it will be time before real estate prices reach the
downward grade again.
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
eRESTv|EW TRACT
lis EASILY REACHED
Transportation and Altitude
Given As Advantages Of
Northwest Property.

lFrom the point OF view OF aboth
Typographical advantages aud transit
fscilities the northwest section OF
the District OF Columbia Is well
fsvored and should. during the next
fsw years. be the center of a boilding
movement such as has not been seen
id this city for many years.
I'm this connection the placing on
the market at public auction OF the
BEAUTIFUL Crestyiew property consist
irtg OF about Ave hundfed lots on Sat
uyday September IL, and Monday Sep
t3nber 13 opens a new field for the
Investor, builder operator and specula-
tor-J oseph T.. Day the auctioneer an
neunees that the sale will be an un-
restricted one and that each and
Everyone of the parcels VIII be dis
posed of.
Real estate investors and builders
long ago recognized the great value
OF the high altitude OF this section
and that this property is in good
location as regards rapid transit ad-
vantages and is but one block from
the Western avenue branch or the
The Washington times., 1920-09-04

wisconsin avenue line on Massaehu-
setts avenue which beautiful avenue
furnishes a direct artery from Crest
view 10 ali sections OF the city.
Another important consideration IL
that this big holding OF hve hundred
lots has been held intact and is 10
De offered TO the public at prices 10
be made by the bidders ct the forth
coming sale without the slightest at
tempt having been made TO market IL
through private channels. Foads are
now in course OF construction and the
property is being made available Tor
the home builder for the frst time
The disposal OF this subdivision means
therefore that the prices obtained Tor
IL, however. low or however high'
they may be. will give new range
of values TO property in the best re-
naming building secuon in the north
west.
The growth OF the northwest has
been phenomenal and II Is the con-
census OF opinion among real estate
men that this growth VIII be dupll-
Gated many times In the near future
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
WEEKS REALTY SALES
BY 0. B. ZANTZINCER

/ NJ. i. Morgan. sales manager for q.
b. Zantzinger, reports the following
sales
Lieut.. Comdr. Harry L. Harvey pur-
chased the property located at Thir-
teenth street. near Shepard northwest,
from Francis d. Klinkiewicz and
Charles J. Walker for S10,25o.'
To Falk Harmed for ]. =. Germuil-
ler, a residence at 7O9 Longfellow
street northwest for $500.
For Philip /. Jones mis- bungalow on
! Banner street. Hyattsville, to Earl
Mosher for $500.
For Roby G. Day his residence on
Baltimore street, Takoma Park. to
| Thomas NJ. +. Bowling for $4,000.
For John Bergling. a bungalow on
| Avon street, Hyattsville. to James ii.
Murray for $500.
For Calender Brothers. their 1885,
acre farm located three miles south
| of Alexandria to Frank T. Shull for
$4,000.
For T. A. Lay his bungalow in Ia
koma Park to Mrs. John Riley for
$500.
To DR.. John Darby, water front
property at Edgemoore, Md, owned
| by Major ]. r. Emory. Purchase
price, $4,000.
For w. w. Woodward to W. L.
Hayghe. a bungalow at Mt. Rainier
for S4,250.
For Harry Klausman bungalow at
222 Spruce street, Takoma Park, for
S9,250. The purchasers name is with
held.
For b. II. Linthicum. a two-family
! fiat at 1l9 Fifteenth street northeast
to J. II. Welch for $4,000.
To c. S. Orrison. farm OF forty
| four acres located in Fairfax county
for $500 from Lewis l.. Gates.
Total sales, S90,750.
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
THREE RESIDENCES SOLD
BY BOSS & PHELPS
Properties in Northwest Washington
Bring About S50,000-Dr.
Pyles Is One Purchaser.

Charles A. Pendry purchased a
large residence at 1874 l. street
northwest from o. l.. Neville through
the real estate firm of Boss & Phelps.
Tho property consists of a four-story
brick house, containing twenty rooms,
several baths. and heated with hot
water. The purchaser will rSnodel
the house and build a large brick
garage on the rear of tho lot
Fred bennett sold his home at 1888
Q street northwest to DIR. II. \. PylCs.
This is twelve-room brick and stone
house, having two baths. hot-watcr
heat, electric lights. and a garage. and
will be occupied by Dr. Pyles as Il
residence and office.
A residence at 1906 Q street north
west, owned by Stella NJ. Wilson, was
purchased by Joseph Allanic. This
Is a ten-room brick house, with two
baths, hot-water heat, electric lights
and two-story brick stable. The
property will be occupied for a home.
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
NEW FIRM REPORTS
ALL REALTY ACTIVE
Mckeeyer & Goss Negotiate
Many Deals In Homes and
Business Properties.

McKeever q Goss. who opened for
business June /, with offices at 1405
street northwest, report the market
unusually good. They report sales
OF residences totaling $4,000, and
business properties totaling sls2,5OO.
They also have several large transac-
tions In the process OF closing.
The demand for homes is increas-
ing. with the shortage OF desirable
residences becoming more acute. This
condition, coupled with the lack OF
building operation. is calculated 10
send up prices for several years.
A few OF the more important sales
are reported in detail as follows:
Residence at iSsD Arkansas avenue.
Saurs addition, . I'D for Charles NJ.
Waliingford ant John Wischhuser.
builders, to Esther B. Snyder for ap-
proximately $4,000. This is a de-
tached corner residence OF nine rooms
and two baths.
aesidcnce at 3siS Jenifer street.
Chevy Chase Heights. New home
built by w. c. and A. N. Miller. sold
to Maud Fellheimer for S1S,5OO. This
is ten.room and two-bath unique
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
HIGH COST OF LUMBER
HURTS U. S. FARMING

The high cost OF lumber Is n serious
check to farming, George II. Hamp-
ton, managing director of the Farm
ers' National Council. said today in a
statement pointing out that, accord
ing to n report of Joseph II. Davies,
Commissioners of Corporations, made
in 1914. moro than one-twentieth OF
the entire land area of tho United
States, or approximately los, 500, 900
acres. is held by 1,69t timber owners.
The lumber situation" says the
statement" is further indication Of
the TREMENDOUS cost TO tho American
people OF permitting private owner
ship ~ natural resources, such as
timber lands"
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
INDUSTRIES TO ENTER
HOME BUILDING FIELD
Manufacturers Rapidly Beginning to
Recognize Advantages of Home
Owning EMPLOYEES.

The next few years will witness a
tremendous amount OF home building
by large industrial corporations, ac-
cording to a statement issued by s.
w. Straus & Co. who say:
LAS the season advances. building
conditions throughout the United
States are growing more acute. and
we cannot hope for complete and
permanent economic stabilization un-
til the nations housing problem has
been solved. Not only must there
be ample housing facilities, but home
ownership must lie given immediate
and substantial encouragement.
'In effecting the minimum of labor
turnover and in fostering a broad
spirit OF loyalty, cooperation and
contentment among the workers, the
Industrial corporations of the coun-
try will find that the development Of
home owning practices among their
employees will do more practical
good than any other expedient.
When n man acquires his own home
he feels. as never before, a sense of
responsibility in the preservation OF
and realizes with keen enthusiasm
the stabilizing value of thrift and
prudent habits of life.
There are many indications that
we are coming into new order OF
life in America, which will mean
radical innovations in industrial
financing. Large employers of labor
will be prompted more and more in
their desires to cooperate with en-
ployes in building homes which
shall be owned eventually by the
workers. This new spirit will mani
fest itself in tremendous amount
of home building in all the large in
dustrial, centers of the country, dur
ing the ensuing few years.
I'm harmony with these develop
ments. and in order also to lend all
possible announcement to the nations
necessary building program, S. w.
Straus & co. have arranged to make
loans in the form of first mortgage
bond issues in amounts of 100000 and
upward, to responsible firmly estab-
Iished. industrial corporations en-
gagged in the production OF essential
commodities, the proceeds to be de-
voted to the construction OF dwell
ings for employees. We hope and
believe other leading institutions will
offer the encouragement of their re-
sources and prestige in advancing a
great national industrial housing
movement It Is our opinion that all
possible steps should be taken both
by extensive employers of labor and
tv financial institutions to the end
that there shall be developed as
speedily as possible a widespread
home building program, which will
accomplish more than any other one
feature toward the development Of
thrift. happiness and prosperity
among the American people"
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
or Lower Building Prices This Fall Is Waning

English style home and is considered
one Of the most attractive residences
In Chevy Chase.
Home at $500 Jocelyn street, Chevy
Chase. another ". c. and A. N. Miller
English style home. with ten rooms
and three baths and built-in garage.
Sold to Gladys A. Strong Helliman for
sls.50o.
2019 Allen place. Washington
Heights. built and sold for Clarence
III. Small TO Audrey Il. Jordan for
$4,000. This is an eightroom and
two bath modern brick house. over
looking the Connecticut avenue
bridge.
374l Keokuk street, Chevy Chase.
A semi i-detached modern house, built
by Henderson, and sold for j., IL.
STANCE TO Horton G.. Thompson, for
approximately $1,000.
8933 Ninth street northwest, built
by G.. S. Seek. A two-story and attic,
eight-room detached modern home;
sold for Georgia Seek to DIR. II. A.
Locke, for about $1,000.
6932 Ninth street. Another Seek
house, sold to Walter n. Shay for APP
proNimately 10000. This is an eight
room bungalow built about two
years ago.
I245 Shepherd street northwest.
One of the new houses just completed
by Max Bregman. IL has six rooms
and bath. Sold TO Victoria G. Keshi-
shian for $500.
1923 Holmead place. One OF the
six-room and bath brick houses built
ny Wardman. Sold for Esther B.
Snyder to Charles w. Bishop, for
SS, 900.
Business property at the corner OF
Seventh street and Massachusetts
The Washington times., 1920-09-04
ZION CITY THREATENS
HELL TO The SMOKERS

CHICAGO. Sept. 4.-Zion City, H..
the home of the Christian Apostolic
Church. is dedicated to tho PROPOSE
tion that whosoever smokes in this
world will smoke in the next
Wilbur Glen Voliva, general over
seer, In an effort 20 enforce the anti
tobacco rules OF this community, has
placarded the city with signs warning
tho "irrcvercnt smoker" what Is In
store for atm II he persists In the
use of tho wccd To-day the city re.
somblcs a section of real estate
boom.