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Trustees Sale of Valuable
Business Property Known
AS 1928 7fh Street NV.

By virtue of certain deed of trust duly
recorded on the 11th day Of October, 1928,
rs instrument No 33 Of the land records OF
the District of Columbia, and at the request
Of the party secured thereby. the undersigned
trustees will sell at public auction in front
of the premises. on FRIDAY, THE 9th DAY
OF JUNE, AID. 1924, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM the following described land and
premises, situate in the District of Columbia
and designated and being parts of lots
numbered wenty-eight t2S) and twenty nine
(29D in Rothwell and MAYORS subdivision
of lots in square 425, as per plat recorded
In Liber y. X. at folio 239 of the records
Of the surveyor for the District Of Columbia,
beginning for the same Seventh street
west fourteen 90 feet south of the north
east corner of said lot numbered twenty-eight
(2sl, thence south along said street eighteen
(1S) feet. thence west one hundred (1O0) feet
10 a public alley, thence north eighteen uS)
feet, thence east one hundred (1OO) feet to
the point Of beginning.
Terms: Sold subject to covenants Of record,
il any, and two prior deeds of trust and
overdue interest and taxes. il any; said two
prior deeds OF trust aggregating approx
mately S1s,500. particulars Of which will he
announced at the time OF sale; the purchase
price above said trusts to be paid in cash.
Conveyancing, recording and revenue stamps
at purchasers cost. A deposit Of 81 900 will
be required at the time of sale. Terms of
sale to be complied with within 80 days
from day Of sale, otherwise the trustees re-
risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser.
J. l.. KRUPSAW.
faIn IA
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je16-10t.exSu 1913 Eye st. NV.
ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.

EXECUTORS SALE OF PART BRICK. PART
FRAME. NO. 6es DELAWARE AVENUE
SOUTHWEST.
By virtue of authority vested in the under
signed by the last will and testament of Mary
Wedge. deceased, administration No. 3os47, I
of the premises, on MONDAY. THE THTR-
TIETH DAY OF JUNE. AID. 1924. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises situate in the city of Washing
ton, District of Columbia, to-wit: Lot 25 in
W. b. Todd's subdivision of original lot in
square 642, improved as above, six rooms, two
up and four down.
Terms of sale: 0ne-third cash, balance in
one and two years, with interest at 6 per cent,
secured by deed of trust upon the property
sold. or all cash. at the option of the pur-
chaser. A deposit of 5000 required at time of
sale. All conveyancing, recording, revenue
stamps and notarial fees at the cost of the
purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied
with within thirty days from day of sale.
otherwise the executor reserves the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser. after i've days adver-
tisement of such resale in some newspaper
published in the city Of Washington. d. c.
YANCEY D. PETERS, Executor.
WIN. c. MARTIN, Attorney.
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HARVEY NJ SAGER.
5e11-d&ds.eNSu Trustees.


Illus. j. pN EN ~ sun. AttIIlN EtltS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BRICK
DWELLING, KNOWN AS 332 OAkDALE
PLACE NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust duly
recorded in Liher No. 1879. folio so ct SEQ, Vt
the land records of the District of Columbia,
and at the request of the party secured there
by, the undersigned trustees will sell at pub
lie auction in the Office of Thos. J. Owen &
TWENTY THIRD DAY OF JUNE, A.D. 1924
AT ONE O'CLOCK PM, the following de
scrihed land and premises. situate in the
District Of Columbia and designated as and
being lot - in Harry \. Kites subdivision of
lots in block II. 'Etlingham place" and part
of block Z. lie Droit Park" as per plat
recorded in Liher A. folio "a of the records
of the office of the surveyor of the District
Of Columbia, being in what is now designated
as square 30S5.
Terms: Sold subject to two prior deeds Of
trust for 81 800 and $500, respectively. further
particulars Of which will be announced at
time of sale; the purchase price above said
trust 10 be paid in cash. A deposit of 5000
required. Conveyancng. recording and reve-
nue. stamps at purchasers cost. Terms To he
complied with within thirty days. otherwise
deposit forfeited and the property may he
advertised and resold at the discretion Of
the trustees.
l. ]. u. LIPSCOMB.
AUGUSTUS W. GRAY,
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]. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERS

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE, BEING HOUSE AND LOT
NUMBERED 974 FLORIDA AVENUE.
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue OF certain deed of trust recorded
in Liber No 1850 folio 30 of the land rec
quest of the parties secured thereby the un-
dersigned will sell az public auction. in front
of the premises. on TIL I'RSDAY. JULY
THIRD. 1924. AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
I. NJ. the following described land and prem
ises situate in the District of Columbia and
being lot numbered hundred and two
I02j in square numbered three hundred and
fifty-Seyen $3.50 as described in said deed Of
trust. upon the following terms:
Terms Of sale: Said property is subject 10
prior deed Of trust securing an Indebtedness
of 81 Oso. and said property will be sold sub
ject to said deed of trust indebtedness. OF
the purchase price over and above said deed
Of trust One-fhrd is 10 he paid in cash and
the balance in two equal installments. payable
in and two years, with interest at the
rate of seven ~ per centum per annum, pay
able semi annually. secured by second deed of
trust upon the property sold. or all cash, at
the option of the purchaser; interest and
taxes paid or adjusted TO the date of sale.
A deposit of $500 will be required at the
time of sale All conveyanciDg. recording,
revenue stamps, etc, at cost Of purchaser.
Terms of sale TO be complied with within
thirty days from date of sale, otherwise de-
poSit Will he forfeited and the property resold
at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur-
chaser after five days previous advertisement
of such resale in some newspaper published
in Washington, D. {.
l.. FRANCIS SAUL,
14l2 Eye 81. NV.
6. PERCY McGLUE.
1ilO IL 81. NV.
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TOMORROW.
THOs. J. OWEN & son. AUCTIONEERs.

THOS. J. OWEN & son. AUCTlUNEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
Nos. 62s AND $50 3rd ST. -s.W.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust dated
February 15, 1928. being instrument No. 23S,
recorded April >, 1923. among the land records
Of the District Of Columbia. and at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby, the under
signed trustees will sell at public auction in
front of the premises, on TUESDAY. THE
TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF JUNE. A. d. 1924
AT FIVETHIRTY PM. the following de-
scribed land and premises, situate in the
District of Columbia. and designated and
being part of lot in square 5S5 beginning
for the same at a point 1898 feet from the
intersection of the east line of 3rd ST. s.w.
with the north line of st. s.w.; thence
at right angle with said 3rd st. sw. 20 feet
east; thence north 25.75 feet; thence west 10
feet to the east line of said Bird st. sw.:
thence 25.75 feet along the east line of said
3rd st. to the point Of beginning.
Terms: Sold subject to prior deed OF trust
for 81 800. further particulars OF which will
be announced at time of sale: the purcha Sc
price above said trust to be paid in cash. A
deposit of $500 required. Conveyancing,
recording and revenue stamps al purchaser 8
cost. Terms to be complied with within
thirty days. otherwise deposit forfeited and
the property may be advertised and resold, at
the discretion of the trustees.
THOMAS II. R. CLARK,
WHITEF1ELD MCKINLEY.
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SYLVAN RENSINGER.
ap29-d&dS, ,eNSu Trustees.

9EDEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE BY
the purchaser of the above described property.
said property will he sold on MONDAY, JUNE
THE TWENTY THIRD 1924 AT FIVE
THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. at the place
and the terms and conditions at the
cost and risk of said defaulting purchaser.
BY ORDER OF TRUSTEES.
OF
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ADAM 4. wEsCHLER. ATCTIOHEER.


ADAM A. wESCHLER. AJCTIONEER.
cHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE LOT on
NORTH SIDE OF P STREET BETWEEN
WISCONSIN AVE. AND 33rd STREET
BY virtue OF a decree Of the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia: passed in equity
will offer for sale by public anction in front
DAY OF JULY. A.D. 1924. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
lumbia, to wit Parts of lots $50 and l61 in
Beatty and Hawkins addition to Georgetown,
and beginning at the end of 193 feet 81
Bird. now Z street. from the intersection Of
the north line Of said street with the west
line Of High street. now Wisconsin avenue
and running thence west on said north line
Of said p street ~ feet and inches: thence
northerly and parallel with the boundary line
between said lots 1921 feet to the line of
Mattingly and Heretofore by Willett
thence with the south boundary thereof south
S5h degrees east &c feet inches. and thence
in a straight line to the beginning. the same
for the purposes of assessment and taxation
lot sol square 1855 in the city of Wash
ington. unirproved.
Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance In
equal instalments; payable in one and two
years, with interest at per cent per an
mum. payable semi-annually from day Of sale
sold. or all cash. at option of purchaser. A
deposit of $500 required at time of sale. All
conveyancing. recording, revenue stamps and
be complied with within 80 days from day Of
sale: otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost OF
vertisement of such resale in some news
B, ba' c. pD0Ai0 WILLIAM &. PRENTIsss. ''"'
EDWIN l. WILSON.
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AUCTION SALES.
THoS- ] OWEN 4 son AUCTION
THIS AFTERNOON.

TH0S. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE. IMPROVED RY TWO-SToRY
SRsTk ITprEr nWpTE RWErIING: or NO. 3l 11th
BY virtue of certain deed of trust, being
instrument No 132, recorded February 26,
1924. among the land records of the District
of Columbia, and at the request Of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
sell at public auction, in front OF the prem
ises. on MONDAY. THE TWENTY-THIRD
DAY OF JUNE. AID. 1924, AT FOUR
THIRTY PM. the following described land
and premises situate in the District Of CO.
lumhia and designated as and being lots IS
and So, square 9S6, as per plat recorded in
book i6. page 80, in the Office of the sur
veyor of the District of Columbia. together
with the improvements.
Terms: Sold subject to n prior deed Of
trust for 5000. further particulars OF which
will be announced at time of sale; the pur-
chase price above said trust TO be paid in
cash. deposit of $500 required. Convey
ancing. recording and revenue stamps at pur-
chaser's cost. Terms to he complied with
within thirty days. otherwise deposit forfeited
and the property may be advertised and resold
at the discretion of the trustees.
CHARLES D. SAGER,
HARVEY NJ. SAGER,
fa1 a.
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OUT-OF-ToWN REAL ESTATE
SUMNER CAMPS.

LARGE SUMNER BUNGALOW WE'LL
shaded, on canal one car fare; partly fur
nished; 500 month. Smaller one, $40 month;
electricity, wired. Address Box 141-B, Star
office. 23s
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THos. ]. OWEN & son, AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RESI-
pESTIAL SrITA xpRGI,E PR0PERTY 1877 pdaM LAMONT
BATHS. DOUBLE BRICK GARAGE. LOT
corded in the land records of the District of
Columbia on the 30th day of October. 1873.
being instrument No. 2ss. and at the request
trustees viii sell at public auction, in front
I Pour OF odk ARDk fa lsi
following described land and premises. situate
in the District Of Columbia and designated as
feet front on Lamont street by full depth OF
lot six (6), in block thirteen G3), in Herman
d. Walhridges subdivision OF land now known own
County Nine (s), folio sixty eight 1857. of the
records of the ONCE of the. surveyor of the
Terms: Sold subject to a prior deed Of trust
for 50, 900. further particulars Of which win be
ssd S be
payable ay @ in a. instanments Of s175 per month and
bear interest at the rate of 81a % per nnnum.
A deposit Of 500 required. Conveyancing, re-
cording and revenue stamps at pure pprchaseTs ssl
800 days otherwise deposit forfeited and the
property may he advertised and resold at the
discretion of the Trustees tr1stees; u.rpv
J. CURTIS WALKER.
ap1o-dads, ,e1Su Trustees.
sgTHE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE
above sale having failed to comply with the
terms Of sale the said G PropertiE viii ee resae 9
SAME HOUR AND PLACE. ON THURSDAY.
THE FIRST DAY OF MAY; 1924;
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
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sgTHE PURCHASER OF THE ABOVE
described property having failed TO comply
reaold for cash, on FRIDAY. THE TWENTY.
SAME HOUR AND PLACE 81 100 deposit re
quired upon acceptance OF bid; -
ny ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
THoS. J. OWEN & son. ACCTiONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF yALrAnLE Two;
PREMISES 3l9 ELM STREET NORTH
WEST
February 20. 1924 being instrument No. 24o.
recorded March IS. 1924. among the land rec
ords of the District of Columbia and at the
undersigned trustees will sell at public anc-
ton. in front Of the premises; on TUESDAY.
scribed land and premises. situate in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and designated as and be-
lots in block Z. lie Droit Park" as per plat
recorded in Liber County g. folio IS. of the
pistrct Tetrh Of W Columbia. At the % date h hereof @
the above described land is designated on
the books of the assessor of the District of
Columbia for taxation purposes as lot 10
in square BOSS.
Terms: Sold subject TO a prior deed OF trust
for s. 900. further particulars OF which will
be announced at time Of sale; the purchase
price above said trmst to be paid in cash. 4
deposit of $500 required COnveyancing,
cording and revenue stamps at purchasers
cost. Terms TO be complied with within thirty
days. otherwise deposit forfeited and the
property may be advertised and resold at the
discretion of the trustees
CHAS. II. FLAGG.
HENRY o. ATWOOD.
ie13-d&ds.exSu Trustees.
aFTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE TWENTY SEVENTH
1924, AT THE SAME PLACE AND HOUR
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
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-THos. J. OWEN & son. AUCTTONEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY FRAME DWELLING CoETAIN-
H-w:H.. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. GARAGE.
LARGE GROUNDS AND FRUIT TREES,
BEING NO; $50 EASTERN AVENUE,
By virtue of certain deed Of trust. dated
February II. 1924, being instrument No. 1877,
recorded February 13. 1924. among the land
records of the District of Columbia, and at
the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell. at public auc-
ton in front OF the premises. on THURSDAY,
THE TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF JUNE. AID:
land and premises, situate in the District of
Columbia, and designated as and being part of
lot II. in benjamin F. Gilbert's subdivision of
block 49, "Takoma Park" as per plat record
of Columbia, in Liber County 8, at folio Sc;
described as follows: Beginning for the same
on Eastern avenue (formerly Magnolia ave
nue) at the southeast corner Of said lot. and
running thence along the sontherly line of said
lot, 12j feet; thence still with said southerly
line of said lot, 1s4 feet to the rear line OF
said lot said rear line being the line of a
railroad: thence northwesterly on said rear
line 1878 feet; thence in . northeasterly di-
rection, parallel with said southerly line Of
said lot, 152.76 feet to a point 1T feet at
feet to said avenue; thence southeasterly along
said avenue. Is feet to the beginning.
Terms: Sold subject to prior building
association trust for about $500. full partic-
sale; the purchase price above said trust to
be paid in cash. A deposit of $500 required.
Conveyancing. recording and revenue stamps
at purchasers cost. Terms to be complied
forfeited and the puroperty may be advertised
and resold at the discretion of the trustees.
GEORGE H. o'CONNOR,
Trustees,
te16-10t.exSu 1413 Eye st. NV.
ADAM A WEsCHLER, AUCTIONEER
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Very Old.

From the Yale Record.
Isn't it funny? A ruse is a blind, a
blind is a shade. a shade is a shadow, a
shadows ghost, a ghost is a shade, a
shade is a color, a color is paint and
paint is rouge Therefore, by Euclid.
axiom one. rouge must be a ruse. And
c,dously enough it is true,
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sSTHE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE
above sale having failed to comply with the
terms of sale the said property will be resold
upon the same terms and conditions. AT THE
SAME HOUR AND PLACE ON THURSDAY.
THE FIRST DAY OF MAY. 1924
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
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Automobiles
By Auction
At Weschler's
92O Penna. Ave. NV.
Wednesday
10 AM.
jey3-St
THOMAS J. OWEN & SON, AUCTIoNEERs.
THOMAS J. OWEN & SON, AUCT1UNEERs.
Sale of Valuable Three-Story
Brick and Frame Store and
Dwelling, Containing Eight
Rooms and Bath, Also Two
Story Brick Stable, No. 40
p Street Norfhwext.

By authority vested in us by the heirs of
Ruth A. Holiidge, deceased. we will sell at
public aution, in front of the premises, on
sATURDAY, THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY
OF JUNE, 1924. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
being lot q. in square ell. with frontage of
Terms Of sale: All cash A deposit of
$500 will Be REQUIRED at time OF sale. Al
at cost of purchaser. Terms Of sale to. be
complied with within thirty days from day of
sale otherwise deposit forfeited.
.THQs. J. OWEN 4 son. Auctioneerh
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WANTED TO BUY-HOUSES.

NORTH COLUMBIA RID. WEST 10Th ST; s
TO rooms garage; SS.oo0 10 Sl2.1uo. l.. r.
SMOOT. 10 18th st. NV. Main 26ll.
IN GOOD SECTION AND NOT OVER S12 ONO
prefer garage. Call MRS. SCHMIDT. Main
.lD53.
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D. NOTES, Auctioneer

lie ANO ASp &AAS$AOAASS1
Auction sale of several van loads
of Desirable Furniture and House
hold Furnishings, including lot of
China, Glassware, Cut Glass, Bric-a-
brac, Pictures, Rugs, lot Bedroom,
Dining Room and Living Room
Furniture. Pianos, etc, at our sales
rooms, 633 Louisiana Avenue. on
Tuesday, June "a. at 10 AM.
Dealers Attention Invited
D. NOTES, Auctioneer
Terms: Cash.
ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.
Valuable Business Property,
Two-Story Brick Store, No.
2448 Ga. Ave. NV.
signed. will offer for sale by public auction
oath, 1924. at O'CLOCK PM, lot ss4 in in
subject to first deed Of trust for s2,75O at Z
per cent. due May. 1926.
Terms: Over said trust one-third cash. bal
secured by deed of trust on the property sold
or all cash over trust. at option of purcha ser.
DspSss npS ,th Of s. S2?S 20 at sale Terms to be com
cording and revenue stamps at purchasers
cost. Inspection upon application.
-, ADAM A. WESCHLER
1e1I-d&ds,exSu Auct.
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEEKS.-
TRUSTEES SALE Or VALUABLE BRICK
DWELLING. BEING PREMISES 14O6
Saith STREET NORTHWEST
By virtue Of certain deed of trust. dated
August l, 1928, being instrument No is,
recorded June 5, 1924. among the land records
Of the District of Columbia. and at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby the un-
dersigned trustees will sell at public auction
in front of the premises. on TUESDAY, THE
TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF JUNE AID
1924, AT FOUR PM, the following described
land and premises. situate in the District of
Columbia and designated as and being the
south 80 feet front on 34th street by depth
of 120 feet. Of lot 63 in square rs. George
town. now known as square 1916 in the city
Of Washington, now known for assessment
and taxation purposes as lot s2s, square 1916
Terms: Sold subject to a prior deed Of trust
for 81, 400, further particulars of which will
be announced at time of sale: the purchase
price above said trust to be paid in cash. A
deposit Of $500 required. Cpnveyancing. re-
cording and revenue stamps at purchasers
cost. Terms to be complied with within
thirty days, otherwise deposit forfeited and
the property may be advertised and resold
at the discretion Of the trustees.
MICHAEL WALSH,
KARST HOFFMAN.
TruSteeA,
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sFTHE PURCHASER OF THE ABOVE
described property having failed TO comply
with the terms of sale. said property will be
resold for cash on FRIDAY. THE TWENTY
SEVENTH DAY OF JUNE. 1924. AT THE
SAME HOUR AND PLACE. 81 100 deposit
quired upon acceptance of bid.
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
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sFTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE TWENTY SEVENTH,
1924, AT THE SAME PLACE AND HOUR
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
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MOVING, PACKING & STORAGE

HALE PRICE ON MOVING TO OR FROM
New Jersey, New York and Boston. TRANS
PORT MOVERS. 327 S. 18th st. Newark.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.
Continued.

Corner House on Fairmont
Street-S7.5 500. Only $3.50 Cash.
sroom aud bath brick, with VIII. elec..
hardwood floors and all modern fea
lures. This property is in the first com. zone
and can he readily adapted for business. with
apartments above.
Allan L. Walker & Co., Inc,
s13 18th st NV Main o690
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90 LOlISItIIOW .SI. NV.
estory brick. rooms and bath, h.-w. h..
electric light.
Lot 20 TT. wide; for garage
OF lot.
Price. $3.50: $1,000 cash. balance payable
$50 per month, TO cover all interest and
curtail.
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HOUSE, ROOMS NEAR Cong. LIBRARY
or good northwest section; 5000 cash. bal
ance monthly; price not TO exceed 81 900:
agents. Address Box lOl-R. star office "a.
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LongfellOW St.-TwO Car Lines.
' Practically new. modern colonial home. fine
location, large porcheS: owner will vacate at
once and make very easy terms. Price. $3.50.
See this before buying.
w. {. DUNALI..
1410 st. NV. Main SIlS
New Britain herald., 1924-05-13
TABLES ON HEALTH
ON DON'T SHOW OFF" BABY

habits Of sleep by being disturbed Tn the carly days of life. Being shown off" 10 relatives and friends is eA- trcmcly disturbing 10 resting child TO be continuously lifted up for show oif' purposes is bad at any time for the baby.
 Such little things help to develop durability and fussiness which one day may form the basis for nervous troubles.
 A baby is onlS too likely to reflect nervous enrironn,ent,
 Try and remember how you feel upon being suddenly awakened, or disturbed while resting and do unto your child as you do unto yourselt'
New Britain herald., 1924-05-13
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We have met before, haven't we. MT. T'isher:"
 Fisher bowed graNely: there was a sort of unwilling admiration in his eyes.
 We met q year or two back he admitted grale ely.
 We were just going for a drive" said David. "You must come with us. Mary has just learned to drive the car herself; she is quite an ex- pert
 MT. Fisher doesn't believe me, ] can sec" said Mary. She felt as if she were moving and speaking on stage. She did not dare to hope that Fisher would keep her secret; there was a sort of stern gravity in his face that made her heart sink.
 She remembered that he was Dayid's friends, and that Dora was his sister: and from her own observation she had guessed that Dora meant to be mistress of the Red Grange. Was it likely, therefore, that he would stand by and see David imposed upon? It was desperate situation. She would have given anything had it been possible 10 excuse herself from the drive. She would have given anything for just few moments alone in which to recover her self possession,
 Sudden weakness laid it's hand upon her. She looked at David ap- pealingly.
 "I don't want to drive this after noon. Will you, please?"