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The Washington times., 1924-11-20
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This American Radio Service
Opens Business At 7Ts 13th
Street Northwest.

The American Radio sarvics. 7lS
Thirteenth street, il another store
which had IT, birth through the
ambition Of men who have become
skilled In their calling while work.
ing for others.
1t il operated by Mr.. g. o.
Fischer and Mr.. r. e. Hodge, Goth
formerly Of woodward & Lothrop.
Mr.. Fischer has been radio buyer
for woodward = Lothrop for the
past three years. and during This
period found time to manage their
station. WAY He has made many
friends, both in the United States
and Canada, by way Of the ether.
Mr.. Hodges was also connected
with Woodward & Lothrop, in the
capacity OF installation manager,
and win be remembered by hun.
dreds OF his friends, who have pleas.
ant recollections Of his genial per.
1sonalitys Mr.. Hodge has been con.
nected with radio, In building and
installation, for the past ten years,
The reporter found In this shop q
t'hoInelilxe" atmosphere and a rare
courtesy in the sale Of the very
highest class type of radio equip
ment
The Washington times., 1924-11-20
GONGEST ION 6f
TRAFFIC. Old
TROUBLE
OK Teams Mired III Thirteenth
Street Mud Offered Problem
As Great As Autos Of Today

The hags burner Of a generation
ago was as much talked about in
Thirteenth street as the gas burner
Of today. according to some pf the
old timers.
The OK team was the most pop
ular method Of transportation in
those days and the street frequent
ly had its traffic jams when one
or more teams got stuck In the
mud.
Great difficulty was experienced
in wet weather when OK teams got
stuck in the soft dirt in the slight
hill in front Of Franklin school, IN
Thirteenth between street and K
street. Half dozen yoke Of oxen
were sometimes required to pull the
unfortunate one from the miro.
Farmers brought hay and produce
to the city in OK wagons; many
Washington people maintained a
yoke Of oxen and they We're often
traded in Thirteenth street for
merchandise, cash or other oxen.
In the old days one Of the most
flourishing establishments in the
city was a high class livery stable
in Herald Square, where the Hearst
Building now stands.
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EW ELECTRIC.
HOUSE ON
Street
Atwood 4 Rupprooht Open
Store at 80 Thirteenth
Street

Atwood and Rupprecht. located
in their beautifulIy-appointed show
room at $40 Thirteenth street. are.
now displaying besides their es-
pecialiy designed fixtures, a large
assortment OF period fitments.
Their thirty years. experience
enables them to offer and suggest
the most appropriate fixtures to
meet the requirements OF the dis
corning public
The Colonial fixtures Of their own
design and Manufacture are perfect
in every detail and 20 suggestive
of the early Colonial times that
many prominent. people have equip
ped their homes with Atwood and
Rupprecht's strictly Colonial fix
lures.
Their display OF fixtures Of the
Adams design is sure to meet with
the approval of the most exacting,
while their assortment of the
Italian, French and Spanish dc,
signs, together with the high class
modern type fitments affords a
vast range from which to make a
selection.
The demand upon this firm for
altering antique vases. etc, has
made il necessary to add special
The Washington times., 1924-11-20
JORDAN kIE|....P'|.||'T'
ABREAST 0F
lines
Starting With Pianos Only,
the Store Added Taking
/. Machines and Radio

Imagine Washington without any
pianos, vietrolas, graphophones, or,
radios!
Putting music ana musical IN.
strunents into washington homes
has been the business Of the Arthur
Jordan Piano Company for the past
twelve years, and thousands or
families each day enjoy a concert
from some instrument from the
House Of Jordan.
Located at the northeast corner
Of Thirteenth and @ streets. the
House Of Jordan Is in the Music
Hub Of the city. When Washing
ton speaks Of musical instruments
they think of the name Of Jordan.
Arthur Jordan, president Of the
company. built the building that
houses the business: The site was
at one time occupied by private
residences, later it gave way to
the march of commerce up Thtr-
teenth street. A grocery store once
did a flourishing business there.
Frank III. Kimmel, the general
manager, was with Mr.. Jordan
when he started In business, start
ing as q salesman. The store at
that time handled pianos only.
Five years ago Mr.. Kimmel left
the company to. be national repre-
sentative of the Ampico Company.
After travelling for the Ampico for
three years he returned to the
House of Jordan as general man.
ager.
The Jordan company first de-
parted from its practice OF being
exclusively piano house six years
ago when they began handling the
Sonora graphophone.
The venture was so successful
that a year later they added the
Victrola. At that time the popular
demand for the talking machine
was greater than it has ever been
known to be.
Last year, when radio became a
popular feature, the Jordan com.
.pany: added radio to the business.
They handle the 'Amrad and Ware
neutrodyne.
The Jordan has been handling
the Chickering Ampico Re-enacttng
piano for seven years and a series
OF concerts on the instrument
have proved popular with musical
Washington.
The public has identified; several
members OF the Jordan staff with
long service.
Mrs. Lottie v. Hanson, long time
employee. was formerly in schnFge
OF the photograph department. Five
years ago she. went to- the piano
department where she now IS.
Howard Ruddach, head Of the
tuning department, has been with
the firm since 1t started. Francis
J.. Purcell, a salesman. also has
been with, the Jordan company
since they first opened the business.
Thomas Kananaugh, head OF the
monograph section, succeeded Mrs.
Hanson in that position.
C. Albert Sweeney, head of the
credit department, was formerly in
the credit, department of the Hub
Furniture Company for a number
Of years. kss
b Z The latest innovation with the
House of Jordan is the addition Of
a line of pipe organs. The store
handles the Arthur Jordan direct
electric. pipe organ. for churches,
theaters and private residences.
The Washington times., 1924-11-20
COSMOPOLITAN
Feature Of
: Street
first Program viii Be Given
on Christmas DayTo
Cost So. SOC, 900

The story Of the development
Thirteenth street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and Massa-
husetts avenue IS the story0f the
naEch Of progress Of the Nations
Eapital.
NJ One of the outstanding features
81 1.-THE erection at; Thirteenth and
ID istreets Of the great Cosmopoli.
an Theater and office building,
The most modern structure Of the
Kind Washington has known.
III The magnitude of the structure.
ss wide variety of appointments
And the lavish interior decorations
4relt not vet appreciated by the
Reopie Of Washington. Only an
Inspection Of the completed institu-
Zion viii reveal the scope Of the
Enterprise. .s
Seating Capacity $500.
Here are some outstanding physi-
aI facts that give some idea Of
h6W the new building win De
eduipped to serve the public:
The theater proper VIII have 4
seating capacity of $500: there will
hs boxes for 900 and loge seats.
The auditorium VIII be decorated
IN old ivory, green gold and rose
fquer
In architectural effect. the theate-
sFklI be of modified empire type
THE grand foyer, copy of the
4Oyer in the Tivoli Theater, sCllica-
30, will be thirty feet from floor
10 ceiling. Tapestry will cover
the paneled walls and marble coll
afknns will serve as supports. & The
Fand stairway of marble will be
4Ighted by a crystal chandelier con-
tining 500 lights and $4,000 separ-
te: crystals. The chandelier wilt
2fand sixteen and one-half feet
nigh, will be thirty feet in circum-
Sfence.
There win be 22O offices in the
Building, served by a battery Of
9bnr elevators 1t will be Washing
lens most beautiful commercial
BQilding. Ground TOR the structure
WAS first broken two years ago and
The completed building wills cost APP
E4Oximately 81, 500 ,0O0.. NJ
1.-The construction work is under
the direction Of Julian Brylawski,
Nlce president of the owning cor,
q0fation. i'g ss.,j !. 4
The contracts for construction
fId decorating are held. by G. How
ard Crane, Kenneth Franzher and
CHARLES Hunter Petit.
Open Christmas Day.
The formal opening, Of the theater
twill take place next Christmas Day
when the Stanley Company of
america will begin its series of
high class vaudeville shows. This
organizations circuit serves $50
fsheaters.
II Mr.. Brylawski will be- resident
manager for the Stanley Company,
HI The opening performance viii be
81 gala affair. President Coolidge
and his Cabinet members of the
diplomatic circle and leaders In the
life Of Washington will be invited.
III Popular prices will be the order
1T the new Cosmopolitan. The
highest price in the house will be
rs cents. There will be seven acts
And feature photoplays. There are
mo posts in the theater and each
heat will command an unohstructed
view of the stage and screen.
A feature that is certain to prove
popular is the dance salon, restau-
liant and Spanish Garden on the
Ekround floor. The roof garden,
during the summer season, win fea-
lure open-air photoplays and win
be under the. direction Of Myer
Davis.
The Washington times., 1924-11-20

where rare vases are
drilled and converted into electric
portables.
Their ability In constructing spe-
cial fixtures has attributed in no
mean way to their success.
The appointment Of their display
room Is hoIne-Iike. their treatment
courteous and their service depend
able
The Washington times., 1924-11-20
OLD TIMERS RECALL
MANY FAMILIAR NAMES

Names familiar to the ear of
Washington one or two generations
ago are still equally wel-known
here. Where the Homer building
now stands, in Thirteenth street,
between F and G. streets. there
were three fine residences. The
occupants were Mrs. Lincoln mo
The Washington times., 1924-11-20

Binhix operated a tin shop for
many years. The property at tho
present time is used by the Frazess
Potomac Laundry.
The Washington times., 1924-11-20

to President Lincoln), Mrs.
williams and Mrs. Thompson.
But here Is one not often heard.
At sos Thirteenth street Thomas
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: will drop you a few
lines l am little girl eight years
old and in the third grade. ] go to
school every day and go to Sunday
school every Sunday. l will tell you
what ! want. ] want a big sleepy doll
that says mama, some oranges, nuts,
apples, flrecrackers and as many other
things as you can bring. l will go
to bed and shut my eyes tight. We
haven't any chimney for you to come
down but we will leave the front door
unlocked so you won't have much trou-
BILE to get in. Don't forget my big sis
ter. She is too big for dolls. She
wants fountain pen aud a testament.
So If you can bring them for her she
is good girl. will close, hoping you
won't fail to come. Your little girl,
Dorothy Maye Halford,
Reyno, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: l am a Ii tie boy 5
years old and go to school every lay.
Am in the third grade. ] want you to
bring me a tricycle. to ride to school,
a slide trombone, some mrslc, and
fruits of all kinds Don't forget moth
ed, dad and sister also my little play
mate, Harry. I'll not ask too much
of you this time. I'll go to bed early
and close my eyes tight. Your little
boy, Harry Brown,
AIisnowaka, Ind.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am little
girl years old, have golden hair, go
to school every day. / am very smart.
l wash dishes, make up beds, sweep
and help papa milk. My mother has
only one arm. Now I'm sure you'll
bring me what l wish for. l want a
doll doll buggy, set Of dishes, little
stove, oranges and apples. Don't for
get my little neice, Imogene Kenner.
l will be a good girl and Santa don't
forget me. Virginia Faye Hawk,
Warm Springs, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: am a little
boy five months old. / am not big
enough to want and can't eat much
Of what you bring me but papa and
mama can. / will tell you what to
bring me. | want a ball, little gun,
lots Of pretty marbles, little doll
lots Of candy, apples, oranges and fire
works. Now Santa | will be at Poca-
hontas to visit grandp9 and grandma
be sure and don't forget me. Your lit
tie boy, Lyman Doyne Starr,
Corning, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: We are two little girls
four and six years old. We will tell
you what we would like to have you
bring us for Christmas. We want a
doll, little muff, some story books
and all kinds of fruits Don't forget
our little cousins and friends here and
at Biggers. We thank you now for
the things you may bring us. Your
little friends,
Theda and Thelma Shaver,
ReynO, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: | am waiting
patiently for you to come. / want a
little doll buggy, mama doll, stove
and little doll trunk. My little
brother, Harrison, wants gun, a lit
tie tool set and a tricycle.. Now l have
been a good girl though | have been
sick most of the time. My age is 6
years. And oh, yes, don't forget my
little baby sister, Dorothy Lee.
Georgia Wells,
Maynard, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: We are two lit
tie girls s and IL years old. We go to
school every day. We want you to
bring us a doll trunk, doll and all
kinds of candies and nuts and anything
else you think would be nice. Don't
forget our little sisters. They want
a little rocking chair, doll, and any
thing else would be nice. Your little
girls, Murl and Reba James,
Walnut Ridge RI, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

me lots of nice things. l want o car.
bedroom slippers, telephone so can
talk to my little friend, Edith, as she Il
moving away. I'll not ask for much
Would like some fireworks. Please
bring my little cousin, Imogene. T,
mama doll. am going to school ever,
day and love my teacher, Mrs. Mock
Am trying to be a good boy. Your lii
'ie iriend' Wade James,
Walnut Ridge RI. Arr
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Old Santa; l am little boy
six years old and go to school every
day l want you to bring me a little
wagon, a dancing man, a little pistol
and some caps to shoot in it. Bring
me some fire crackers, Roman candles
and sparklers and all kinds of fruits.
nuts and candy. Your loving little
boy, Woodrow Laster.
Rock Road, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
girl IL years old. go to school every
day l am iii the fifth grade. / will
tell you what 1 want you to bring me.
l want a ring, doll trunk, all kinds
of candies and nuts and anything else
you think would be nice. will be
very good and go to bed early and
close my eyes tight. Your little girl,
Juanita Mock,
Walnut Ridge RI, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: ! am a little
boy years old. l am sending this
letter to let you know what ! want
YOU to bring me. Please bring me a
little wagon with two horses, a train
and track, an automatic pistol and
rolls, some fire crackers, candy,
oranges and nuts Don't forget my
two sisters and brother and little cou-
sins. Bring them all something nice.
Your little boy, Albert Morgan,
Running Lake, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18
Attica, Ark.

Dear Santa Claus: am little girl
eight years old and am in the third
grade l want you to bring me chair
to rock my doll in, table, an iron
and ironing board and little tele-
phone. And Santa bring me some fire
crackers and Roman candles and some
candy, fruits and nuts. Your little
girl, Christine Laster,
Rock Road, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Old Santa: / am a little boy
g years old. l can pick cotton and
help mama. l want you to bring me a
little car, a cap pistol, harp, candy,
nuts and oranges. Don't forget my
little friend, Dorothy Hill, who lives
at Burr, Mo-, and don't forget Grandpa
and Grandma Marlett and Grandma
Dalton. Your little boy,
Glen Dalton,
Warm Springs RI, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am lin.
giri IL years old. / am in the ef,b
grade. l am going to tell you what :
want for Christmas. A doll that Vim
cry oranges, apples, candy, frecrse,' !
ers and all kinds of good things 70 40,
Don't forget my brothers. Brine ,h,.
narp' gun and shells, all kinas I,
nuts ana good things to eat. Don'. !.
forget my sister in Rogers Also sa ,s''
ana mother Your little girl. '~''
Roxie Carter.
Maynard, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
boy years old. l hope you won't
forget me- l want you to bring me a
little gun that shoots stopper, a harp,
a rubber ball, all kinds of candy and
nuts Please don't forget my little
friends, Frank Hufstedler and Thelma
Blue-eyes. They live at Reyno. will
go to bed early. Your little boy,
Paul d. Griggs,
Warm Springs RI, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Good Santa Claus: l am a
little boy four years old and l try to
be good sometimes. want you to
bring me a little car, little gun,
little horse that will run and jump,
some fire works and some candy, fruit
and nuts. Your little boy,
Eddie Lee Laster,
Rock Road, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Old Santa: / will write you
to let you know what | want for
Christmas. l want a horn, rubber
ball. apples, oranges and candy. My
brothers name is Weldon David. He
is months old. Bring him a rubber
ring. Don't forget our grandma and
grandpa. Bring them something very
nice. Your little boys,
Leo and Weldon Bellah,
Datto, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: / am a little boy six
years old and am going to tell you
what l want for Christmas. i want a
pistol, sparklers, fireworks, Roman
candles, candy, apples, oranges, cocoa
nut and nuts of all kinds. Don't for
get my little brother. Bring him some
candy Your little boy,
Harry Hart,
Attica, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
girl Z years old. l 90 to school every
day and have been a pretty good girl
and | want you to bring me a doll and
trunk, doll buggy, little car and
lots of nice fruits. nuts and candy.
You will find me at the Desha Hotel.
Your little girl, Larah Vail Criss,
Lake Providence, La.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa; am little girl 8
years old Santa l want for Christ
mas doll that will say mama and all
kinds of good things to eat. Don't
forget my little nephew, Vonda Lee
Bellah. Bring his a rubber ring. Your
little girl, Ozela Bellah,
Datto, Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: We are two little girls
six and four years old. We want you
to bring us a doll apiece and some
candy, apples and cocoanuts. We also
have little baby brother two years
old that wants a French harp and
other play pretties
Celestina, ELAN and Liman johnson,
Biggers, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l want you to
bring me a little kiddy cart. some mar
bles, little gun, little red chair,
some Roman candles and sparklers
and bring me something good to eat.
And please Santa don't forget my lit
tie cousin, Beatrice Abbott Your low
ing little boy, Lorelle Abbott,
Rock Road, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

If you want to buy or sell real es-
tate, write s. @. Dowell, Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas. Also agent for Iron
Mountain Railroad lands. 6-52t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: | am a little
boy 10 years old. ! am good to work.
want you to bring me for Christmas
a horn and all kinds of fire works,
apples, oranges and candy Don't for
get my daddy. Bring him something
too. Your little boy,
Marice Belfah,
Datto, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Old Santa Claus: / want a
belt, a pair of little stockings, little
teddy bear, little pistol, little suit
of clothes, a bicycle, little box full of
candy and nuts and so forth. Yours
sincerely, Otto Pendleton,
Ravenden Springs, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Old Santa: l am little boy
almost . years old and good little
boy too. want an air gun, oranges,
apples and candy, Don't forget my
little brother, Lee. Your little boy,
Joe Litherland,
POcahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa: l am a little girl s
years old. l want ring, doll and
doll buggy. Don't forget papa and
mama and my two little brothers and
sister l will go ito bed early. Your
little girl, Nellie Litherland,
Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: We are two lit
tie boys. Will you please bring us a
pair of rubber boots, joy ball, a pop
gun, candy, nuts and fruits. Please
don't forget our little neices, Gloria
and Theda Presley. Your little boys,
Shaver and A. NJ. Dunn,
Biggers, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

If interested in real estate see or
write II. G. McNabb, Hoxie, Ark. He
buys, sells and trades in real estate
anywhere. II IT,
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Please bring me an
Indian suit and a BIB gun, a fountain
pen, some apples, oranges and candy,
also some fire crackers,
Thomas Reynolds,
Biggers, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18
Santa Claus Letters

Dear Santa Claus: want you to
bring me a little wagon, a little gum
some Roman candles and sparklers and
lots of good things to eat. Your little
boy. Leon Fielder,
Rock Road, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: The time is here
to write you again. Hope youll bring
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMo oUININE (Tabletsl. 1t
stops the Cough and Headache and works off the
Cold. E. W. GROVES signature on each box. Soc
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

riles Cured in 8 tc "A Dav.
Drueeists refund money ~ fpA1o -, lays
% g, cure Itching, Blind BIsedH ~ uiNfMENTf fsg,
can - instantly relieves Itchins pa. ga FrolpdnI
-" ss' ies'ui sleep after FIRST applsss,, lIes and yp'
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18

The Quinlne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Of It's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROM0 QUlNINE (Tablets) can be taken
in the head. E.W. GROVES signature on box. SOC.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18
MACHINERY AND FARM TOOLS
HARNESS, ETC.

set Double Tug harness, set Double Chain harness,
single chain harness. set single buggy harness good
saddle and Bride pair New Pitess Wagon scales
CORN, HAY AND COTTON SEED
About 1900 bushels good dry About 1900 bales
hay clover and timothy me and sudan about 1000 pounds
Rowden Cotton seed good variety for planting
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-18
LIVE STOCK

cows giving milk half Holsten hefer yearlings 10
head stock yearings Red Poled BULL good mules
good saddle mare, extra good year old horse.
MACHINERY AND FARM TOOLS
Fordson Tractor good new l Oliver Double Disc
Tractor Pow Oliver Double Disc harrow extra good section
ring harrow No. Portable Saw mill complete International
Ne cutivator breaking pows Vulcan No. g. 10 and H.
Double Shovel, Single Shovel pow Mower and 1 rake,
inch Espensched wagon inch wagon with demount-
able hunks and bed and lot of small tools such as
post mall log chains, etc.
, 1924-05-02
LOCAL

We had the privilege yesterday of in
specting a sample of excellent browO
crystalized sugar manufactured by the St.
Croix Sugar Factory. 1t is of a verylight
grayish- brown color, and 80 9 test. The
Factory has made some 200 bags Of this
strike and is retailing it at $18 a Gag of
250 pounds, English weight. With the
advancing price of sugar it would be
well for merchants here to take advan-
tage of the local sugar market as i'm
ported sugar is likely to be high laCer on.
if the factory could be assured of sale
for this sugar locally it would be pre-
Pared to furnish the trade, as t could not