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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877
The Hiqh School Clock

ne F1I9H 0Ciioo' WYNN
High in its tower the high school
clock,
Through storms or sunshine fair,
Seemed like a faithful, familiar friend
For whom we had grown to care.
For whenever we passed the corner,
Though intent on work or play,
We unconsciously glanced at the
steadfast clock
Telling the time of day.
And oft in the coming months and
years
W., We shall look as we walk along,
SAaa psng Of regret for the dear old
As for friend who has gone.
sot years and years the girls and boys,
AS they went to school each day,
ssAced up at the tower where the
= high school clock
0sEe Its warning, stern or gay.
'IN years few by like airships swift,
,sew classes came and went,
~ sull the high school clock smiled
| down
placid, calm content.
y, now alas! the clock must go;
s%s term Of service DER;
"aye among old memories dear
tony days of yore.
-WINONA JENKINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

most Of the farmers have finished
haying.
A. H. Marson was in Augusta on
business, one day last week.
Levi Miller of Weeks Mills is
helping +. D. Erskine during the
haying season.
Mrs. Eugene Hopkins of Cooper's
Mills, was a one day visitor Of Mrs.
Glenna Brown.
Mrs. Ethel Berry was visitor of
friends at Cooper's Mills, one day
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04
FAYETTE
The HappY HustIers

TIC Happy FIUStIer3
The Happy Hustlers met at the
home Of their local leader. Mrs. E..
S. Gordon, where a bread judging
contest was enjoyed; also a demon
stration on setting the table was
given Miss Mildred Brown and
Clarence Day were present and gave
helpful talks. The Club is con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04
=, Samp Boys Visit CITY

., n, c. i " Is boys from the state
\, y Cane to lamp at Winthrop Gen.
y, y By sps ~ augusta, Tuesday morn
tssfsl piacasa open car, and visited
ae Y. NJ NJ IN the city. They were
- Visited ., c. A. for a swim and
MI ap Reyes 'le State House and at,
ssis by The boys were accom-
,ssefott dr. J. Mach, of Dover
w Thew e se of activities at the
sclock. returned by special ear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

aily ~ MRS Mrs. Leonard Cooper and
Ea |. = wakefield, Mr.. and Mrs.
doaal ssu a,pper and children of the
r. RslnSso soldiers Home. Mr.. and
Nsey ca n hackliff and children.
% Of tby,per and Miss Katherine
ching n ~ city, motored Monday
hest Tar,,uae nome of Mr.. and Mrs
Clam s,,nU Ur IN Vassalboro, where
nost en Iper was awaiting them
0yabie time was had by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04
COUNTY REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS ON FILE

The following deeds. conveying real
estate were received and recorded on
Monday and Tuesday at the Kennebec
county registry of deeds:
Augusta-Sylvester Gotreau to
Louise Roy, land and buildings on the
Cony road; N. p. and Laura w. Dodge
CT Omaha, Neb., to Henry o. Parmen-
ter, land at Belmont Park.
Gardiner-Frank W. Hamlen to
Harvey B. Bowling, land on Bruins
wick avenue.
Oakland-Rebecca Ellis to Justin D.
Ames of Readfeld, land and buildings
on High street.
Observation-Disclosures c. Boynton to
Gilbert C. Cary, land and buildings on
East Pittston-Alna road.
Readfield-Elza J. HARDWOOD to
Charles w. Tompson of Seekonk,
Mass, land on the shore of Ford Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Parsons Of
Leeds were guests In town, Satur-
day.
Harold Gle who has been working
in Boston, has returned home.
The Rohr Farm has been sold to
cottage parties.
The Sadie Tuck Jones place has
been sold and is being fixed up very
attractively.
Mrs. May Whittemore passed
Thursday with her daughter in
Chesterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith and
son, who have recently returned
from California, and have been to
their farm, are visiting in Bethel.
Mrs. Charles Walton was a recent
guest in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

Mules Championship Tennis
'lsa Gent to be held at the Au-
'ess n Vsunlry Club will start the
Crested august 9. All the ladies in
lsli shoD e asked to sign up in the
VI viii a., II Is hoped a large num-
euter the Tournament.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

.,nnr ana Mrs. R. N. Millett and
tuesis y. VI Springfield, VT, are the
IN = VI VI Mrs. Millett's mother Mrs.
fletcher, 6 Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

n IAN, ana Mrs. Harry Henderson are
folsesrs.e s.s OF Hon. and Mrs. L. r.
n yo s, az their camp at North Pond,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

.sho f.. selie Stone. 81 Bangor street.
llL Il !, ., several weeks has been very
'tisos, "uwiy improving. Her many
iscoysrv are hoping for a complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

nss s Doris Leland Is enjoying a
A. ny from her duties In the Of
n W. VI andrews, Nelson & Gardiner,
~ nome In Sangerville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

John E. Keller has returned to the
city after a months business trip
at the seashore, stopping at Wiscas-
set over Sunday and Monday to at
tend the Tabernacle meetings now
going on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

.ss agnes Bennett of Norridge-
c,s,I y the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
'Nl crommett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

Mrs. David sweeney of Oakland
was business visitor in the city,
Tuesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-04

templating a picnic the 18th; also a
marshmallow roast the 18th on Wat
son Heights.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22
Surprise Birthday Party.

Monday, April 10, surprise birth
day party was given Mrs. R. C. Wot-
ring and her twin sister, Mrs. Iva
Baker, of near Loeb Lynn Heights,
by their many friends and relatives
at the home of Mrs. Wotring, the oc-
casion being their anniversary. An
enjoyable evening was spent by all
present, the guests consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. j. N. H. ,Wotring, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Wotring and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thurman Sellers and children,
Mrs. Stella Mosser and son Milford
Mosser, Mr.. and Mrs Emery Wotring,
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Shaffer and two sons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Wotring and children, Mrs.
Ida Shillingburg and daughter Miss
Viola Shillingburg, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wotring, Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Wotring
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

WANTED-To buy, secondhand
Stroller; also baby bed. Box 1872, Oak
land-Advertisement sgt.
WANTED-Truck driver; must be
good salesman. Apply at Oakland
Observation-Disclosures Off.
FOR SALE-Royal Confectionery.
Price on application. Apply at The
Northumberland Aft.
FOR SALE-Baby coach, in good
condition. Apply at 80 Alder street,
Observation-Disclosures 7-3t*
WANTED-A secondhand Ford
racer or speedster body. Address, Box
Is, Steyer, Md.-Advertisement 4-6t*
FOR RENT-Three or four first
floor rooms, furnished or unfurnish-
ed. Apply at Central Hotel-Adver-
tisement 8-tf.
FOR RENT-Seven room house,
with bath; large front yard. Located
on Third street, Oakland. A. D. Nay
or.-Advertisement 9-3t.
FOR RENT-One store or office
room, newly finished. Apply to Mrs.
George Thayer, 80 Alder street,
Observation-Disclosures 9-2t
l am now prepared for boarders,
sewing and mending. Will sew at
private homes if preferred. Mrs. Nell
lie Feather, SO Liberty street, Oak
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S-4t*
FOR SALE-My farm, located one
mile east of McHenry. If interested,
come and look at it at once. Walter
Glotfelty, McHenry, Md.-Advertise-
ment 8-2t*
FOR RENT-Seven room house,
with bath room, furnace, electric
lights, gas, large garden and cen
trally located. Apply to Paul B. Nay
lor, Observation-Disclosures 52-tf.
Send your Job Work to The Repub-
lican Commercial Printing Depart
ment-it will be done neatly, cor
rectly and as promptly as in consis-
tant with good workmanship.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22

LOST-Friday evening, April 9, be-
tween Oakland and Terra Alta, black
travelling bag containing woman's APP
parel. If found, please notify w. A.
Whitehair, Terra Alta, w. Va-Ad-
vertisement 8-3t*
FOR SALE-Baby Chicks, R. C.
Rhode Island Reds, Harold Tompkins
strain. Matched electrically. April
Matched, per rs, $3.50; per so, $1,000;
per 100, $4,000. (Miss) Diana Weber,
Oakland, Observation-Disclosures Aft.
FOR SALE-Three Durham yearl-
ing reds and roans; registered stock;
ready for service; extra good animals.
Send in your orders for sugar and
maple sirup. SILAS C. BEACHY, Ac-
cident, Md.-Advertisement ST..
FOR SALE-One Fordson Tractor,
good as new, with pulley; two Jersey
Cows as good as there is in the coun-
ty, 5 and 6 years old; will be fresh
April goth. Apply Columbus Paugh,
R. D. l, Deer Park, Md.-Advertise-
ment 7-tf.
1 AM NOW BOOKING ORDERS
for Baby Chicks for 1926 season. S.
c. White Leghorns (Tom Barron
strain), R. I. Reds and Jersey Black
Giants, and any other breed desired.
All bred for laying. Name date you
want chicks shipped. Write for de-
scriptive circular and prices. Eggs
for Matching wanted-R. l. Reds, Ply
mouth Rocks and other heavy breeds
through the Matching season-pure
blood only. Custom Matching done dur
ing the season. G. j. YODER, Grants
vile, Observation-Disclosures Lat.
NEW SELF HEATING IRON-A
new invention now makes ironing easy
in every home. Ends hot stove drudg-
cry. No wires, no attachments. Costs
only 1 cent for average ironing. Burns
96 per cent air, a per cent gasoline.
Absolutely safe. Better work, less cost
than old-time flat irons. Clean, quick
heat. Saves miles of steps. Cuts IRON
ing time in half. Let me show you
how simple the Diamond Self-Heating
Iron is, what beautiful work it will do.
Just drop postal card to James
Kemphfer, Oakland, Md.-Advertise-
ment 6-tf.
FOR SALE - Farm containing
about 245 acres; mostly cleared, bal
ance good pasture and timber; pas
ture land well watered; large boiling
spring and water in house; apple or
chards and sugar grove; good eleven
room house; two good barns, silo and
other buildings. One and one-half
miles off State road. A real place to
farm and raise stock. Address P. O.
Box 213, Oakland, Md.-Advertise-
ment S-3t*
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22
and two daughters, Aunt ISIS" Wot-
ring, Mrs. Obed Shaffer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Shoemaker.
Loeb Lynn Boy Suffers Broken
Hip.

Mahlon Taylor, six years old, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor, suf-
Tered a broken hip Monday when he
was thrown by dog with which he
was playing. The injured boy was at
tended by DR.. Henry w. McComas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Moon and sons,
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Moon and daughter
Jessie and Mr.. Roy Moon were calling
at the home of Mrs. j. T. Moon Sun
day.
We are glad to note that Mr.. Otis
Fike and family are moving back in
our neighborhood again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Yutzy were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bradford Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22
Maryland tuberculosis AssOcia-
ton Clinic.

A clinic for diseases of the chest
will be conducted in the Central Ho-
tel, Kitzmiller, Wednesday, April %,
at 1880 a. m. Individuals complain
ing of cought, expectoration of blood,
tired feeling, loss Of weight and ap-
petite, indigestion, hoarseness, etc.,
should see their family physician and
obtain permission to attend the clinic
at the place announced above.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-04-22
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Garrett County, Nd, will meet on
MONDAY, MAY 3, 1926,
for the purpose of transacting routine
business
By order of the Board
w. G. MEYERS, Clerk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
Classified Column


Advertisements under this head
will be inserted in The Citizen at
the rate Of lie a word for each in
sertion, but the minimum for the
first insertion in every instance is
25c.
Advertisers should give their
street address as well as their tele-
phone number If they desire re-
suits.
Payments for classified adver-
tisements is invariably in advance,
but regular advertisers with ledger
accounts may have their advertise
ments charged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
RETURN FROM
TRIP TO MIAMI
MR.. AND MRS. PERCY COOK
MADE FLIGHT TO
MAGIC CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy A. Cook
flew to Cooks Island and Miami
last Saturday and returned to the
city today. Mr.. Cook is salesman
ager of the Tropical Isles Corpor-
alton.
The Cooks left in A. B.
ChaIk's plane. With Mr.. Cook fly
ing the machine, the trip was made
in one hour and forty minutes.
On their return to the city, they
were greeted by Capt. Jonas
Pendlebury.
Mr.. Cook stated all realtors IN
Miami were enthusiastic about the
real activity in Key West and on
the Florida Keys.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR PRINTED SOCIETY STA
TI0NERY, The Artman Presr,
125 Duval street. Phone Sc.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
Capt. Stearns Selected
Official Representative
TO National Contention

Capt. Clark d. Stearns has
been selected by the chamber Of
commerce as official representa-
tive of the city of Key West at
the 18th national foreign trade
convention April %, 20 and 80 at
Charleston.
This is an international con-
vention at which representatives
from this country and foreign
countries win convene. This is
the first time that the convention
met in the southeast.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
ROTARY CLUB
HOLDS ENJOYABLE
LUNCHEON TODAY
MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
AND COUNTY COMMISSION
Frs TO ATTEND NEXT SEES
SION.

The members of the city coun-
ell and county commissioners will
be the guests of the Rotary Club
next Thursday at the Hotel La
Concha. The Rotarians viii dis
euss with them the needs of city
hospital and scavenger trucks.
= "A city hospital is the most
needed thing in Key West" DR..
Eugene Lowe stated at the meet
ing today.
Doctor Lowe said that a hos
pital would keep down the death
rate this summer and is the most
important thing right now. He
said that physicians in Key West
are worked to death and patients
could be taken care of better in
q hospital.
The naval hospital is to be
closed, Doctor Lowe said, and We
should get in back of it and see
fhat n heromes the nronertv Of
the county, utilized for the bene-
1T Of the citizens of Key West.
Maj. Gen. Harry G. Hale in
reference "a the government prop-
erty, belonging to the United
States army, that win be sold
q ..w,v dste sa;d that th;s nron-
sttv should he taken over hv tho
city ~ Kev wast onlv IN tha njan
mat the govarpmant can secure
.s. a..are.oaa,, 80 ,,,a.
= . DE- -so,,ld b : grast n,;staLe far
ts. government rer to : sell Kew West
bsrracks and Martello Towers. It
& a great military asset and the
people should not permit its sale.
= ''The Importance of hospital
Ia OF the greatest magnitude, how
ever"
DR.. J. X. Porter, Sr., state
heaith ofiicer Tor many years, said
mat the government was not con-
templat'ng giving .ne naval nos
'.ai 20 she cry Dus nau gwen Ten
80, = 80 aS wh Sss . se asq nont ss
nS-s.. 80 .a,,aa - $50 .'sa,,as $500 I.
budget fhe cost If running, ! hos
bjtai
A sugoestion WAS made hv i a..
MeInnis. stating that the Merce-
des Hospital could be remodeled
and made into a good temporary
hospital.
Andrew Miller brought up the
question of having the city coun-
Gil cut down on other expenses
and retain services If two scaven-
ger trucks.
-.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
MAYOR CURRY
LANDS TARPON
LUCKY FISHERMAN YEsTER.
DAY CATCHING FIRST
OF SEASON

Mayor Leslie A. Curry was the
lucky fisherman yesterday after
noon, catching Che first tarpon of
the season.
This beautiful fish weighed be-
tween 35 and 40 pounds, said the
Mayor, and was four feet long.
Besides this unusual catch, May
or Curry brought in a large va
riety of other fish.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
SCOUT MEETING

Both divisions Troop 5, Boy
Scouts of America, will meet
tonight at 7:30 at Scout head
quarters. All members urged to
attend as matters of Importance
win be discussed at this session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
REAL ESTATE

VALUABLE CORNERS Southland
and Elizabeth; SO #. on Eliza
beth, 100 #. 6 in. on Southland.
Price $4,000, one-fifth cash,
remainder in one, two and three
years. Address P. o. Box $50.
mar11
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE--General Electric
Motor. Five horsepower, 800
r.. p. NJ, gal Ampheres, 10
Volt, so Cycle. This motor is
in splendid working condition
and the price is right. Apply to
Citizen office. MARI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08

Since the 1924 general confer.
ence Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church which authorized the or
dination Of women, more than so
women have taken their first or
dination and are now licensed
to preach.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08

BARGAIN LOTS ON Grinell street,
106 #. 9 in. by 1O8 #. 6 in;
reasonable price. Address P. o.
Box 90. mar 1 1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
INFORMATION ON KEY WEST

La Concha Hotel European PLAN single SIS to 81, /
double 81 to s12 On large parties of 70 or more,
special reduced rates. Oversee HOTEL European plan.
single So up, double S4 up.
Hotel Casa Marina, closed for the season
Population of Key West $4,000
Municipal Golf Lnks--a sporty course, extending
from Gulf to Ocean. Summer rates. green fees 75c per
day. $500 plus tax for year.
Bathing Beach and Tenns-Casa Marina Hotel
Grounds Also public tennis and bathing beaches
Fishing! Over 600 varieties See hotels for boats
Free Aquarium, east end of Flager street. Marine
curlo shop on Margaret street.
Key West
Ocean Boulevard. to encrcle city, now being built
by Monroe county.
Oversee Highway, from Key West to the mainland
Onehird distance completed balance of roadway con-
IracIed Steel tobridges to the long water gaps
Take taxi spin out over the Ocean, from the city of
Key West - =
Pipe Line for municipal waterworks soon to be laid
IRON ma,n,and Plenty OF fresh. pure water to Key
White Ways being installed through the bust
ness districts.
Building permits and Bank deposits rapidly increas-
Key West postal receipts show an average monthly
increase over last year OF so per cent
Best natural harbor in Florida Exports-imports
reach SAT 90 annually.
Duval Mortgage Company First mortgage loans
TO home owners and home builders. Maximum loan
100000 On improved income business properties
$4,000 Applications received at Company's Office
No. Ga Duval Street. kas
Key West Foundation Company's beautiful sub
division at eastery end of the island is daily reporting
Progress Several new houses under construction
Graders, scariers, roadrolers draglnes and faofor
trucks in active operations.
25 #. business lots on Flagler Street, 500 per
front foot, or $500.
SO #. residential lots, SIS per front foot or
.$3,75O.
Terms 20 per cent cash, balance 1, 2 and years;
interest per cent per annum, payable semi-annnu
ally.
All titles insured by New York Title and Mort
gage Company Certificate of Title Insurance delivered
to purchaser with contract.
Those DESTROYS consulting either the Wall Jeurns
the Boston News Bureau viii find copies of the file
in our office
Any further information Key West viii be gladly /
furnished by
KEY WEST FOUNDATION co.
MALCOLM MEAcHAM Pre.idens
shone rs Ga Dsvsi Street
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
LEAVE FOR THEIR HOME

Mrs. Katherine d. Sharp and
Miss Sallie DOORS leave Saturday
morning by rail for their homes
in London, Ohio, after a pleasant
winter in Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08
WANTED

WANTED-Those who desire en-
graved visiting cards to give us
their orders. The Artman
Press, 125 Duval street, in The
Citizen building a24
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-08

Bell and Mr.. Hampton of Miami
". A. johnson gave classified.
tion talk on real estate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15
MUSCLE SHOALS
BIDS FEW

The contest today for lease of
the Governments 1000. 900 Muscle
Shoals project had narrowed to a
Few bids those sponsored by the
Muscle Shoals Power Distributing
Company, comprising f1S power com
panies operating in eight southern
States, the Union Carbide Con-.
pany, the Air Nitrate Corporation
and Elon H. Hooker, of New York,
who acted on behalf of Eastern
capitalists. This came out as the
Congressional Muscle Shoals COM
nafttee debated a final decision. No
word has been received from
Ford.
Seven other bids, from power con-
Germs. electr1c companies and cap
italists are. not thought highly OF
by members of the committee, it
was learned. because their pro-
visions for distribution of surplus
power failed to comply with the
instructions issued by Congress.
The committee meanwhile must
make one or more recommendations
to Congress by April 26, and file
all the offers, so Congress itself
can pass upon each bid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15

to serUe you. Plenty of helpers
wiH be on hand to keep the
racks full of dresses, and in
order.
All the dresses WiH be ar
ranged according to sizes, tOith
each printed on large cards oUer
the racks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15
Sizes
Misses,
16 to 20
\ y
WOrnen's
Sc to AZ
Larger Sizes,
ID to 48

Even though the Basement Store is
young-a yearling, we might say-lt has
astOnished the women of Washington with
the marvellous values offered in its dress
sales.
And now, with an idea that thousands
of women will welcome the opportunity to
buy smart, WelI-made dresses for $40, we be-
gin a sale on Friday that will outclass all
our previous sales, because we have 'gOne
the limit in our plans and preparations to
make the beginning of this Continuous Sale
an event long to be remembered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15

The beginning of this continuous sale pre-
sents an opportunity that no woman can af-
ford to overlook-it is more than sale, we
would use bigger word in this case, if we
knew one. Perhaps, adding Concentration"
will help to get the idea over.
1t has taken us two weeks to assemble
these dresses-and the values are such that
women will respond in hundreds to buy
these new, fresh, beautiful Springtime
dresses, two and three at time, and save
tens of dollars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15
You'll Always Find
Unusual Dresses at $40

Dresses so far, far superior to anything
you've seen anything you've expected at TINS
price that they will come to be ''byword' for
value in Washington $40 will be. the Base
ment Stores own price-its specialty-always
worth seeing first. From time to time we shall
!. advertise special groups at this prlce-watch
for the ads! SO .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15

This sale is, Without question.
one of the greatest eUer held in
Washington. Come e0rly-befOre
attending business If possible.
HOweUer, If that is impossible,
lDe are going to hold 400 dresses
in reserve, they WiU be placed on
sale promptly at 4 p. NJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-15

Most of the Basement Store
wiH be turned oUer to this open
ing sale, so that thousands of
lOOnaen can see the dresses at
one time.
Directors WiH be on the floor
to shoW you your size section.
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