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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Smooth TaIker Relieves
 Man of All His Valuables

San Francisco, Feb. 19 LP1-Dr. J. r. Grover Griffith of the University of Pennsylvania was approached by q well dressed young man on tho liner Matoonia just before he sailed for Honolulu yesterday and relieved him of $2,00o.
 The man said he was from the pnrser's office and advised Dr. Crit fifth 10 turn over his valua bles, said a report to the police today. The man subsequently, disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Pavano and Nernali are each be- ing held In s2,000 bonds for their appearance in court court tomorrow 
 Pavapo and Vernali appeared in Waterbury court this morning. Their eases were continued until tomor. row morning, bonds being fixed at $@,500,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Man Is Killed When Limb
 Of Tree Hits Him on Head

Willimantio rrh 10 tP-Wu- liam Upton, 2& of Chaplin, died late yesterday for an injury which came when q tree limb struck him over the head. He was in a gang which was clearing row of trees from thu farm of J. ], Donahue, at Howard Valley in the town Of Hampton, Block and tackle were usod and a tree in falling brushed hy Upton and a limb fc]led him.
 Ho was born in Meridcn and leaves four sisters and two brothers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Women Guests al Hotel
 Flee in Scanty Attire

Boston, Feb 19 (Pj - Women gunsts at the Hotel Appleton on Arlington square fed to the street carly today when smoke filled their rooms from q fire in building next door, The men gucsts remain ed in their rooms awaiting formal warning of danger. The fire cause. damage 10 q four story brick husi- ness building estimated at $10,0hH
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
FOG HAMPERS SHIPPING

New York, Feb 19 P,-A dfns- fog that bIanketod the coast and extended inland for perhaps ion miles, today caused several incom- ing ocean liners and coastwise boats to anchor outside the port. Ferry traffic in the harbor was slowed Up.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
GIVEN WoLLAsToN MEDAL

London, Feb. 19 PI-Tho WoIlas- ton medal for researches concern ing the mineral structure of inc earth" was awarded today by the Geological Society of London to Prof. Henry Fairfield Osborn. head Of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The award vas made for Prof. Oshorn's work especially in the field of vertebrate palcontology."
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
CHEST TO EN.OEEICERS.

Shilmore F. Seaman entertained the Tast Matrons and Past Patrons Of Martha chapter, Q. E. g., last evening at his homn, 70 Monroe street. About 2& were present and cards were played followed by the serving Of refreshments.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
FIERCE STORM RACES

Brcst, France, Feb. 19 Pl-A violent storm is blowing and high seas are running off the French coast. A British steamer in dis trcss off tshant has sent out calls for aid. Fire has broken out in the hold of the Dutch steamer Peton, tobacco laden, and q tug has gone 10 the rescue.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
FREED ON MURDER COUNT

New York. Feb. 19 tP> - Charles Mitchell, who had been held in connection with the murder of FL sic Rogan, chorus girl, whose body was found in the street on Febru- ary s, was released today for lack Of evidence. Mitchell was arrested after he had gone to hospital on the morning of the murder, for treatment for q bullet wound.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
BANKER DIES IN PARIS

Now York, Feb, l9 (P) -- John SoaIcy Galveston, Texas banker and chairman Of the board of di- r"ct"rs Of the Magnolia Petroleum company diod in Paris, Francs yesterday, according 10 a private cable received here today.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
OLD INDIAN FIGNTEE DIES

Prescott, Arizona, Feb, 10 tP-- W, H. Wolfe, sca captain, Indian fighter and scout under Buffalo Bill and the late General Nelson A. Miles, and pioneer Arizona cattle man, died here yesterday, aged SS.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
RECEPTION TO NEW PASTOR
Much Postponed official Welcome Finally Held By Emmanuel Church-Gin Of Purse Is Made.

The much postponed reception to Roy, and Mrs Goorgg E. Fletcher, was held last evening at the Em. manuel Gospel church, Of which Mir, Fletcher Is the ne" pastor, There was almost a 100 per cent attend. ancc Of the eongry gation 10 greet he young minister, who is the jun for pastor of the city, and his wife,
 The program consisted of an in- vocation hy William Atkinson,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
"GKEYHOINn" WINS RACE

AItcar, Lancashire, England, Fob, l9 DPl- Jack Jarvis greyhound" Jovial Judge won the Waterloo cup in the dog dcrby' today by drfeat- ing Robert Banks Tanning Rein" in the final round The cup is val G"d at loo pounds with 5oo pounds added.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

The Bible has been published in 2% dialects Of English,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
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PERSON AlS

\. &. Johnson drove TO Los Ang"-
lc, today. Mrs.. johnson wi! return
with linn Monday.
Herman Houston, Of th" Chevrolet
Motor personnel, is driving TO san
Diego today to bring his wife and
son home. Leslie. his son, has been
i'll in San Diego hoopitaI since Al-
gust |.
Mrs. Alfred Peterson has gon" to
Amarillo, Texas, where she Will
visit her sister and mother for a
month";
RI Centre 1oachcrs WHO are rogiS-
tered at the Barbara Worth Hotel
are. Margaret j. Pircs, Gorona; Mat
tie Welsh. Long Beach Neiiio Fos-
ter san Diego: r. ". proudtoot,
San Diego and Ethel NJ. Manning,
Lo, Angeles.
Herman Swjnk travelling repro
sentative Of the MilI, Producers As
-ociation drove 10 san Diego today.
Hi, family ~,Il return with him.
Russell Sherwood is driving 70
san Diego today. Mr.. Sherwood
aud children VIII return to FL Gem
tro with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Washer Wilson
Announces New
Washers, Ironers

Yearly models in automobiles arc
something the buying public is en-
'ireIy familiar with, but this idea as
applied to washing and ironing
machines is something new. II is
the Washer Wilson. Inc. that has
adapted this policy to the scale Of
their product.
Father no longer has anything
on mother. When father goes out
to buy his new 1927 roll-along,
mother can 90 shopping for her new
1927 Horton washer and ironcr, -
declares l.. o. Bottorff, branch man
a2er Of Washer Wilson, Inc.
=" The fact that we have absolute
ly the latest and most improved
, washers and iroupIs on the market.
guaranteed 1927 models, is making
Il big hit with our purchasers. cspc-
ciallv where we demonstrate in COM
petition with other makes. There is
Il great deal of satisfaction to Us
that we can actually cut the wash
ing time in half. that is. we wash
Just twice as fast with the new lIor-
ton as compared to any other na-
chine. Not only do we have that
tremendous advantage. but much of
the success OF the Horton is due to
the cican washing il turns ont with
out the ightcSt damage to even the
most fragile articles.
a, to the Horton Ironrr it is
the most talked of machine on the
market. One might say, without
being far from the truth, that it
has made all other ironrrS obsolete;
it is Il fact that the 1927 Horton
is the only ironcr that now looks
and acts like real automatic home
ironcr.
"Anothcr interesting bit of in
formation, to housewives, is that
first Horton 5 were manufactured
in 1871, and that Washer Wilson,
Inc. was established - years ago. II
is now the largest organization of
this type in the west, maintaining
over 49, stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
CELEBRATION SALE
NOW BEING HELD
BY WESTERN AUTO

Celebrating the opening Of their
one hundred and fiftioth store, the
Western Auto Supply Company is
now holding Il great money saving
sale ON standard articles of Western
Auto equipment. which is in effect
in all Of their 100 stores throughout
the west and will continue for two
weeks
As token Of the company APP
prcciation of the patronage that has
made the tremendous growth pos
siblc during the past ten years. the
Western Auto Supply Company is
giving to each tire purchaser dur
ing this sale a new standard inner
tube, at half price.
Throughout the two weeks of the
sale standard Western Auto mcr-
chand:,c in the most popular acccs-
scrics will be offered at prices con-
sidcr;by less than the regular
Weston Auto low prices AT which
these goods are sold. The prices
and T. inner tub" sale will b" in
effect i'm all Western Auto stores.
whcrcovcr they may be located.
Tho first Western Auto Supply
Company store was opened on tn"
Pacific coast in 1916 by George
Pcppcrdinc, founder Of the company
and its present head.
From the modest start with one
store in 1916. the Western Auto
Supply Company grew to a chain of
90 stores in 1920, and the business
had increased to an annual worth
of about 100000. This business
was thcn incorporated and addition
III capital secured through the sale
Of stock. large portion Of the stock
being purchased by the employees
Of the company. The business was
extended to all the large towns and
cities in the Pacific coast states
and grow with such rapidity that
the 10th store was recently open
cd
Western Auto now has 100 stores
in California. and one or more stores
in every other important commn7-
itv in Ari/oua. Colorado. Idaho,
New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Oregon
Washington WYOMING, Montana,
and the Hawaiian Islands.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
UNION OIL OPENS
FOUR MARKETING
DEP0TS IN ALASKA

Completing negotiations that have
been under way for some time. Tn
ION OIL company Of California today
announced that It has opened four
marketing stations in Alaska. The
news stations are located at Kctchi-
Kan, Craig. Petersburg, and Wrm-
gcll. While these dcpots are all
Ioratrd in the southern portion Of
Alaska, il is believed that their "s-
Establishment marks the opening of a
vigorous sales campaign in Alaska
by the Union Oil Company Of Cali
foruia.
In the past, this California oil
corporation has supplied its Alaskan
trade through the medium of sales
agency. Even with limited market.
ing facilities afforded under thi,
arrangement, il is reported that
sales have increased tremendously in
recent months, and it was t. meet
this increased demand that the sta
tons We're established.
The new stations viii dispense
gasoline, diStiilatc. Kerosene and die
sol in bulk. mbrirating oils and
grcase& in packages. The principa
market will be the fishing and min
mg industries which at present are
the major consumers of petroleum
products i'm Alaska.
The refined oil products distrib
utcd through these new dcpots viii
be supplied by the Union Oil refin
cries in California and will be trans
ported in The company 5 own tank
crS.
simultaneously it was announced
hv Union Oil sales officials that tn,
Union Oil company of Canada Ltd,
a subsidiary corporation, has opened
fer business, eleven marketing sta
tionS i'm British Columbia.
These are located at Alert Bay
Bu,cdalc Huccs Landing, ClaXton
Inverness, Mas River. Nootka
Quathia>ki Cove, Rivers Inlet, Uc
huclllesit and Vccmclit. At Prime,
Rupert, terminal Of htl Canadian
national railways. and one Of tn,
heading fishing ports in northern
British Columbia, construction of 4;
sales station is nearing completion
These stations have been establish
ed to meet the requirements of the
fishing fleets which operate on the
coast and rivers of British Columbia
The oil stocks for the British Co.
lmbian group of stations will be
supplied, according to report, by the
Canadian company'S refinery locat.
ed near Vancouver, B. G.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Spain Is Swept
BY Unusual Wave
of Glove Crimes
Il, Press STAFF Correspondent

MADRID, Sept II. y wave Of
love crimes is passing over
Spain.
For the last three or four months,
nearly every daY, has added to the
list Of victims the names OF young
Girls who WrEc either killed Ell in
iurcd bv their "novio or lover.
IT, latest of these "tragedies de
a"or" which resulted in the death
of two lovers, took place in Glnzo
t,ahcla. Raia,i Boentc was rngag
cd to pretty Consucio Barrl'I3,
who's" father lived in Cuba. Con
yuclo : mother was not opposed to
III, marriage OF the couple but de-
luaudrl they wait until the father
had retained from America. Rafael
would not listen.
The div he learned there WAS no
chance. IF getting married mme-
diatclv he shot his "uovja - on the
doorstep of her mother : home. Con
suclo was only wounded but having
CLOSED the door could not 90 back.
She ram to - ucighbor'~ house. Re-
fac) pursued and shot her again, tins
tiuc trallv. Whcrcupou, he shot
himself and fell dead on the body
# his sweetheart.
Grade. in Asturias, was the scene
Of another typical crime. Nmalia
Oucjpo refused 10 foN qrot with Jose
Mo'jHa aud va, stabbed in IT," back
ia ,hc. midst OF Il d@u,e.
\ few DAVIS before, a similar
drama had takca ulac" in A'mcria,
where the cN-"norju Of 81 Seuori.a
belonging to a promincHt family as
,asSiuat,d her i'm the Casino NUM-
cipal.
IN l~o>t cases. it is tine man who
murders the woman. hut i'm several
instances the womou acted first,
with thc same fotal results. Span
i,h lovc is ,till as dangerous aS ever
and Carmen 5 "Bcwarc, remains
unchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

When Several Dealers in your city
combine for the purpose Of giving
vou - liberal cash discount on your
various home needs, YOU should GlN"
them tho preference. This is what
is being done in FL Centre through
the medium Of Rec S.ar Discount
etanrps. The following dealers are
willing to share their not;ts with
YOU: .rapcis i,.u@ store, tr"gs ard
drug ,undrios. Iurchcr BIOS. Pub
lie MarHct groceries. P"'arr Mar
kct. meats. Dusold Service Station,
gas, oils and tires. Narnry Bros. x
60. Dept. store. atN
Primary Pupils Of the Academy
Of Music viii be started ON a prize
contest program on littl" pieces
with plonoaraph orchestra accom-
panimcntS used in the delightful
Kinscrlla oupg himistS
method. ANY
Ferguson Electric Shop open
for business as usual. 12I Scrth
Fifth. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
tonight and Sunday with moderate
temperature.
Southern California: Fair tonight
and Sunday. moderate temperature; ;
normal humidity.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
U.C AIDS MEXICO
In REORCANIZING
HER LAND SYSTEM

The University Of California has
two representatives aiding rrcsi-
dent Gales and the government re-
clamation service Of Mexico III re
organizing the land system Of the
republic under individual owner
ship as Il means Of converting it
from the ''Laud If Mmma to
Il - Land Of Tod0y.'
Professor Charles +. Shaw. soil
tcchnoIogist for tine college Of agri-
culture, has just accepted an invi-
tation from j. Sanchez Mcioraia Of
the McXicau reclamation committee
to make Il complete survey Of the
agricultural possibilities Of the san
tago district Of Aguas Calicutcs. in
Central McNico, preparatory to the
Inauguration Of a large irrigation
project there.
l.rotessor Shaw will also confer
with Walter +. Packard. formerly
- the University t.. California;
'Iclolanl experiment station and
fornnI superintendent Of the Del
hi pro e.. via is at present Gcvor-
ing aII L., t.ur to soil study at the
l'apigoc.r rroi"ct, another Of the
cjol-' red by ;hc Mexican gov
crnmcnt.
--...--icans Taking Part
Americas a" JaLin" a. impor-
."..' part - rvcry h;ec oi the re-
c'anr,': work. liz u q. White
& l.
If con~tra.''H. Il ia, and cag'n-
rcrl"@ work in G,a,r..l ApproXI-
m1'e': +%0.0D0.O00 WI >. spent in
completing lie rcor1on'.1tior.
The i'an If the N'>ican govern
IN mt is to overcome thc !,ritagc Or
d",i" r,!,ncy that has i,:.n n handed
down f.':, lie ,;2vs Il lhC "pcon.
ag"' system when The population
WIS under yrfi,ablc slavery, ~
breaking up the great land grants
into small farms, furnishing these
farms with an abundance of water,
and then enabling those who for
morlv could not call their lives their
own to purchase small plot Ct land
and become independent.
Professors Shaw and Packard
have been asked to help in order
that money Will not he spent on
'"nd which viii be sterile even af-
ter water is furnished. Such u
calamity in the first Years OF ia"
new venture would probably result
in failure of the entire plan and
leave Mexico where she has been
for the past century, according to
those in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Milsteads Have Daughter.

NII5tedu5 HaVc DdUS IIICI. = MI
and Mrs. +, ". MiIstcad are the par
cuts Of an eght and q half pound
daughter, born at the Mercy hospi-
ital in san Diego last Sunday. Mrs.
lMilstcad was formerly Miss Thclma
lMcCarv. The announcement of the
lbabv's arrival. rs mad" by Mrs j..
III. McCary was not that MilStcads
larc parents Of daughter but that
IMcCarys are grandparents Of a
granddaughter.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Miss Pauline Hartman has re;u,s-
ed to resume her teaching in Il
I .ntrp welcoming her old pupils and
new ones. Arrangements for FN.
preston Lessons MAJ be m2do by
phouing Mrs. kruah. ISL. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Many Of the Things YOU have
been wanting for your home are
now ON sale at tho /. Y. Hardware
co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
See DeloZ1er Reynolds for best /
trIces on your used furniture. 6tf

williams Music Studio. Violin
and band instruments. Students
trained for orchestra and solo work.
Advanced and beginners. Special
system for beginners, Advice Civ
cn as to choice Of Instruments
Horace Williams, $40 Main St
Phone G51. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

No nation is as bad as its rich
tourists. France will like us better
when the American Legion meets in
Paris ncNt Ncar.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Palace Shoe Shine Where vouc
patronage is appreciated, Hats re-
blocked, repaired, renovated. The
best shine in town. Special at'"p-
tion given to ladies shoes. 5df
Main Street. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

The harvest moon is coming soon
BE very careful. It's known aN q
uoWclful heart ~timulaut.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Jenkins Violin anu Cornet Studio
will reopen Tor enrolment of old
aud new students September 18Th.
IIV
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

War is gmnh'r and gambling
debts are hard 10 collect.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
For Sale CT 1ent--pianOs- De
bzier Rey nol!s Furniture Co. 6tf

Fried Chicken Dinner at Liberty
CAFE, We'd. and Sat. nights, G5r.
SUNDAYS Toe. $50 Mann ST. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Criminologist Here

Criminologist Here. Clark Sci.
Icrs, noted crimiuologist Of Los An
gclcs, il in FL Coutlo for a few days
ON Il business trip. He WAS visitor
at the court house this morning n.
ncwinG acquaintance with many
friends in the district attorney :,
and county clcrk = Officers
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Dr Il. Z. nn;lWham, Orttopathic
rhvsician. - Mta x Ph1ro -
H.. eppoiutacut. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

The Fuller Brush man viii call
on You soon. Wait for him or
phone 237W. Parkvicw Apts. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

DR.. Harry Findley, specialist in
diseases OF eve. ear nose and
throat. 3234 Davis Bldg. Phone
90. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and Comfy

ed with the Chevrolet agency at
Erawlcy was admitted TO the -
club Of the Chevrolet Motor Com
pany because of the number Of ears
he has sold. ii" IS now in san
Francisco, where he was sent by the
company to VISIT the Oakland fac
tory Of the Chevrolet.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

For a Real Lemonade or Orange
,de at Paul ), Union Stages De-
pot afv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Robertson Gets Free Trip-Gcrald
who has been connect
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Grade A Milk. Phone 957E5. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Houses, lots. See Afflcrbaugh

Hazel N. Baker, teacher Of pia-
no. Systematic training IN Artistic
Piano Playing. Individual instruc-
tion, classes. \ firm basis for future
success. G65 Hell. Phone 22oW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

When Visiting Los Angeles drop
in to cat at "'Stcvc :" 1292 West
seventh. \ real valley welcome
from valley folks. Adequate park
,ng space. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist. Ex-
t"acti0n specialist. Davis Bldg.
Evenings by appointment. Phone
6W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18
Call Afflerbaugh, SIS.

Piano Tuning aud repairing. Mar
tin $ Piano shop, 40 Fifth SIT.
Phone NV. 1jtl2
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Take the wheel of today's
Chevrolet! Learn the SIM
plicity Of its gear shift
experience the fexibility of
its velvety acceleration-the
am aZing smoothness
and power Of it3 modern
valve-ir-h FAD motor
the thrill Of it's remark
able steering ease and the
quick responsiveness of
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

Home Coming time is home far
nisliing time at the !. '. H%"dw"re
Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18


panv because of the number Of ears
he has sold ii" IS now in san
Francisco. where he was sent by the
company to viSitt the Oakland fac
tory Of the Chevrolet.
DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist. Ex-
l"action specialist. Davis Bldg.
Evenings by appointment. Phone
5W. adv
Home Coming time is home far
nisfling time at the ]. '. i,%"dw"re
Co. adv
We Are Prepared to take care Of
your trade, anything in tho way of
fat hens and frvcrs. Give US trial.
VI. T.. Todd, l0s2 Woodward Ave.
Phone GGG. adv
When Visiting Los Angeles drop
in to cat at "Stcvc s. 1922 West
seventh. \ real valley welcome
from valley folks. Adequate park
ing space. adv
-
Criminologist Here. Clark Sd
Icrs, noted crimmologist Of Los An
gcles, il in FL Crutlo for a few days
ON u business trip. He WAS Il visitor
at the courthouse this morning IT.
ncwing acquaintance with many
friends in the district attorney S
and county c'clk = officers.
Houses, lots. See Afflcrbaugh
Hazel N. Baker, teacher Of pia-
no Systematic training In Artistic
Piano Playing. Individual insiruc-
tion, classes. \ firm basis for future
success. GG5 Hell. Phone 22oW. adv
Call Afflerbaugh, SIS. adv
Piano Tuning aud repairing. Mar
tin S Piano shop. 40 Fifth SIT
Phone 2iW. l5tl2
For a Real Lemonade or Orange
,de at Paul ), Union Stages De-
pot afv
DR.. Harry Findley, specialist in
diseases Of eve, ear nose and
throat. 80 "a Davis Bldg. Phone
%. adv
The Fuller Brush man viii call
on You soon. Wait for him or
phone 237W. Parkvicw Apis. adv
Jenkins Violin anu Cornet Studio
will reopen Tor enrolment of old
aud new students September 18th.
adv
Dr Il. E. Cunniwhaul, Oct,op9th'c
: l'hysician, 80 Mta x phprc ~
i,. ePPomt"'u. adv
Grade A Milk. Phone 957E5. adv
Miss Pauline Hartman has re;u,s-
ed TO resume her teaching in II
t.ntrn welcoming her old pupils and
new ones. Arrangements for FN
preston Lessons MAJ be m1do by
phouing Mrs Kcuah, ISL. adv
Palace Shoe Shine" Where You:
patronage is appreciated. Hats re
blocked, repaired, renovated. The
best shine in town. Special at'op-
tion given to ladies shoes. 5df
Main Street adv
Many Of the Things YOU have
been wanting for your home are
now ON sale at the t. Y. Hardware
GO. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

We Are Prepared to take care Of
your trade, anything in tho way Of
fat hens and frycrs. Give US Il trial.
VI. T.. Todd, 1852 Woodward Ave.
Phone GGG. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-18

its big, oversize brakes.
Only then can you possibly
appreciate the handling ease
and multiple cylinder per-
formance that are prompt
ing buyers by the thous-
ards cach week to choose
Chevrolet in preference to
all other cars of anywhere
near equal cost! Come in to-
day anaget a demonstration: