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New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
TONY THE BOOTBLACK
 visits

NED WAYBURN'S STUDIO So deesa da Meester Net Weight
 burn who makes-a da fleets go craze. yes? Ina plees to meet you. Deesa
 ees Mariouche, ma wife, an Rosa,
 ma litla gal.
 Ma Mariouche she no come-a here to make-a dance. She justa use-a
 her fleets for walka da floor weed keeds. How, mucha keeds we got
 now. Mariouche. lasta time we count?
 But dcesa ma Rosa she wantsa for to be nodder Isabella Donkey.
 Ma Mariouche she say you should learn Rosa whatsa sheesa call da Bootblack Bottom. Sheesa dumb. Nick Santafelippo he aska l should come by-a your stude for to learn ma gal da Charley Stone. Sheesa smart inna da fleets but when she doesa da toe dance ma Mariouche she scolda her cause she scratcha da floor weed her toe nails. Whatsa dat? How much she weigh? Whats mat from you? Shoes gone-a dance, not fight. Mariouche, Meester Weightburn she wantsa Rosa should take-a off her chothes. Justa some clothes so da legs heesa loose for to see how Rosa she knows onna da feet. Justa minoot Mariouche l aska Meester Weightburn hoosa deesa nice-a litla gals whatsa come in weed here nodding an not so much da same dare. Whatsa dat? Betty Murphy an Iris Rodgers, two spa ghetti dancers! Oh. scusa me, you say esthetic. Datsa too bad. Whatsa ! mat dey donta wear shoes? l gonna
 starve I getsa job round here. Mo- body wantsa da shoes shine.
 Mariouche she say she wanna go home. Deesa no place fora falla | weed eighta- keeds. So how much you gonna charge Mees- ter Neighbour to put some dance inna do Rosa's fleets? Datsa too | much. Ma Mariouche she wanna
 know how much you charge justa
 to make-a dance da one foot So much lile-a dat? Tanks. Goota-bye. ] Maybe sometimes when We getsa {, da lotsa mon we come an you can | learna her one toe how to wiggle!
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
PERFECTS SERUM FOR
 SNAKE BITE TREATMENT
Treatment May Be Used up to c4 Hours After Bite With Ger.
 tainty of Success,

Philadelphia, May 1 [N - Dr. Alfranio De Amaral, formerly chief Of the St. Paulo Serum institute of Brazil. has perfected serum which is declared to be effective against the bites of all three types of poisonous North American snakes - rattlesnake, moccasin and copperhead. The serum was per fscted after research at a snake farm at Glenholden, a suburb.
 The serum is described as effec- tive if injected within 12 to 24 hours of the bite and as the first Of its kind equally potent against three distinct species of snakes. The institute is experimenting with the deadly fer-de-lance of the tropics.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

OUESl1OVS dN W EG1CD
 You can get an ansW to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL. 1922 New York avenue Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents n stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answ cred. All letters are confidential.-Editor
 Q. What is the population of the world and what proportion own motor vehicles?
 A. The world population is esti- mated at 1,74S,OOo.0O0. There are 27,5O7,967 motor vehicles registered in the world including trucks and business vehicles as we'll as passen- ger cars.
 Q. How are cuttings taken from rubber plants?
 A. Cut just above a leaf at the desired height. In order to grow another plant it must be rooted be- fore it is cut off the parent plant. Cut lengthwise slits' in the stem an inch long. Pack these slits with spagnum moss. Tie a bunch of the moss about the stem and keep it moist until the roots start. You can buy split flower pots. which may be tied around the stem of the rubber plant and the slits and pot should be filled with earth. After the roots start. the stem can be cut off and repotted.
 Q. What is heat lightning and what causes it?
 A. It is more or less vivid and extensive flashes of electric light, without thunder, seen near the horizon, especially at the close of a hot day. It is ascribed to far-off lightning flashes reflected from the higher strata of clouds
 Q. Where was Robert Dean
 
 A. At Dayton, Kentucky. in 1899. He was educated at San Antonio, Texas, and is five feet eight and one- half inches tall. weighs 145 pounds and has blue eyes an ddark brown hair. He is unmarried.
 Q. On what dates will Easter Sunday fall in 1928 and 1880?
 A. April s in 1928 and April 20, in 1880.
 c. What connection has the World Court with the League of Nations?
 A. The League of Nations is an association of nations formed by virtue of the covenant which con- stitutes Part of the Versailles treaty of peace with Germany, Aus tria-Hungary and Bulgaria, signed on June 2S, 1919. The World Court. officially known as the Permanent Court of International Justice, is an international court, accessory to the League of Nations. established in accordance with Article 14 of the covenant of the league. The World Court. therefore, is creation of the league.
 Q. Was the present king of Spain a posthumous child?
 A. Alfonso XII, King of Spain. died in 1885. The present King, Alfonso XIII was posthumous child, born May IT, 1886.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

chine came to grief in Stanley Quar- ter yesterday afternoon. The engine got sulky and II was necessary to abandon the machine temporarily. A biz Columbia gasoline machine was noticed in the ditch off the road between Pennington and Avon yes- terday. It looked as if it had seen some hard treatment.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
THE BURGLAR RETURNED

Brattleboro, Vt. May 4 P)-Rout- ed by a hail of bullets from the gun of the caretaker of the summer home of Miss Nellie Archer of New York, q burglar who disappeared in the woods returned during the night. forced an entrance and ransacked the house.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

And How They Can Sting, Folks! Let's not forget as We repair Our window screens. the wear and On humor screens needs mending, too, Lest care-squitos came buzzing through!
 Queer Chap! Clerk: Some bath slippers for your husband?" Mrs. Palmer: "Oh, no! He always bathes barefooted" If Such There Be, Go, Mark Him We'll, for Him No
 It's Just a Complaint I mean to hate women and mean to remain The most unyiclding of bach'es Until these darned women who smoke cigarettes Start carrying matches:
 Waiter J. Goldsmith
 So Say We All I hate old Mrs. Henry Olds; She knows too many Cures for colds.
 Richard Tewels
 Such Summers! I hate Erasmus G. McBlink. He never offers Me a drink! And I hate Ambrose Wilgohs- -Benty: He urges me
 When I've had plenty!
 James Veit
 Do It Now! I hope Dick Huber's future life Will be all full of busy germs, The big sap always sends my name To coupon-advertising firms!
 Il. J. Collins
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
FactsondFancies

Originality Is just new actor doing the age-old stuff.
 A Chinese Napoleon might say God is on the side of the biggest bribe.
 What an under cover man" Machiavelli would have made.
 Blowout: A disaster that happens to a tire when the tire knows you are all dressed up.
 It's fair enough. That one is boss who has sense enough to boss with out letting the other partner know it.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
One On the Aisle.

Wells: That man cant put two and two together:"
 Walker: "He can't even put two together. He's a theater usher"
 -Freda R. Paige
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Maybe man talks that way when drunk because his tongue tries to travel in circles, also.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Member of tho Associated Press The Associated Press h exclusively en. titled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited In this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Village lads have ability. The thing that holds them back Is the lack of proximity to anybody big enough to envy.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
She Is

and d-answer fans seem to be q queer lot"
 Carrigan: "Yeh, but the one that holds the book is the querist."
 ---F. r. Sussman
 Be Nice: Of you don't know how. write to this Charm SchooD
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
TELEPHONE CALL1
 Business Ofice .... 9e5 Editorial Rooms .... e26

Tho only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Still, it's rather silly to be awed by 0 cynic who couldn't drop his cynicism without dropping his bread and butter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

You've noticed, of course, that the flapper denounced is just one of the spocies-never particular girl known 10 the critic.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Americansim: A conviction that you are qualified to do the other fellows thinking for him.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

The meanest form of vanity is to visit those less fortunate than your self in order to enjoy the contrast.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Shortest way of saying sweet bye and bye: Charge it."
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

If naked girl Is wicked on the magazine cover, why is she all right in the advertisements
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
u.mh.r Audit Bure.u of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A. B. o. h . national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with . strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This tnsures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dis. tribution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Success depends upon foresight, and it's not too early to think up some reason why you cant beat the rugs.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Correct this sentence: T have six children" said she, and never have moistened my handkerchief with my tongue to remove a spot on ones face"
 Copyright 1927. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

A good way to keep your friends is not to give them away!
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

Does he sheer much? Ah, well; he has been important only short time, and is afraid you won't notice how he's developed.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES eS.eo . Year.
 13.oe Three Aonths.
 7sc. . Month.

Battered at the Post Ofhce at New Brit ain as Second Class Mall Natter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

The Herald 10 on sale daily tu Ne' York at Hotalng's Newsstand. Times Square: schultz's Newsstanda, Entrance Grand Central, 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

What world! One man swallows flattery eagerly and another gets mad because you think him ass enough to swallow it.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

A successful practitioner is one who can confess that he doesn't know what is the matter with you.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
FINAL
SELLING

of all low priced and good con-
ditioned small used cars at re-
duced prices. We repeat that
these cars are
GREATLY REDUCED!
So avail yourself of this "Real"
fact and inspect these cars to-
day.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

IS other cars. some not reduced. Just in
from original hands
NASH
from demonstrators down. True and hon
est value are offered TO you in closed and
open models.
"263."
This model number is favorahly known 10
all automobile men--lSnown by it's reputa-
lion for real service and ability to stand up
under any driving .condition-;-known for lts
fine body construction, its clean appearance
and comfortable roomy interior. Your in
spection and n short drive in one of our
''263" will convince you. Regular terms
and your car in trade.
"\NALLACE."
OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS.
1909 l. St. M. 76lZ.
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WARDMAN MOTORS.
WANTED.

Having sold every used WHY'S
Knight in our stock, we are
anxious for 1925 and 1926 cars
of this make to satisfy the de-
mands of our customers. We
can assure you of an excellent
trade-in allowance on the above
cars at this particular time.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

noo,,s VIRGINIA; RE ,gG 2IGo @ ssTT6 sT6 oo.ssa 20
/ ROOMS KITCHEN AND BATH. $3.50
Evening star., 1927-05-05

COYwOoD 1928 L ST.
. ROOMS AND EATH .S4O.hu
8 ROOMS. KITCHEN AND BATH. 80. $3.50
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DECATUR. 2131 FLA. AVE.
4 ROOMS AND BATH. .SR4 80
5 ROOMS AND BATH. ............ 62.bO
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NEW coRpoyA, 1900 Goth ST 40, 70
6 ROOMS AND BATH. ............S .S9l 90
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CARLTON TERRACE, .377 Champlain. s.;
3 ROOMS AND BATH. H......,....,. .S45.5O
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CoRDOyA. goth AND FLA. AVE,
. ROOMS AND BATH. ....... .SS5 SO
5 ROOMS AND BATH. ............. 50 30
RRo%o1MMSS AM HATH HATH DUPLEX. 80
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ROOM MrisRhLofB GRiEE' Bath! iTri :!.as asss 80 so
| ROOM KIT; BATH ...... $500 1929
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REAL BARGAINS.
1605 14th ST.

4OVV Ots
1924 Overland Roadster. r.... sos
1924 Overland Touring. ....... ...... 65
1924 Overland Sport Touring. ....... $50
1924 Maxwell Sport Touring. 100
1904 Dolt Touring -.....,.L ..... rs
1924 Ford Tudor Sedan an,,...,....... $50
1874 Chevrolet Touring ng.....,.,.... SIS
1922 Buick 5-nass Touring ......,. 200
1924 Hudson T-pass Touring .l..... $50
1929 Dodge Sedan .......... .l...... 500
1923 Hudson Coach ......, .I.,... 600
1924 Chalmers Touring !...... $50
1923 Ford Coupe. SIS
Paige Sport Touring ..,...,. ....,.., zoo
1924 Studebak Coupe pe..,........ $50
Cadillac SO Touring. ................ 200
Marmon Used Car Dept.
NnDTIJ
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-
NASH

sS other cars. some not reduced. Just Il
from original hands.
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T.. W GRooMFs- 1919 p ST.

PENFIELD. 900 goth ST. NV.
ROOM, KITCH.. BATH. .$43.50 TO S47.5O
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CARvFL HALL. 1915 K ST.
1 ROOM. KIT. AND BATH. $50. .50-S42 so
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RENT ROOMS-UNFURNISHED.

zoos PENNSYLVANIA AVE. s.E.-Two
pantry range. h.-wh.. sink. electricity;
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WANTED--R0OMS

A QUIET, middle-aged couple want two or
$40 or $50; permanent: between 11th and
18th sts:. Thomas circle and Monroe st.
WANTED two or three desirable rooms or
apartment furnished NV. section, not above
21st or below. 18th. between and Eye.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
INSPECT AT ANY TINE.

Cor 18th and Randolph sts. n.w.-New.
detached building. nicely arranged; clear; ;
desirable neghbOrhood; courteous service.
Only two available.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
LAST OPPORTUNITY

FOR RENT
IN THE FRANKLIN PARK,
1882 EYE ST NV.
An eight-story. fireproof building. two
elevators; all apartments have high ceilings.
overiooks beautiful Franklin Park, lust
around the corner from theaters. Govern
ment departments. shopping district, col
leges. universities, graded schools. churches.
banks. markets, etc. Cool in Summer Free
from. dust; quiet and restful. A good place
for the business or professional man to live.
2. 3. 4, 5, q rooms and reception hall apart
GARDNER & DENT, ING. AGENTS.
MAIN A2Sl 1400 /, St wv
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Observation-Disclosures

THE BEACON APARTMENTS.
1901 Calvert st. n:w.-Best apartments IN
city: $50 and up; all large. soundproof. out
side rooms with spacious pOrches. all-nlght
eleratnr SERVICE InSneptiOn. Col. BOOB.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
COL0RED-927 n ST. NV.
4 rooms aud bath: h.-w.h. and cleo. .S50.5O
1923 11th ST. NV.
; rooms and bath: h.-w h. and cleo. .S62.5 80
rooms and bath: h..w h. and elec.. $3.50
1920 9th ST.
W McKiSLRY. I'M ~" iS26 You st. u. i6ST
WISTERTA MANSIONS.
1l0l Mass. Ave. NV.
Especially desirable apts with unusually
large rooms. new bldg. conveniently located;
"a hour elevator and telephone service.
room reception hall. kitchen and bath.
. rooms. kitchen and bath.
Some with Murphy beds and dining slcove.
Specially low rental TO desirable tenants.
THE MINTw0OD.
1943 MintwOod Pi. NV.
(Near 18th St and Columbia Rd.l
I room. reception hall and bath,
40" THE BILTMoRE.
1910 Biltmore ST, NV
4 rooms and bath
rooms bath and porch.
= rooms bath and porch.
Fdujpped with Frigidaire.
BRiARtEY HALL.
1740 X ST. NV.
Convenient to downtown ana Government
departments: attractive rentals.
| room kitchen and bath.
. rooms kitchen. bath and sleepinR porch.
1880 9th 81 n.w.-Three rooms and bath;
7I6 G st. me- rooms kitchen and bath;
- WAITER A. BROWN 1900 H ST. NV.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

9 ROOMS. KTTCHENETTE AND BATH
electricity; continuous hot water: phone.
/ 5O4 Park rd Col. 3IOT,
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3o13 Wisconsin ave. n.w-Desirable two
room, kitchen and bath apartment; reduced
rent TO desirable tenant; excellent trans
portation facilities.
1436 Ogden ST. NV. Just north of Park
rd. Most reasonable rents in this section
for a front apartment of three rooms and
bath. No. J. SAT 80; No. 3. S45.50.
CHAS. ID. SAGER.
Main AZ 024 14th St NV
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ITAVING LTIY.
viii subrent my ,two-room. kitchen ana
Apply to the janitor. 1920 Clydesdale pl. NV.
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Main 014s. 1106 We. Ave.
WE LIST HERE VACANT APARTMENTS
that are exceptionally desirable; unusually
reasonable rentals in localities where 1t Is
pleasant to live.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

MADISON 1879 EYFSsT
1 ROOM AND BATH. ...... .S3T .hQ-S3Sb bQ
. ROOMS AND BATH. ...... 52.6O- o3.SO
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The balance over q period OF
one year. Any car we have
on our floor may be pur-
chased under this unusual
plan.
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11O1 FAIRMONT ST. N. w.
THREE ROOMS. KITCHENETTE. BATH;
LOW RENTALS: CONVENIENT 2 CAR
LINES SEE JANITOR or call MAIN 1850.
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Apartments

Automobiles rs
ESSEX COACH, 1o26-Good condition:
$500: terms if desired ABSHER,S GA
RAGE. 1911 ST. $. y.
ESSEX COACH, I92e--Leaving city, sacri.
nee @Z50. Aons 1911.
t dsps e az Tou Isfs PeW AVE- IFei S205
FORD POURING. 1924-Good mechanical
condition: new top and curtains; S75
terms. SFEGER'S GARAGE, $40 Nd. Ave.
NJ r. Line. 17S.
FORD. 20 Sedan. excellent 1928; nany
- Diners. Cap. Garage. 1912 N. z. Ave
FORD $3.50
1870 4-door Sedan balloon tires
We DO not, get them like this ,oftehl
The early bird gets the worm
Buick Dealers. 6O4 II 81. Il, T.. s'
lFoRDS--Large assortment OF open ana
closed models TO select from: priced low
Sherman Ave. II. W. and IBIS c a1S Ave
WISCONSIN, Ave. N W. west las ASO'
FORD Touring late 1926. S good balloon
tires. An unusually good bargain. En-.
tire car is in excellent shape. SI76. a.
months to pay. L. J. Fletcher. Line. $40
FORD. 90 Coupe. new tires, 1928: fnans
others Cap. GaraEe. 1912 n. Y. Ave
HUDSON 7-pass Sedan. ~. 1000 miles
no reasonable offer. refused. TorreS
Motor CO.. 210S L st. n w.
IHUPP. 20 Sedan. beautiful, $3.50; mani
others. Cap. Garage. 1912 N. Y. N. W
Hq gsP Gsrssss o0 f isuS slsS A many otAs
| JEWETT COACH. 1925
i VIII Sacrifice for Quick Sale-S3b0
1881 18th st. Franklin 3S06
MASH. '27 Rds.. sporty, 5000: many othera
Cap. Garage. 1912 N. X. Ave. N. W.
MASH Tr.. new tires and ovefhauled. SI65
Cap. Garage. 1872 N Y. Ave. N. W.
lOLDSMOBILE COACH, lg2B--OfigtnaI fin
ish. like new. low, mileage; excellent me
Ichanical condition; sab terms or trade ste
gers Garage. 645 Md. Ave N. 3. Line. l7S
PONTIAC Coach and Landau Sedan. 1872
demQnetratOr. large discount terms. Ell
III ST. N. f. Line. 1914.
ISTUDEBAKER Rds.: come and get it, S266
Cap. Garage. 1872 N. u Ave. n. w.
tWHIPPET 4 COACH. '27-EEquaI 10 new
Il reposseased no reasonable offer refused
ITorrey Motor Co. 2108 L SC, N. W.
IWHlPFET Sport Roadster. rumble seat
wire wheels. bargain $3.50. Terms
ITorrey Motor Co. 210S L st. NV.
IwILLYS-KNIGHT SEDAN, I8R5-SBOO
excellent condition: terms or trade ste
gers Garage. 645 Nd Ave N. Il. Line, 178
NORTHEAST AUTO EXCHANGE AM
AUTO WHECKERS - Largest in tn
District. Phone orders receive prompt at
ltent1on. Glass replaced in all cars. Low
prices. 81 81 ST. n. E: Frank. 1888.
lRICkENBAcKER STRAIGHT SEDAN
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HERE

Are just a few OF the recon
ditioned cars we are offer
ing:
1924 Nash 8 Touring ...Sts5
1929 Hupp 4 Roadster. 17E
1924 Chrysler 70 Sedan $50
1925 Dodge B Sedan -. A5C
1925 Chrysler so Coupe $50
1926 Ford Coupe ......... 2Ss
1926 Nash Adv. g Sedan o76
1926 Oakland Land. Cp. $50
4 o25 Chrysler 70 Road. CSC
1925 Chevrolet Landau
Sedan .................. AIS
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS lls

NEW Saxophone, Conn. c melody. elect.
dome and 6-light elect. candle effect.
leilver finish:i reas. 1920 28th St. 5. e..
I4Inc. $40 or Line. 1879. -
I3.VALvE TRoMBONES; base drum IN e1-
cellent condition; bargain prices for quick
Isale. May be seen at Room 2O2 1877
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ENTIRE floor OF sunny rooms and pri-
vate bath plenty hot " ater. heat gas.
elsc. furn. $50. Col 662.
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OAKLAND PONTIAC
|. P. STFUART, inc.
25% Down
No Finance Charges

The cars listed below must
be sold at once regardless OF
price to make room for our
new cars.
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FREE

A f2-lb. Christmas Turkey
with every car. You may
get the turkey Christmas
Eve il you wish.
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Rentals
FURNISHED ROnMs

y 81. n. W. 1307-NiceIy furnished room
next bath hot.water heat,
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Owens

We own our building: We have low
operating expenses. IL il impossih bile for
others to compete with US.
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Your Christmas Check
will come in handy when
you purchase one OF our
good used cars. Come in
today and make your selec-
ton. Bring your deposit.
USED CAR DEPT.
1444 P St. N. w.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-20
ERRATIC TREND
IN EVIDENCE IN
PORKER MARKET
Prices Range From Steady
in Some Glasses to rs
Cents Lower.

The hog market opered very err
radically at Union Stool, Yards to-
day after tending off for several
days. Through the various classes
of porker material, prices ranged all
the way from steady to Is cents
lower. Most lightweights were quoted
at prices ranging 10 cents down.
ward.
Hog receipts were estimated at
$500, which is below the average
days run. HolGovers were listed at
1911. The early top was $10.75. The
bulk of sales was between 50 and $40.
Hog Price Range
Porkers in the 160- 2O0-pound class
sold at $1,000 1865; 2OO-225
pounds, $10@10.4O; 225-250 pounds,
$9.25@10; 250-30O pounds, $9@9.5O;
300 pounds and up, $8.5o@$9. Pigs
still remained at 1928. Packing sows
were down at $6.75Q8.
Cattle Division
In the cattle department sales
were slow and receipts dropped to
500. Calve receipts were TOO. Vealers
were holding steady prices, most
$3.50 down. Top figure in the
vealer market was SIC.
Shep and lamb receipts rose to
an estimated figure of 1900. Indi-
cation pointed to higher prices dur
ing the days trading, but the mar
ket was low in establishing itself.