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Mourzourk Rugs
$5.75 to $34.5O

In all sizes, ranging from 3x6 to
ox12, we are offering these directly
imported Rugs in designs that con-
tain wealth of harmonizing color
effects that blend we'll with the New
Summer Furniture. They are our
personal selections and the patterns
may be seen here only i'll Washing
ton.
RUG SECTION. FIFTH FLOOR
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Hammock Stands

Angle Iron Stands, very strong
ly made and securely braced.
The sturdy construction and
fine material make these
splendid values. For use
with our $3.50 and $35
hammocks 5
Handsome Upright Stands in
vivid shades of green, blue,
orange and somber gray.
These stands are for use
with the $45 hammocks men, i,
toned opposite. Stands. :. S
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Summer Rugs

And for the floors of the warm weather
home we offer Summer Rugs in the
widest possible variety More beautiful
and more lavish in their use of color than
ever, you'll pronounce them when you
see their cool colorings and feel their
freshness beneath your tread. It's really
a wonder the difference one of these Dis
tinctive Rugs will work in your Home
"a most refreshing transformation.
Evening star., 1927-04-27

The first 10 amendments to the
Constitution of the United States were
written by James Madison, according
to the Liberty Magazine.
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BY the recovery Of Alsace-Lorraine
the territory of France was enlarged
by 5000 square miles, and her popula-
tion by 100000.
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ready help plan the coou
schemes They will be
very glad appropriate and becoming ideas adaptable
to own particular problems.
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Weartex Rugs
$3.50 to $50
27154 to 91I2 Size

27154 to 9xI2 Size
There's splendid collection OF these
bright. lasting. California Rush Rugs
each one different from anything
else you have seen before. Motifs
in natural color with plain center
and contrasting border effects.
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Colorful Cretonnes
CSC to SIS

The finest of domestic made Gre
tonnes is included in this price
range, as we'll as a wide variety of
our own direct importations. Never
before have we had so profuse Sc
lection and seldom, if ever, have the
prices been so reasonable.
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The Turkish towels are
size 26x48. Soft and alb
sorbent, you may choose
from white with pink or
blue end borders. Towels
of this size are usually
much higher.
LINEN SECTION. SECOND FLOOR.
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Turkish Towels and
Linen Hack Towels
Special $6 Dozen

With the advent of Spring and Summer comes the need
for more towels-in the home and at the shore. In
this group YOU will find just the towels you need.
whether Hucl or Turkish and at this very low price,
made possible by most advantageous purchase
Thrifty housekeepers will purchase seasons supply
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The hemstitched huck
towels are of pure linen,
with self-design end bor-
ders, having an attractive
place in which you may
embroider an initial.
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New Woven Crash in pastel
shades with attractive con-
ventional stripes. Suitable
for general slip-cover and
pillow use. 50 inches wide.
Priced, per yard ST Is
Colorful Lancaster and other
stripes for Summer furni-
ture slips and cushion COW
ers. So inches wide. Priced,
per yard SOC to Sis
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Fine
Draperies

Color not only has run rife in Furniture
and Rugs, but has wide influence in
Draperies. Futuristic patterns, color
fully wrought; brilliant blazer stripes;
intricate patterns predominant in Dis
tinctive Cretonnes, while the other dra-
perry and slip cover materials indulge in
wealth of floral and figure designs.
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Make Sumner Homes of Comfort

all its freshness ready to transform
oaboate The of Color has
Furnishings of Character and gayy reflected
Summery merchandise Especially do want you to no
offered is nphacaly of fine distinction
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Supremacy comfortable and restful
are these Distinctive Swaying Di-
vans, which seem to float one with
out the slightest effort.
They afford luxurious enjoyment
and comfort on ones porch and are
in keeping with the Summer Vogue
for COLOR.
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Couch
Hannrnocks

These Couch Hammocks of Distinction
go long way toward making the porch
comfortable, livable and attractive dur
ing the Summer season.
Striking designs and brilliantly hued
effects answer the demand for color and
brightness. The high-grade materials
and construction assure long service.
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Indian Druggets
$3.50 to $48.5O

Room-size rugs which feature the
keynote of Spring-Color, with the
Observation-Disclosures The dis
tinctive motifs, unusual figured bor-
ders and variety of patterns testify
to their newness. Prices for 6xo
and ox12 sizes given above.
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11ttUEElEOCE
Couch Hamr1ocks, with ad-
Unstable a ck and cool,
wooden slat ends. Three
covers from which to
choose .$22.5(
Couch Hammocks, with cot
ton mattress and headrest.
Coil suspension springs,
magazine pockets, in
choice of four covers Sax
Couch Harnmocks, paneled
back and seat, upholstered
arm rests, chains encased.
adjustable ba k; vivid
color effects .$45
Couch HAMMOCK SECTION. Sixth FLOOR.
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PAPER MONEY SIZE
CUT IS PROTESTED
PIate Printers Union Organ
Predicts Opposition Again
Will Defeat Elan.

Prediction that the move 10 cut The
/ ize of paper money Will bring Il 'Grea
protest" from The people of the coHn
( ny was made today by the Plate
/ Printer official organ of the Plate
Printers Union.
! IN an editorial appearing in the
/ latest issue of the paper. ost today
| the editor. Frank J. Coleman, asks
! the question.
/ WIN the reduction in the size Of
| paper money of the United States
/ meet with the approval Of the people
of this Nation. especially bankcS and
/ business mon
| I'VE think not: and have, we believe
I very sound reason for our opinion
as regards this matter" said Mr.. Cole
man. THE reduction in the size of the
pepper money Of this country" said
Mr.. Coleman" * no new proposition
Il is as old as the paper money itself.
ana has been a question that has been
@ivcn serious consideration by thc Of
tic;als OF the Treasury Department for
many years"
Reviews Agitation.
Going into a review of agitation
brought about when the proposal was
advanced years ago. Nix Coleman
quoted statements of many bankers
at the time. most of whom opposed
he change.
due to the opposition aroused
throughout the country at that time,
continued the editorial, the plan was
aba ndoned. ANA not much was heard
of it until the Fan of 1912. The plan
was brought to the front again. and
Congress took a hand in the matter
Senator Sheppard of Texas intro
Il II Ia To
hibit changes in the size and color Of
currency without explicit consent of
Congress. but when he was notified of
The intention to drop the plan, he did
not press for the adoption of his bill.
Plan Again Discontinued.
when this plan was again brought
to light in 1919. continued the edi-
torial, the opposition from members
Of Congress was so strong that it was
again discontinued. Senator Sheppard
stated at that time that if ever the
plan was brought UP again he would
introduce his bill to stop it for good.
At this same time members OF the
banking and currency committee of
the House protested TO the Treasury
Department and were assured that no
serious consideration was given to the
proposal.
"Basing our opinion on what has
happened in the past, we cannot but
believe that before the present plan
has gone very far there will he Il
great protest raised by The people
Of this country against the reduc-
ton Of the size of the paper money.
We are very much interested in this
proposition and cannot but comment
on such & radical change in the
everyday life of the people of this
Nation such as would take place il
this proposed plan were put into
practice
Announcement of the Treasury 5
proposed plan TO cut the size of paper
money TO about two-thirdS its pres
ent size was made several months
ago by Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon, and practical steps are under
way at the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing to carry forward the pro-
gram. The first new notes would
not be in the hands of the public,
however. until about next August,
under the present plan.
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BEAUTY PARLOR CASE
CONTINUED IN COURT
Mrs. Florence johnson Deposits
500 Bond to Answer Charge of
Violating Zoning Law.

a charge Of violating the coming
laws by operating beauty parlor at
HOS Buchanan street against Mrs.
Florence Johnson was continued in
Police Court yesterday until tomorrow,
following Il request made by the de
Tense attorney to Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Walter Fowler.
Mrs. Johnson was arrested Satur-
day on complaint of policeW omen Alice
Barrett and Juanita Whitney, who Wis
tied the parlor for treatments. \
bond of 500 was deposited.
The coming law of that section stip
ulateS that no shop may be operated
where help is employed, goods sold OF
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advertisements made. According to
the members of the Women's Bureau
all three Of these requirements were
Vio'1ted
The charges are denied by Mrs.
Johnson. who stated that the girl who
happened TO be in the shop at the time
the policewomen visited was Irene
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Deggers, n roomer and not an employe
and that the only advertisement was
the name Florence on a door mat
Mrs. Johnson further stated that
one of the policewomcn forced the girl
to accept money for box Of powder
that the girl told them could not be
sold.
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CHOICE or rouR coroRs

The eoioe comblnsdons ussd de asw goaAaroeapo.
cay arsc and amracys -Four color choices aro offered
for each body Npea unusual feature IN lOw.preo
car. Purchasers may choose any Of he SOlowing
-Niasara Blue, Arabian Sand, Dawn Gay, and
Gun Metal Blue Belt and reveals finished il con
trasing cOlors, with attractive spine The finish d
pyroxylin lacquer, Of the finest and mos endurlng
finishes for automobile bodies IL aesd By hoaa
cold, wthsands ell kinds of weather conditions and
Is easily marred scratched. The lustre actually
improves with washing.
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EXCEPTIONALLY FASY 10 STEER

The Steering gear the Ford car Il irreversibe
Shocks transmitted back the hands Of the driver
You need NOT grip the wheel tightly. A Light touch Il
enough guide the safely. Large stserng wheel il
made Of steel covered with hard rubber. Light switch
and horn button convenieny located On top Of wheel
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A QUIET CAR

provent squeaks, rattiei and drumming Sounds Body
panels and frame sections welded and fveed toRshaf
wherever there Il possibility Of the body weaving In al
structural details the Ford bodies bulk 70 aGord
the utmost quietness and comfort.
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NEW FOUR.WHERL BRAKES

The brakes the new Ford an exclusive Ford
development They Of the mechanical ineernal ex
panding-shoe type and Selfcenering This IL the
most reliable and the simplest type Of Sour.wheel brake
and the easiest adjust All adjustments are made from
the outside without removing any paris. No special
tools are needed. Un6orm, correct adustmsns On each
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officially announced
this FRIDAY

1HE MINUTE you see the pictures of the
new Ford car you will be delighted with
its low, smart lines and the artistic color
combinations. There, you will say, is a
truly modern car.
But still greater thrill awaits you
when you slip into the roomy seat behind
the wheel and start away for your first
ride. Then you will know that you have
found the most unusual value ever offered
in low-price car.
You will like the feeling of speed and
power that the new Ford gives you-the
comfortable, prideful feeling that comes
from having car worthy of any occasion
and equal to every emergency.
You will like the aexibility and safety
Of the new Ford car as you weave in and
out of city traffic Its flashing pickup as
the light turns green and the sign says
60" You will like it's smooth, quiet
steadiness on the open road where you
can lazy along according to your mood,
or do s. and even IS miles an hour If
you desire. The new Ford has unusual
speed-no doubt Of that!
n mart, losS speedy dar that
has been bull to endure
The new Ford will climb hills that YOU
never thought low-price car would climb
on high. Il will pass cars that you never
thought you could pass. The longest
trips will seem easy, for here is a car that
puts new JOY in motoring.
There is still another reason why the new
Ford car is the most outstanding value ever
offered in low-price car. An Important
three-word reason that means great
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CREASE GUN LUBRIcATIoN

The chassis Of the Ford Is ubrfsd By The pressure
grease sum ysem the simplest and effective mehod
Of lubricaton.
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STANDARD, SELEcTIvR GEAR SHIFT

The Ford transmsson 10 Of the seIscve sliding gear
type with standard shift has three speeds forward and
countersha roller bearings and the reverse der On
bronze bearing. This s the hishsst gps ef bearing
mounting and unusual on Sht All gears made
of heattreafed chrome alloy STEEL You will Be deghtsd
with the easy noiseess shifting Of gears in this new tranS
mission. You 90 from another easily, silenty
with the pressure of finger
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s. 70 IS MILES AN HOUR

The new Ford has unusual speed II will do s. to so miles
an hour with This Is conservative statement In
many road tesla has exceeded IS miles hour So well
does the hold the road can travel Il high
speed for long stretches with feeling of comfort and
safety Even bad roads may be taken fast pacs. You
viii Be delighted TOO with the way the Ford climbs
the hills You viii face the steepes grades with conf
dence knowing you have power and power 70 spare TO
climb them ali without greatly reduced speed without
Strain, Of unneeessarY ahiitinR Of gears.
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Starter
Five SteeI.spoke Wheels
Windshield Wiper
Speedometer
Gasoline Gauge
Door Lock
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PREVENTING VIBRATION

The enEne In the Ford Is practically vbrarionIess
This is due in part It's lower p m the sacaly and
dynamieally balanced eranksha and the aIuinum pis-
tons To insure quiet the timing gears made of bake
are designed that the valve push rods follow them
closely, preventing valve clicking.
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GASOLINE ECONOMY

You VIII set from 20 50 miles per gallon Of gasoline
depending the speed which you drive Feed to the
cafburetor is By gravity from unique welded one-pece
steel tank integral with the eowl.
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UNIQUE NEW oILING SYSTEM

The ons system IL disnncty Ford In design, being
combination pump. splash and gravity feed. The pump
delivers the oil the valve chamber from which flows
b. gravity feed the main bearings Of the crankshaE
An oil dpper Is provided each connecting rod bear
ing cap. 50 that the force of rotation of the cranksha
drives oil into the connecting rod bearings as well As
splashns oil all working parts within the engine
This is simple but entirely dependable system assuring
proper lubrcaon Of each bearing and each cylinder
without pressure
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4o-HoRSE.PoWER ENGINE

AZ 27oo revolutions per minuts the new Ford four-cyn.
der engine develops 20 horsepower. This p. M,
revoluon speed Is low for such power and shows thar
the engine Is unusually Efficient Il also means long life
for the lower the speed ofhe engine the less the wear
on its parts. The bore is SO inches and the stoke ~
inches. Is. A. B. and N. A. c. c. rating for license
purposes. 24O3 hofsa.tnvverl
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deal to you - endurance - durability ~
long Hs.
The new Ford car is made to stand up
under thousands upon thousands of miles
of steady running over all kinds of roads.
Ithas even more stamina than the ModelT
Ford because we have learned to make
every part stronger and sturdier without
increased weight or greatly increased cost.
Many of the Model T Ford cars are
still in active service after $4,000, 1oo,-
600 and 10000 miles. This new Ford
car will do even better. In the words of
Henry Ford: ut is our ambition to have
every piece of machinery or non-consum-
able product that we turn out so strong
and so well-made that no one ought ever
to have to buy second one"
FOur-tObeel brakes and standard,
sels7iOs gear shift
On the right, we are printing, for the first
time, the complete details of the new Ford
car. Read them over carefully, especially
the paragraphs dealing with the new
engine, the new bodies, the new standard,
selective gear shift transmission with roller
bearings, the new four-wheel brakes, the
new hydraulic shock absorbers, the new
mechanical design ignition, the new oiling
system and the new dry-plate, multiple
disc clutch.
Then decide that whatever else you do
Friday you are going to set aside at least
fifteen minutes to get the full story of the
new Ford car. It is more than new
automobile. It is the advanced expression
of a wholly new idea in modern, economi.
cal transportation.
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wheel Il quickly and easily Obtained The brake pedal
and the hand lever each operate all four brakes Total
braing surface Is l68 square inches All brake working
parts are cadmium plated to make them russ-proof
MULTIPLE DRY-DISc CLUTCH
The clutch In the new Ford Il Of the multiple drysa
type, which il the reliable II Is also the easiss 20
operae for il takes hold gently and smooth Il has four
driving discs and Ave driven discs.
COMFORTABLE TRANSVERSE SPRINGS
The springs are Of the transyersa semielIipde wa
designed and built for the Ford. This Upa which
was used Ia the Model 7, was adapted TO- the car
becauss NO beter spring type could be found They arc
bu8 OF the finest spring Steel and the leaves wide
andtn Each spring built MP varying sxes and n
Der Of leaves give proper Aexibii and 10 meet rdinR
requirements Of the different body gpes. The szs and
number ofleaves used Ia these springs IL Of the
sons why the new Ford is such comfortable The
construction of the transverse springs also conibues 90
the safety and efficiency Of the 4.wheel brakes
HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSoRBKRS
The 6nesa type hydrsnc shock absorhsrs are saandard
equipments on the new Ford. These combine With the
low center Of gravity, the minimum unsprung Weighs
and the easy riding qualities of the springs
make the new Ford oas Of the mos. comfortable cars %
the road today.
THREE. QUARTERS- FLOATING REAR AXIK
The rear axls Of the new Ford IL Of the
moaflng Upe Ihe axle housings are made entirely 0g
Steal built up By welding steel forgngs Steel tuhlne
The diaerenal housing, which these housings are
boiled, IL made of rolled channel STEEL The axle shas
carry none ofthe weight Of car wheels running
roller bearings the housing. All bearings In the rear
axle are Of the roller Ups Drive 10 By spiral bevel seafs
FORD-DESIGNED STEEL-SPOKR WHEELS
Original design and great strength features tas
mark the unique, Forddesigned steel-spoke wheoIas
Each wheel is assembled BY welding, and becomes one
piece of metal Spokes work loose. Bach spoke
has tensile strength of 1000 pounds Outside spokes
do CROSS thai the wheels easy cesn There
are only 80 spokes in each wheel.
BEAUTIFUL NEW LOW BODY LINES
There Is bic Of the European touch In the eoaehwo
and Of the Ford. Bodies sneak Fendera
are of the fall yps Appointments and hardWase
of luxurious type seldom found in lowprce cafs
Upholstery Il Of RICH durable material Cushions ara
deep and easy. Door handles and window lifts fully
nickeled. Speedometer, gasoline gauge, and
ignition lock are mounted instrument panel Of
satnGnish nickel Illuminated BY lamp In Head
lamps and radiator shell fully nickeed. Closed cars
have the new mlitay-ype sun visor and ellDwn roof
Great care has been taken In Designing the Ford %
provide generous space and ample leg CAa
unobstruessd vision 10 Assured front b unnay -
row pillars and Is sdsS By specially dsSsas& doors k
Iaeo.A ~fNSn
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IGNITION SYSTEM OF NEW DESIGN

The ignition system of the Ford IL unique Ia mechan
ical desgn ezramey simple and will give the car owner
exceptional performances with mInimum II trouble.
Thers ony ons COLI In watarprOofcass. The dstrib
easily accessible. Connections aes made 70 the spark.
plsgs By Short bronre spag The concidenaal lock on
the new Ford placsd In The ignon crcu IL not oay
replaces the regular ignlton switch. bus In the "oG
position grounds the entire circuit From the switch
the distributor Seeel cable projects the primary
wre this wire being grounded the distributor casng
thereby making il impossible wire around the device
The new generator Is the power.house type.
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Complete details Of the ne1v. car wbiab mil be.
FEATURES OF TIE NEW FORD CAR

wheel l. quickly and easily obtained. The brake pedal
and the hand lever each operate all four brakes Total
braing surface i6s square inches All brake working
parts are cadmium plated to make them rust-proof
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COMFORTABLE TRANSVERSE SPRINGS
HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSoRBRRS

The knese type hydrane shock absorbers are sandaed
equipments on the new Ford. These combine With the
low center Of gravity, the minmum unsprung weighs,
and the easy riding qualities Of the transverse springs %
make the nsw Ford Of the comfortable cars
the road today.
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PERMCTFD cooLING

The new FORD car has centga water pump and large
radiator The fan runs the pump shaft and is made
according 70 arpane propeller desgn II Is exceedingly
difficult make the Ford engine overhead; only
abuse viii do i, such running without enough oil
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THREE QUARTERS floating REAR AxLR
FoRD-DESIGNED STERL,SPoKR wHEnS

Original design and great strength two features tas
mark the unique, Forddesigned steel-spoks wheels.
Each wheel is assembled BY welding, and becomes one
piece of metal Spokes work loose. Zach spoke
has tensile strength of 1000 pounds Outside spokes
do CROSS the wheels easy clean. There
are only so spokes in each wheel.
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MULTIPLE DRY-DIsc Glitch

The clutch In the Ford Il of the multiple dfydiso
type. which i the reliable. Is also the easssa
operats for Il takes hold gently and smoothly. has four
driving discs and Ave driven discs.