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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
Gave Big Show

Last night in the Washington
Auditorium, 1000 Washingtonians--
at least 1000 Of them standing
saw and heard the high.powered
agent Of mathematician cajole her
audience with very nearly every
trick that is known to the Students
OF mob psychology,
At 2:S0 o'clock again today the
Los Angeles woman evangelist win
preach, and again at 1880 o'clock
tonight. Tomorrow, with two other
appearances, win close her services
here.
The tricks of her evangelism are
the same that are known to the
bosses of the o1d-time political con.
ventions, but put over here with q
Continued on Page 2, Column u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
ToDAY's SCRATCHES

FIRST RACE-Davenport
SECOND RACE PhiIIips First
Jeanne Heller, Partake. Noisy Nap
Eloise. Strong Policy. Farcsur, Hail
storm.
SEVENTH RACE-Little Asbestos
Half Pint.
Weather. clear: track. heavy.
At New Orleans
FIRST RACE-Upper Crust, Border
Chief. The Sontherner, Old Kid, Fair
Lolita, Florida Castle.
SECOND RACE-Sun Raiah Cliff,
Speckled Beauty, wildrake, Jane c.,
Jack Knight
+ FIFTH RACE-YaIovian,.
SIXTH RACE-GSlance Peggy Bled.
soc. Bally Craigue, Angle Plane. Royal
Flag, Kumonln.
Weather. clear track, fast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16

tested the elder Michael R0nkros-
kow. while his wife moanaa duly
at their defeat, 81 have shame"
MY family good, my wife's family
good. Here and in old country. no
arrests, no crazy. i work hard. pay
$1,000 down, SIS a month for house,
$1,000 in all. so my children have
nice place when / die. / am an old
man. l maybe die soon"
Threatens Suicide
Tell my boy. take something.
l make me die" the mother moaned.
Mickey good boy at home. Out.
side. don't know" the mother said.
and shrugged her shoulders hope.
lessIy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16

Home ownsrship 10 the ONE thing
You. too, can own your own home
after you read the timely Steers IN
today's Tines and Herald .cassifiaA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16

The SLICKERITE editor hollered
for help yesterday. And he got it.
He got slickeritis opening slicker
letters. The slicker the letters got
the slicker his fingers became.
And how snappy the last lines
were. The SLICKERITE editor be-
gan to call for experts. And they
came in and held a consultation.
And chose 20 best last lines. Then
10. And finally five.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
q KILlE
BY snow
SLID:

FRESNO, Calf, Feb. TO-.
Eleven persons, including one
woman, were killed, q we're
injured and three are missing
following a snowslide which
Numbered down the Sierra
Nevada Mountains and en-
quilted a construction camp of
the Southern California Edi-
son Company according to
word received here today.
Five Bodies Recovered
Five bodies have been recov-
cred.
The construction camp is located
about IS miles northeast Of here,
at an altitude Of 1000 feet.
Second Slide Follows
The snow loosened by recent
heavy rains cascaded down the
mountain side and killed 10 per-
sons outright and injured IL others
While q rescue party was at
tempting to aid the stricken, a
second slide came hurting down
and killed one more and injured
10 others. uprooting trees and
carrying huge boulders down on
the camp.
Warned by the roar of the ava
lanche. few of the workers were
able to run to safety.
The others were trapped. The
camp buildings were crushed like
egg shells. 1t was in one Of these
camp buildings that Mrs. c. J..
Pattison. wife Of the camp cleo
trician foreman. lost her life.
While the rescue parties were
working to recover the bodies of
the dead. and to administer to the
injured, the second slide came
roaring down. It followed in the
path of the first one, although Of
not such great proportions.
Most Of the rescue party man.
aged to scramble from its path.
One man. however, was killed and
10 others were injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
GE IS
. 50PANS(|F
MONEY

Uncounted, a great drawer.
full of hard cash and soft
green bilIs-representing the
so dishpans of money collected
from 1900 persons who heard
Mrs. Aimee Semple Mcpherson
at the Washington Auditorium
yesterdays lying in a safe
today at the Hamilton Hotel.
TO Be Banked Here
It probably win not be counted
lit is such q job-until the re-
ceipts Of today's two meetings are
brought in. Tomorrow, accord
ing to Ralph Jordan, special rep.
resentative of Mrs. Mcpherson, e
will be thrown into 3 big bag
and turned over to some local
bank, where the silver viii be
run through counting machine
Not Worried
1--WE are not worrying about tho
money Jordan said. "The offer
ing always has been enough to take
care of expenses. and that is AL
we want. We expect it will do that
here in Washington. with perhaps
something left as surplus"
In her sermon at the auditorium,
Aimee explained that the money
goes to Angelus Temple. The di.
rectors of the temple, she said.
pay her expenses.
''They care for me very wei a..
to money and win pay the expenses
whether or not you give anything"
she said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
Cop Held In Shooting
Which EoLlolDed Party

POLICEMAN JAMES w. MATTHEW'S lin civilian
clothes is shown being led from police headquarters
oay by two felloW-officers following wild party in
which he is alleged to have shot two men, last night.
Matthews was locked up at the Eight Precinct station.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16

And today's line upon which to
write rhyming line is:
TGd's SDise cracks are bright
and gay
Now so on and make a line to
rhyme with gay. like pay, say. day,
hay. There area whole lot of them.
You'll find the TAD cartoons al
ways on the sports pages. Tad Is
really T. A. Dorgan. And he's a
wisecracking fool Tad has con-
tributed more than any American
humorist to the slang of America.
He's typically American.
Thinks Up Wise Ones
yes. we have bananas" is only
one of Tad's many, many wise
cracks. He lives on Long Island and
never leaves his home. He's seen
all there is to see and done all there
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-02-16
Boy Slayer Deserted
". By His Parents.
BY DOROTHY VAN DYKE
tnf~~..aae...a1 Nay. zasvt..

NEW YORK, Feb. Is =" Let them kill him. don't care. ;"
So declared today Michael POnkroskow referring his IL
yearod Michael i who shot and killed Marcus Gold in
his leather shop in Richmond H while trying to rob him
Monday night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27
Power Company Golfers
Play at Shuttle Meadow

The Connecticut Light and Pow
er Co. held its annual golf tourna-
ment at the Shuttle Meadow Coun-
try club Friday afternoon with so
participants. All districts were rep
resented. including Vice Presidents
Irwin w. Day and r. H. Knowlton.
Landers. Frary & Clark. through
Arthur G. Kimball. president, Of
fered two beautiful prizes to the
winners. First prize for men was a
shaker set and ladies' first prize a
Corona cup set.
Messrs. Knowlton, Meth and Nc
Connell tied with net score Of II
Tor first prize. while the ladies'
prize was won by Miss E. Cecile
O'Connell Of Forestville, employed
In the New Britain district Office.
The mems tie will be played of in
the near future. at which time the
prize will be awarded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27
Weekend News Of
State Summarized

Torrington - After fatally stab
bling his wife, Jennie, SIS, and badly
injuring his daughter-in-law. Mrs.
Ralph Devitto. %, in same way. Ger
ardo Devitto. 60. commits suicide by
taking poison; drinking thought re-
sponsible.
Stamford - Hartford saengerbund
society and Bridgeport Schwabischer
Maennerchor tie for first place in an
nual German singing contest. and
Bridgeport wins on draw.
Thompsonville - Plymouth Con-
gregational church observes o00th
anniversary OF founding.
Winsted Smoothest lot of pol
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

New Haven - More than dozen
large trees uprooted, 1900 telephone
lines and scores of electric light lines
put out OF commission when freak
storm, with only 25 miles velocity.
brings greatest precipitation in FIVE
minute period in history of local
weather bureau.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27
Million Dollar Damage
In California Oil Tank Fire

Long Beach. Cal. June 81 RN
Ffremen Of Long Beach and oil
company employees, reinforced by a
part Of the Los Angeles fire depart
ment today continued on duty in the
Alamitos Heights oil field to prevent
new outbreaks Of a fire which last
night burned eight wells anc badly
damaged the rigs and equipment Of
several other wells. Damage was said
to exceed 100000.
1t was feared that two oil tanks
which ignited early today may boil
over and cause flames to spread.
Herald Classified Ads are more
DOnlIlar than the crossword nuzzla
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Greenwich - James E. Cook, 81.
dies from injuries received Friday
when struck by automobile operated
by Mrs. Robert Mahoney OF SIAM
ford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Kid gloves are so called because
ney originally were made from kid
kin. A few still are. but these are
ery expensive. Most gloves are
made from lambskin now.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

B. H. McElhone. local manager,
was chairman Of the tournament
committee. Buffet lunch was served
at the club before the play began.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Bridgeport = Registration again
refused for David Sherman Beach's
metal-wheeled vehicle of "fivver"
type, which Commissioner Stocked
decides is not legally a motor We
hicle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Stamford - Jack Martin arrested
on charge of stealing automo bile
from inn at which he worked.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Sterling - More than 5000 mem.
bers OF Ku Klux Khan gather from
New England and seven other states
for dedication of new United Pro-
testant church, and stage two mile
long parade. .
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Hartford - Carrier pigeon in race
goes from Hartford to Manchester.
n. H.. in nine and a half hours. out
distancing competitors
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

New Haven - Sacco-Vanzetti De-
Tense society mass meeting votes to
ask for freedom of noted Massa-
chusetts prisoners, sentenced to die
soon for murder.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

| New Haven - Four hundred
painters decide to strike for closed
shop agreement unless granted by
employers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Although their core is actually
made of graphite. lead pencils are
so called because metallic lead was
used in them as late as the nine.
tenth century.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Golden opportunities listed aplenty
IN Herald CLASSIFIED Ads
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Send your messages to the home
Herald Classified Ad dept.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Waterbury - About 700 Lithuan-
ian communists from state gather for
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Hartford Representative r. H.
LaGuardia Of New York unable to
reach Boston for speech. when dense
fog forces plane to turn back at
Plymouth and land at Brainard field.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Milford = Struck by automobile
while sitting on his machine prepar.
ing to start 1t, Rudolph Won Rachtu
motorcycle officer. Is badly injured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Middletown - Veterans of Foreign
Wars elect William P. Dibble of
Meriden as commander for coming
year. Mrs. Rose Langley of Dam
bury chosen to head auxiliary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Hartford - Aeroplane fails to en-
able Misses Elizabeth G. Stillman
and Barbara Schieffelin OF New York
to serve as bridesmaids at second
marriage within three hours, 200
miles apart: they arrive too late.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27
all day picnic.

Meriden - Fisherman, taxicab
driver. and peddler arrested when
search Of their speedy sedan dis.
closes load of liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

ished gentlemen in world meet at
Highland Lake as Bald Head club
holds outing and clam bake
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

wv e NAV
to theoil
Note These
Features
Sturdy, gas range construction. Good for
a lifetime of service
Smooth, sanitary, streanline construction
throughout. All corners and edges rounded.
Double-fue oven. Baking is done with
steady stream of circulating FRESH heat
ed air.
Flush oven door, No visible hinges. Pat
ented door catch gives greater tension and
easier action
White porcelain drip pan under oven-a
great convenience-quickly cleaned.
Patented stove base construction No sharp
edges. No bolts, cracks or crevices. Very
durable
Patented, one-piece, white porcelain back
rail and heating shelf. No cracks or crevices
to catch dirt
Sanitary CRATES with wide open design and
rounded corners. Easy to clean.
Sanitary cooking top. All corners, joints
and edges finished clean and curved. No
corners to catch grease
White porcelain drip pan under cooking
burners-sanitary, quickly cleaned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Chester More than 200 indus
trial executives from all over state
gather for third annual Connecticut
industrial conference at Camp Hazen
to discuss problems of industry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Stamford - Three Stamford men
cut and bruised when automobile
skids and strikes pole in Port Ches-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

Herald Classified Ads are more
popular than the crossword puzzle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-27

winsted smoothest lot of pol.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
STATE FEDERATION WOMEN'S
CLUBS ASSEMBLIES AT DOVER
ANNUAL MEETING ONE OF EN-
THUSIASM OVER CLUB WORK
Mrs. Howard r. Jones Responds for
Smyrna and Gives Excellent Report
Clubs for 'MOsquitOless State"

Smyrna was well represented at
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs in Dover last week. Mrs. How
ard r. Jones, president of the Twen-
tieth Century Club of Smyrna, re
sponded with a report of Smyrna and
told how Smyrna Club women were
divided into ten teams with captain
each and each group raised $50, max
ing total of $500 for treasury, have
improved club house, donated to
Salisbury Hospital and had fine pro-
grams.
Hope that the clubwomen of Della
ware will resume their work in the
fall "with a definite plan for mos
quitoless Delaware" was expressed by
Mrs. John D. McCabe of Rehoboth,
president of the State Federation of
Women's Clubs, in her address after
calling the annual convention of the
Federation to order.
Mrs. Benia Watson, of Dever, was
elected president Of the Past State
Presidents Association. The other
officers elected were secretary, Mrs.
Walter A. Powell; treasurer, Mrs. H.
J. Lyndale, and historian, Mrs. A. D.
Warner. The association will hold a
meeting at the time Of each annual
State Federation meeting and the
purpose Of the organization will be
to collect the records and archives of
the State Federation. Mrs. Warner
presided
Another meeting held was that Of
the club presidents, presided over BY
Mrs. ]. Frank Biggs, Of Middletown.
They, too, formed an organization to
be known as the Presidents Associa-
ton and elected Mrs. Breington, vice
president Of the State Federation for
Sussex County, as the president Mrs.
Boyd Cook was elected vice president
at-large, and Mrs Mildred Townsend
was made secretary-treasurer. Any
past presidents Of any Of the wom-
ems clubs in the State is eligible to
join this club, az well as the present
presidents. They will have dinner
the first evening Of every annual
State convention. The purpose Of this
section Of the federation is to renew
old friendships and to be able to ex-
change experiences in club work
which may be Of mutual benefit.
Mrs. John f. Sippel, past president
of the Maryland State Federation Of
Women's Clubs, was unanimously en-
dorsed for the next president Of the
National Federation of Women's Club
at the meeting Of the executive com
mittee Of the State Federation Of
Women's Clubs whose annual conven-
tion II now being held in Dover. Mrs.
Sippel has already been indorsed for
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25

alton of Women's Clubs closed Friday
afternoon.
Other resolutions adopted condemn
ed the placing of bill boards along the
public highways and expressing hope
that the people would be educated
against this form of advertising;
pledging support to an effort to Sc
cure a retirement fund for State
teachers which measure was defeated
at the last session of the Legislature;
favoring a more humane way of trap
ping animals which was a measure
also defeated in the Legislature; rec
ommending the appointment of people
as directors of public and charitable
institutions who would devote their
time to the betterment of the institu-
tions; endorsing the Consumers
League bill, defeated in the last Leg
islature, providing for a testing of
weights and measures; expressing
qualification that the federation had
assited in defeating bills in the Leg
islature which would have legalized
horse racing, prize fighting and Sun
day baseball in Delaware; suggesting
that the University of Delaware adopt
short course for women similar to
the plan adopted by Maryland and
some other states.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25

this office by the Maryland Federation
She is now serving as chairman of
finance of the General Federation and
has served as chairman of resolutions
for the organization.
in behalf of the Dover Century
Club women, a welcome was extend
ed by Mrs. Walter Morris, president
of the club. Mayor Wallace Wood
ford, also welcomed the visitors. The
response for the Federation was made
by Mrs. R. w. Helm, of Newark, vice
president of the Federation from New
Castle County.
Vocal solos were given by Mrs.
Frank Hall Davis and Mrs. Wilbur d.
Burton Mrs. J. Hall Anderson con-
tributed violin solos accompanied by
Mrs. Faulkner.
At the close of the morning pro-
gram the junior sections of the differ
ent clubs presented a frolic on the
Dover green. Their program was a
series of tableaus.
A professional of officers, chairmen,
and past presidents opened the after
noon meeting. Other features were
the address of welcome by Mrs. Wal
ter Morris, president of the Dover
Century Club, and of the Hon. Wal
lace Woodford, mayor of the town.
Mrs. R. w. Helm, vice-president for
New Castle County replied for the
Federation. Mrs. Floy Booth state
parlimentarian, presented the rules
and regulations for the convention,
Mrs. Paul r. Kenney gave the report
of the credentials committee, and
Mrs. w. Z. Douglas presented the
program.
After adopting a number Of resolu-
tions on various topics, one Of which
pledged allegiance Of both national
and state prohibition laws, the annual
meeting Of the Delaware State Feder-
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25

The family of Walter Luffman, be-
ing held in Kent county Jail at Dover,
without bail on a charge of causing
the death of William B. Cook, near
Petersburg, two weeks ago, visit him
occasionally at the Jail and confer
with him about the case. On a recent
visit few days ago, Mrs. Cook, the
wife Of the murdered man, accom-
panied the Luffman family, but did
not 60 into the Jail with the family.
Mrs. Cook is at present living with
her mother near Willow Grove, Del.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
A Good Manager When He Grows Up

Teacher" -"You bay boy. l wish |
was your mother for about twenty
four hours"
Bad Boy-"All right, teacher, I'll
speak to dad and maybe | can fix it.
-Whiz Bang.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received BY the
State Highway Department. at its Office. Do
YER, Delaware. until ? O'Clock p. NJ, June
15, 1921. and al that place and time publicly
opened, for contracts involving the following
approximate quantities:
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25

Performance of contract shall commence
within ten (10) days after execution OF the
contract and be completed as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 30 per
cent of the construction completed each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon forms
provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
surety bond, certified check. or money TO the
amount Of at least ten (10) per centum Of
the total amount Of the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal must
be marked Proposal for the Construction Of
State Highway Contract No.
The Contract will be awarded or rejected
within twenty (20) days from the date Of
opening proposals.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index plans
and specifications may be obtained upon re-
ceipt Of two dollars (S2.oO) which amount
will not be refunded.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT,
Dover. Delawnrs
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
PUBLIC SALE

All Federal Tested, including Is fresh cat
tie. ranging in age from 212 years to 8.
Some are of imported stock.
The above mentioned cows are all of excel
lent type and breeding and extra large. They
are well marked and must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
AIso5 HEIFERS. one bred; YOUNG
BULLS, one ready for service. One 2-year-Old
BULL. Homestead Proud Royal" No. 1I0,116
This bull is of excellent type and breeding.
His sire is Gerar Proud Royal, No. 1892 of
Homestead Farms, Salisbury, Md. Took first
prize at Delaware State Fair in 1924 and
prize at Maryland State Fair in 1925.
TERMS months, bankable note with APP
proved endorser. 2eo off for cash. 60-day
tuberculin retest will be granted provided the
cattle go into clean tested herds.
ROBERT DERRICKSON
R. w. Slaughter, auctioneer
NOTE sale will take place rain or
shine.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
Contract 72B
Wilmington Bridge Approaches

$50 Gu. Yds. Excavation
5000 Gu Yds Selected Borrow
100 Tons Broken Stone Base Course
1000 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
1900 So. TT. Cement Concrete Sidewalk
26O Gu Yds Glass "a" Concrete
10000 Lbs. Reinforcement
$50 Lin Fl ls-in. r. G. Pipe
so Lin. Ft 24-in. r. G. Pipe
100 Lin. Ft. Relaid Pipe
so So. Yds. Glass "A" Concrete Gutter
100 Lin. Ft Armored Concrete Curb
/ Thousand Ft. b. M. Sheet Piling
$500 Lbs. Cast Iron Gratings
Smyrna times., 1927-05-25
Contract CS5S
Dublin Hill Wooden Hawk $40 Miles

Contract CS5s
Dublin Hill-WOOden Hawk $40 Miles
g $40 Acres Clearing
$40 Acres Grubbing
10000 Gu. Yds. Excavation
1000 Gu Yds. Borrow
25O0 Gu Yds. Gravel
1920 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment
OR 5000 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
ment (Slag Aggregate)
100 Gu. Yds. Glass IA Concrete
$500 Lbs Reinforcement
$50 Lin. Fl. l5-in. Corrugated Metal
Pipe
1863 Lin. Fl l5-in. r. c. Pipe
ll2 Lin. Fl. lS-in. r. G. Pipe
14O Lin. Fl. 24-in. r. c. Pipe
ll2 Lin. Fl. 3O-in. r. c. Pipe
80 Lin. Fl. 36-in. r.. C. Pipe
$50 Lin. Ft. Reaid Pipe
500 Lin. Fl. Wire Cable Guard Rail
1000 Lin. Fl. Wood Shoulder Curb