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RESOURCES INCREASE.
Number of Banks Reporting Con.
tinues Declining, However.

Although the number of banks in
the national banking system con-
tinues to decline, total resources in.
creased from $25,315, 624 900 last June
to SIS, 683, $40 900 the last day of 1926,
according to summary of conditions
Of the national banks issued today by
Controller of the Currency Mcintosh
The total resources on the date of
the last bank call. December 81, 1926,
however. was not, so large as the
comparable figures for the call of De-
cember 81 year ago, which showed
$25, 1852 ,4l2 900.
The number of banks has been
gradually dropping, from 1854. the
last of 1925, to 1878 in the midyear,
and to 1912 on the last day of 1926.
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EARNINGS NEARLY DOUBLED.

NEW YORK, February % Or
Earnings on the common stock of the
American Smelling & Refining Co.
have nearly doubled in the last two
years, the annual report for 1926
showing net income of $17,760.721, an
increase Of 2,569. $50 over 1925. This
is equivalent to s23.38 a share on the
common, a gain of s421 a share over
1926 and $10.7S a share over 1924.
Surplus income was $9,685,871,
against $7.725,S90 the year before.
Cash on hand was $34,519,7S4, gain
of $9,243,789 over 1926.
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GRAIN EXPORTS GAIN.
BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY rs

BALTIMORE. February % (Spe-
ciaD.-Exports of grain last week to-
tailed 670,037 bushels. according to
the maritime exchange. BY the pre-
vious reports, only 1874 bushels
were exported. The grain shipped
consisted of 527,S92 bushels of wheat,
34,2S6 of corn, 10000 oats, 30,541 bar
lev and 4731S rye
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MASTERING FIRE RISK.

NEW YORK, February % R.-
Maryland is making rapid strides in
mastering the fire risk. says a report
of building engineers of the National
Lumber Manufacturers Association
who have been studying the nations
fire loss statistics The rate on the
entire property valuation is only 81 81
for $1,000, exceptionally low compared
with other States.
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N. Y. C. INCOME DOWN.

NEW YORK, February % R).-
The New York CentraIs gross rev
enues for January were $31 zoos, 299
an increase of $626,641 over January
last year. but net operating income
declined $314.616 to $3.957,985. The
months passenger revenues were the
largest in its history.
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PRICES ON PARIS BOURSE.

PARIS, February % R.-Prices
were irregular on the Bourse today.
Three per cent rentes, SO francs 25
confines. Exchange on London, 123
francs So centimes. Five per cent
loan, 65 francs % centimes. The dCi-
lar was quoted at % francs 55% CEN
times.
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MADE CHIEF ENGINEER.

NEW YORK, February 2S OP.-
James l.. McQuarrie has been elected
vice president and chief engineer of
the international Telephone & Tele.
graph Corporation. He was formerly
with the Bell telephone system.
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]. chicago, February % Up.-But.
ter Higher; receipts. 1882 tubs;
creamery extras, so; standards. so;
extra firsts, 481aa491a; firsts. 47lka4S;
seconds. 46a47. Eggs-Steady; re-
ceipts. 1854 cases; firsts, 23h; ordi-
nary firsts, %.
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ATCHISON EARNINGS.

NEW YORK. February % R).--
January earnings of the Atchison. To-
peka and Santa Fe show marked i'm.
provement over January last year,
gross rising to $21 .543.S18 from ST.
602.476 and net operating income to
$4,537,639 from $3,331,299.
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S. BASIS EXPECTED.

NEW YORK, February % R).-
Directors of Universal Leaf Tobacco
Company meet for dividend action on
March 9, when it is expected the
common stock will be placed on an
annual basis of SO.
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REDUCTION EXTENDED

NEW YORK. February % R.-
The reduction Of cent a gallon In
gasoline which the Standard Oil
Company Of New York put into eff
feet in New England today has been
extended to New York State.
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Fishers Price Index

The following table shows the av-
erage movement from week to week
ID of the wholesale prices of 200 rep
resentative commodities from Dun's
Review and GU of the purchasing pow
Ell of the dollar:
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THE BUSINESS OF GETTING
AHEAD.
Necessity of Taking a Position.

Your ship will never come in I'M
less you first send it out.
The rewards of, business go to those
who take positions, who display faith,
who launch constructive enterprises.
Those who thus take positions, as
sumo business risk, and, if their judg-
ment is overwhelmingly wrong, they
sustain huge losses.
The mere onlooker, however, who
can see both sides Of all questions,
and who therefore never breaks
through the deadlock of inactivity
gets nowhere. Business is not the
proper hunting grounds for Ham
let's, who are always debating with
themselves Ito be or not to be-"
Negation Is not d businesses force.
Business success depends on af'
firmative action. The garlands of
commerce are bestowed upon those
who shout the everlasting yea" to
use Carlyle's phrase.
Matter of Action.
Business is a matter OF action, not
a product of detached philosophical
thought. 1t depends on things done.
Judgment can be capitalized only
when it results in action.
Good intentions get the individual
nowhere unless they are translated
into a campaign of action.
The passive individual belongs else.
where than in the competitive arena
of commerce.
The neutral cannot hope to captain
q business army.
The great development in the last
decade of business schools and col
leee can contribute to the manage
mept of business only through train
ing energetic men. capable OF making
business decisions. With the increas.
| ing completely of trade. business men
need a broader cultural background
/ but mere academic knowledge, no mat.
ter how profound and extensive. will
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REMINGTON ARMS PROFIT.

NEW YORK, February % R).--
In contrast to net loss Of $716.605
for 1925, Remington Arms Co. reports
net earnings of 81 ,41A,556 for 1926.
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POULTRY MARKET FIRM.

CHICAGO. February % R).-
Poultry, alive Firm; receipts. . cars;
fowls. 26a2S; Springs. 2la2S: turkeys,
80: roosters. 10: ducks, 20a32; geese.
l6alS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-28

The custom Of exchanging gifts at
New Year is supposed to have been
derived from the Romans, but some
authorities say it is much older.
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CROWN WILLAMETTE PAPER

NEW YORK, February % R).-
Crown Willamette Paper Co. and
wholly owned subsidiaries report net
profit of 1854 1913 for 1926.
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MOVING FOODSTUFF
STUPENDOUS TASK
Refrigeration Plays Biggest
Part in Present Day
Produce Carrying.
BY j. c. ROYLE.
Special Dispatch to The star.

NEW YORK. February 2S.-lt' costS
between $4,000, 100000 and $2o'ooo,
O00O00 year to feed the oiiteu
states. That was the estimate MAGE
today, after nationwide survey ny
a large New York investment mouse
The production of food Is America >
most active industry, involving botn
the greatest number of workers ana
the greatest amount of money. .oo
In the last year. about 'ooV'uVV
tons of foodstuffS were carried py 'ile
railroads and a huge tonnage was
transported by motor truck. III lact'
railroad and automobile men decldIeu
TODAY that the feeding of this couh
try had become as much matter VI
TRANSPORTATION as of farming.
Working TO Short Haul.
An executive of one of the largest
hacking companies said today that
food production, which had changed
from a short haul to long haui
business. is working back again 10
the shorter transportation poilcleS
in some products. The cities grew
faster than the old,time farmer with
his horse drawn wagons could supply
them. Food began to be drawn IN ny
train because not enough was falseu
within teaming distance. Ihen the
farmer began to raise more hogs and
chickens and produce more butter
and eggs than his local trade could
use.
Then came the development OF re-
frigeration. which permitted products
to be shipped longer distances and
to be kept for longer periods py re.
tailers. Further improvements OF
TRANSFORMATION and refrigeration nave
further encouraged farm productloh
in many districts so that the close
haul trade again may be taken ad'
vantage of.
The move toward establishment OF
more stock yards is becoming more
manifest. With these markets are
springing up new packing houses
and live animals and finished products
are being carried for hundreds OF
miles in trucks to avoid loading eX'
penses and short haul railroad delay
Icing Railroad Cars.
Equally important have been the
DEVELOPMENTS in icing of railroad cars
Mechanical refrigeration OF railroad
dining cars which enables them 10
make an entire transcontinental trip
without re-icing has been worked out
Trucks also are now equipped with
electric refrigeration and are being
specially adapted to carry food prod
ucts and live animals.
Although the American dinner
table presents the most varied diet IN
the world, IS per cent of the twenty
odd billion dollars paid annually for
food is accounted for by only ~
items. Of these pork and pork prod.
ucts hold first place on the national
food bill.
As late as 1880, II per cent of the
ponulation lived on farms, but today
we'll over so per cent are city dwellers
in the strictly consuming class
Farms. however, through adequate
Transportation and equipment have
been able to double food production TO
meet the demand. There are now
over 375.000 retail grocery stores in
the country distributing these prod
ucts. OF these, about 10000 are of the
chain-store type.
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Foreign Weekly Index

Crump's Uondop Financial Times)
index number for England:
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PRAIRIE OIL AND GAS.

NEW YORK. February 2s Pl.--
Prairie Oil and Gas had net profit nj
SIS $50 .2G7 for 1926, against Si1,1S1, 5Sa
the Ne..l- before
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BUILDERS ACT TO CUTLOSSES
AND QUESTIONABLE PRACTICES
National Organization, In Session Here,
Plans Changes for Betterment of
Construction Industry.

A thorough ''stock taking" of the
construction industry was accom-
plished here this week when builders
from all parts of the country met in
a four-day session under the auspices
of the Associated General Contractors
of America.
1t was developed that many exist
ing practices are acting to prevent
construction operations from enjoying
fullest efficiency and economy. These
methods of procedure, speakers
pointed out, are relics of period of
half a century or more ago. during
which the construction industry con-
tinued in a highly disorganized state
The list of problems faced by the
conference included many which have
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M|NDELEFF DRAWS
MODEL HOME PLAN
English Country House to Be
Erected on Site in Rock
Creek Estates.

Plans for The Star model home to
be erected in Rock Creek Park Es.
tates by the Edison w. Briggs Co. are
being prepared by Victor Mindeleff,
architect. While final decision as to
the plan has not yet been made. it is
probable that the rambling English
country.house type will be adopted as
best suited to this particular location.
The site chosen occupies high and
commanding position, and special at
tention will be given in design to Sc
cure a pleasing effect from the rear
landscaping will be in the hands of
Miss Rose Greely, landscape architect,
who will collaborate from the start
with the architect of the house, so
that the best and most artistic treat.
ment as whole may be attained.
Rock Creek Park Estates consists of
more than 100 acres, adjoining Rock
Creek Park for nearly a mile and a
half. Protective restrictions against
unsightly or inharmonious neighbor-
ing developments have been placed on
this subdivision.
Plans for residences in the Estates
are approved by the Edison w. Briggs
Co, with advice and counsel from a
jury of local architects, all members of
the American Institute of Architects.
The jury for the present year consists
of Robert F. Beresford. chairman; Vic
tor Mindeleff and Frank Upman, with
Gilbert l.. Rodier as alternate.
The residence of John 3. Ginechesi
has been completed this week and the
owner is moving in. Three other
homes in the Estates are nearing COM
pletion. Plans for five or six other
homes are being perfected and con-
struction will start soon.
The Marjorie-Webster School for
Young Ladies has purchased a large
site in the Estates and expects to be-
gin construction early in the Summer.
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stabiliZation OF conditions governing
operations of men who know how to
do their work and can do it."
Abuse of the provisions of lien
laws enables "boll weevil bidders to
operate on false basis of credit so
that they secure supplies of mate
rails which they otherwise could not
obtain, speakers declared. Promiscu-
GUS issuance of surety bonds also
was cited as responsible for the entry
into construction operations of men
whose activities often end in defaults.
The builders took accident preven-
ton as a major topic of discussion.
The opinion was developed that from
so to 80 per cent of accidents suffered
by workmen on construction projects
are the result of carelessness.
Efforts to remove chances for errors
in bidding were discussed. Major at
tention was given to the quantity sur
vey system, under which a check for
contractors estimates of the amounts
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try and to the attitude of the build
ing public.
The highly competitive nature of
the construction industry and the
blind worship of the low bid" were
stressed as the basic causes of many
existing evils that are taking toll of
the building public through unneces-
sary costs and delays.
Under these conditions" declared
Brig. Gen. r. c. Marshall, jr., of
Washington, mo consideration is
given to the skill. integrity and re-
sponsibility of those who submit bids.
The present practice involves the pur-
chase of price and not of ffrst-class
construction services. Were ire
sponsible bidders who do not possess
the finances or experience necessary
10 do good construction work routed
from the field. the building public
would obtain generally lower prices
tor first-class product. These lower
prices would be brought about by
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arisen out of a lack of respect for
ethical practices on the part of the
building public and all elements of
the industry. Other quandaries that
were discussed are the offspring of
obsolete or out-grown methods of
routine activity. Actions taken by
the conference may be divided into
two classes:
Efforts to increase the efficiency of
construction operations of all types
and, consequently, to increase the as
surance against losses being sustained
by responsible contractors.
Efforts to rout unethical practice
from construction operations, with
equal attention being given to the
activities of all elements of the indus
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Loan Groups Aid Saving.

There is no institution in American
life more conducive to thrift and or
derly saving than the building and
loan association. 1t is a modern tri.
umph of economic cooperation and
conservation, and the growing popu-
larity is the greatest rainbow of prom
Use on the horizon of an undeniably
eXtravagant period of American life.
Evening star., 1927-05-07

of material to be placed in a struc.
ture is provided by a central esti-
mating organization, with all consid-
Grafton OF prices removed.
Standard contract forms, already in
use, and a contemplated standard pro-
posal form were seen as means for
eliminating misconceptions and mis-
understandings. many of which lead
to long delays and eventually to court
action.
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can traveller and lecturer. who VIII
speak on the Lure of The G,eai
Northwest -
This meeting at Wardman PsrL
Hotel will be for the wives and gut ST.
Of the board as we'll as for the mem
bers. All business will he Suspended
at this meeting. which will be held i'm
the theater of the hotel. Followinc
the lecture a buffet supper will he
served in the Florentine room.
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Nursery Curtains Urged.

Nursery curtains Of red and white
checked gingham will be found color
full and practical. They do not fade
or shrink and because of their low
COST a number of pairs may be pro-
vided and the playroom windows will
always look fresh and gay, despite the
strenuous habits Of the small occu-
pantS
Evening star., 1927-05-07
Wyeth Relieves Clark.

The District Commissioners yester.
day accepted the resignation of Apple
ton p. Clark, jr., as a member Of the
board of examiners and registrars Of
architects and appointed y. {. Wyeth
to succeed him.
Evening star., 1927-05-07

Raw onions are valuable for their
minerals. vitamins and bulk. but have
no particular effect on the nerves.
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With the Realtors

will hold a special meeting Friday.
May 13, at Wardman Park Hotel at
SIS o'clock. Business dealing with
important amendments to the bylaws
will be considered. A full and thor
ough discussion of the proposed
amendments, which have been sent to
all the members, is desired in order
that the board may have the benefit
of all suggestions. Following the
special business and regular enter
tainment a buffet supper will be
served.
Members Of the board have express
ed a great deal of interest in the next
regular meeting to be held at Ward
man Park Hotel May 10. The speak
er will be Frank Branch Riley. Ameri-
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| LOCATION you

A LOCATION you
cannot equal
highest and coolest
point in the city. Best
of transportation fa-
cilities. Two blocks
to Georgia Ave. line.
Two blocks to 18th
St. TakOma line. Near
school and excellent
shopping center. A
section that is lead
ing the city in that
steady growth that in-
creases property
values.
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

PAPERHANGING & PAINTING floor finish
ing with electric machines prompt. personal
service: reasonable Richardson & Clancy
Col 3a7. 22'
PAPERHANGING-Ro papered So 90
and up. A. 7. George. 2129 18th st. NV,
Ant. ;. Decatur 4l49.
PAPERING PAINTING PLASTERlNG. So
IN: latest patterns best materials; trSt,class
work NJ Pumns 1917 Ga ave. Al. 6964
PAPFRHANGI NG-Rooms papered Sc and
up frst-class work. J. Egdal. 33 Florida
ave. NV. North 1851.
PAPERHANGING. PAINTING. high grade
work; moderate prices. best materials. work
guaranteed. Terms il desired. Peerless Dec
orating Co. ia 18th ST. NV. FIR 81 Cd
PAPERH ANG ING-Rooms papered 50 and
IN first -class work. Egdal 33 FLORIDA
ave. NV. North 1851 -
PIANO TUNING So so We specialize in
general piano repairs and rebuilding Get
our estimate Prices reasonable Skilled
mechanics Work guaranteed Sanderson
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ROOF REPAIRING. PAINTING. gutterlng.
spouting. furnaces repaired and cleaned: rea-
sorable prices. Col. 1917, day or night
Ajax Roofing & Heating Co. $40 Kal. ri
TPHOLSTERING AND DRAPERIES-Have
work done nov At dun season prices. Stauw-
ard Upholstery Co. 403 l lth st. Main 4ao2
WINDOW AND DOOR SHADES : Good
Quality Opaque shades fitted to your windows.
$50: the hest quality OF OPAQUE shades.
Sis: hung free We will call with samples
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BOSTON BULL PUPPIES pedigreed 800
Mills ave. ne. North 9"Sl.
POLICE PUPS pedigreed. Atlantic 3722
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

0oKS BOUGHT. NJ 1913 I7Ii St "
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Young man for mems clothing
department. State age, salary
expected, experience and former
employment. Address Box 255-
Y Star office.
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| FURNITURE OF every description needed AZ
once including antiques and hric-a-brac
| stocks o: merchandise etc Gail Kcnsngton
4 HCI
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DELICATESSEN. ga fcterla or tailoring and
cleaning store; loCation. southeast corner
18th and + NV. @ol Colorado Bldg. Main
FOR SALE BY OWNER. decatessen amt
lunch real opp@rtnnlN; priced low Ior I'M
good profit sacrifice. Glorioso supply Co,
III - st. NV. Before ! nm.
CAFE in nv. section living quarters two
c 'Ssi'''"y Hddr %o'' nox 4SS-v Star oiice
LUNCH ROOM-143l P st Seats 30 Estah-
shed ; wears tclosed = mos Rent EQUIP
entralv Iedecorated Phone Col. 1859.
TAILOR SHOP. fully eguipped. $40. Must
sell Immediately. 933 10th st. nv. 81
NINE. ROOMS AND BATH. h..YWh.. elem lleec,iii
y Tr for ,%rG g5 nc G%2d " Gsrye1 Nam
oIs6. Room l0I" 1910 Vermont ave.
NElGHBoRHooD GROCERY, STORE and
apartment; eXcellently located. owner redr-
ahc.,, For tnll particulars address Box
WELL ESTABLISHED soda fountain fruits,
sandwiches: long lease; rent reasonable, VIII
sacrifice account leaving town. 435 9TH NV
PARTY WITH 50 900 to S. 900 TO investi.
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WOULD LIKE to get in touch with man or
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business lust starting, Have all equipment
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Need additional money for advertising cam
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9th 81. NV.
GASOLINE. ACCESSORIES: corner drive-in:
p 2"@ G.a S6 Hd Rf 81 Box ?n iv f s;@
oIice
HAVE small capital TO invest in. paying
roncrrn. Address Box @:IS-V, Star Office. 23??'
SMALL HOTEL. 10 rooms; all equipped :
downtown section: will sacrifice on account
of death. Address Box 310-V. star Office.
CORNER GROCERY provisions. notions. near
leaving citv. Booth Agency .i5 En.w. 20.
Lunch AND PASTRY SHOP.
Unlimited 1 %pGS enr!ia ave next to c@!:nS
/. CLEANING AND PRESSING.
Valet shop With street entrance IL, in large
p nRone ' Fully eaupped 500 cash. No trflers
Showalter Realty Co. 4O4 Vermont Bldg.
Main 4l2.. Eve. and sun. Pot 1921.
| HAVE OPTION ON MOS /
desirable acreage tract, with
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Immediate vicinity OF ashin@-
ton in heart of proposed inn
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Ideal for development as eXclu-
sive colony with high-class pay
golf course and other profitable
sports. Experts have studied
and approved plans which | will
submit to individual or group
with 10000 cash. Principals
only. Address Box 237-N, Star
office.
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| Show Cases and Store Fixtures.
! Ruse & Company, H HRny at the fac c.
! tory >. Baltimore nhonc Plaza 3.3N.
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WOOD, fireplace, hrst-clasS.
split; seasoned hickory, 10 and
"a inch lengths. Delivered. L..
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Established 81 Years.
KAHN OPTICAL CO..
617 9TH St. NV.
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ANYTHING TO SELL?
Phone Main 1852 or Main aIG9
WESCHLERS. go PA. AVE. \ w
Household effects. merch andlso stock,
automobiles etc Thirty-scveu years Serrla-
the Washington puhlic
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ANTIQU ES-Sofa table. rugs handsome
new :I-piece mohair Iiving-room suite: viii
sacrifice. 1907 3Ist st. NV. 90
ARCOLA HEATER and radiators: will m