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New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
POLICE DRAG RIVER

Suffield, Dec. 9 LP-Police under direction of Chief Thomas B. Coo ney today took up the work of drag ging the Connecticut river for the body of Philander Houghton, 14. Of Agawam, who was drowned yester- day when a sled on which he was coasting broke through the ice. Two boat crews have been breaking the ice over a half mile radius and us ing grapplng irons.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
ROBBERY CASES SLATED

The cases Of Harry (Dukie) heoueh and Walter (keystone) Wisk Of this city, charged with rob bery and theft from person will be tried in superior court at Hartford tomorrow, Assistant States Attorney Donald Gaffney said today. Local policemen concerned in the case were in conference with the states attorney about the case today.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

day by Chairman Edward F. Hall. was that the Chamber Of Commerce should award the contract and carry cut the construction work. including the financing, the function of the park department in this matter being one Of mere cooperation.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Bodies Washed Ashore

Wreckage Strewed the coast and
 \ Lloyd's dispatch from Coruna, Spain, said the steamer Arlanza. from Southampton to Buenos Aires, was delayed owing 10 bad weather but expected to arrive there today with part of the crew of the Italian steamer Casmona. which was aban- doncd in the storm.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

London, Dec. 9 LP)--Winds Of hur- ricane velocity swept across the British Isles today leaving in their wake death and destruction both on land and sea. The weekend was said to have been the widest in the history of British weather bureau records.
 1 Night steamship trips were sus- | pended, airplane service ceased and hotels at ports were crowded with passengers waiting to cross 10 the l continent. Wireless distress calls vessels in dire need Estimates on the loss of life ran into scores. Liner Aids Steamer The Cunard steamer Alaunia from 1 New York went out of it's course to assist the steamer Tynebridge. mel o4 miles west of Bishops Rock. It's radio said the steering gear was disabled and that three men were l injured.
 The British steamer Brtannic went ashore between Linney Head and Saint Gowans, Pembroke, Wales. A lifcboat from Milford Ha- ven succeeded in reaching it and on its return reported the ship was in no danger of breaking up.
 The Homeric arrived from New York 20 hours late. She reported d., which waves smashed windows on the promenade deck. GO feet above load line. The American liner i President Roosevelt. from New York. reached Plymouth. after battling a wind exceeding 100 miles an hour.
 Two members Of the crew of the destroyer Walpole were washed overheard and drowned. Lieutenant Gibbs was injured. and the destroy CT was forced back into Ports mouth. The Italian cargo boat Alfri sank about 100 miles off Bordeaux. Six of it's crew were drowned. The Blue Star liner Andalucia arrived at Falmouth with some of it's passengers suffering from cuts due to glass broken when moun- tainous seas struck the ship while they were at dinner. Some Of them said the ship at times had q list of 70 degrees and they expected it to sink.
 Other ships reporting varying degrees of distress were the Danish freightcr Helen, whose first mate and a sailor were swept overheard :; the Spanish freightcr Galdamcs, aground just outside Brest Roads with two of crew drowned: the British ship Essex Heath, water logged and reported sinking be- tween Ushant and Brcst.
 Two Ships Founder
 The three masted schooner Notrc Dame De Bonnc Nouvelle and the schooner Borthc both foundercd near Ushant Light but the crews were saved. The German steamer Kcllerwald put into Plymouth for repairs. The Greek steamer Georgias P; the Japanese steamer Tasmanian Transport; the Wilson Line steamer Carolo: the British liner Nalacia and the steamer Laristan, were in distress. The captain of the LaristaT suffered q broken leg.
 The Italian steamer Leonardo Da Ninci reported by radio it was still fighting q furious storm and had hopes of riding it out without mis- hap. The ship has paintings valued at 14.O00,O00 pounds aboard. which she is bringing here for an cXhibi- ton.
 Wind and rain were not the only aspects Of the hurricane. Large in land areas suffered severely from floods. Many square miles of the rural districts are under water. IT Somerset about 250 homes were isolated and could he reached only by boats. Railroad traffic has beer h4mpercd seriously. Hundreds ot roads arc blocked by fallen trees
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

rive Wednesday: the Ecrongaria of the Cunard line. due tomorrow but not to arrive until Wednesday,: the Bremen Of the North German Lloyd line, fastest liner afloat, due tomor- TOW but not to arrive until Thurs day.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
TOOK DOCTORS ADVICE;
 CHlLD'S COLD SOON GONE

Ncglccting chilGren's colds is sure to cause needless misery and may weaken resistance to pneumonia or otber serious disease. So numbers of
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

An entirely and pleasant method of ending colds iS proving itself quickest and dependable in numbers New Britain homes. And the quick relief experienced by Miss
 ma Craig is typical of results accomplished by this pleasant remedy which hospital physicians certify the best of differ widely used methods tested for head cod coughs and chest colds.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
DROPS S2,O00 SUIT
 NAMING POLICEMAN
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"squealins' on him. In his argu- ment, Attorney S. Gerard Casale, defense counsel, went back to the days of the burning of Rome and treated the subject of historical prosecutions. while Prosecuting At torncy J. G. Woods scored the young men and upheld Officer Muszynsil.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
CITY GOLF COURSE
 CREATES QUESTION
"'ou'iouod From First Pago)

approach to 'hr war memorial at Walnut lliil park will be awarded a. the same meeting tomorrow night, it is expected
 Ip to (. of C.. Hall Says
 Tho decision of the board Of finance and taxation, as recalled O.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
TOMORROW-Wate Started Fire Water Couldn't Out!

The Thames and other rivers con- tinued 10 rise, causing much anX-
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
TWO DEAD, THREE BADLY INJURED IN
 O|L TRUCK BLAST
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 tained asphaltum. The latter pro. uuct, he said, was unlikely to eX- plode, although it would burn free ly,
 Official Is Injured
 The presidents brother. Thomas T.. Calvin, was at Work in one of tht company's garages and was amohC several who were cut by flying glH ss.
 Charles Czarnetski, one of the two killed was married only few weeks ago. The other, Johnson, in tended to leave the employ of the plant tomorrow.
 Blodgett, one of the three critical y injured. was formerly national. amatedr l35-pound boxing cham niOn.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
OutCrN Against President

This General Russell said occur red yesterday morning at Chantel. where a crowd Of 2,000 surrounded the outpost building. crying Down with Borno, down with Freeman" Borno is president of Haiti. Free man could not be identified by the state department.
 French priest and three Of the native Earde succeeded in holding off the mob.
 A crowd Of 10oo threatened to kill the corporal Of the garde at Torbell, near Aux Caves. the dis patch also said Directions have been issued to call in the Garde outposts from Torbck and Chantcl in order to prevent their being rushed at night with q consequent seizure of arms and ammunition by disorderly elements.
 The marine endorsements sailed on Saturday from Norfolk where they had been assembled from the bases at Quantico. Virginia, and Paris island. south Carolina. They are expected 10 reach Port-Au- Prince late tomorrow. The two ma rinc planes tooff off from QuanticO Saturday, planning 10 fly 10 Port Au-Princo by way of Miami, but were detained in Georgia hy bad weather.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
HAITI PEACEFUL AS
 TROOPS NEAR PORT
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measure by Friday. II this could be done it was believed by some the resolution formally could be placed before the house before the week. end adjournment.
 From practically all quarters on the house side the opinion was eX- pressed that little opposition would be voiced either in the committee or on the house floor to the setting up of the commission of inquiry as urged by Mr. Hoover both in his annual message 10 congress and also in his special message of last Saturday.
 Hoover Asks S50,000
 The chief executive requested that $jo.oop be provided to meet cX- pensos Of the commission. Because the measure calls for an eXpendi- ture of money it was thought the house would act first although there is nothing to prevent the sen ate from initiating the legislation.
 The rcassuring news from the island was received as the detach- ment of 800 marines mobilized hastily last week and ordered to the island neared their destination. They will supplement the force of zoo marines already there.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
Hoover Asks $50, ,OOO
Washington Awaits News

Washington. Dec 2 (P-With the disturbed Haitian situation appar- cntly unabated, the administration today eagerly awaited the receipt of additional dispatches from the island republic.
 A detachment of 500 marines was on it's way 10 reinforce the 700 al ready there. Two marine planes had been ordered to Port -Au-Prince and the cruiser Galveston was at Jacmcl for the purpose Of evacuating Amer ican women and children.
 President Hoover's request for au- thority to appoint commission 10 determine the needs of the island was embodied in a resolution by Chairman Porter of the house for eign affairs committee but could not be acted upon until the committee has been organized later in the week.
 dispatch from Brig. Gen. John II. Russell, the American high con- missioner at Haiti. received late yesterday, told of the gathering of the largest body of Haitian malcon- tents vet to be reported to the state lp1 or.+,o
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

They please the buyer and seller Hcrald's Xmas gift suggestions.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

Note: See other cases being reported daily in this paper-all certified hA the attending ph! -icihn
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

con request. sent with stamped. ad- dressed envelope, Mr. Ripley will furnish proof of anything depicted by him).
 (Res. U. B. Pat OH)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

MT Curtis was the most faith ful public servant the city Of New Britain ever had said former Mayor George A. Quigley yesterday. when told that the former comptroller ha hnpO called Inv dPath
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09

Chairman Edward r. IIall ot tn" beard Of finance and taxation "N- pressed Njs regrets in the following stytcmcut:
 In the death oC IIanrord Curtis New Britain loses ono of it's moSt conscientious city officials and tn" board Of finance and taxation, Its secretary.
 "Outside Of those directly con-
New Britain herald., 1929-12-09
DEATH ENDS CAREER
 0F HANFORD CURTIS
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ditor and held that post for three years. From 1905 until l9oN he was not active in government affairs, but in 1908 when the position Of city comptroller was created Mr. Curtis was elected, it being all elective posi- ton at that time. TIr has been elect cd or appointed every yrar since, His selection always has been unanimous and has had the endorsement ol both major parties.
 For 10 years ho was New Britain correspondent for the Hartford CoNrant, while nmpL0yeA at the n.nk.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

Devine Of Winnepeg,' Canada
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. CreSz and daugh-
ter, Patsey Ann. of 0nalaska, and
Mrs, Rolfe, of Tacoma.
C. w. Hull, principal, at the
Midland schools, his wife and
daughter, Wilma, were Paradise
Cove visitors Sunday. They in
tend making improvements ON
their lot this summer.
AT the Devote cottage for the
week end were Miss Marie
Kratchmer and brother, Frank +;
Miss Mflla and Eda Devote; l..
Devote and wife and little daugh-
tiers, Margaret and ROSEMARY.
Mr.. X, X. Roberts drove over
from Fairfax and left his family,
Mrs. Roberts and sons, Bobby
and Don. They will occupy their
summer cottage until Sept. LIST.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

ington. A number Of social en-
tertainments were given in her
honor during the short stay here
Mrs, C. Lou Jackson returned
home Tuesday from lBremerton
where she has been visiting several
weeks with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carstens and
daughter Miss Alma, drove up
from McMinnyille, Oregon, Mon
commencement exercises of the
Linfield College. They staid
Monday night with Rev. Carstens
leaving Miss Alma at Burton for
several weeks visit with her
brother.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13
BURTON

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Smith an
noulfce the marriage of their
eldest daughter, Merle b., to
Donald X, Medley, of Tacoma.
The ceremony was performed
April 3rd in Port Orchard.
Lewis Fretz, one of our Burton
boys, graduates from the College
of Puget Sound, receiving the
Bachelor of Science degree. He
expects to enter medical school in
the autumn.
Mrs. A.. j. Marsh, of Cove post
office, and Mrs. Hunt, Of Burton,
are in attendance at the state con-
vention of postmasters at Medical
Lake. Both expect to return
better equipped for service after
drinking in water from the lake
and instructions from post office
inspectors. The sudden appear
ance of Lloyd Marsh from
California, made it possible for
Mrs. Marsh TO get away from their
store and office, and the promise
of Mrs. Henry Godfrey to keep
things going, liberates the Burton
postmaster.
The final meeting of the Burton
Improvement Club was held at
Masonic hall Thursday evening
Inst. Arrangements for the fes.
tiyal at Judd Creek Bridge open
ing Saturday were left in the
hunds Of various good working
committees with Instructions from
President Grandy 20 have every
thing in readiness for the great
occasion. Also to carry out the
wishes of the Club regarding
various improvements to be made
in the town before summer visit
OF arrive. The Club will resume
oiyie work in the fall.
Mr.. Harry u. Ollard Of the City
Iiaht aud Water department of
Tacoma, has purchased the Ruby
Wright property and win move
ont the middle of June, to be-
come permanent residents.
We clip the following from a
recent Elsinore, California daily
Miss Helen Tjosdale, who has
tied the past few weeks with
aer sister, Mrs. Harold Mcbride,
Il her parents, left yesterday
faf her home in Seattle, Wash.
SHE will attend summer school
ard in the fall enter her senior
year in the University Of Wash
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13
PARADISE COVE

Mary a. Patterson and Mary
r. Edsen. entertained their chap
ter of +. r. o. in their beach
homes at Paradise Cove, the fol
lowing we're present Alberta T.
Black, Grace Baker, Laura Light,
Charlotte Bergoust and Katherine
Grim.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Allen More
house will occupy Miss Batter
sons cottage for the week.
Guests at the Graz cottage at
Paradise over the week nd We're
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Patenaude,
Buddie and Sheala Mrs. j. II.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

Three Leg Race for Man and Woman.
Base Ball Throw for Women.
Leap Frog Race for Boys.
Card Board Race for Man and Woman.
Rhubarb Eating Contest for Youngsters.
Obstacle Race for Man and Woman.
Flour Eating Contest for Youngsters.
Wheelbarrow Race for Boys,
Fat Mans Race.
Prize for Largest Family Present.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

WANTED or 3 men to take
contracts to split cedar shakes.
Call on Peter Woeck at his home,
Cedarhurst or his office 5l3S
Arcade Bldg, Seattle. Safe
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

ANY kind Of sewing. Call Miss
Robinson, Red-82l.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

12-FT. COPPER riyeted skiffs.
1872 it. out-board motor boats,
speedy, well built, light and
commodious. See them at Bates
Boat Works, Paradise Cove.
Post office address, Burton Wn.
26tfc
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13
Yearly Hot Lunch Account Of
Vashon P. T. A..

Account opened win receipts
IRON an evening entertainment
gwen under the auspices OF Mrs
uodsey ana teachers, and also re-
ceipts IRON a luncheon given
uhder tue auspices OF l. T. A.
ladies'. These receipts totaled
$4o'A2' receipts IRON actual
SAFE OIL lunches Tor the year
S92o.2o. fotal deposits, So6o.53'
fotai expenses for the year
Cook- Slas.OO
MIX I39.l4
hlmmel' groe' and meat, o2.oo
Weiss, groceries 3C.o2
Golden huic bakery goods SUI
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

BAKERY apples, All varieties
Boxes furnished, $15 a ton.
Geo. Spinning, Red-Ss3. 12-1-tf
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MISC U S

JERSEY bull for services at. Ii.
D. Houghton, after 2 o'clock.
Paradise Valley. S-31-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13
G E

$500 EQUITY in a Groom Ey-
erett, Wash. house for Vashon.
Inquire News-Record. 2Stfc
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WILLARD Storage Batteries.
Crosley Radio. Battery charg-
ing 81. Vashon Machine Shop.
12-1-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

PEEP o. day delivery-One jump
ahead Of the sun. That's the
kind of service you want and
the Post-lntelligencer is the pa
per that gives it. We deliver TO
your home. Daily and Sunday
81 a month daily only, 60c a
month; Sunday only, 45c "A
month. p. Pierson, local agent,
phone Red-S04.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

FINE Guernsey heifer, two years
old, bred to freshen in January,
to trade for a beef COW. +. G.
Park. 3l-tfc
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Advertising Rates

Ten cents per line for first
Insertion 5 cents per line for
each additional insertion.
Minimum insertion charge,
20 cents.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

5 PARADE OF BOYS AND DoGs-Meet at
Burton) LIST and End prizes for most unique
outfit. All dogs must be on leash.
5 MUSIC BY BAND.
A PRIZE FOR EACH ATHLETIC EVENT
FOLLOWING:
so Yard Dash for Boys, CLIO years.
3 so Yard Dash for Girls, Clio years.
J 100 Yard Dash for Boys, 1918 years.
10 100 Yard Dash for Girls, 1918 years.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-13

lS00-POUND work horse, sound,
good worker, 10 years old, with
excellent harness, 1925 cash. F.
Fl. Lindsey, Rt. 3, Box 272, Sc
attic, angle Lake,. 27tfc
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
OREGON
 TAXES IDAH0'S SCALP
 BY VARIETY QF PLAYS

PORTLAND, Oct, 21, (P)-The University of Oregon viciously turn ed on and defeated Idaho Univer- mansity as Kitzmiller the Flying Dutchman", led his comrades with an 8O-yard dash for Oregon's sec ond touchdown and the riot was on.
 Idaho, considered one of the most powerful and most colorful schools and an almost unbeatable one, made it's one sole touchdown in the first quarter by the air route to the six-yard line. Oregon's win was due to it's superior backfield and it's ability to nab passes swarming over Idaho with a great variety of plays.
 Score, Oregon 34, Idaho T
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
PENN J. LOSES ID
 UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA

PHILADELPHIA, oct, 21, (F)-At the end of a 5000 mile trip and be- fore a crowd of 7OOO0 the Univer- sity of California, out-played, out passed and out kicked Pennsylva- nia University for it's third victory in six years of meeting of the teams.
 Lom led the attack having the advantage of a superior line play; Penn, with it's shifty backs was al- ways dangerous but was held in check by the California defense ex- cept for a brief time in the first period. All of the scoring was con- fined to the first half though both teams threatened thruout- Score, California 12, Penn. [.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
STANFORD NhLLQPS
 OREGON STATE, 4Q-7

PALO ALTO, Oct, 21, (P)-One of stanford's greatest teams in her football history pounded and pass ed it's way to a stunning victory over Oregon State which was help less after the first few minutes. Two minutes after the kickoff they scored, Stanford failing to gain. Then Stanford came out of it's slump scoring touchdown after touchdown even after practically a whole team of substitutes had beer thrown in. Score 40 to T.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
LEGAL NOTICE
IU. s. LAND OFFICE, ANCHORAGE
 ALASKA, September 16, 1929.

U. s. LAND OFFICE, ANCHORAGE
 ALASKA, September 16, 1929. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Frank Earnest Towle, entryman, together with his witnesses, Earl Mount, and Robert K. Il. Evans, all of Seward, Alaska, has submitted his final proof on his homestead entry, serial O6116, for tract of land embraced in Forest List 6-20S8 H. E. s. No. 95, New Serial No. 1188, Latitude 500 29' N. Longitude 149O 51' W. containing 1O8.84 acres, and 1t is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, at Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the local office at Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication, or thirty days thereafter said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 }. LINDLEY GREEN, Register. Date first publication Oct. 2, 1929. Date last publication Nov. 27, 1929.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
BOTH IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Hunsicker, who accom- panied her daughter Esther to Anchorage several days ago, is receiving medical attention to an injured limb, sustained through a fall on the ice. A wire received yesterday by Lieutenant Hun sicker was to the effect that both mother and daughter are doing quite. we'll though, and should be home shortly.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21
FOLLY OFF PRESS

The first edition of the Seward Folly, the official school publica- tion, published monthly came off the press yesterday and is now being distributed The edition is up to past standards and is full of many interesting articles. As usual, local business houses, are well represented in the adVer- Using columns.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Trucks and equipment which were used during the past season on the Girdwood road contract, arrived in the local railroad yards a cauple of days ago enroute south.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

It is reported five inches of ice covers Grouse Lake. Skaters were out there today testing it to see if it is of sufficient strength and safe enough for gambling about on.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Beginning December IA the s. $. Alameda and the Northwestern, Of the A. $. s. CO.,, will operate between Seattle and Seward on a To-day schedule until the s. S. Alaska resumes the run February Is.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

A brand new tire chain, small one, was turned into The Gateway office Saturday. Owner may have same by calling and identifying.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Four whaling vessels from the Prt Hebron station, oiled up in Seward yesterday prior to con- tinuing on to Seattle for the win ter.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

The freighter Tanana, of the A. s. s. Co.,, was scheduled to have sailed yesterday for the North carrying explosives and a general cargo.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

There was rumor going the rounds on the street today to the effect a portion of Pilot Mer- rill's plane, missing about six weeks, had been picked up. The rumor could not be verified.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Luke Elwell and Jack Hub schmidt, licenses guides, return ed yesterday from the Russian River country where they have had a party in the big game field.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Join Urbach {, Valade's CIRCU- HATING LIBRARY; 15c to read ! book.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Special prices in Coal and Wood Heaters at BROWN & HAWKINS CORP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

THE NEW CUAUMB1A FORTA- sLE PHONOGRAPH IS A WONDER OR TONE AND VOLUME. Schal- erer's Alaska Snuu.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

Al meat and nothing else III the Frye -Bruhn Meat Market.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-10-21

INCENSE AND BURNERS. Schal- erer'S Alaska Shop.