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COUNTRY BOARD.

CHILDREN BOARDED in teachers lovely
home near WASHINGTON; tutoring II desired;
references EXCHANGED. Marlboro 27-F-l2.
SMALL CHILDREN TO BOARD in private
home: reasonable. Phone Clarendon SIT.
CHILDREN BOARDED year around. large
lawn and playground; Christian home sur
rouhdings; good primary and high schools
Mrs. Virginia Leatherburg, Shadyside, Nd.
Phone West River 2lS-F-l4.
HAZELHURST POULTRY FARM-Summer
boarders, four men or two business couples.
Rates reasonable. IS minutes drive 70
downtown section. AL farm products served
on table. POTOMAC 3474W.
BEAUTIFUL ESTATE on Grain Highway
modern conveniences. home cooking; rates,
s12 per week Phone Marlboro lis. ls'
PROSPECT HILL-Overnight and weekly
guests; ertesian water. Route $40. Phone
1891. Mrs. Roy I. Eyndman, Frederick. Md.
20s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
WASHINGTON HOTELS

PATTERSON HOTEL REoPENs UNpEF
same manas4ment. rooms. one dollar & UP
and newly furnished up-to-date; now 10
Gated at 1882 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. l9'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17

His hand was upon 1t, when the animal suddenly
raised its head and with up-pricked and d.
lated nostrils looked into the woods gathering
shadows An instant it trembled life leaf then
with wild snort, broke its tether and raced madly
away across the plain. Blake and the Princess Of
Nimmr alone in the Wood of the LeopardsI
And vet not alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17

Blake drew his gun and peered into the gloomy
woods but he saw nothing. Nor could his civilized
sense of smell catch the scent that had come SO
clearly to the nostris Of the terrified horse. Blake
laughed thinking to calm his own nerves, and drew
the trembling girl closer to him. Steadily unseen
eyes watched his every move-but they were not the
ewes of Sheeta. the leopardl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
1907 14tf St.
FINEST OUTDOOR
USED CAR DISPLAY IN
THE CITY.
CAN SAVE YOU
$40 to $35.
Liberal G. NJ. A. c. Terms.
Your Car in Trade.

We do not boost prices of our
used cars in order to give an exor-
bitant price for old Crooks" To do
this looks good on paper but costs
purchaser more money.
Instead
We sell Honestly Priced Used Cars
we will allow you an honest price
for your car in trade.
Instead of using code or "gyp'
prices. all of our cars are plainly
marked on windshield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
THE SAFEST USED CAR
MARKET IN THE WORLD.

Lists of cars with their prices
tell so little. We ask you to see
our cars. Ask our prices. Our
sixty day warranty is your pro-
lection. We can meet your needs
at most reasonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
GUARANTEED
TRADED CARS.

~ Il l. -
TRADED CARS.
1929 Essex Challenger Sdn. S325
1927 Pierce-Ariow 5-P. Sdn. $50
1880 Graham-P Paige Sedan. 545
1880 Studebaker Pres. Bro.1, 1886
1929 La Sale Sport Phae.. 1916
1880 Ford Sport Coupe. 345
1880 Ford Roadster. 345
1880 Studebaker Pres. Cab.1, $50
1929 Ford Roadster. us
1923 Studebaker Up. Sdn.. Us
1929 Buick Coach. 80. 6o5
1929 Pontiac Coach. 2o5
1880 De Soto 49, Sedan. 645
1923 Buick Sedan. 45O
1880 StudebakeT Sedan. 745
1923 Graham Sedan. ...... o5
REMEMBER
A BENG " R TTS SAS IS PER Ro pA ARE
UNTIL SOLD.
LEE D. BUTLER, INC,
Kiss Champlain St. NV.
Above v Near 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17

"Here is the lair of the great leopards of Nimmr.
explained the princess in low voice. After night
fall no one would be safe without many guards and
beast fires not even thee with that strange roar
ing weapon with which thou slew the knights of
Bohun!" Perhaps, then" said Blake to calm her
growing fears I'VE may as we'll be on our way" So
saving he turned toward his horse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
WANTED-COUNTRY BOARD.

DESIRE country board; adults. in modern
house. not over 40 miles from Charles Town,
w. Va. Simple diet requiring fresh meats.
fruits. vegetables and dairy products. Write
rates. Address Box SEX, Star once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17

Lord Tarzan and Sir Bertram reached the Knights
OF the Sepulcher after Blake had borne the prin-
cess out Of their ranks. Now Bohuns knights
engaged with the knights of Nimmr, who had
rived upon the scene. As they approached the ape
man a knight 60 down before adversarys
lance and then the victor eSpied TarEan. Have at
ye Sir Knight" cried he of the Sepulcher, couch
ing his lance. This was a new experience for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
SALE-AUTOMOBILEs.

LOOK THESE OVER,
1929 Ford Tudor Sedan. dark blue. sass
1923 Studebaker 4-pass. Coupe ........ l85
1927 Buick 6-pass. Coupe, like new -. $50
1925 Packard 5-pass. Sedan ............ 200
1924 Nash Touring, new tires .......... IS
o23 10th st. NV.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


GOT 18th ST NV. FACING FRANKLIN
Park)-Large room, 16xl8, neatly furnished:
kitchen with gas rang. built-in eupbosrds.
sink, refrigerator; private bath; clothes
closet; gas. electricity, h.-wh.; $40
THE DRESDEN
To reliable party, Groom apt. nicely fur
nished. with piano. For Summer months,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
EVERY CAR A BARGAIN.


1880 Ford Fordor Sedan. .$3+5
1880 Chevrolet 4-Door Sdn.. AS
1880 Chevrolet Coach. =. AS
1929 Chevrolet Roadster. us
1923 Chevrolet Roadster. Us
1929 Chevrolet Coupe. ..... 335
1923 Chevrolet Coupe...... 235
1929 Chevrolet Sedan. ..... 375
1923 Chevrolet Sedan. ..... US
1927 Chevrolet Sedan. -. 100
1929 Chevrolet Cabriolet.. =. 365
1927 Essex Sedan. IFS
1925 Buick Sedan. $50
1929 Ford Tudor. POS
1929 Ford Fordor. ...... 295
1929 Chevrolet Roadster. .. rs
1929 Chevrolet Coach. go. 345
1923 Chevrolet Coach. :. 235
1923 Chevrolet Touring. -. 80
1927 Chevrolet Coach. -. rs
1926 Chrysler Sedan. ...... 1o5
1926 Chevrolet Sedan. 49,. Is
Is Others, s35 Up.
Easy Terms.
BARRY-PATE MOTOR CO.,
ISIS Sherman Ave. NV.
Open Evenings and Sundays,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17

1NCAhS, lNCOhS, NCOhS.
1879 Ford Light Delivery $275
1879 Chevrolet Light. Del........ $50
and 3 other cars
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!
To residents of Maryland and Nir-
ginia purchasing any Of the above
cars, we will furnish title and tags
or transfer Of tags free of charge.
FREE FREE! FREE!
A money wallet free to each visi-
tor this week.
Remember We have the finest outdoor dis
play in the city. Our lot is concerted and
as day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

sl5 goth !sT.-ATTRAcTIvE. FUR. 2 AND {
ICONS KY. ,9 END d bath: light and gas inc
Kitchen and bath; downtown: ali outside.
cool rooms; with privilege Of buying fur
1917 EYE ST. NV ROOMS AND BATH,
s45 mo-: corner apt; cool and neatly fur
nished; maid service.
LIv, RM, BED I'M: <, 2; AND PoEcH'
watt Ants. 4s2o ca ave, $50 VI. Ga. 1sss
18th AND COLUMBIA RD. = PLEASANT
cool and Id comfortable. Adams ooso Ne 'll'' >
Sc T anGf fur f s4 0 anf $40 e mo
Fris.; excellent loo: beau fur. vins-bed
f:' weekly Or h hS S:s
FRANCIS SCOTT. KEY APARTMENT no
ed: Frigidaire. 500 goth st. NV. Nat. 5425.
1920 HARVARD ST. N.W;-2 LARGE ROOMS
kitchen, porch, semi bath; nicely furnished;
$40. See Janitor. Adams 3900-J.
!isht hoasekeepins. Telephone ' 8etropoi titan
FIRST FLOOR, 2 ROOMS. KITCHEN AND
month. 9o9 Allison NV.
ONE LARGE ROOM WITH MURPHY BED,
ly No s07. 2127 California st.
l2S G ST N.E.oNE NICELY FURNISHED
room. fully equipped kitchen. large porch
use of telephone. Lincoln 2476. See janitor.
235, 9th N.E.-IDEAL. CLEAN, ROOMS,
bath, modern, Ink, cheerful fine location;
wonderful. none nicer; $50; adults. 19'
outside rooms. kit. semibath, inst h. w.:
ami; clean and quiet.
7s2 21st ST: N.w.-FIRsT. FLOOR; NICELY
furnished frhc n-4x 70
bath; very reasonable.
WANT GIRL TO SHARE MODERATELY
b 5gisew pfter with another Call Adams
1883 CALIFORNIA ST. NV ROOMS
kitchen. bath. porch. completely furnished;
entire floor; cleo. refrigeration.
1925 CALIFORNIA sT,--2.ROOM APT. 3rd
three
wINDERMERE, 1925 N n AVE-THREE
months one room, kitchenette, bath, \Frig-
WE PLACE you FREE.
80. NATfoNAI :RENT SlLs sE sRS aUos USES
1877 Eye st. NV. Dist. s7 sa.
FACING PARK: 1910 INGLESIDE TERRACE
ed S and por ss"t :55o qocm g.
housekeeping. Si75o; .. same, s35
GROOM APARTMENT, SECOND FLOOR,
'front.' Oeautifq 49, f I 81. NV is.
K. B. and solarium, $50 to 500; cleo: re-
frig.; res. mgr; exclusive. Potomac 4242.
POTOMAC PARK APARTNfkNTS. 2lst AND
C SITS. NV. Phone National 9l02 On the
edge of beautiful Potomac Park, within easy
walking distance of Lincoln Memorial, new
Memorial Bridge, the White House, and CEN
trail Government departments. Completely
furnished housekeeping apartments. includ-
ing General Electric ,.refrigerators, electric
fans. table silver and linen; also hotel rooms
the place for comfort, convenience and
economy. No dogs or cats or wild parties.
24S4 FRANKLIN ST. N e. WA MILLS AVE-
Woodridge-L angdon)-4 r. b.. h., porches;
whole End floor. mi; open; s25 mo. Attic,
whole 4th floor, r., h, b., $l4 $3.50 WIKI.
LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED APARTMENT
at Cathedral Mansion. Living room, bed
room, kitchenette, bath and reception hall;
electric refrigeration: everything complete;
req sonable. Reference absolutely necessary.
Call Adams 1900, Ant. 406 after pm.
ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED ROOMS
kitchenette and bath. Conn. ave, between
and M; two months; rent reasonable;
reference required. North 473l. ls'
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Railroad on Which No
Christian Nav Travel

The worlds strangest rail carrier,
officially known as the Damascus
Medina-Hadj railroad, according to
the Wall Street Journal, is to be re-
built. AT any rate a petition to that
effect is before the king of Hejas.
The road, which was destroyed dur
ing the World war, began in, trav-
ersed and ended in Near East des-
erts. 1t carried no freight and Its
only passengers were pilgrims going
to or returning from making the
Hadj," the hope of every religious
Mohammedan. The Moslems are
still making the Hadj" but by foot,
and they have tired of the exhaust
Ing trek.
The railroad was ordered by the
sultan in 1908. paid for by the Mo-
hammedans, designed by German
engineer, built by Italian, Polish,
Hungarian, and Turk engineers u.s.
ing Italian, Greek, Turk and Mon
tenegrin labor. Its rails were made
In America, France and Belgium and
it's engines in Germany. In other
words, while Christians built and
equipped the road they are barred
as passengers.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Pershing's Message

The honor of receiving the first offi
rial message of sympathy from John
J. pershing. commander in chief OF
the American forces In the World war
went to the surviving relatives of
Sergt. Theodore Peterson of tlle med
teal corps, A e F.
Sergeant Peterson was mortall,
wounded March s, 1918. while serving
with a regiment of field artillery
which had gone into action lie con
tinued TO direct the care OF wounded
despite his own hopeless condition
and died the same night.
The sergeant's brave conduct won
him the posthumous ward OF n Dis
tinguished Service cross. In addition
General Pershing dispatched this ca
BILE. the first Of Its Kind. to Wash
ingtOn:
Request you express IN. personal
sympathy to nearest living relatives
Of Sergeant Peterson After being
MORALLY wounded, Sergeant Peterson
gave detailed Instructions to the
wounded and gave first gas test. In
order to save the lives of the men
about him. He was a gallant soldier
and | have awarded him n 8 G..
10. 1891 Western Newspaper Union,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Slur on Movie Magnates

Roland Pertwee, the nOvelist-dra-
matist. is finding Hollywood an anus
ing place.
Il started reading three of my sto-
ries to stars" he writes, "and they
would not let me finish them, but de-
manded my terms halfway through.
l suppose that Is fatterlng."
One of his stories deserves dissem-
nation.
Don't take no notice Of them guys
in the big Offices some one advised
him.
''They was all tailors five years
back. Why, If you hang your coat up
for ten minutes they start sewing
buttons on it sort of Automatic
London Daily Herald.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
How the Correspondents Got to
the Front

When the First division of the A.
e. r. was ready to go into the front
lines, there were q half-dozen or so
war correspondents who expected to
go with it. This was in French Sec
tor, and the French corps commander
soon let it be known that they were
expecting too much. They were to
1t that report on the work of the
Americans would be sent back TO them
"And there is nothing that says moth
ing so completely as French official
cOmmunique" remarked one CORE
spondent in an acid aside to another.
So the rrespondnts-Robert Small.
Lincoln Eyre, Ray Carroll, Edwin
James, Floyd Gibbons, Cal. Z. Lyon,
Haywood Broun and George pattuo-
appealed to General Pershing. "The
accredited correspondents have a right
to be with division when ii goes in"
said the American commander in chief.
The French corps commander sput-
tered. Such thing wasn't done In
France. Journalists didn't belong al
the front The French iiason officer
at Chaum0nt also splIttered.
"'Vhen the First division goes In.
the American correspondents will ac-
company IT," said General Pershing
And the way his jaw set meant that
he meant that the American CORE
spondents would accompany the First
division. Followed much telephoning.
French general headquarters was
amazed ut such suggestion. Ameri
can headquarters wasn't. II was firm
This was an American division. wasn't
1t? Yes, it was. Then the American
command should decide MS to its equip
ment. including war correspondents
Well. perhaps. Marshal Foch would
have to he consulted
Marshal Foch had better he consult
ed pretty quick. II was almost time
for the First division to move for.
ward but there would he no move un
til this issue was settled Less than
half an hour before the time SET for
the move. Marshal Foch was talking
on the telephone to General Pershing.
cot course. mon general vous avez
raison." So the correspondents went
to the front.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
WORLD
WA II
VA r. n S
Not A. w. o. L. but A. w. L.
by Lieut.. Frank E. Hogon

"Bath House" John Cummings was
a newspaper man in Scranton, Pa,
before the war. In 1918, ''the Bath"
was a lieutenant of infantry with the
Third division of Marine and Meuse
fame He was wounded In October.
1918. His outfit was in Germany when
he recovered but hospital orders car
ried him to the central records of
flee at Bourges where the service pa
pers of the A. e. +. were kept.
"The Bath" stuck It out until a
major who considered himself vastly
important was placed in charge of
the camp. For some minor offense,
this man conceived an excessive dis
taste for Cummings and two others.
The major arose at all hours OF
the night to inspect the guard and
check against the activities of Cum
mings and the other two officers lie
haunted parade ground at retreat,
seeking mistakes in the handling OF
the troops. Cummings and his two
companions wrote direct to Chaumont
and received travel orders to rejoin
their regiments.
"Not a word about this" urged 1.-THE
Bath" gloating uvel his orders. Lets
do this right" He hired cab and the
afternoon they were to leave halted 1t
near the parade g ound. The three
were inside. First call for guard mount.
Minutes passed. The calls were
sounded on schedule. But no officer OF
the day appeared. The fussy major
grew panicky.
One of the men in the cab turned
to bath House." II happen to be the
old officer of the day." he said. Il be
tieve the major is looking for me-"
"Yes," replied Bath House hap
PLY as he signaled his driver to move
into action. "And happen to be the
new officer of the day. know the
major is looking for mel"
When a French RATHER pulled out
of Bourges for Paris ter minutes later
the three looeys were riding snugly
aboard.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Earth's Wickedest Spot

Macao, Portugal's two-square-mile
city island at the mouth Of the Can
ton river. China, is today the most
sinful spot on earth. Its chief bust
ness is to exploit every vice-opium
smoking, fan-tan, roulette, lotteries
liquor, sing girls-for the crowds
from Hong Kong and other nearby
cities.-Collier's Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
APPLYING FOR WORK

Sydney Shields, well-known actress,
has an old negro nanny from the
South in her employ. The other day
a colored man appeared at the door
seeking work. The women met him
and the following was the converse
ton between the two:
Il don't reckon you-all knows of no
body what don't want to hire nobody
to do nothin', does your"
"Yes, indeed, I doesn't. Illinois
Central Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Might Do Better

She--"Im sure tennis hasn't made
the slightest difference to my looks"
said She in reference to the assertion
Of some one who had said the game
ruined girls beauty.
He (knowing nothing about any
such assertion) We'll, why not try
some other game dear?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Aged Swedes

Swedens Oldest li;.bitant, Lars
Olofsson, farmer OF Gaakxsjoe. near
Oestersund, has celebrated his one
hundred and fifth anniversary. In
GaakXsjie parish there are two men
one hundred and one years old, two
centenarians and five who are ninety
nine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Pleasure. Of Observation

"What Is your favorite gamer"
"Golf," replied Senator Sorghum.
'But you never play It,"
Probably that's the reason like 1t.
The men whom have seen playing 1t
abused it terribly and didn't appear to
get any enjoyment out the fresh air
and the scenery. ashington Star.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Elevation

II am quite convinced that our re-
mote ancestors lived in trees"
1--WE have climbed some since then.
What is tree compared to a sky
scraper apartment building?"-Wash.
ingtOn Star.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Even Chiefs Have to Diet

First Cannibal-The cher has hay
fever.
Second Cannibal-Serves him right.
told him not to eat that grass
widow.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Quite an Honor

VuICe an IIouUF
whats the matter, sonny? Why
are you crying?"
II saw building on fire and l
went and pulled the fire alarm"
well, now, that's nothing to cry
about. That was q noble action"
"No, it wasn't. The building was
my school,"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Force Put

$50 you left off the old night shirt
and gone to wearing pajamasy
Eyes, | had to make some conces
sion to decency when folks took to
wearing their night clothes to teas and
parties"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
He Knew Her

Hobbs (visiting)-I see by this pa
per that the doctors have discovered a
new disease.
Dobbs-For the love of Pete, throw
the paper away before my wife sees It..
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Ceometrical Vamn

"Maud has made some swell mar
riages, but divorced all her husbands"
"Yes. she moves In the best tri-
angles, so to speak"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

Teacher-Eddie, give me descrip-
ton of the buffaloes.
Eddie-Can't. don't know much
about that team.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
HELPING WILLIE

Mother-Mercy, Bobby; what are
you doing to Willie?
Bobby-We're list bobbin' for ap-
pies an I'm helpin' him to git one
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Exceptional Felicity

How seldom is he seen or heard,
The man with patriot zeal aglow,
Who this year can stand by each word
He said year or so ago!
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
The Merry Life

We stay up late and strive to keep
Old Morpheus on the run,
And think because we're losing sleep
We must be having fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

NEW YORK, May 20 (P).-Antici-
pating another season in which low
price merchandise will be favored by
buyers, manufacturers of lamp shades
are making no radical style changes
In their lines being developed for the
Fall trade opening. The new offer
ings, which will be exhibited at Chi
cago in July, will feature shades of
both parchment and silk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
LANSTON MONOTYPE
EXCHANGE LEADER
Most Active Stock on Local Board
Today-Bonds in Fairly
Good Demand.

Lanston Monotype was the most
active stock on the Washington Stock
Exchange today, 100 shares changing
hands IN four transactions at 30, ex-
dividend.
Bonds were In considerably better
demand than stocks, Capital Traction
SIS, washington Railway 81 Electric Is
and Washington Gas 6s, series A, being
in good demand.
The days quotations showed very
few changes. Capital Traction stock
figured in no sales, closing "a bid and
IS asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Views on Living Standards.

opinion has said that IL Is not possible
permanently 10 raise the standards of
living Of any one people above the
Continued on Fourteenth Pase.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
REFRIGERATOR OUTPUT UP.

CHICAGO, May 20 Op).-Production
Of refrigerators by the Grigsby- Grunow
Co. was stepped up from $50 to 1000
units daily today, and Don M. Comp
ton, vice president and general man
ager. said the output probably would be
increased to 1900 daily June /. Comp
ton said a new motor radio set would
be placed in production this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

CONTINUED on Page ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
RUBBER MARKET.

NEW YORK, May 20 Especially -
Crude rubber, smoked ribbed sheets, was
1sc higher ut today's noon quotation of
sac. This compares with 61s month
ago and II year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
by Private wire
by Private Wire Direct 10 The Star once.

Note-An stock are sold I'm hundred share leAs
excepting those designated by the letter eOs) (2SoS
which shows those stocks were sold In odd lots.
The Washington times., 1931-04-10
BAD DEBT LOSS
To SHOPS Up

Bad debt losses Of department
stores and other retail establish.
ments Of the United States were
slightly heavier during the depres-
sion year of 1880 than in 1929,
when prosperity reached its high
tide.
A study conducted by the Com
merce Department revealed today
that, for open credit accounts,
bad debts caused losses of 6-10 Of
l per cent in 1880, compared
with y of / per cent in 1929.
Losses on installment accounts
amounted to 2.9 per cent during
the last half of 1880, compared
with 25 per cent for the same
period the previous year.
The report covered sales Of 376
stores, in seven lines of retail
trade, located in "a cities. The
aggregate annual sales of these
outlets for the year amounted to
$1,000, 100000.
Customers of these retail out
lets paid their bills on the aver
age a little less than five days
later on regular charge accounts
and 16 days later on installment
accounts in the last half Of 1880
than they did in the similar
period Of 1929.