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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19
THIRTY YEARS AGO-1so7


The announcement was made OF
the additional crossing of the
Northern Pacific tracks leading to
the warehouse. This crossing was
needed badly since the building Of
the freight house and the freight
could be handled much more con-
veniently than before.
Mrs. F r. Carnahan, Mrs. H. A.
Bier, Mrs. Robertson, Miss Edith
Elmer, with Marvin Carnahan as
driver and guide, visited the harvest
fields where they saw the combine
run.
The people of the West were
warned by the Western railroad and
state officials to fill their coal bins
early and full.
Neil Tomkins was a student at
the depot learning telegraphy and
was also assisting the night man.
w. H. Layson had q three-acre
grape vineyard from which he was
going to market from five to six
hundred boxes Of grapes, mostly
Concords. BY selling the product at
&c per pound he would get a re-
turn Of more than $3.50 per acre.
The band concert the Sunday
previous had to be postponed be-
cause of the absence of several Of
the players. The boys were plan
ming to appear on the street the
coming Sunday for a short concert.
The following Saturday q special
excursion was being planned by the
Hanford Irrigation company. The
excursion was to bring a party Of
Seattle business men here to take
the steamer Mountain Gem to Han
ford and Priest Rapids.
The new Hover school house had
received its final coat Of paint.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO-1e17

TWENTY YEARS AGO-1917
The Kennewick District Fruit
Growers association had installed a
new table machine and according to
manager H. w. Desgranges the table
would accommodate eighteen packers.
The Kennewick branch Of the Red
Cross had placed its first order for
material and was to begin active
work at the headquarters In the
commercial club rooms.
The home economics department
Of the Woman's club was to give
an ice cream social on the Hotel
Kennewick lawn, the entire pro-
ceeds Of which were to be donated
to the Kennewick branch of the Red
Cross.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19

The main trouble with quite q
few people around Kennewick is to
make their earning power keep up
with their yearning power.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19

Il pays to read the advertisements
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19

District Court from further manip-
ulation of the shares in any Of the
above companies.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19
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TEN YEARS AGO-1927
H. w. Withers had brought into
the Courier Reporter office samples
of apples which had been held in
cold storage since the previous
September.
DR.. L. G. Spaulding gave lecture
on Checking Up on Your Health"
at the Gospel Tabernacle ten years
ago.
The winner in the queen contest
for the local fair was to be award
ed a cash prize of $25. The business
girls club was making preparations
for a pageant for the browning Of
the queen.
The Kennewick, Finley and Ben
ton City schools were to open on
August %, but the Richland schools
were opening on the 22nd ten years
ago.
The woman,s department of the
fair was planning flower seed
exchange.
Miss Lucille Withers, Red Cross
nurse who had spent several weeks
in the Mississippi valley doing re-
lief work, spoke Of her work and
experiences at the Kiwanis club
luncheon.
Rev. M. G.. Kauth Of the Beth
lehem church conducted services at
White Bluffs the previous Sunday
afternoon.
Mckinley Desgranges who had
been working for the Big Y up the
valley spent Sunday visiting his
home here.
Through the fair committee the
chamber Of commerce rooms had
been secured for the W.C.T.U. for a
rest room and q place for the dis
tribution of literature.
Mrs. Bertha Simpson and daugh-
tiers, Adeline and Louise had re-
turned from q several weeks motor
trip to Salt Lake City, Chicago and
Wisconsin.
A. s. Murray and children had
returned to their home in Richland
from camping trip In the Okan
ogan country.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19
COLLECTIONS SLOW

First Stude-Reggie says that he
is not able to collect his thoughts.
Second Stude-Perhaps there are
none coming to him.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-08-19
HOME REMEDIES

1.-THE water pipes at our house
froze the other day."
"That so? Have to send for
plumber?"
mo. Pa got hot and thawed
them out himself"
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29
AN OFF-COLOR PRANK

One d the hardest things 10 understand is the kind oi fnnd winch IS responsible for acts of vandalism like the one recently committed on Plymouth Rock
 Fms hIblorIc mcrncntO was daubcd with red paint Under cover oi night, someone climbed the fvefoot ron Re lha> surrounds the rock sneared paint over the carved numerals, 1920" and daubed some more pant on the electric light which illunnates the stone
 NO normal mortal can hope to figure out what in- spIrcd the decd The collegiate youth who adorns the campus bronze statues with nighshirts is al least able 10 gel ehackc out of his prank; but there isn't ghost oi laugh IT this thing The only possible explanation Is that The Job was performed by someone whose mind stopped developing at the age of six
 Ihs seems 10 bc an era when upsanding worker IS T scab
 The meek shall inherit the earth unless of course BraVe-dlGRcrs are I sit-doWn.
 Postal clerks are not to groWl at the public" Not even al the humoflst who says "PreSbyterian' when asked what denomination
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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29
PROGRESS IN THE AIR

newspaper item regesls tna. production ot Amer ican-ype planes is to oe an outstanding feature Of Russia p.ane-ouilding program This news. coming shortly after revelations that Russian l.rerlcan-type craft completely oJtclassed other ships n engagements Madrid should bolster this counrs pride oyer is pfogfees n tnIs line Of aviation
 hnpaeT news story reveals that tHo Akron Ohio inventor haze patented type of airsap control that may avert the danger of srsnps struck oy gusts or squalls twisting and breaking in midsir. t was lu&t s0cb dsaater that bcfel the navys Shenandoah Akron aaG Macon and shattered tae nations faith in hPhtcf-than-aIr craft
 Whether the new invention Wil change this attitude remains to oe seen. If il does and somehow dispes the IInz tha has doggcd dirgiblcs Uncle Sam should just about lead the aviation parade
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

fax is due within 70 days after your arrival in Alaska or within ten days after written or oral de- mand is made upon you by the School Tax Collector. Taxes not paid in accordance with the fore going requirements shall become delinquent, and each person de- Iinquent shall be subject to fine of Two Dollars tS2.00.
 All persons, firms and corpora tions employing labor in Alaska shall furnish to collectors a list of all employees subject to tax, and employers of labor as above set out are authorized by pr0vi- sions of said Act to deduct the amount of the tax from the wages of each employee who is subject thereto. If any such employers shall fail to report and deduct as herein specified within the period designated for payment of said tax, the said employers of labor shall be guilty of misdemeanOr and subject to a fine of from $50 to s5O0.0O.
 All persons subject to, and re- fusing or neglecting to pay, said tax, are subject to a fine of S25.0O or imprisonment in jail for a per iod of one month; and all such employers of labor as herein set out, who neglect or refuse to col lect such tax from employees may be proceeded against and shall pay the amount of each in- dividual tax, and a further pen aity of S25 for each such tax.
 The receipts will be furnished by the tax collectors.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, this 18th day of May, 1937.
 EDWARD B. O'CONNOR, SIR.
 Tax Collector for Nome School
 District. Office at Residence.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice Is hereby given that, by order of the Probate Court in and for the Cape Nome Precinct, Al aska, the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of J. A. PANGMAN, de- ceased. All persons having claims against said estate should present them with proper vouchers at tAched, within six months from the date of the first publication hereof, to the undersigned admin istrator at Nome, Alaska.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, June 28 le37.
 HAROLD F. HARPER,
 Administrator.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

To All Whom This May Concern:
 In accord with Chapter %. Ses- sion Laws of Alaska, 1919, and amendments thereto, all male per- sons beween the ages of 21 and % years, who are not sailors in the United States Navy or Reven- ue Cutter Service, volunteer fire mn. pauper or insane persons" !" are required to pay an annual School Tax of FIVE DOLLARS.
 This tax is due and payable af- ter the first Monday in the month of April and shall be paid before the first day of May, providing you are in the Territory of Alas ka on said first date; if not, the
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29
PUELIC NOTICE

Hsneefor1h no garbage or de sT1s ef any kind is to be dumped si CT near the old milk ranch, Esss Of town, under penalty of be ing preseeuted under Chapter 52, Session Laws Of ls31. which pro hibits poIIuting of water. air or public CT private premises.
 City Health Committee,
 E. E. UC0nnor, Chrrn. Publish June zs,ze July 1.23,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

FOR SALE-One Room House for sale, completely furnished. Price reasonable. Inquire at the Some Daily Nugget Office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

Ps-oEeI flooring made c ban. b>o aas oeeo developed i1 Japan
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

FOR RENT OR SALL--five room furnished house. Inquire at Calkins shoppe, Front Street.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

Pao.1 graphs have been made : socess.4.ly on film 2s years old.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

EzrtaHcrnE arg raised by |; Czl.Drn.s man for sale to orcn ard owners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-06-29

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12

FREE! FREE! FREE! MARKERS WITH THESE CARS '36 Packard l20 Sedan, radio. '36 Olds "8" Tour. Sedan, radio '36 Dodge Deluxe Sedan '35 LaSalle Deluxe Sedan '35 Graham Supercharger Sedan '35 Pontiac Town Sedan '34 Buick Deluxe Coupe '34 Olds "8" Sport Coupe '34 Pontiac Deluxe Coach '33 Pontiac Deluxe Coach '33 Ford Coupe '32 Buick Victoria Coupe '32 Chevrolet Sedan '32 Chevrolet Coupe '32 DeSoto Sedan
 Many Others
 SMALL DOWN PAYMENTS
 CREEL BROS., INC. 299 WEST MAIN ST.
 Phone 3-5327
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12

BEST BUYS TOWN 5 1885 Auburn Sedan 1884 Plymouth De Luxe Coach 1884 Chevrolet Business Coupe 1884 Pontiac Coach 1883 Plymouth Sedan, like new 1883 Chevrolet Coupe 1882 Nash De Luxe Sedan 1882 Chevrolet Coupe 1881 Ford Roadster (2) 1881 Chevrolet Roadster 1881 Hupmobile Coupe 1880 Chevrolet Sedan 1882 Chevrolet Coach
 Chrysler Coach ......... 76 1883 International Panel ..,... $l96 GLEN'S USED CAR LOT IS Cole St. Dial A-SS08 1936 DODGE COUP E--De Luxe equipment, color black with wheel and tire mounted on side like new. GEGHAN MOTORS, Inc, 379 West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
ORDER OF NOTICE
STATE of CONNECTICUT. NE
 HAVEN COUNTY, ss. WATEl

STATE of CoNNEcTlcUT,, NEW
 FURY, March 10, A. D. .1OS7.
 UPON THE COMPLAINT of the 9gssy.g for TsS,sons set forth Ter 3n certain property situate on bury. and Ss,boo.oo damages. made returnEbie. ,n, Ssfere the Superior first Tuesday of April, A, D. 1887, t appearing. to and being found by the subscribing authority, that cer. tain of said defendants arc of parts unknown. therefore
 peDdansy Of said Hes eompaint nGaIfs ss % siSe S. en by publishing this order in the published in said Waterbury. three SSys sS. Sny os MEsrsS Sn certain other defendants are absent from this state, and are residing in the State of Massachusetts. there-
 ORDERED, That notice of the psndency ot said complaint De Elyy;; complaint. citation, and of this order of notice, in the Post office, postage paid and letter registered. at Wa. terbury, directed to said defendant NELLIE MILLS and JAMES C. CARNEY, each at No. 17 Germann st;. Jamaicn Plain, noston, Mass, Slater Concilia, and to MARY CAR NEY, known as SISTER BERNAR- DING, each Rt Providence Mother House, Holyoke, Mass. on or before tho 22nd day of March, A. D. 1887, by some proper officer, who with his doings thereon, shall make due
 GEORGE r. FREEMAN,
 Clerk of said Superior Court for
 New Haven County at Waterbury. 3.i1-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
EXPERT OFFERS
 TERMITE CURES
Carelessness of Gardeners Causes More Trouble
 Than Insect

Berkeley, Cal.--(UP)-Owing to the fact that the peak season" for termites has been reached and coin- cides with a general expansion of building activities throughout the country. Prof. Emanuel Fritz of the division of forestry of the University of California, has just issued a na- tionwide warning.
 He declared that the Initial flights of the terlnites are over for the season and that they already are en- gagged in undermining buildings and unprotected foundation work. His warning was addressed not only to builders who are about to under take constructions but to homo own- CTS generally.
 Fritz said that the real trouble does not concern the insect itself nearly as much as 1t concerns haul- ty building standards and ignorance ana carelessness of gardeners and others who pile dirt and refuse above hime and other concrete foundations.
 He also called attention to house. keepers who discard boxes or wood refuse on bare basement floors and allow this refuse to remain there, sometimes for years.
 Plumbers are cautioned not to pile earth over any part of concrete foundation. Activities of the sort noted, he said, nullify the value and the protection of the concrete foun- dations and givo the term!tes di- rect access to the wooden superstruc- turc.
 Owners of wooden buildings, Fritz said should have a thorough inspec- ton made twice year for the de- tection of any termites which might have escaped original precautions. Termites have been known occa- sionally to crawl some distance over concrete walls to wood.
 If this happens, he pointed out, their presence is shown by mud covered galleries, which should be broken, and traced to the ground, then dug up and treated to kill the colonies.
 Form lumber, he said should never be left on concrete, and no super structure or any part of 1t should be 50 enclosed that the wood can- not dry out and remain dry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Legal Notices
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss PROBATE COURT, March l2, A

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,. ss.
 PROBATE COURT, March l2, A.
 EsTrXS;T'iE OF MARY A. GILMORE, late of Waterbury, in said District, decensed.
 Upon tho application of John Gii- more, praying that letters of admin- istration may be granted oR said Estate, nS per application on file more full appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That snid application be heard and determined nt the Pro. bato Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the goth day of March, A. D. 1037, at a o'clock In the fore noon (Stnndard Time). and that no. tice be given of tho pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, Il copy Of thls order to nll parties in- terested and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury on or before the 13th day of March, 1037.
 EDWARD J. SHAWN. 3-12-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
PACKARD REGENT TRADE-INS

I REGENT TRADE-INS 1880 Packard Club Sedan
 1928 Packard Sedan
 1881 Essex Coupe
 1884 Ford Sedan
 i032 Ford Sedan
 1884 Hudson Coupe
 1884 Oldsmobile Sedan
 io36 Plymouth Tour. Sedan 1929 Willys-Knight Sedan
 Packard w Waterbury, Inc. 482 Watertown Ave. Dial 4-6i0o DISTRICT OF WATERTOWN, ss PROBATE COURT. March 10. A
 ESTATE OF HARRY B. WATTS. late of tho Town of Watertown, in said district, deceased, The Court of Probate for the dis. trict of Wntertown hath limited and allowed six months from date here. Of. for the creditors of Hnld Estate to exhibit their claims for nettis- menf. Those who neglect Co present their accounts. prOpeFly ntteEted within Hnid time, will be debarFad q recovery. All persons tn'b bfed f0 Hnid EAiate Rra requested Co make immediate payment t0
 C. RAYMOND WATTS, ls-It-ai Administrator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Financi0l
Business Opportunities

RESTAURANT-With beer permit. Good reasons for selling. Weekly
 gross profit $l50. 3-08l2 or 3-0596.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
3-12-3'
NOTICE! SALE ON PROPERTY TO SATISFY TAX LEVIES DUE THE TOWN A

ALE UF FNOk'NtTt TV CAIASN '
 TAX LEVIES DUE THE TOWN OF WATBETOWN. On May 18th. 1887, the under. signed will sell at Public Auction to satisfy tax levies due the Town of Watertown from James DeCarlo and Cresclenso Barbieri the following DeCario and Barbleri.
 Three certain lots or parcels of land, situated in the Town of Wa: tertown, County of Litchheld and State of Connecticut, being known ns lots numbers 23, 24 and 25 as shown on plan of lots Ut Capewell Park, said plan being on flo In the Town Clerks Office In said Town. Taxes due on the above e-mentiOned lots on the Lists of 1927 to 1885 in- elusive amount to $7G.39, including interest and lien fees.
 These taxes, together with all ne. cssary fees and costs of sale, must be paid before title can be given.
 Total cost of lota-Sl03.89. Sale to be held at Town Hall, Wa: tertown, at 3:00 P. M, unless all taxes, fees and costs shall be paid by the owner or other interested party before said date.
 Watertown, Conn.
 March II, t931 - Tax Collector for the Town 3-12-1t of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Business Service

CARE FOR CHILDREN-Room and board by day or full time. Box D-52, Wtby. Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
NOTICE!

A hearing on the application oi Sun Oll Co, for approval certificate to install n retail gasoline filling station at 140B ThomRstOn Ave.,. will be held on Friday, March ID, nt 1l:3C q. m., In the Mayors office, City Hall, Waterbury, Conn.,, as provided by General Stntute.
 (Signed)
 3-12-3t Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12

S+o>,o Pipes. Parts and Repairs ~ also Plumbing Supplies Waterbury Stove Repair Go
 266 Bank St. Dial 4-6255
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
1894 Plymouth Sedan 1883 Chevrolet Sedan 1881 Chevrolet Sedan 1881 LaSalle Convertible Coupe
 STANDARD TAXI co. 2l Park Place Dial 6-1i6l

Excellent Trade-Ins 30 DeSoto 4 Dr. Tour. Sedan 36 DeSoto R. s. Coupe 35 DeSoto R. s. Coupe 36 Plymouth 4 Dr. IT. Sedan S6 Plymouth 3 Dr. IT. Sedan 36 Plymouth R. 8. Coupe 35 Plymouth 1 Dr. Sedan 35 Plymouth 2 Dr. IT. Sedan 35 Plymouth 2 Dr. Sedan 34 Plymouth { Dr. Sedan 34 Plymouth 3 Dr. Sedan 33 Plymouth { Dr. Sedan s Plymouth 3 pr. Sedan B Plymouth R. s. Coupe 35 Chew olet 1 Dr. Sedan SA Chevrolet ( Dr. Sedan 34 Chevrolet Bus. Coupe 35 Dodge { Dr. TT. Sedan 35 Ford De Luxe Coupe 34 Ford 4 Dr. Sedan 34 Ford Coupe B Ford Business Coupe 33 Ford Roadster B Ford 4 Dr. Sedan 32 Ford Business Coupe 35 Dodge Bus. Coupe B Buick { Dr. Sedan 35 Graham 4 Dr. Sedan 32 Graham 4 Dr. Sedan 34 Terraplane 4 Dr. Sedan 34 Terraplane ? Dr. Sedan 8 Terraplane { Dr. Sedan 3z Hupmobile { Dr. Sedan 8 Oldsmobile 2 Dr. Sedan B Pontiac { Dr. Sedan g Rockne R. s. Coupe JOHN J. COLLINS, INC
 De Soto and Plymouth 38 Willow St. Dial 3-2124
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Merchandise
Household Articles

g Household Articles GENERAL ELECTRIC spinner washer. Was $120.95, Special $l00.50 ORKIL ELECTRIC co. 115 Grand St. Buckingham Bldg, Set of 3 Matched Floor
 Bridge and Table
 LAMPS Modernistic designs. Chrome and
 Black.
 95.05 Q set soc Down soc Weekly
 SCHNEER'S, ING.
 Gift Department
 162 South Main BARGAINS IN FURNITURE English Lounge L. R. Suite covered in Tapestry ...... 41o06 Leather Davenport. Opens to full size bed .......... S4.40 Mahogany Library Table ... $2.4o Dcu 0pIAIlBb ........H...,.,., OUC Used Coal Ranges Guaranteed Bakers .... $l4.05 BOSTON FURNITURE BARGAIN
 BASEMENT
 188 South Main Street
 Special Bargains
 IN RADIOS Air King Console ............ $005 Philco Baby Grand ......... .$l2.5O General Electric Console $19.5O Philco all-wave Console, reg ular $54, special .......... $29.05 Majestic Console ......,,,... $l4.05
 And Many Others HADLEY'S BARGAIN ANNEX
 103 Meadow St. C+o>,o Pipes. Parts and Repairs, also Plumbing Supplies Waterbury Stove Repair Go 266 Bank St. Dial 4-6255
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12

CADILLAC .u, SALES ,!1I,I ;s,,,n USED CARS OF MERIT 1886 LaSalle Conv. Coupe
 1036 Packard 120 Sedan
 1885 LaEalle 2 door Sedan
 1885 Dodge 3 door Sedan
 1935 Dodge Sport Coupe
 1884 Pontiac { door Sedan Cadillac LaSalle Oldsmobile 604 Watertown Ave. Dial 5-1l40
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Legal Notices

THE WATERBURY TRUST COM PANY, a duly organised banking Corporation located in Waterbury, WALTER E. MONAGHAN, as Ex- ecutor of estate of Thomas B. Carney, late of Waterbury, de- WILLIAM B. CARNEY. FRANCIS or FRANK CARNEY, THOMAS E.. NEY and DoRoTHY> cHtitNEY. aili Of S,S, WS,aatss,rTt5,q,iry; and the REPRE- DOW ana HEIRS of THOMAS B. CARNEY, deceased, and NELLIE MILLS and JAMES c. CARNEY, both of Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass, and NLlzABDTH CARNEY, known as SISTER CoNCILIA, and TER DERNARDiNE, both of Hoi- yoke, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

A Beautiful Selection loS0 Pontiac Deluxe Town Sedan |'1030 Dodge Sedan, trunk 1885 Plymouth Conv. Coupe 1o35 Terraplane Deluxe Sedan, radio 103S Chevrolet Tudor Sedan 1884 Chevrolet Sedan, trunk 1884 Olds 0-cyl. Sedan, trunk 1894 Pontiac Sedan 1884 Chev. gpt. Coupe, radio, heater 1883 Chevrolet Sedan 1882 Nash Deluxe Sedan 1881 Auburn Sedan 1881 Chevrolet Coach 1881 Chrysler Sedan, 6 wheels 1881 Ford Deluxe Roadster 1881 Plymouth Sport Roadster 1881 Chevrolet Conv. Coupe (2) 1880 DeEoto Sedan 1929 Buick Victoria Coupe 1880 Chevrolet 5pt. Coupe .. $l25
 GROVE USED CAR EXCHANGE IA Grove St. Open Evenings
Evening star., 1937-06-12

''The design Of stars and stripes was
not original with u.s." it is pointed out
by Harlan Hoyt Horner. "As early as
1704, the ships Of the English East
India Co. bore flags with 13 red
and white stripes with the cross
OF st. George in the canton. Still a
century earlier. the national nag Of
the Netherlands consisted OF three
equal horizontal stripes. It is fre-
quently suggested, though without
tangible evidence, that the stars and
stripes In Washington's coat Of arms
may have determined the original
design Of our nag. The celebrated
standard Of the Philadelphia Troop
Of Light Horse, the flrst known
instance Of the American use Of
stripes, was made in IT'S.
Its stripes may have in turn sug-
gested the flag which Washington
raised 1T Cambridge on January z,
1776. This was the first distinctive
American flag indicating 4 union of
the colonies. 1t consisted Of 13 alter
nate red and white stripes with the
combined crosses Of st. George and st,
Andrew in the canton. It was .
peculiar nag. the 13 stripes standing
for the union OF the colonies and
their revolt against the mother
country, and suh1oined crosses rep
resenting the allegiance to her which
was yet partially acknowledged. It
was variously deslgnated - the Union
nag. the Grand Union nag, and the