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The Coolidge examiner., 1937-04-01
SYNOPSIS

Jim Fielding, one of the "lost genera.
tion" who had left college in the depres-
sion and is unable to find a job. arrives
at Glendale to visit his friends the Mac
Phersons. Mac had formerly been gar.
dener at his late uncle'S estate ana
now works for T. H. Vaughn OF Mead
owbrook." Jim is tired of being sup
ported by his married sister Kay. While
he still can marry Lenore, an attractive
divorcee who is in love with him and
have an easy life because of her wealth,
his mind rebels. Stopping at the village
drug store for a sandwich. he meets
Dolly, pretty soda fountain girl When
he inquiries about the Vaughns. she asks
If he is a friend of "Cecily's." She also
entrusts a message to Tommy, young
son of the family and tells him how TO
reach the Vaughn's estate. Approach
ing the house, Jim encounters TOM
boyish little girl. fishing. She IS startled
and falls in the brook. Incensed at first.
she discovers she likes Jim and he
learns that she Is Susan Vaughn. He
discovers Cecily is her older sister. He
sees Tommy, a youth of eighteen who
imagines he is in love with Dolly. Jim
explains his impecunious position to the
MacPhersons. They tell him that Mr..
Vaughn is recovering from a nervous
breakdown. Mrs. Macpherson suggests
that Mac give Jim job as handyman.
Jim goes for a walk to think 1t over
and picks up horse shoe. Cecily, a
lovely young girl, appears. riding
Iimping horse. Jim scolds her when
he sees the animal has thrown shoe.
There is an angry scene. Jim's ire
cools and he is intrigued as he thinks
about her. He tells the MacPherSonS
he wants to stay and assumes his du-
ties as handyman. He sees Dolly again.
She explains that she has been seeing
Tommy, but regards him with amuse.
ment. He writes letter to Lenore ex-
planning about his new job. When Geo.
lily returns from house-party she asks
him airily, "I wonder how long you II
stay?" Soon Jim gets promotion and
is acting as Mr.. Vaughn's part-time
secretary.
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UNCOMMON
AMERICANS
0--s--o
By Elmo G Western
@ Tvy Newspaper
CCOLL NJ uLSOH Union
Schoolmaster of a Nation

ScnOOlmaStef or q NATION
LIE WAS ''the most popular
IA American of the Nineteenth
century, the man who had the larg-
est influence in determining the
thoughts and ideals of the American
people during that period and the
man to whose work many great
Americans of the present day
pay tribute as being the fountain
Of their inspiration to aspire and to
achieve" He was William Holmes
McGuffey, the "Schoolmaster Of a
Nation"
Born in Pennsylvania in 1900, Nc
Guffey became a pioneer tea cher in
Kentucky after his graduation from
little college in his native state
and later was offered position on
the faculty of Miami university in
Ohio. Recognizing the lack of good
reading material in the common
schools of those days, McGuffey re-
solved to do something about it.
The result was the publication in
1885 Of the first and in 1887 the
second of a graded set of readers.
The next year he published third
and a fourth reader. Then, with
the help Of his brother, Alexander
McGuffey, who aided in the revision
of the earlier works and collected
much Of the material for the
next two, he issued his fifth and
sixth Eclectic Readers.
McGuffey not only had keen
literary sense but he was also
able to select from the worlds
best literature selections that ap-
pealed to children. That fact, COM
bined with the high moral tone of
the selections, which recommended
them to parents trying to bring
their children up in the way they
should go, gave his readers great
popularity. They sold by the mil
lions in this country and were trans
lated into many foreign languages
so that the McGuffey influence was
extended into other lands.
How great that influence was
especially in this country-it is i'm
possible to estimate. But there is
no doubt that the serious purpose Of
the McGuffey Eclectic Readers.
their kindly spirit and their teach
ings of the essential virtues made
children of an earlier generation
better men and women today. At
least, that is the unanimous testi-
mony of many American notables-
authors, educators, industrialists,
statesmen not to mention thou
sands of ''just plain folks" who be-
long t. the numerous ''McGuffey So
cieties" scattered all over the
United States. At regular intervals
they gather together to read again
their favorite selections from the
Eclectic Readers and to the end of
their days they cherish in their
hearts the lessons they once learned
from this 'Schoolmaster of a Ma
ton"
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Parker was expecting a letter. She
sorted the mail before l brought it
to you"
Mr.. Vaughn consulted the enve-
lope.
Its for Cecily," he said. from
Jeremy Clyde, of course" The an
cry red flushing -1r. Vaughn's face
deepened perceptibly. She's been
writing to him, 1 suppose. Seeing
him. Taking advantage OF my i'll
ness" He turned to Jim peremp-
torily. where is she?" he asked.
"If you'll pardon my suggesting
it," Jim said reasonably, "she could
hardly prevent his writing to her"
"She doesn't want to prevent it!
She's in love with the jackass! He
can't even write a sensible letter."
Mr.. Vaughn fumed. Music of the
ages! JeWeled thoughts!"
Anger and indecision mingled in
Mr.. Vaughn's expression and, tenn
pering both, a sort of furtive relief.
He subsidized into his chair, contin-
uing, however, to express his opin-
ion of Jeremy Clyde.
Il forbade her to have anything
to do with him." he fumed, ap-
parently unconscious of Jim. "He
thinks I'll support him, of course. "
The business of the morning pro-
gressed. Mr.. Vaughn, however, did
not devote his entire attention to
the correspondence. Jeremy Clyde's
tribute to Cecily had obviously
spoiled his day or, perhaps, Jim
suspected, the necessity for an in
terview with his daughter. He
seemed edgy and absent-minded.
Macpherson, presently, appeared.
"Good-morning, Mr.. Vaughn" he
said. Would you care to walk about
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Jim, too, was silent. Suddenly Mr..
Vaughn thumped the table.
''They need disciplined" he said
grimly. Its time l took them in
hand"
Jim found himself sympathizing
with the children. He was too
closely involved with the affairs of
the Vaughn's to maintain de-
tached attitude toward the house
hold. Deta chment. in any situation,
was impossible for Jim. His warm
sympathies, his interest in people,
his tendency to follow the impulse
of the moment, forced him, invol-
UNFAIRLY, to take sides. 1t was diff
cult to convey surface impression
of disinterested neutrality in the
daily clashes between Mr.. Vaughn
and his family; especially difficult
in the matter Of a letter which Jim
opened for his employer entirely by
mistake.
The scene, once again, was the
side veranda under the roof OF
vines. The time was the morning
following the interview with Tom
my. Jim sat before a typewriter
waiting for Mr.. Vaughn to conclude
his leiSurely perusal of the mail.
A startled exclamation caught his
attention. The exclamation was fol-
lowed by question, directed, pre-
sumably. at Jim.
What in thunder is this?" Mr..
Vaughn asked testify.
Jim glanced up attentively, but
made no reply.
Mr.. Vaughn read from the sheet
of stationery in his hand
Darling,
when I think Of last night, the
music Of all the ages sings in my
heart. I have not slept. All night
I walked in the moonlight, treasur-
ing my jeweled thoughts of you"
Mr.. Vaughn broke off with an
ejaculation of disgust. Jim sup
pressed smile.
Lyrical" he said.
"Mush!" MIR. Vaughn looked with
distaste at the sheet of stationery
closely covered with fine writing.
Who'd send me a thing like
this?" he asked testify.
"It was probably intended for
someone else" Jim replied. Miss
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Ask Me Another
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Il General Quiz
@Beu Syndicate-WNU Service.

l. To what relative does "avun-
cular" refer?
2. What man who later became
President fought at San Juan Hill?
3. In what country did the Ming
Dynasty reign?
4. What is bisk?
S. Who was the first Roman en-
peror?
6. What hero was inspired to
further action by a spiders per-
severance?
7. What flag was called "the
jolly Roger?
8. To what was the term "shin-
plaster applied in American his
tory?
9. What does "azoic" mean?
10. Where is Lake Constance?
II. When it is noon in Philadel-
phia what time is it in Yokohama?
II. An English king was once
crowned on Sunday. Who was
he?
Answers
/. An uncle.
2. Theodore Roosevelt.
3. China.
4. A thick rich soup.
5. Augustus Caesar.
6. Robert Bruce.
7. That of the pirates.
8. To fractional paper money.
9. Without life or with organic
remains.
10. On the border of Switzerland
and Germany.
II. Two a. m. the next day.
II. King Edward vi on Febru-
ary 20, 1547.
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CHAPTER IV-Continued

There was I knack, Jim thought.
in getting along with children. The
Ma cPhersons had it. Mr.. Vaughn
obviously, did not. The result was
a series of conflicts which played
havoc with the household.
Jordan tells me Tommy isn't
studying" Mr.. Vaughn said one
morning. Lazy young cub! If he
doesn't work off those conditions
he'll be a year behind his class.
Why does he suppose I pay tu-
tor?"
Jim made no reply. He knew that
none was expected. The attitude
of an employer toward a familiar
dependent was curious, he thought.
You weren't a reasoning human be-
ing. You were an excuse for let
ting off steam. !
Tommy was trying. Mr.. Jordan,
the rector in the village, was prob
ably justified in making complaints.
But clustering and threatening
wasn't the way to manage the boy.
Oh, well, it was none of his busi-
ness.
Tranquility was presently re-
stored. Mr.. Vaughn returned to
the correspondence.
The tranquility, however, was not
of long duration. 1t was shattered
by Tommy's unexpected appear
ance. Mr.. Vaughn looked up from
a blueprint showing the proposed
addition to the stable. Jim applied
himself to the typewriter keys.
Mr.. Vaughn frowned at his son
and heir.
why aren't you at Mr.. Jor-
dan's?" he asked sternly.
Tommy sank lower into the chair.
81 oversight" he replied, resting
upon his spine.
Mr.. Vaughn rejected the bait.
MIR. Jordan tells me you're
shirking," he continued.
'Aw, gee, Dad" Tommy protest
ed. Nobody could learn enough to
suit him. 1 don't think dates are
important, do you?
''I'd advise you to learn some Of
4hem," Mr.. Vaughn said crisply.
ITO assist you, I'll provide an
alarm clock"
Thanks" Tommy said amiably.
II certainly need one, Dad. No.
body ever bothers to call me-"
And" his father interrupted,
''you can bring your books down
here and study until luncheon Jim
will keep an eye on you. Until
luncheon, jim"
Yes, SIR" Jim replied, not very
well pleased with the prospect of
policing Tommy.
Now go get your books, young
man"
''All right" He retired with an
air of offended dignity a little
marred by stubbing his toe in a
crack between the bricks. Mr..
Vaughn glanced at Jim.
What's the matter with the
boy?" he said wearily.
Growing pains" Jim smiled.
They aren't serious. He'll get over
them after a while"
4 hope So" Mr.. Vaughn looked
harassed. They've gotten out OF
hand. All of them," he continued
irritably. "Cecily. Tommy, Susan"
The thought of his combined re-
sponsibilities seemed to overwhelm
him He was silent for an interval.
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Sincerity

The future home of religion must
house a deeper sincerity than we
have yet known. Our hectic pro-
gram has made us a race of ac-
tors and actresses. We appear to
be more interested in seeming than
in being. We are artificial, affect
ed, afraid to be honest, even with
ourselves. With no deliberate inten-
ton of hypocrisy we pose and pre-
tend,-OliVe A. Smith.
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An Ancient Town

Acoma, New Mexico, was visited
by members of Coronado's explor-
ing party in 1910. After Oraibi,
Ariz., it is believed to be the oldest
continuously occupied town in the
United States. Franciscan mission
aries labored in Acoma as early as
1929, later establishing San Estevan
Mission.
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"Quotdtions"

For all the cruelty and stupidity
in the world today, man has not
done so badly in so brief period
Henry MOrgenthau.
There can be no permanence for
a nation whose people have only
selfish interest in its welfare.-JOhn
]. Pershing.
The people today no longer get
their excitement from reading po-
etry-they get it from machines 60
ing fast.-John Masefeld.
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disturbances, and older women who expert
ence heat flashes. By increasing the appetite
this tonic helps to upbuild the body Buy of
your druggist. New size. tabs. Soc, liquid 81.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-04-01
TAKE MILNESlAS

Milnesia, the original milk of nagnesia
in wafer form, neutralizes stomach acid.
Each wafer equals teaspoonfuls of milk
Of magnesia. Thin, crunchy, mint-favor,
tasty. 2Oc, 35c & 60c at drug stores.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-04-01

Improved 1 SUNDAY
Uniform c),rooI
-:-LESSON- = -
BY REV. HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST,
Dean of the Moody Bible Institute
Of Chicago.
@ Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for April 4
GOD THE CREATOR

LESSON TEXT-Genesis Ills, 2o-31.
GOLDEN TEXT-In the beginning God
created the heavens and the earth. Gen.
IL.
PRIMARY TOPIC-When God Made
the World.
JUNIOR TOPIC-In the Beginning
God.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP.
IC-God the Maker of All.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-God in Creation.
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A IA R M ER BOY

NNE of the best known
~ medical men in the
U. S. was the late DR.. 4.
V. Pierce of Buffalo, n.
Y, who was born on a
farm in Pa. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription has
for nearly 10 years been
helping women who have
headache and backache as
sociated with functional
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R3H;;XB5R3sag
SEEDS

BLUE JOINT SEED WESTERN WHEAT
grass. lbs. SITS postpaid Write for
prices larger quantities. GRAHAM &
ROSS SEED CO., Great Fails. Montana.
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WNU-M
sleep SOUNDLY

Lack of exercise and injudicious eating
make stomachs acid. You must neu-
tralize stomach acids if you would sleep
soundly all night ard wake up feeling
refreshed and really fit.
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went on, stressing the adjective
mockingly, don't wear English
shoes and tailored riding breeches.
We've never before had an extra
man who read Conrad and received
kilograms from ladies and whistled
college songs while he tied up the
| bean-vines."
Jim suppressed a smile.
We've never had a chauffeur" !"
she continued, "who was devoted to
the New Yorker and Lynn Fon-
tame, or a connoisSeur of benedic-
tine. That's what l resent" Her
voice lost its silken tone, became
slightly edged with malice. How
could you and Father not have an
ticipated that I'd have known you
were here to spy on me, to break
up my friendship with Jeremy
Clyde? How could you have thought
me so childishly stupid?"
Comprehension dawned through
the bewilderment Of ideas which
logged Jim's understanding. So that
was it! She thought he was some
sort of a private detective. 1t would
never have occurred to him-not
in a million years.
''If should ask you why you re-
turned the letter which you inter
cepted for Father, you would prob
Evening star., 1937-11-10
VINCENT A. SHEEHY. Jr., Attorney.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District OF Co
lumbia. Holding Equity Court.-Filed Nov.
/. 1897 Charles E. Stewart. Clerk-In
Re: AUGUSTA ROSA NJ; EDWARDS. Luna
MARTIN Ma ErsVs EDWARDS 5y Lunstic % Lunscy fSs No
1s137.--ORDER NISI.-For Sale of Real
Estate known as Premises 7O4 Quincy st.
N,W.-ANGELA U. F. EDWARDS. Com
mittee of the estates Of AUGUSTA ROSA
M. EDWARDS and VINCENT EUGENE
MARTIN EDWARDS having reported that
T, RUPERT to purchase lot .s12, square
depth thereof of lot "a in the Washington
Loan and. Trust Company trustees SUBJ
division of Block 81. Petworth's Addition
TO the City of Washington as per plat
recorded in the office of the surveyor for
the DISTRICT Of Columbia in Liber County
by. the. premises. 704 Quincy Street NV.
upon the following terms: S4 $4,000 sub
ject to brokers' commission of S2175O.
the entire purchase price to be paid in
cash according to the terms and condi-
tions as set. forth in the copy of said
filed in the. above-entitled cause. 1t is
by the Court this first day of November.
AID. 1887. ordered and decreed that said
offer should be accepted and said sale be
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the sec
ond day of December. AID. 1897. provided
that g. COPY of this order be published in
Evening Star once a week for three con-
date. DANIEL W. oDoNoGHUE. Justice.
STEWART. Clerk. BY z. M. MEIGs. Asst.
Clerk. no3.10.17.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE

TRADES OUR SPECIALITY
Price Range. $4,000 to S225.000.
Store and Apartment
Upper Georgia ave. corner. three large
stores and q aptS.: rental. $4,000 annually.
Downtown Apt. Building.
Near 18th and Mass. ave: Is economical
units fully rented at $4,000 annually.
NV. Near Bird and Allison Sts.
Newly completed apt building. contain-
ing 26 units: $4,000 annual rental:
financed by 20-year monthly mortgage
Downtown Office Building
Contains 4 large stores on ground moor:
balance of building occupied by U. 5.
S33. 900.
These properties can be financed TO suit
the purchasers convenience. For further
information see Mr. Towbes.
1404 K St. NV. CAFRITZ. Dist. p0SO.
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
UPPER 10Th ST. NV.
OVER R00 pET OyJ COCT

Only l family can secure this lovely home
IN one OF the city's finest residential Sec
tions. 1t is modern, 5-bedroom (master
bedroom. has real fireplace) and 2-bath
including large solarum. Many special
features. including silver chandeliers and
ator; maids quarters and bath in oase-
ment.. The yard is unusually attractive,
containing several tropical fruit trees
grape arbor, beautiful shrubbery and 2-car
garage. An unusually attractive price Of
SlSS50. 1t will be sold promptly. II in
terested. arrange to see 1t see it at once
II not. please tell a friend about 1t.
j. A. WEINBERG CO,
Woodward Bldg. Natl 02HO
Evening star., 1937-11-10
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SaDsN Nohaa REcFEEN IHE MA6FEF IF Ta Gg bT4 AnEs
BG1LpING AND LOAN AssocfATIoN.
sl9 Iafh ST N.Y. WoAsHHddNG6o9NSir BPjc;M5 ~
HEARING ON PETITION FOR SALE OF
ASSETS.EUpon consideration Of the petit
Fidelity Building and Loan Association.
Washington, D; C.. filed IL, the above
sae o ali Of the ase Of SAID
to First Federal Savings and Loan Asso-
citation of Washington. Washington, D. C.,
of preferred creditors, to enable said re-
eeiyer to pay to the shareholders Of the
Fidelity Building and Loan Association.
share accounts in the First Federal SAVINGS
and Loan Association OF Washington or in
cash, at the option Of the shareholder
ceiver has prayed in said petition that q
return date be fixed for hearing upon said
petition and of any objections that may
this Sth day of November, 1897, ordered
that hearing upon said petition and upon
ss ssd f4 sa ee 1879 aHa Il SFs9s Il
am. in this court, and it is further
o5deGfd GTar that who desire
said petition and to the proposed. sale
of assets appear and submit said OBJ
jections at the time of said hearing. and
also prior. to the date of said hearing,
file said objections in writing in the office
OF the clerk of this court and serve g
copy of said objections upon the said
receiver at his office at 610 18th Street
f%rtheT ordered MsShfston tbat eopS of this
order be published once week for two
successive weeks in the Washington Law
Reporter. and that 1t be published also
once day for ten successive days in The
Evening Star. DANIEL w. ODONOGHUE.
Jus Justies. tSeall A tyTe COPY COPY Test;
ANDREW A.. HORNER, Assistant Clerk.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE.

OWNER HAVING MOVED TO FLORIDA
will sacrifice brick building arranged for
four families. Total rent, S93.50 per mo-
Good NV. location. Price. S6,500: 81. 900
cash. LEO F. HAINES. National 1850.
CoRcORAN ST. NEAR 14th--6-ROoM
brick: rent. S3S.75; same tenant 8 years.
Price $3.50. Has building loan. $4,000.
4-FAMILY FLATS. NEW. NV. BEST SEC
ton: full basement: being completed.
BOWERS 40 Hill Bldg. Natl. 1928.
VICINITY 18th AND IRVING SITS. NV
Store with 2 apts., completely remodeled:
modernistic 'front.'; insulated. Leased to
reliable tenants. Income S2.400 yearly.
Excellent return on investment. OWNER.
Adams 6151. evenings.
WELL-BUILT. REASONABLY PRICED
new four-family apartments. Various
sscenS q to rsRef sReeent PsSsi retSrn
on investment REQUIRED. See Mr.. Walter.
925 18th st. NV. Natl. 210O.
SIs,5OO-FOUR 1-STORY STORES. iLO-
Gated in Northwest section: group of
four buildings, each 1sx40 IT.. three
already leased. one vacant. Annual
income. S2.34O: no heat or light to
furnish. SHANNON e. LUCHS CO.,
1905 H st. NV. National 2345.
81. STORY STORE. NEAR oath
and Pa, ave. Sc. Leased to 5-and-10 Decent
store: 15ee guaranteed investment. Terms.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
PROPERTIES, INC.
1926 Vermont Ave NV. Natl. 1880.
Evenings and Sunday, Wise. 5s76. IL
Evening star., 1937-11-10
ACREAGE FOR SALE.

BRADLEY BOULEVARD FRONTAGE NEAR
Congressional Country Club: 10 acres with
beautiful stream and magnifcent woods.
4045-J
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FARMS WANTED.

HAVE BUYERS FOR VIRGINIA SMALL
improved farms within Is miles from Dis
trict: priced UP to $4,000. Also desire small
CALL MRS. LYNN, WITH BOSS &,
PHELPS, NATIONAL $500 OR NORTH
0106.
FOR .SALE-GOOD SEvEN-ROOM FRAME
farmhouse, with electricity. on hard road.
Is miles from District line with any
amount of land up to 90 acres: ideal for
NER. Rockville. Md. Phone ESQ: or at
night. l16-W.
BLUE GRASS STOCK FARM WITH BRICK
mansion of IA rooms, on beautiful hill
in Virginias finest blue grass section. The
mansion cost about Ss5.0Q0 to build and
has every refinement Of fine home. There
are . sets of farm buildings and 81 acres
of good grazing and crop land. The price
is SAL .000: 100000 cash and balance can
be arranged See MASON HIRST. AMMAN
dale. Fairfax County. Va. at, the end OF
Closed Sundays
Evening star., 1937-11-10
SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.
(ContinueS

NEW AND ABSOLUTELY DIFFERENT
inside and out-White stucco. bright green
rolled.edge roof. This beautiful little home
looks like a. doll house, like dream come
true. Ironing boards china closets, chif-
robes are built in. Won't say any more
Come out and look it over. Edmonton road
and Greenway drive. one mile from Defense
highway. Open all day. lighted evenings
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO, 925 N. Y.
ave. NV
Evening star., 1937-11-10

S21,5OO-ExCLUsIvE CHEVY CHASE.
A LARGE DETACHED BRICK. HOME Of
nine rooms, three baths, first-foor lava
over you would never know it had been
occupied. This beautiful home is priced
very conservatively and We susgest thst
HOOKER ,Metropolitan. 3o6s; sveninHs
to Q, call 1mo1ne0 o010.
Evening star., 1937-11-10
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE.
STORE AND APARTMENT,

Just Completed.
OTIS. JUST OFF 14th ST. NV.
ADJOINING OTIS
GARDENS.
Large store with apartment above; ideal
location for chain store. grocery, delicates-
sen or any other kindred business; adjacent
to newly completed apartment building
containing over 225 apartments Direct
wire from the apartment to the store. Will
consider exchange. For further informa-
ton call Mr.. Towbes.
1404 K st. NV. CAFRITZ. Dist. 90S0.