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5--Foodstuffs
6--Business Services

ATTENTION FOOT SUFFER
ERS-Falru arches. calOuSed
feet, weak metatarsal relieved
instantly. Get shoes to fit your
feet. Knapp Bros. cushioned in
ner-Solcd Shoes-are the marvel
Of the shoe age. English Bros.
Main St. Phone $50.
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FERTILIZER S-50c off all
grades. House trailer, new
tires. Cash or time. H. ID.
Hyder.
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CRIMSON and red clover, hairy
vetch and full line of seeds and
farm tools. Walker Hardware
Co.
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SHoP-BUILT TOILETS, all kinds
of lumber and millwOrk. I'd
ney's Lumber Yard, East Flat
Rock.
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!, satisfaction

COMPLETE satisfaction from
your home industry, the Super
Tor Laundry. Call for {. {. Col
Inns or l.. l.. Roper. for prompt
service. Phone li2.
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lOc TAXI 1Oc-Between 4<h and
9TH. on Church. Phone 81.
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NUMBERS Or PEOPLE are ar
10-T-ansportatioL

LOCAL, long distance hauling;
agency for Allied Van Lines to
and from any place Ill !. 5.
Vile Transfer Co. Phone l2l.~
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FURNISHED HOUSES tor rent
by owners. Large and small,
city and suburban. Apply Mil
ler's Laundry & Dry Cleaners.
Phone 1873.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

1901 18th ST. NE.
Beautiful Dutch Colonial home, on
prominent corner, near Woodbridge Six
fireplace. 2 large porches, built-in garage;
automatic gas heat; in new-house condi-
ton. A home you will be proud to own.
ONLY S7.950
Terms arranged to suit responsible pur-
chaser. Open to 9 pm.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE.

1923 Q st, ne. OPEN. so-ft. brick re-
fss bssstsi SosRtl sSi4 front porch sesS0
COL0RED NEAR 18th AND CUE - UN-
9susI 9s Location; 2 rooms, latrobes. elec, /;
sas sddtons w nasf a. s5S hSm' with sxDsndi-
2,ismily nat near 2nd and P sts. nv
month Pres 70 ~ oe schools TH rented =, $50
q sunday woodl.zs " o7s4 n Aps s'lifs 4fs 1885,
sss;s sH2$ s4SS and F m 'A5
SSOLd0RED.s &C IL oIRla ROOMS, COLONIAL PORCH.
and 81 tesm, aoI, Fssssnabe ssas cash
cosloR9DmvT' s.Teom briel ..M AVE ~ BET AND ", QUE
pp.-Wsn;. large concrete basement. elec. refg.
MIS- i%SnftlRn EaRhY ssa@s sssSSe 1ossf 1870 cash
that I CAN REALLY BRAG ON. Wei.
REAH sas Ine1 cHEIsfMAs XII fsn spy yREsENr fS5
bs prou o GSs5 Iook 9nis II oVER h y9g U
1oaafioss oaeFf,s bssssuttSI sew I home IL f DANDY, G
Bay ne gsnt '?S ssg live in and still
ss s:$ ::E.s.!s ea ANS
SECOND FLOOR: 3 large rooms, hall
and nice modern tile bath Rear room
mas new. modern stove and sink. also
been rented until last week at S43 90 per
mo House has full basement, small front
anq rear yards and is semi-detached on
wide alley. Plenty of room to put in q
garage II you want it.
Has hotvwster heat heat MSpGEn; ost doors nlentx
Ic, q cl9set SPACE; IN FACT THE VERY
$4,000 cash. ! can't be bothered on this
house BY lust curiosity seekers" How
ACT RIGHT NOW. you can Just about steal
this house direct from owner. 1t is vacant
and open for inspection now.
L. L. JOHNSON.
'Colored Home Specialist"
-kep. O705. North 2945.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

WESLEY HEIGHTS.
NEW, SPACIOUS COLONIAL HOME.
Opposite Govt wooded park. highly re-
OWNER. Woodley 27S7
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE.

CORNER HOME-l700 B ST. Sc
Small cash payment. Immediate posses-
sion. g. rooms. bath; .porches.. .garase.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE.
FIRST SHOWING TODAY.
Unusual 2-Familv Homes

$40 to 336 10th st. n.e.-Modern to
the last detail. substantial 1s-ft. brick,
fully insulated: complete apts.; lge.
tile bath and shower each. Front and
rear yards. Priced extremely low before
So1ins SSpT1ins ss sSsompare' $3.50; only $3.50 cash;
LEO M. BERNSTEIN & CO.. MET. b4oo.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
COLORED,
1000 d ST. 8 f..

6-room mi-detached brick corner house.
oath, full basement, new hot-water heating
plant, gas and electric. completely gone
over and now in new-house condition
This is really a very fine property for a
OF paying rent. Priced at only $3.50: on
easy terms, Your Investigation will reveal
an outstanding value that is open for in
spection daily and Sunday
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
Realtors.
925 New York Ave NV Natl 9197.
5001 East Capitol ST. Line 1910
Evening star., 1938-12-18
VIM. M. THROCKMORTON.
Investment pIdc

Mr.. CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE.
New brick Colonial home west of circle
on D. c. side, located on a corner lot
S0xl00 ft. Each of the 3 master size
oedrms. accommodates twin beds easily. 2
baths, 1st-fir. lavatory. upstairs porch,
attic, r-conditioning; concrete street.
standout value at S13.95O. Call Emer-
son 1865
Evening star., 1938-12-18

cOLORED-MODERN. DETACHED HOUSE.
rooms and finished attic; h.-w.h.: 8
porches. nice lawn. Dupont 1907.
COLORED-A SAFE SOUND. CONsERV-
alive investment: centrally located; 1S
rooms. 5 baths; h.-w.h, One trust above
cash payment. Very suitably. arranged for
hotel. rooming Or spartme&nt & h9mse.
Rep. 0706. 927 New York Ave. NV.
COIORED-NEW HOUSE; POSSESSION
By Christmas. Six rooms. h.-w.h. cellar.
Wool Insulated. furred walls; S. .e90: months
ly payments about $3s: r. H. A.. terms.
Open daily. 9 am. to 9 pm. $50 Okla
Decatur 1160;
Evening star., 1938-12-18

Detached brick g rooms, . baths, break
fast room. recreation room, built-in garage
2 porches, oil heat. Like new. Priced
right. Owner leaving city. Potomac 5257-J.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

!, Beautiful, s-room. 3-bath home. new oil
for 2 families with Kitchen on both floors
Once sold for -S16,5OO. Can be bought
about two-thirds of that Inspect any
time. OWNER. 1922 Wisconsin ave
Evening star., 1938-12-18
$490 CASH.
$3.50 PER MONTH.

LESS THAN RENT.
New 6-room and bath homes, fireplace.
air conditioned Beautiful living room. de
luxe kitchen; 3 large bedrooms, new neo-
angle bath large lot completely fenced
with anchor fencing Overlooking a Gov
eminent park; close to stores, transporta-
ton. public and parochial schools Let your
Christmas savings check start you on the
road to od-age independence. Sample
home at 4014 10th ST. ne Call MR.,
SPEAR, Randolph 5226
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT.


CAPITOL HEIGHTS 1O2 LAURENCE AVE
corner Crystal Spring ave. rooms and
bath: ami; on bus line.
332 18th PL. NE ROOMS. IL. BATHS,
recreation room, built-in garage: in re-
stricted all-white neighborhood, adjoining
Eastern High and Eliot Junior High ar
ranged to rent out separate 3-room apt.
II desired; rent S65; attractive terms to
purchaser. Phone OWNER, WIS 1898
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK-NEARLY
new; 9 rooms and bath; sell rental basis.
Woodley 4753
5121 CONN AVE. NW-EIGHT ROOMS.
2 baths. hot-water heat. For information
call Emerson 2574 or Wis 5573-J.
BROOM HOUSE. AMI. GARAGE. LARGE
lot. 50x200 it.. shade and fruit trees; high,
healthy location. $4,000. easy terms, or
will rent S35 Adams 1858.
OVERLOOKING CANAL IN MD.
Cottage of 6 rms. bath elec. range:
81 800; 5000 down. $50 month: rent S25
month. Call Mrs. Bursess Wis 1853,
L. P. SHOEMAKER.
1919 X St. NV. Natl. 1166.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
1926 CHAPLIN ST. Sc.
BRADBURY HEIGHTS

New six-room brick Colonial, concrete
front porch: beautifully situated on large
shaded lot away from trafic and other
hazards. Huge living room with Are
place. generous dining room. large ultra
modern kitchen partitioned basement
ready to be made into a recreation room,
oil air conditioning. latest model heating
plant, laundry with more daylight than
you would expect to find. On the second
floor are three beautiful bedrooms with
ample closet space. Priced at only S6,95O
on the easiest terms available: it will
amaze you to see the value offered Open
daily and Sunday by Mr.. Cooper, who
VIII pc glad to so into all details with
out oolieation either at your home or on
the premises; Alabama ave. to Hillside
rd then left two blocks to Chaplin ST.
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY co.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
WAREHOUSES FOR RENT.

TWO STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE AND
shop in rear Of 752 Park rd NV; cheap;
can be leased. Apply OWNER. 752 Park I'd.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
TAKOMA PARK

A&A4AO4vxl1 L lAxt1A.
S5 .150-Beautiful new brick house. 5
rooms. air-conditioned. Tiled bath. Full
basement. Fully insulated and weather.
stripped. Beautiful lots. high elevation;
1OS. down balance, easy payments
S695O-New brick house, rooms. two
bedrooms FIRST floor. Tiled bath Large
rooms. Oak noors. Built-in garage Con-
yenient to school. Easy terms Wooded
500-House with three apartments,
rented for $50 per month. Partly fur
nished. TWO refrigerators $1,000 cash
balance monthly. Or $500 cash, price
$4. 750-House IL rooms and bath. new
NV: heating boiler. two pilots, paved street.
Lot bargains-Takoma Park ~ by $50
Sewer and water, paved street paid for
nigh elevation, level. Only $500 if sold
Lots near Kensington. highest point in
locality: One to five lots. $3.50 each The
nve Sl.lOO. City water and electricity
Open Sunday
R. D. LILLE CO.,
264 Carroll St. Takoma Park Geo 3aNn
Evening star., 1938-12-18
COIORED

Start the NEW YEAR In a NEW HOME.
payments to right party. Call Dec. 1896.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

TO CoLoRED-HoME OR INVESTMENT.
Detached-Southern Exposure.
OPEN-126O HAMLIN ST. NE
Stucco over hollow tile. large rooms.
modern kitchen. finished room in attic;
elec. refg.. oil burner; garage; priced to
ROGER MOSS,
927 18th ST. NV District 31o1.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

Mr.. 46th AND MASS. AVE. NV.
Detached Brick Colonial
could wish for. Large living rm. with at
tractive fireplace; lee. back porch. screened; !;
most attrac. dining rm. with bay windows,
Ecu. 1T. FriRidaire; also space for table to
seat T. Large den or library with built-in
oookshelves; recreation room is unique
by Bryant; good-sized bedrooms, . baths,
one communicating: large finished attic
tWo-car brick garage; beautiful lot and sur
roundines. Construction and fnish speaks
Tor itself. Price S13,a5O.
FRANK S. PHILLIPS. DIST. 1411.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
SILVER SPRING. MD.
INSPECT OVER THE WEEK END.

6O7 MARYLAND AVE
FlVe-room new brick home living room
with burning fireplace. dining room. two
heat, garage; full basement. dry and well
lighted large unfinished second floor. Splen-
old nigh location, convenient to Shopping
terms. N
We also offer for rent several good
homes to responsible parties
NORTH WASHINGTON HOUSING CORP
1870 Georgia Ave Chapherd
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY

HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.
CASH FOR HOUSES. BRICK OR FRAME,
BARRY. 343a 14th NV. Col. 6O86
INTERESTED IN s-l6 ROOM BRICK
n%Ngs neSssS n,Nn IN any c eonditisn; aa sQyTHERN
4 OR 5 ROOM BUNGALOW, NE. SEC
tion: D. c. or Md: $1,000 to S4 900;
state lowest price and exact address of
property. Box 152-E. Star.
CASH FOR HOUSES. WHITE OR COL
ored. Quick action No commission. Con-
fidential 1925 vt. ave. E. A. GARVEY,
IN BUSINESS SINCE 1918.
personally will pay cash for your D. c.
property white or colored. G. g. DUTY,
1924 Vermont ave National 44S2.
WE HAVE CASH BUYERS FOR YOUR D. c.
property If the price is right. Frame or
brick. large or small: condition immaterial.
r. A. HUMPHREYS
80S N Cap. Realtor. Natl 0S7S.
WANT TO BUY BRICK RESIDENCE,
J: BUXTON AIKEN. s39 18th st. NV
Met. 220O or Georgia 6136
WE HAVE NUMEROUS CLIENTS THAT
are. desirous of purchasing homes, flats
and apis. well located; pay all cash. Write
or phone
WILLIAM BOSWELL.
Evenings. Mr.. Taylor. Dupont $3.50. 2o.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
- Realtors.
925 New York Ave NV Natl, 9791
TWO BRICK HOMES.

NEAR WOODBRIDGE
21l2 Shepherd st. n.e-Attrac ctive de-
tached Cape Cod. Five rooms and bath
dition. Garage
22l9 Bunker Hill rd. n.e.-Detached. six
looms, tlie bath. modern kitchen, fireplace.
concrete porch: gas heat garage
VIM. r. THOROWGOOD
IVA X. i. Ave. NE, Decatur O31-
Evening star., 1938-12-18
TWO-FAMILY HOME.

, NEAR WOODBRIDGE
ta2S jackson st. n.e.-Detached home
elsht rooms. two baths. oil heat. two cleo
trlc boxes. Large lot. garage Near Rhode
Island ave: cars. stores schools Open and
,oo, WIN. r. THoRowGoop,
-U-4 n. l.. Ave, N & INV
Evening star., 1938-12-18
10Th st. Highlands Section,

1924 1NGRAHAM ST NV.
Attractive home, near end OF 14th street
car line and elementary and high schools
Contains 8 rooms "a bedrooms den and
recreation room, 2 baths and lavatory; COM
pletely insulated and copper screened:
equipped with Venetian blinds; Gear ga
rage. Price. ST 1000. Open Sunday, 3-6,
or by appointment. Georgia 1921
Evening star., 1938-12-18

81, 7,450-GLOVER PARK,
NEAR MOUNT ALTO.
A well-built, good -lookine Colonial brick
large rooms, fireplace, garage; elec. refg.;
porches; near bus and school; in perfect
condition: Seldom has a house been Of
Tered in this location at such a low price.
FRANK S. PHILLIPS, DIST. 1411
NEAR 7th AND EAST CAPITOL.
710 A ST. Sc
, 81 1850: 3-story brick; Q rooms. baths:
NV h.; full basement; will pay handsomely
with roomers or tourists. OPEN SUN, IL
to 6; terms.
]. BUXTON AIKEN,
Evening star., 1938-12-18
]. BUXTON AIKEN,
1873 WEBSTER CT NV

1883 WEBSTER ST. NV.
Sold originally for S21. 800; Just fore
closed and offered for S12 800. Well-con-
structed 2-story,, semi-detached brick 8
rms, baths; h.-w;h. with oil burner;
concrete front porch large. well-land-
scaped lot; 2ccar brick garage. Evenings,
Evening star., 1938-12-18
O1 1N EV VENIN0S DURINI WEEK.
r. A. HUMPHREYS
80s No. Cap. REALTOR.
S4.95Q.

. On wide avenue, Southeast section, near
9th st. Brick, semi-detached. containing
bedrooms, h.-wh.. 2-car garage. Terms.
Phone MR.. HALL, Rep. 1881. F. ELIOT
MIDDLETON. 205 Investment Building
Evening star., 1938-12-18

STONE CONSTRUCTION.
$8,750-EASY TERMS.
New Groom home large wooded lot
6nxla 90 Oil heat. attached garage. mod
ern Kitchen. 1900 North 18th street
WOODLAND VILLAGE. ARLINGTON. VA
DICK BASSETT.
PHONE CHEGTNIJT sos-
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE.

ROOMING HOUSE, IN GOOD NV. LOCA-
ton. II you have ST. 900 cash and want
|, real bargain. call Mr.. Bennett. Geo.
WAPLE g. JAMES. INC.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
OPEN SUNDAY 1O-9.
4O3 18th ST. NE.

fine brick home that will SUNRISE the
most critical eyes 1t has large rooms,
path. Gen. Electric air-conditoning unit,
ana Is IN excellent condition. The kitchen
is dream. having built-in cabinets new
gas stove and electric refrigerator. Don't
Iali to see this remarkable home if quality
will furnish details. A''ei
OPEN EVENINGS DURING WEEK
Evening star., 1938-12-18
NEAR 14th g. SPRING RD.
PRICE REDUCED TO $3.50.

Colonial brick, 20 #. wide; 6 rooms and
bath, automatic heat; new-house condi-
ton. new shades. linoleum. kitchen range:
double back porches. Terms to suit.
EUGENE A. BARRY,
3439 14th st. NV. Columbia 6Os6.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

Attractive new 5-rm brick bungalow
Slate roof Basement. Automatic heat. Gar.
ONLY S6.950
Small down payment. balance $50 month,
1909 Radnor rd., of Georgetown I'd. and
Wilson lane. Bethesda
Natl. 05S3. VIM B. KRAFT. Adams 221S.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
NEW BRICK-2-STORY.
ONLY STATS.
$500 CASH,
$50 MONTHLY

Rapid-growng community, convenient to
BUS and school. just of Lee blvd. modern
nye-room brick, nice oak tree in lawn REIN
forced concrete side porch, fully screened
Front entrance contains large coat closet.
adJoins living room open fireplace, built-in
bookcase, open staircase, iron handrai
large dining room. nice wallpaper plenty
plugs, well-arranged kitchen. tile drain
board, inlaid ltnoleum, expensive gas range,
overhead cupboard and drawers electric
clock. also General Electric de luxe re-
frigerator.
Hallway upstairs connects linen closet.
two good-size bedrooms attractively pa
pered big closets, tile bath. built-in tub
hand basin
Full concrete cellar bone dry; servants
toilet IN basement. plenty light and head
room. laundry trays, boiler and oil burner
in metal jacket summer and winter hook
up, copper piping throughout, steel beam
rock wool insulation. screens. caulked and
weather stripped gutter and downspouts
with tile drain to street
Splendid lawn. shrubbery hagrock walk
detached garage private driveway, lot 90
II. by l3O IT.; all modern improvements.
inspect at your convenience. 1876 4th
st. south, Arlington. Va (Our S2nd house
completed in this subdivision)
. N; B.-The senior member of firm has
lived in subdivision for past 25 years. Not
one dissatisfied purchaser. Most houses
sold before finished. There must be
reasoni Also four more under construction.
Come out and inspect same. We personally
prospects; we do not believe in that way
Evening star., 1938-12-18

OWNER COMPELLED TO SACRIFICE
So 800 equity in lovely, new $4,000 home,
located on Colesville I'd: an acre of land:
monthly payments like rent. Will consider
small equity in home or lot Call MISS
ALLEN Ceorpia 1864
Evening star., 1938-12-18
16O5
KENNEDY PI. NV.

English type brick. facing Rock Creek
Park. Individually planned. Spacious living
room with connecting den and solarium.
rooms, 2 baths. Gear gar 1t is impossible,
in an ad. to give any idea of the fine con-
struction and beauty of this home and its
location. Priced below assessed value.
Perfect condition. Open day and night.
MISS REED GEORGIA 611o
Evening star., 1938-12-18
OPEN TODAY, 12 TO S.

S6s5O-e21 FLORIDA AVE. NE.
Facing Gallaudet College. See this sub
stantial 9-rm.. 2-bath brick. suitable for
rooming house or, apartments ,2.car
Christmas and save.
LEO NJ BERNSTEIN &, CO., MET. 54OO.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

WOODBRIDGE LOCATION.
Only one left. Modern, detached brick.
o large rooms and attic. modern bath and
shower. Large lot with garage
2226 SHEPHERD ST. NE.
Exceptional price, with terms. Open
daily until pm
LOUIS H HALL Potomac Rn21
Evening star., 1938-12-18
FIRST COMMERCIAL,

Opportunity for Store and Residence.
1912 R ST. NV.
A brick home of distinction. having 10
rooms, paths, automatic heat beautiful
lurnlture; Wonderful opportunity for a
responsible person with reasonable amount
1o o. cash. open for inspection SUN, .
j. BUXTON AIKEN.
Hill Bldg Met Oonn Eua. 9 n,nn
Evening star., 1938-12-18

OWNER MUST SELL.
1880 DAVENPORT ST. NV.
rooms, 2 baths, large attic, side porch,
recreation room: gas heat large lot, ga
rase. A real bargain-for immediate sale
truly Christmas present for some
one. Open Sunday; REALTY AeeOCI-
AIES INc- Natl. 1888 q Geo. t6S4e.
Evening star., 1938-12-18

Large Groom and bath brick home. in
good condition; Deep lot and garage Re
duced for quick sale. Well financed. Call
Mr.. Toombs. Col 443O-J
j. A. WEINBERG CO., Natl. $500.
Evening star., 1938-12-18
HOUSES FOR SALE.
(Continued.)

S6.5O0-9-RM. BRICK HOUSE. ARRANGE
ed in 3 apts.; INV. heat. garage; location
81 200 cash, balance S53 month.
Natl. 05S3. VIM. B. KRAFT. Adam4221S
Evening star., 1938-12-18

ROGER MOSS OFFERS SALE OR
EXCHANGE
New Detached Brick Homes,
5308-12 N. CAPITOL ST.
Heated-Open Daily Till $50 PM
Large. fully. equipped kitchen.
full tiled baths.
2 open fireplaces
Aforementioned heating system
Semi finished attic. insulated
her-stripped, screened caulked. furred
Built for Lasting Comfort by
EDWARD A. HYDE
Evening star., 1938-12-18

on or. just of Colesville or Georgia pike
beyond trafdc light at Silver Spring: priv
lege OF buying later. Shepherd 27S6 be-
TO BUY. IN HIGH SUBDIVISION NEW g.
room house. near Junior high and bus; no
down payment, $40 MONTH one child;
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-27
RECLAMATION BUREAU
AWARDS FIVE CONTRACTS

Five contracts totaling $311,604..
30 were awarded December 81 by
Secretary of the Interior Harold L.
Ickes for materials and construction
in connection with the great federal
reclamation development program now
in progress in the west.
A contract covering $4,000 barrels
of bulk cement and 1000 barrels Of
sacked cement for use in construction
Of the Roza division of the Yakima
project IN Washington was awarded
to the Superior Portland Cement,
Inc, of Seattle Washington, the low
or of two bidders on it's tender Of
sss,57o.1o.
A contract for providing bus struc-
lures and other equipment for the
Boulder dam power house was award
ed to the I-T-E Circuit Breaker COM
pany of Philadelphia whose bid was
the lowest of nine received on it's ten
der of $79,550.
A contract covering construction
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-27

of the siphon drop turnout located
across the Colorado river from Yuma,
Arizona, and drainage inlets On the
All-American canal under construction
i'll Southern California was awarded
to Norman I. Fadel of Los Angeles
ON his bid Of $66,541.70. The success.
full bid was the lowest of four pro.
posals received.
The contract covering pipe fittings,
valves and other miscellaneous equip.
ment for the paradox gates to be in.
stalled at Marshall Ford dam of the
Colorado river in Texas project near
Austin was awarded to G. J. Rainear
and Company, Inc, of Philadelphia
On its bid Of s38,949. This was the
lowest of nine proposals received.
The contract covering 14.feot by
5O-foot fixed wheel gates for the
spillway of Seminoe dam of the Ken
drick project in Wyoming WAS
awarded to Philips and Davies, Inc,
of Kenton, Ohio, on it's bid Of $37,-
000 This was the lowest of thirteen
received by the Bureau of
Reclamation for this work.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-27
Eve Education Is
Sightseeing Aid

Two little girls are postponing
bedtime. Nancy is reading so in
tently that the book creeps closer
and closer to her eyes. Peggy is do
ing the same. Doubtless the great
range Of accommodation in young
eyes is desirable, but it also taxes
the accommodation mechanism of
tho eyes. While this may or may
not be a cause Of nearsighted-
ness, prolonged near-vision is I'M
natural and nearsightedness in
creases rapidly with age in chill
dren.
In modern controllable artificial
light, we have much insurance
against the unnatural burden i'm.
posed upon eyes. But this insur-
ance is utilized only through child
hood education by parents. Chill
dren are not likely to develop
proper seeing habits unless par
ents are perpetually Interested that
they should. And If they are indif.
ferent, chances are one in two that
either Nancy or Peggy will have a
pair OF glasses before she leaves
high school.
When man first came indoors, he
had no idea Of the amount Of light
he left outdoors, for he could not
measure it. He did not bring in
sufficient sunlight, with the result
that ricketts, developed. Ultraviolet
energy and vitamin d were discov-
cred to partially take the place Of
sunlight, but nothing has taken the
place Of enormous deficiencies In
lighting indoors.
Severe visual tasks Of home, Of
fee. school and factory are done
under a few foot-candles. "a foot
candle is the maximum illumtna-
ton about one foot from an ordi-
nary candle.) At the window sill
In the daytime, there may be 100
foot-candles or more. Outdoors in
the shade, the illumination may be
1000 foot-candleS on the lawn and
in the sun it may be 5000 or 10000
foot-candles.
Still human beings have been
content with few foot-candles In
doors, because = science Of seeing
was needed to reveal the effects OF
various types and amounts Of
light upon the human being. Scfen-
lists through research are develop
ing q true science Of seeing.
Researches prove that reading
becomes easier as the illumination
is Increased to about 500 foot-can-
dies. The best available level Of
illumination for sewing with dark
thread on dark goods 10 full sun
light. Old eyes and defective eyes
In tho home need much more light
IL they are to accomplish visual
tasks with comfort.
What can you do about the light
ing in your home? In all places
where the children do critical see.
ing use portable 100.200-300 Watt
lamps which emit some light to
the ceiling and provide diffused
light directly upon the task. The
children should be taught to read
and do other critical seeing at these
places and cautioned on proper 20.
sition and on having their eyes too
close to their work. Nancy, a per
sistent reader, should be encour'
aged to interrupt reading with play
to relax her eyes. Such education
onoeyes, light and seeing Is unob
trusive to the children, but It Is one
Of the most important duties par
ents can undertake.