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STANLEY H. HORNER, INC. Buick Hor-
ner's Corner Florida ave, 5th to 9th ne.
BARGAIN oPPoRTUNrTIEs-An will pas.
AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

URGENTLY NEEDED. clean automobiles,
assn nsT or vsns aSa6 call GENE n n0e
1871 MiLn nsnPnF PaY Ill Il CASH
for clean used car. Ho. o611 or VA
PoRDs Pa%ni ask WANTEbMiess sHF to 1885, any con
dition; highest. spot cash paid. See
ROPER" Dupont e7e5. 1880 R. I aye
PoNT1Acs URGENTLY MEEDEDmWill MEEDEnyoyT
sAIERs. INC. 1881 Bladensburg I'd. ne. ne.
cHEvRoLErs URGENTLY NEEDED.1
win pay immediate cash. AUTO WHOLE
sALERS, INC, 1871 Bladensburg rd On n e..
PLYMOUTH OR FORD-Vet-
abe sfin prem premium m for clean car. Cali GE
2stai 2asisaEsr sgi g9hieEs ts P2I PfaIp any make Or
VIII or E5hSutc cantaIss tsle sse 4ess 4ehsvross
sTauARF sna srGosrio GMosTrioRs. srs .nd i sts; Iss Is
VIZ WANT CARS REGARDLESS OF u. RRiC1 ~,
nn tTade Ta set Sn our 6sT bis prices @
saF Paid a. for III H ps1 svs Cd yGa ssane. Sasa
pERs DEF PA MOTORS. Washinrton's oldest s. sx.
elusive usedicar dealers q, see sssrties check
18th. corner st; nv; Open $50 TO o
cash r,ice for your l94s or Is47 5,S car 1snn snd
SpiRREFNTwCop SiREl +! MOTOR CO. I7l7 Rhode
Tusnd ave ne open a m. to q pm
FAIR. HONEST APPRAIsALs On snniss Al MAKES
100 100 CARS WANTED ;MMEDIATELY-,s7
to Al: win pay. your price ior clean crrGns c9as
Iss o st. ne Ex. $500: ,.d
PLYMoUTH-cash for your csE. , no rsrren re
tape sCHLEGEL z GOLDEN, 257 .san SafToh
HijICKS, Chevroiets. Fords. Pontiacs or
any make Of car that has had sood care;
We need them and VII pa tns saa aisnIS5s s1Ith
st. n.ws DU. 44bh
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STORES FOR RENT,

800; sos g ST. N;W.oyer 3,loo So; T.
3, p1S or S Syllable ho aGr ees
FOR RENT-stores; 1ios an. and 11osM s Mnai;td Mt
soIs 4yss ss each ix4s Suitable fTS for
esyess ne s59x1hs 5s'isz
E sspsns .dsss: ssS isr ssss zD 0ssss
sso GONG, M GofNG-Nevly constructed stores
for rest, delicstessen, bakery, liquor, shoe
repair; in best business block Of growing
fhSpping@ @ area yith hish7 7gg purchasing posYer'
conn. AVE, r and s-1,40Q So. #. avail,
diSfde dpsS son modsrsse ods rent rensai VIM eoscoRxE
HILL CO., INC 710 jackson pl. n.w.s Dl
i1fS 11 18th ST. N.w.-45o SO. TT. store,
lse.. bsmt;; immed. occupancy; reas. rent. rent
GARGE GaH e. sfoRE sfoG for rent, downtown bust
ness section; worth investigating. Dq.
7754 after pm, weekday; Sun. bet; 81.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SECTION 5near
10th and sts. w)@Brand store tore
sanf oOf perset Isxs' location xao for Volume
Ks Essi Rgsniss s. 5sssazhsn Ca Gan II
xAIEf Ii f'T; SHOP as' LSo5eaT1oN. adjoining n
duced rent. j.. A. wEINBERg5 co, seal-
tors, I7o7 H St ~ Nv; ma: .,a 55o9; ~2s o.2fsr
avail. April /: 2ox7o. suitable for deliea-
lessen, valet, beauty parlor. etc. MILTON
RUPERT; 4o5 INVESTMENT In BLDG pl'
LARGE STORE (N.W.), choice location.
14th and PIX. I'd: area; long lease. MYRTLE
STORE WITH BALCONY, near Mayhower;
rent Very reasonable; suitable for any kind
Of business. GEM REALTY CO., MA. 1857;
SSoop sSss Do%STowN LOCATION available
with purchase of fixtures. MA. 674S; ewes,
GIL, 1902 or GIL. 06bS. z
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FARMS FOR SALE.

200 ACRES in Loudoun County, Va. 80
miles from D. C.; $50 acres cleared; good
other as baildins IN fair oesa eoaditon; R eiee
tricity osss sssyssiiable; price, s1e.5oo. Call
sTRoUT's FARM CATALoG. Over $500
sTKoUT REALTY. 5li:A,, weoaxard
COUNTY-60 acres bounded
on 2 sides by hard-surfaced roads, 80
acres good tillable soil; livable 6-rm. house
and other outbldgs.: 45 miles from D. C.
Bargain for quick sale. Call Mr.. Haw-
thorne, with CECIL B. LUPTON, Realtor.
OW $685. OK. Os59; ewes, GL. 6457.
SEVERAL FARM TRACTS on State maca-
dem roads; wooded or cleared: from 10 to
acre. Terms. Call TABLER, INC, RE.
MAKE A FORTUNE. - A rare bargainI
2 500 acres. This marvellous farm has
been held In an estate for many years
and has now been placed in our hands
for immediate sale. 1t will be sold at the
greatest bargain price of any large farm
property in many, many years; $50 per
acre. Located II miles from the heart Of
the Nations Capital Never again will
there be such opportunity; but the estate
must have immediate action within the
Lext 20 days. Phone wire, or write air
mail, or see me personally for full details,
Mr.. Rocks. Bruce or Wickersham. VICTOR
1925 41st st. NV. OR.
q on
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TRAiLERS.

AUTO LUGGAGE TRAILERS-Closine out
all trailers on hand. your chance to buy
the famous spen auto luggase trailer st 2 2
PONTIAC CO., washington's largest Pom
tiac dealer. 1437 Irving st. NV, AID. $500.
HOME, SWEET HOME. at its best-Your
trailer coach is completely furnished and
waiting for you. Large variety in 16 to
81 it. models, in masonite and aluminium
construction; finest hardwood interiors.
elec. refer., bottle gas ranges, hot and
cold water and fully insulated. ST. 1,495 to
S3,995 Easy terms for your convenience:
We carry a large line OF accessories and
have shops equipped to make extensive
repairs RICHTER TRAILER SALES. 2
oca tions, Wash.-Balt. blvd, Berwyn, Nd.
Telephone TO. 5035.
GLI0ERS for la4S are on display: turn
your rent receipts into a glider luxury
home on wheels; live in comfort equal to
the better homes or apts. For home or
travel, buy wisely, buy Glider. the best
trailer on earth; five models to choose
from; bottle gas tor cooking, electric re-
water: shower and flush toilet in larger
models: "a months to pay. THE COLI
TRAILER CO.. $500 Georgia ave-, 81.
Rent A LUGGAGE or boat trailer to do
your own moving or hauling: save many
dollars. Call today for reservations
AMERICAN TRAILER Co, INC, 4o30 Wis.
WANTED-Best house trailer $500 will
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All advertisements Offering auto
mobiles for sale must include
actual selling price Of car.
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

ATST q sv.sbs 9es =. msd mss s1s r.
1xeK e5y pR% ihSicf sE Of 7sbS GSr and body styles
AUSTIN is4s 4-ar sedan: English make,
bought new. Manhattan Auto Co. Jan. 8,
car previously ordered arrived. Austin
stored in garage ever since: Will sell for
800 less than / paid. or s1,4e5: Gan be
financed If desired. Phone Ii. 544l Sum
BUICK 1910 Special; new motor. mechan-
sas ss1eE o1 Mr. s2IL g. ~ MR
BUICK 1s41 4-door Special sedan;
@ sSsDpsa se.u E sss 5sae ofns hsssT n sna eesR
throughout. mechanically perfect. low mile
age; has 30-day warranty plus D. g.
inspection; be sure to see and drive this
ensn 0s1Sas {HH III eu' sfeI a
sSGk S 4sda ssdsn ds 5sSs S..:a ado0 % Ss 5ss1 4sa
R fRsss tFsss2 s % HGndfStgl Ee sHS sHs + ssss
Suck 81 KR 1853 sSs' a-door. This car i. z real
feet. Has been winterized. 3O-day war
ssaE rE9seo R c Il se Is HS'fs Ss ave- ave-
k 1853 eS C esPgsy ss.t us5s &C. ssss
BUICK 1910 Super 4-dr., also 1889 chev;
conon @ on ne~ san Dor sss and IN P4S BSsf IN sE1 f41s
BUICK fdjicS II 1910 super 4.door: radio and
heater. tet-black finish, exceptionally clean dei
ok'd; car on 6th-fioor showroom: 81 ;O95;
,Wash,nston's OF Oldest FeTa Na dssd Dsalership;T
s%iN seed cong: mSoei $500. Cali WI 1soi. % y
will
PoNTIIAASc, 1911 King ST. Alex. Va.
Iead ss5:4 beautiful Rd h ss
1sn ae.n sH5A ss5 fsFh MgreR 9 e eo oan's
N. Y. ave. NV. Ma. 5000: rs
BUICK 1910 4;Sdr, special; heater; .sr nice nice
Z Buick piGi 1s41 club coupe; beautiful maroon,
.e' se aseR saeppesi siaHs MR sz
Stick Stick 1s41 Special sedanetts; radio.
heste5 and daedo9d gstsh aeb
new; neas''a, only si,is5. Buy from : reliasle
new-car dealer: CAPITOL MOI0E CO.;
slysr shiia sPeinss sPe sH Mo ssoo' 'k''o sa's' go
BUICK 1910 4-dr Super; r, h, good
NOLDS, Ma. 7349 rs
BUICK 1910 super convertible. radio and
heater, baby blue finish, tan top. o really
fine-running auto, mechanically ok'd; car
on 4th-foor showroom: S1.l75; 30-day
guarantee HILL g. TIBBITTS. Wash.
ington's Oldest Ford Dealership," lila
Vermont ave NV, MA. $3.50. -27
BUICK 1947 green sedanetts; excel; cond,;;
So, 800 or best offer under. co. 1900. 80
everything: sa.295. Call sH. 1918. -2s
BUICK 1910 Spec; 4-dr; sed.; r, gas b,
recently overhauled. good tires; 5000. 90.
BUICK 1889 ,4-dr. sedan: spctless, fully
equipped, mechanically perfect; must sell
quickly, SS25. MR.. WATSON, RE SS40
Evening star., 1948-01-27
rRAlLERs ,tcent. J.

SCHULT, Travelo, American, Howard and
ztmmer home trailer coaches; our dis
play Of trailers offers you large selec:
tion Of the finest trailers built; al
trailer coaches are completely furn. and
ready for immed. delivery; new and used
trailers can be financed on easy terms;
open daily and Sunday 8 am. to pm:
TRAILER CO.. INC. 4030
wis. ave. phone WO 1891
l94S NATIONAL AND LANDOLA trailers
now on display at NATIONAL TRAILER
SALES 5000 al Bait. ave. Rtverdaie' Md,
NEW AND Used HOME TRAILER
coaches, built by Schult, Travelo, Ameri-
can, Howard and thinner, on easy pay
ment plan: bottled-gas stoves, hot-wateI
GROVE TRAILER COURT, on Route 1,
mi south Of Alex Phone Ov. 2S01
NEW LIBERTY TRAILERs, live in comfor
with heated floor: bargains in used
trailers. HEETER- WALDEN TRAILER
SALES, Wash.-Balto. blvd, Berwyn, Md
1sas EFT. UNITED TANDEM on display;
brand-new luxury model; 6.cu.-ft. refgr
ABB range with oven and boiler: hot an5
cold running water; left. living rm. 3
lge. closets; more cabinets, drawers anc
storage space; sin. A.: all aluminium ex.
terror, beautiful birch interior See IT to:
day from $50 am. to $3.50 pm. WAHI
TRAILER SALES CO.. End ave, and Coles.
VILE rd.. Silver Spring, Md. SH. S555. .
FOR RENT OR SALE-1947 Spartan Man.
,r trailer, 3 complete rms. cleo. runnina
water, GE refer.. double sink; completely
furn. Sligo 1867. rs
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AUTOMOBILES EoR SALE.

PONTIAC 194l "6'' 4-door sedan: radio.
hsstsTi M sia nsT paint q Job excel eond; 81 200
PoNffAc' P6a fac is4o q Gsis.eyllnder COACH spien-
DID sHndsi9pi nos s7S5; terms or trade
PONTIAC "s" 1910 2-door; new nnish; =
$ 3a.%'555 Il; A;s'ts4:' s4Hssz f. s;%
PONTIAC ls.o 4-ar; aso Dc lg.s; sss. ens owner
TssE PoNrae ane 1917 eonver6s
s2@s s o4 i.ds IKE nfS 7se ssn Rs sys
Pontiac PoII 1871 sedanette "s"; r. and h,
new tires and seat covers: $l,095. e. g. 4.
MOTORS, 1921 Bladensburs rd' me- Err
T: and h.; Ss95. E. 4 H. MOTORS, 1921
slaSfaRssaxiKSE sF6SRBxKEE r. 1872 CHAMP M ae sdr and
Np as SsS ssSS s,s DON TEASSES 81 SsJ5
srupEBAKER 1872 Champion 2-door; s
6eautifu blue fnish interior clean s1, Z: a.n1
44SsTfs sass a o1dsst Ford
Dealership," lila Vermont ave. NV" NA.
ssfTGGHDbEBAkEs 1s41 Commander sedan;
radio and heater. overdrive. seat covers;
ps,ase ts sas
NV, ME. 6eos' your friendly PacksTd
STUDEBAKER 1910 4-dr. Commander.
This is one Of the cleanest cars you have
PALMER Ford, 31I0 Hamilton ST.. Hy-
attsville, Md. WA. O9O0. -27
STUDEBAKER 1941 Champion 2-door:
radio and heater, beautiful green finish;
the same as new inside and out: real
buy. only 1896; mechanically ok'd; car
on 9Th floor showroom; s0-day M guarandsee; a,dss;
HILL & TIBBITTS. 'Washinston's Oldest
Ford Dealership," lila Vermont ave. Nv n w.
tsHuDsBAkERs fsH DsBSAkERs 1s47 coach and sedan;
81 ,995. 194S models. all body types;
immed delivery METROPOLITAN, MO
TORS, N. Y. ave. and Bladensburg rd' IR.
ss1TtGnDEBAkER champion 4-dE.; fully
equipped; positively exactly like new;
hardly any mileage; So. .O50, low down
payment. -ooI GIREENWAY' 7o7 Maine oa ave
Txxs1eAB s;xs a1, 7o25s 4e Plymouth Diamond CAB;
good condition; a;1a used by part-tims dryer
SuIS Al iSo' 'AJcT1oN1sell II aIll or buy car this
Fo9d m9dern total aay fee U.s. You Won't 60
buying or selling a car here. Big ayction na
ave. Sc. or 100 nth St., Sc, TR. 7113.
IAuction sales, rain or shineo
ORIGINAL AUTO AUCTION-S5 total cost
to sell your car. Sales every Friday az
pm, rain or shine. List your car early;
Sales handled in modern; clean. neafed
brick bldg, WA.sHINGT0N WA. SALT AuTo sn1ins AGS-
Md SH 44O0. Open daily. to 5.
;ai-
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REAL ESTATE. LOANS

Ist AND and TRUST LOANS : Prompt
and and e@oYrteons @ service; Bsfers eSrroTsins
st st asp End TkUsf III GSoANs on real est.,.
in D. c., Md. and Va. AR. DRAISNEN,
REAL EsTATE" LoHNs-4@, no charge for
appraisals. MOORE 81 HILL CO.. s04
LOANS TO D, c.. NIB: VA. home owners
fees; low rates SECURITY FINANCE
CORP. s3s Investment Bldg. p1; 1872.
CASH FOR 100000 WORTH Of 2nd trust
FULTON r. GORDON. 1927 Eye st. NV.
DI. $3.50. Brokers. attention.
MONEY ON SECOND TRUST - We win
buy seoond-trust notes. D. c.. nearby Nd.
q ys. Reasonable rstss tr NAT1ogNsAA55 gsA5
n r ave. NV. National $3.50.
II TRUSTS; 1st' 2nd and and sra; .,s nearby Me- Me-
REALTY CO, ,eo5 N. Y. ave. n.w.s RE.
end TRUST NOTES purchased. Call MA.
1870, WASHINGTON HOUSING CORP.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Natures Children
GARDEN SLUG
By liIlion Cox Athey

So many make inquiries concern
ing winter headquarters of the gar
den slugs - those Shiny pests OF
flower and vegetable gardens. They
dig down under a blanket of leaves
or any place in which they can
hollow out round bedroom. Then
they cover themselves with a heavy
blanket of mucus. This prevents
any escape Of body moisture, which
would be fatal. Drying out Is the
only real danger the average slug
must guard against. He has no
foes since his Shiny repulsive de-
fense Of mucus Is better than armor
plate.
Few know that garden slugs are
related to oysters, CLAIMS, scallops,
snails, periwinkles and other animals
we find along the shore. While their
relatives stuck to their shell pro-
lection, the slugs retained only q
thin plate imbedded in their mantle
as evidence they once wore such
armor.
Along the centuries they dis
carded shells for something more
effective. Their manufacturing
plant is located on the anterior part
of their single foot. AS the slug
progresses over the ground, a flow
of slime creates a smooth path upon
which be glides. This mucus also
acts as a lubricating agent as well
as one for sealing up against the
cold or drought.
Our most common species Is gray
in color and large ones are five
inches in length decorated with
black spots and stripes on the upper
surface. They breathe like land
snails-by means of one lung OF
what serves as one. Like the snail
they have two pairs of tentacles
and eyes.
Primarily, slugs are vegetarians
and scavengers. They are fond OF
rotten cabbage and dead earth
worms. They sample any tende,
leaves available and you trace them
by their ribbon path. This evidence
is not welcome when you find it
decorating sidewalk and brick walls
Salt and lime disSolves these
pests. While one shoulders at using
such means, these creatures are no
addition to any garden. No one has
yet claimed these intruders have
economic Importance, touching one
with bare hand while gardening
is not a thrilling experience.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
AUTOMOBILES WANTED (cont. J

sisSs g y: ; ssS IS ''s
81 BfE 81 e 5sS
VIZ WET FAY piTk sPof CASH os2Fsa PhaG sae
sa MoTos ea co S 'Sas' Sts and or dTye
iTs rRY nE fE1ASaLEseet SNA soea top cash pric. for
sall Or drive to TRIANGLE MOTORS.
Sell SELL 3 Or J. TkspR "A e YOUR CAR a. Horners
Ela. ave. 5tb to 9th sts ne. AT. s4s4.
MoToR R0 Co. Pofd Eh SDf W pay
highest prices for used cars. Drive in for
a surprisingly high offer or call for Mr.
Levi, to oopa.;.t come to YOU sao sladensburs
NoRTHEasT "a ag'e MofoR fe co. rord TYq pe.l.rs)
VII pay Top cash p5ss od, Tor your Ford
representative to come to you. s20 Bla-
ITH I'd n opposite ss1s nrc. At e. o2G
spase. Open evss,. am. to 8 Pm; WINS
III Sa Forda ID sye n a. st asSs
or Cadillac conv. coupe. EN-. 9771. Must
81 sEE slTssf 1s BRfonE Rfei YOU SELL. roHANkA
1925 to 1916, spot cash; See ROPER"
cHEvRoEr eIss svs On fokp b. % sas' pay se Cash
for Esod used car; need one immedi.tsly'
SCI Sci Is is BEFORE YOU sEIL-we sell
S25 to $50; no other charge Mr. REY-
NoLDS or MIR. CROSS, Ma 734s. Open
FORD 1898 sedan; If clean and running
good, drive to 103I 2lst st south, Arling-
ton, Va. MRS. G. H. HAGE. No dealers.
sTUpEBAKERs. 1s47 and 1913; cash in
5 minis: also other makes. METROPOLI-
TAN MOTORS, 221l N Y. ave me- IR
PLYMOUTH automobiles wanted, 1885 TO
1889; spot cash. Roper for the best
prices. ROPER" Dupont s765. ol130
r. / ave. ne. 81
AUTO OWNERS-Let US sell your car at
top market price Absolutely no &c, charge rye
total charge Prompt courteous service.
Open ewes; and Sun; for your c9nvenience
BBRiNDeNEW is47 OR 1s4s CAR wanted.
wv wv 81, BBs.,nss. ss IN ~ s7fs ~ I'M: ' LOT
Evening star., 1948-01-27
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

NEW MERCHANDISE delivery panels BY
Boyertown, mounted on 1-ton and 1h-ton
sHs sHssRstsr ssssss Ee 1850
NV NJ ne oLTrMHANsoNEnI Ell ssSS paekstte delivery
bodies mogntsa on ehssss
INC 1900 Bennins I'd. ne FIR, gaIa2.
1898 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK, model
u SV' tons' o'0t BEAVER TRANsFER e. 4sS
sss5tiss gs5s ss5 II sslP panel in goo
PicKTP. PgcH.ti 1877 1nternationai; brand-new:
motor; 1889 Ford cab and chassis, 40
ssSs rSEs '!fkaP ss0 lR excel e2aS
cakRrsR stssf aRd EM dam1 o74s sedis' available
FORD 1916 H-ton stake truck, $1:l95;
HHHS Ka5it5s g. h,.s;sF7s sFHsH ND '5s w. 800
DODGE 1889 truck. cab and chassis; long
sheea if II HasS good condition.
MACE MACK Il 1857 7ssT truck: nrstclass condition;
SsS Mas9 ane RAG 1897 Tsfs SH ss5ks co sS i9dY
CHEVROLET 1897. Metro. body; good
eSons VIZ aso 4ssa weekdays. 9k
lst5 st5o ssfs ss shs sr ssss sssr
ONE ONE K-sss BuDA POWER UNIT, brake,
asitheqsSurs Ri a1s aer Ma %TGIa phons sssR Ss77N
CHE @caEvEs9dGT ssdG u 1910 1A,ton stake, lift; t
S:sts4 "A is s4.:4 sso? 1Sss
FORD Js37 1897 panel trueb; very sst Ssst eonai-
chfeE6LrT chPeEELr 47aN r Il sssks aEs nf body truck;
81 f'5 CASH ss''ss aSs s'nt asS ssfS
fhN,fTERNArIoNAL III 1s41 m-ton panel;
:s!;9''s a:9 s:rS: ss'''4sej sss'ss fsso
Ssp ps,gse. 1saz ssEss}ss sS ,t. sEusk
Pads. Pa5cEs 1 E5DucED ,,D sgss n a. trusbbs ebroe
a AcTToa AUTo eN SERVICE Rs1 sth snd
5Ssi sgS q. a1s.s ssa Nth Ma9t SuTs
BROS, construction Job. 18th and Chan
s$s: ss sssD 'es ~ 1s &c., pickup. Call m sSSss;
ss sfses 1sfs fas .sappe RiefqR SS9
new; S1.4s5 or best offer under. Apply
3445 Benning I'd. ne. 20
2h-ton, .5-yd: model c. c. K W.-353;
reasonable. CHAs. c. BcKLoFF. Elk.
DODGE is42 la-ton panel; excellent
mechanical condition; new paint job:
SS75. KENNY MOTOR SALES, MI. 0O50.
FORD 1941 1h-ton stake; 15s-inch
". b., dual rear wheels and tires, In fine
cond; bargain. $500; terms. TRIANGLE
MOTORS, 3010 r. I. ave. ne, DE. 63O3.
CHEvROLET 1946 1a-ton pickup: heater:
antee; S1.34S, terms. TRIANGLE MO
TORS, 1888 r. I. ave. ne. DE. 6303.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Ny Word for 1t
By Frank Colby
Pin-U Item for Bulletin Board


@. In my English class the ques-
ton has come up as to the proprie-
ty of the expression every now
and then" Our dictionary and
textbooks do not mention 1t. Will
you discuss 1t, please?
A. Every now and then" Is coll
loquial expression that means "oc-
casionally. repeatedly, at irregular
intervals" While 1t has some lido
matte force, I should not advise the
expression in formal or serious writ
ing or speech.
When the expression is analyzed,
we see that 1t Is nonsense. Every"
is an all-inclusive word; 1t means
each and all, without exception" I"
How can there be more than one
now and then? How can all the
"now and then's" be grouped to-
gether by the word every?
The same logic applies to every
once in a while" and every so
often" which means literally, "al1
the once in awhile's," and "all the
so often's."
On the other hand, these are
proper and accepted idioms: now
and then; once in awhile; from
time to time. The latter is an al
most literal translation Of the
French idiom "de temps en- temps"
Certainly none of these express
sions are strengthened, improved,
or made clearer by preceding them
with every" Every now and
then" and every once in awhile"
are just as illogical and meaning
less as it would be TO say every
from time to time" which. Of
course, one never says.
MY own recommendation, for
what 1t may be worth, Is this: Do
not use these expressions at all in
any style Of speech or writing:
Every now and then; every once
in awhile; every 80 often"
Instead, say: Now and then;
once in awhile; from time to time:
occasionally; sometimes: at times:
frequently; thus; He writes to us
now and then: we hear from him
only once in awhile; he comes to
see US from time to time; occa-
sionally we spend Sunday in the
country; sometimes we have pic
MICS on the beach; at times he be-
comes respondent: 1t rains FREE
quently in the tropics.
Do you use was instead W were with
YOU, WE and THEY Mr. Colby ex-
plains the proper usage Of was and wers
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ouI-cE-ToWN REAL ESTATE.

SBUY NOW" for your future home in the
fastest ate growing, restricted Communities Of
fers you ! to 5 acre homesites as low ss
$500, S45 down, S15 mo-. over 400 sold;
ful Illustrated free booklet write or phone
Paul E. Harrison, 1882 < st. nv, NE.
ll43. ]. WESLEY BUCHANAN, Realtor.
9 acres of high and
dry land, situated at extreme south end
of west Palm Beach, having frontage on
i hwy, which are the main hwys run
ming south to Miami; ideal location for
tourist camp or gas station; the frontage
on Q. 8, l is zoned commercial; For sale.
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE.

TON-AND-HALF STAKE-Hour, day or
week. Chestnut 6057. 20
VETERAN desires household moving, gen
help; reas, rates. vi. $3.50, Ext. IL.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY-1e47 Chev.
vans, stakes panels and pickups; for hire
by day, week or month. PUBLIC SERVICE
DRIVE UR-SEIT. ME. 7011. IL
VAN TRUCK, large or small Jobs; prompt
service, reas. prices: local and long dis
tance. ia. 1887; after pm. GE. 1416.
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STORES FOR SALE.

fant's wear for sale. Apply HiLLcREsT
APPAREL SHOP. 2S44 Alabama ave. Sc,
between 10 am. and pm. -G
FOR THE CAREFUL INVEST0R--A new,
modernistic group of stores with park
ing facilities at a prominent intersection
in Arlington County; annual rental. So
900. For further information, phone MI.
Wolberg, ia 1886, with SHANNON &
LuCHS CO, 1905 H st. NV. Ma. 2345.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
DESK SPACE FOR RENT.

DESK SPACE, good location, telephone
and mail services. L. J. CoWIE. 500
Eye st. NV. 80
DESK SPACE-For those who want the
best, newly furnished modern attractive
office: with receptionist, mail and switch
room for private discussions; stenographic
service available; ground floor Of. Barr
Bldg. a1o 18th st, NV. 4ew doors from