Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1924, Page 37

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But say the posed machines could. Do you see m dropping into that New Jersey ation and getting away with t. 1 don't see the Metallurgical Na- | 1+ and I got into my s room we found the old man until 7, a I've a reet has and some of the a meeting of bank presi- " 1 said why not bring him over to Hazel- night, and let's do our talk- * and with a nod He's no temperance | but you might get ed a look and boit- morrow's Star.) but 1e un men told me JOHNS MEDICINE fror Co qhs and C&'ds- T do—with wheels new bus carry” Only Train With One Night En Route to Florida’s Extreme West Coast Resorts “The FLORIDIAN” Washington’s Mid-Day Limited to Florida Resorts Leaves Washington 2.55 P.M., Savannah following morn- ing, Jacksonville noon, Tampa for dinner. Clearwater, Belleair (Belleview Hotel), St. Petersburg, Palmetto, Bradentown and Sarasota early evening. Connects at Jacksonville for all East Coast Resorts. Observation cars, Washington to St. Petersburg. “The AlLFlorida Special” All Pullman south of Washington. Through Sleepers leave Wash- ington 9.20 A.M. Serves Carolina Resorts. Arrives Jacksonville next morning, South Floride, East and West Coasts early afternoon. Observation cars in Florida. “The Seaboard-Florida Limited” 24th scason, beginning Dec. 29th. Leaves Washington 12.10 mid’'nt (Sleeper open 9.30 P.M.). All Pullman — Club Car and Observation Car. Through Sleeping Cars to South Florida, East and West Coasts. “The Carolina-Florida Special” Leaves Washington 9.45 P.M. (Commencing Dec. 29th leaves 8.40 P.M. Through Sleepers to Boca Grande and other Southern Resorts. Commencing Jan. 9th through sleeper to Winter Haven, Sebring and Central Florida Resorts). For Pinchurst 9.45 P.M., after Dec. 29th 8.40 P.M.. Famous Seaboard Dining Car Service On All Through Trains Watch for announcement of additional through service over new short Cross-State Florida Line to be made later. SEABOARD AR5N% Washington, D. C. Telepkone, Msin637 714 14th St., N.W. | GEO. W. VIERBUCHEN, District Passenger Agent ' AIR LINE “We'll clear STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (., Furniture Carpets MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1924, INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN. W. M. Woses & Sons Established 1861 F Street and Eleventh —= car to parking space for you. is desired. Free Automobile Parking Service We will direct your chauffeur to our garage, or if you drive yourself we will have one of our licensed drivers take your We request that ten minutes’ notice be given wken car Practical Gift Suggestions Solid Mahogany Martha Washington Sewing Cab- inet (Cowan make), $21.75. Davenport End Tables, $4.50 up. Card Takles, $4.50 up. Smoking Stands and Cabinets, $4.50 up. Mahogany Tea Trays, $8.00 up. Bolokcases, $30.00 up. Cedar Chests as low as $12.00. Solid Mahogany Pris- cilla Sewing Cabinet, $9.50. Tabourettes, $7.50 up. Tea Wagons, Walnut and Mahogany, $19.50 up. Secretary, $49.50 up. Smoking Stauds, $6.00 up. Windsor Chairs, $9.50 up. Radio Cabinets, $18.00 up. Radio Tables, up. Pedestals, $7.00 up. Mirrors (plain), $7.00 up. Coffee Tables, $32.00 up. Gate Leg Tables, $25.00 up. Venetian Tables, Small Tables, $12.00 up. Nest of Tables, $32.00 up. Easy Chairs, $33.00 up. Humidors—Sizes vary from 6-inch square at $10 to 13x10 inches at $35. Interiors are white en- amel with sandal wood fittings and cigarette compartments in the larger types. Table Scarfs—Tapes- try and metal brocaded effects are available in various sizes from $1.25 to $15.00. P $15.00 | departments. Lamp and Art | Gift Department Boudoir Lamps com- plete—Pottery base with silk shades, in rose, blue and yellow, and black and yellow. Special, $3.75. Other Boudoir Lamps, priced from $5.75 up to $135.00. Table iLamps, $7.50 up to $85.60. Shades to match, $1250 up to $50.00. Floor Lamps, $10.50 to $55.00. Shades to match, $12.50 to $65.00. Iron Bridge Lamps, with plain banded parch- ment Shades, complete, $3.50. Other Bridge Lamps, $17.00 to $55.00. Shades to match, $4.50 to $30.00. Drapery Department Useful and decorative things for Christmas pres- ents carried in stock in this departient. Pillows in various shapes and coverings. Scarfs for pianos, tables and consoles made of tapes- try in neutral colorings. India Print Covers for couch and tables. Leather Decorative Secreens in 3 and 4 fold. Panel Lace Curtains in lace and silk. Decorative Cluster Flowers from France. Chinese Embroideries for pillows and scarfs. Couch Covers in tapestry and velour. Tapestry Panels in repro- duction of Beauvais, Au- busson, Goblin, ete. . Portieres in rich two-toned Damask effect. Antique Bell Pulls from old English mansions. Picture Cords with tassels in taupe, rose, antique metal, copenhagen, orchid, ete. Chinese Skirts, $10.50 up- wards. Squares of Brocades, suitable for cushion covers. Damask, Linens, Cretonnes [ Specially priced. The Linen Shop "Colored hand-embroidered towels. Pure linen with a va- riety of designs and colorings. $2.00 Each The Ideal Cift “Martex” Bath Sets, in- clude one bath towel, one guest towel and two wash cloths. Made of quality merchandise with colors guar- anteed fast. Priced at $2.00 Set Pure linen H. S. luncheon sets. Cloth size 66x66 inches, with one-half dozen napkins to match. $10 Set Pure linen H. S. dinner cloths, with one-half dozen napkins to match. Cloth size 68x106 inches. $20 Set Pure linen H. S. luncheon napkins of superior quality. $12.50 Dozen Pure linen H. S. luncheen napkins, size 14x14 inches (plain satin band). $5.75 Dozen Color-Edged Scarfs and Doilies To match. Must be seen to be appreciated. Scarfs, 18x36 Inches, $2.00 Each Scarfs, 18x45 Inches, $2.25 Each Scarfs, 18x54 Inches, $2.50 Each Doilies, 6x12 Inches, 50c Each Doilies, 10x14 Inches, 59c Each Doilies, 12x18 Inches, 85¢ Each Doilies, 10x10 Inches, Round, 50c Each “Glo ry” Color-Stripe Crinkled Bedspreads Colors Are Guaranteed Made in Rose, Blue and Yellow, Single Bed Size $8.50 Set, Spread and Sham Double Bed Size $9.50 Spread and Sham $2.25 and $3.25 Each Pure linen, hand-embroid- ered, scalloped edged Madeira guest towels. $1.50 Each Madeira Hand-embroidered All-Linen Center, size 24 inches, round. — e e Purchases Forwarded Prepald to Any Shipping Point in the U. S. INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN. Linens Upholstery | Make This a Furniture Christmas Listed below are a few Gift Suggestions from our various Each article com- bines beauty with practicability == Oriental Rug Saloon An ideal gift and one by which the donor will always be remembered is an Oriental Rug. To suit this suggestion we have taken from our regular stock several groups of small, scatter-size Persian and Chi- nese Rugs and priced them far below their ordinary value. Persian Rugs, including such weaves as Hamadan, Mossoul, Nobaian, etc. Group No. $33.50 Group No. $41.50 Group No. $51.25 Handkerchiefs for Christmas Chalet handkerchiefs, all Swiss embroidery in all colors. $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Each Ladies’ all-linen handker- chiefs with white and colored embroidered corners; also solid colors. 25¢ Each Colored georgette lace- trimmed handkerchiefs. $1.00 Each Ladies’ all-linen handmade Armenian handkerchiefs, priced at s 50¢c, 59c¢, 89¢, $1.25, $1.35, $1.75 and $2.25 Each Kiddies’ three in a box. 25¢, 29¢ and 50c Box Kiddies’ handkerchiefs, seven in a box. (The seven days of the week.) $1.00 Box handkerchiefs, Ladies’ all-linen, hand-em- broidered and also lace-edged handkerchiefs. 50c Each