Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1927, Page 13

'AUGUST 7, 1927—PART 1.” 13 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., HE HAS LIGHTED 924,000 GAS LAMPS TANPLIGHTER SETS 1SSOLALE HARK Joseph Ciuffreda, 52, Has| Changed Darkness 1o Light i for 21 Years. ner days Joe's task is vely easy. Down the quiet eye to oasis of 1 in 3 come in now. Hardships in Winter. But when Winter wi ough the D and the long Summe time when father c small faces, pressed window panes, look eager! pool of light to catch sight ——— | Joseph Ciuffreda (below), who has n lighting WWash on gas lamps for years. In that e, it is estimated, ¢ has walked more 1 19,000 miles at ash. Ciuf- is the father of - [teils of his position. " he said, “mean Diviner's Rod Doubted. recently his ghtly pilgrimage: friends radiance in his g little ones. a block or will run by le 3 nizhtly There's a|ing for 9 feet, found only spring for the chil-| water, and refused to dig deeper, er eyes as he | while a t fter the experience of T pbors, doubted the ability of rod and did not sink at all. lant for boys® . 20 minutes Washington . In h St of himself o uire the shadows | e light of the dly refuge. Likes His Job. Joe likes-his job. He confesses to a feeling of satisfaction each time he makes a lamp go “plop,” and watches it glow into life leaving a radiant beam where once was darkness. And as he goes down the street he likes to hear the childish calls which gerve as notice of his progress, even ahead of the orange globes which herald his approach from a Tk kle in hi shielded ghos lamp was a by ordering your SUNREAM HeatsS5to7 rooms Replaces 2 or 3 stoves Requires no ment Saves Time, Outstanding Items in the P-B Sports Shop for Women Women who seek distinctive apparel are always interested in P-B offerings. And now, in this Semi-Annual Sale, vou can secure this unusual sports wear at clearance prices. Among the items are: Two-Piece Jersey _ Dresses, $6.75 Smart models in attractive for Fall as well as wear. Sizes 14 to 20. Hats $2.85 Chic hats that are clever and out of the in . Values $10 shades. Sweaters $5.85 All-wool Sweaters, popular shades. Formerly priced up to $12.50. THREE MORE DAYS! Just three more days and this great sale ends (Wednesday at 6 P.M.). Our auditor is pleased. We have converted a large amount of stock into cash and new accounts that mean more friends for the American Furniture Company. No profit—we didn’t expect to make any—but we obeyed orders—like good soldiers. Have you shared in this wonderful opportunity® If not, three more days will give you ample time and there is still plenty of desirable merchandise left. The following “Specials” were not bought for “sale” purposes. They represent high quality reputable mer- chadise, and we are not com- peting with “price merchan- dise.” We believe the prices are far less than quoted else- where for the same high quality. P39 All $18 Baby Carriages—as- sortment of styles and Lol s S12 colors Ihis comfortable steel Day-Bed —when open is a full-size bed. Also an elegant quality mat- slz Was $18.....NOW tress. 3 _An assortment of Fireside Easy Chairs in varions styles and coverings. \\;((:)l;\e 332 5-piece Breakfast Room Suites, painted in several different colors, will not rub or wash off or crack, NOW .... Martha Washington Sewing Cabinets. Solid Mahogany—use- ful as well as an elegant piece of furniture. \\\'as 315 An assortment of Tea Wagons. Beautifully - enameled in various colors. An ideal gift for wife, mother, sis.tcr. etc. ::‘O$\4\S 330 THIRD OFF 1, Off All Living Room Suites 15 Off rail top—that has been greatly admired. Its former price of §210 was a very fair one, but NOW at %5 OFF 14 Off All Dining Room Suites 13 Off The Suite pictured above is of genuine Kroehler con- struction. A three-piece genuine mohair suite—continuous s 140 You will have to call and inspect this Suite to be able to appreciate its wonderful style and beauty. It is constructed $ to last a lifetime and will give satisfaction and comfort. Its former price was $195, now being offered at I3 off, 14 Off All Bedroom Suites 15 Off [31%) 7] This is not an ordinary Bedroom Suite. We regard it as the most graceful and ornamental suite that we have stocked in some time. We believe the fairest price that$ it has ever been priced was $150 and it is now 14 off, mak- ing the Price «..ceecoveecccinecrossosnose Everything on Our Nine Big Floors Quantities are limited—as this sale grows to an end. We advise early selection, as we cannot guarantee quantities will last. No phone or mail orders will be accepted. None sold to dealers. Our object is to sell our “Specials” to folks who will ap- preciate their values and regard this as their furniture store. S | AMERICAN FURNITURE CO., 512 NINTH STREET N.W. IIII|||I|IIIIIIHlIIllIIfllIIIW!IlIlIIlfllllflflfllmnlllllllllmIg : £ . E s : | - < Cedar Chest. Finished in Walnut—guaranteed moth- proof. A régulxr-\;g\l‘lv 514 value... A selection of Library Tables Elegantly finished in Walaut 1 Substant constructed. $42 Spinet De of the new colorings 4 $27 Sclid Mahogany Gate-Leg Table. Just the thing for an apartment. You will mar- vel when you”?.eeNg{i‘; sls Foster “Toe Clip” Ideal Crib, including a Foster steel spring. year 'round $16.50 311 value ..NOW Beautifully decorated and paint- ed Magazine Racks. (Do not con- fuse this with the cheaper grade $935 e " Now S2.25 i Women's Ceats, $29.75 for 1 g assort- A selection ment of silk b > of various and painted style Windsor- shade BRIDGE type Chairs LAMPS with and Rockers— Clearance of Summer Frocks | metal stands— elegantly fin- h an d somely ished. All $10.00 decorated. $1275 values. Smartest of Summer models, that Many worth NOW, more than the regu bring up to $29.75. Still a good selection in sizes up to 38, 1l wear, sport models, well il An - choice of colors and de- \ ormerly priced up to $49.50. Look around your kitchen and see what you need. You can buy any kitchen cabinet, refrigerator, stove, table, chair and all floor coverings for %3 off. $60 Refrigerators and Kitchen Cabinets....NOW $40 $45 Refrigerators and Kitchen Cabinets. $36 Refrigerators and Kitchen Cabinets. $9 Porcelain-top Kitchen Tables (perfect $1.50 Kitchen Chairs 75¢ Quality Floor Covering—assorted patterns— OW 50c yd. Here is an unusual oppor- tunity to obtain the finest Cabinet Heater built at thelowest priceeveroffered. Make a down payment of only $5.00. Start paying the balance later when your Sunbeam is installed. See us, today. W. S. JENKS & SON Washington, D. €. Regular Sunbeam Prices: 95.00 127.50 137.50 DURING SUNBEAM SAVING SEASON $85.00 $117.50 $127.50 value quoted. Free delivery in Maryland and Vir- ginia. Accounts opened. Guaranteed BETWEEN service and satisfac- E ANDF STS. - If your reputation to pay is good, you can have all the credit you want. Make your owm terms. INTER-OCEAN 512 NINTH STREET, NW. BUILDING