Sherman Daily Democrat (Sherman, Tex.), Vol. THIRTY-EITHTH YEAR, Ed. 1 Friday, February 14, 1919 Page: 4 of 8
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SHERMAN DAILY DEMOCRAT—SHERMAN, TEXAS.
Friday, February 14, 1919
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This Will be the Last Call to
Men’s Great
Sho2 Sale
Not again this year will you be
able to buy Shoes at these reduc-
tions.
Men’s $5.00 Shoes now. . .$3.95
Men’s $6.00 Shoes now . .$4.95
Men’s $10.00 Shoesjipw . .$7.95
Men’s $f2^XTHanan Shoes
now ...., _ . . .....$9-95
$ 1.05 Pair Reduction on all U. S.
‘Army Shoes. . ~
MATTERS OF SOCIAL INTEREST
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“WhiMlers.”
The
Whistlers’ Literary iiociety
met in regtilar session Thursday even-
fing n’t '»too Key Memorial MfethodiKt
1 church at 7 :.M) i>. m.. but on account
of the weather conditions, jho at-
feudal'iv war small. I fo we vers au tt-
teresting program was reudetvd.
The program, for next Thursday
night is as follows: .
1. A Joke, by eaeh member. ■■
2. Musical number, arrange!] by
Hughett Itros.
a. Current Events, o. w. Aston.
4. Some of My Experience*, f, J.
Parmley.
5. Essay on “Rugs,” T. F. Aston.
ti. Speech on “Pop," Neal Gibson.
7. Poem. E-G. Hughett.
All members of this society nre
urgtH] t^+- attend, and a eorilial invita-
tion is extended to young men of
good character, who- want to
better men of themselves.
Watch for the program for Feb. 27,
which will bo published in a few days
ttnd the responses were popular light
musk'. •
In generously giving Sherman peo-
ple ail opportunity to hear these ar-
tists. (lie Elks have added ' n new
laimd to their wreath as entertainers
At the clowyof-the program. the
floor was cleared and the young peo-
ple enjoyed a very delightful infor-
mal dance.
Blue Bird's Program.
Tln> program for the “Blue Birds”
of tiie Travis Street Methodist church
for Sunday, Feb. loth, will he as fol-
lows :
Opening song, No. 100.
Tin* Children's Creed.
Prayer.
our little Prayer of Thanks.
Boll Cell—Scripture responses.
Heading of the minutes by the see-
WHEN CHEST AND
THROAT HURT
Most Remarkable and Quirk Keiiff
When Hunt's lightning Oil
Is Used. J ,
“1 use Hunt's Lightning oil for
Colds, rubbing it • on my chest, and
throat as a counter irritant, amt am
so enthusiastic concerning its virtue.
1 always kisqi a bottle of it ill my
hoflile,” sflys MJg. Ida Jk Judd.
Hundreds ofothers have been as-
tonished at the remurkahly qniok re-
lief given by Hunt's Lightning oil
when rubbed on the Chest and Throat.
One.doctor writes that he has used i(
in his practice with remarkable re-
sults. even in severe eases of Pneu-
monia. when used as an external a|i-
plication in connection with his treat-
ment
Pains of practically every kind, pain
from ltlu’umutism. Lumbago or Neu-
ralgia, and from Headache, Sprains,
Hums. etc., may tic relieved by n aim-
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EAST SIDE BARBER SHOP
Children’s Hair Cutting
Our Specialty.
LUCKY TIGER.
LATE MARKETS
LOCAL MARKETS.
Poultry and Country Produce, Whole-
sale Prices Paid in Sherman.
Hens .. .. ...
Fryers (anything over -Vi lbs. ill
weight) hen prices; under -'/j
lbs........... ...25c iK?r lb.
Turkeys .. ... .. ..........Sleeper lb
Geese ............. ________$UK)
Pucks..................(iOo each
Eggs .. ,. ..
Country butter
t Musical Tea for Mrs. Dale.
One of tjie most pleasing offerings on
the' social calendar this week was the
musical tea .given last afternoon by j
Mesdames Tom Hopson and Lloyd Los !
lie at the home of the former on North]
Hopson street.
This home is charmingly adapted to
Ike per !b hospitalities and Its nt tract ivcinnw was
multiplied by the graceful arrange-
ments or pink rose buds, pluinosa
ferns, and pink carnations throughout
Ha' rpeeptbm suite.
The inspiration for this occasion was
the presence of the new Mrs. Robert
........“dc dozen Dole, of Dallus, cousin of flic hostess.
.35c to 5(lc per lb.
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LUCK’S GARMENT SHOP
125 North Travis St. ■-*
make retary. pie application of this wonderfully
Bible Lemon, Miss Katherine Slier- soothing liniment,
wood. - — Hunt's Lightning Oil is a powerful
Ida no solo. Frances Echols. and penetrating, yet a very healing
Heading. Helen Gage. ! .iinameiit, and you should gel a bottle
Story; -Elizabeth ('anitliers:'........ for your medicine chest today.
Beading. Margaret Meadow. 1 35 and 70-cent bottles. Sol<l locally
Music, Claude Porter, Jeannette by your druggist.—-Advertisement.
Abney and Lilly May Parker.
- Verse. Mary Luck.
Verse. Jack Frost.
Benediction.
This will be the sixth Sunday ill i
the contest mud mil mein hers are urg-
ed to come. Visitors nre welcome.
These meeting art' at 3:15.
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ATTENTION
LAWYERS, REAL ESTATE MEN,
INSURANCE MEN-
We want a representative in
your County Seat to handle Our
Oil proposition. We are organiz-
ed under *a Declaration of Trust,
and at an estimated cost basis.
For further information write
THE VERA
OIL COMPANY
204 Sumpter Bldg.,
' Telephone Main 5253.
DALLAS. TEXAS.
Sherman Cotton Market.
Cotton in lint .. ......... 25c
Cotton in seed .. ........... 7c
Cotton bolls ,. .. .... ...,2c to 2V4e
Cottonseed.......... $04
W, C. Tt U. ITogram. h
The W. C. T. IT. will give a Frances
Willard program and a patriotic med-
al contest Sunday evening at 7:3d
The guests were welcomed by a short1 k'elock (* Bey Memorial Methodist
receiving line composed of Mrs. Tom I church. You are cordially invited to
Hopson, Mrs. Lloyd Leslie, Mrs. Iiob-11"' Present,
Hale, Mrs. Sam Dale and Mrs. ] ' —“
J Humas. The honorec appeared I violet Grove.
Uop
err
Free
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15% Saved!
—Purchase Cash Coupon
Tickets, good for purchas-
er and family, limit one
year. $10.00 in rides
for $8.50.
—Use them to Denison, Dal-
las, Waco, Corsicana and
all intermediate points.
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—We have other means to
save you money.
ASK
OUR
AGENTS
in her wedding gown of white satin
with garnitures of real laee and or-
ungp blossoms. Mrs. Hotisoti was at-
t.... ........*! „« i.i
Prices Paid in Sherman for—
Wheat, No. 1, per bushel .......$2.1$
IV heat, No. 2, per bushel ......$2.15
Oats n-. ,, .... ...... ,70c
Com . . V, .. .$1.40
Prairie hay, per ton............$24
Alfalfa hay, per ton ............$35 ™>dered during the
Johnson grass hay. per ton .$22 to $24
Oat straw, per ton ........$8 to $10
tired in a becoming creation of black
snfiii with segnined net draperies.
Mrs. Lloyd Leslie wore one of the hew
tones of red Georgette, particularly
adapted to her brunette type.
Violet f! rove. No. 77. Woodmen Cir-
< le, met in regular hiisliiess session at
Carpenter's Hall, last evening at 7:30
o'clock. Six new applications were re-
ceived mid the following delegates
\verc elected to go to the state meet-
ing to ho held in Dallas, the second
week in April: Mrs. Stella Love and
Enjoyable musical numbers weve Mrs. Mary E. Moffitt: alternates, Mrs.
afternoon,
Mlssdk Colonel Slawson, (’arail Philips, j Johnson.
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Sherman Livestock Markets.
Hogs........................15c
Cattle, per lb ..............5c to 10c
Sheep, per lb ., ........,.8 to 10c
Latuhs, per lb.........,.........10?
YESTERDAY’S FORT WORTH
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Fort Worth, Tex.. Feb, l-fc-Buyers
were very indifferent ‘bidders Thurs-
day regardless of. the fact that re-
eciids were no greater than 2,000
cattle and loo calves. Beef steers sold
about steady and salesmen could de-
tect pa Quotable change in calf val-
ued Ida Dell Hook of Kidd Key Con-
servatory and Misses Kathleen Cook.
Evelyn Abney and Gladys Davis. Mrs.
P. R. Napier contributed to the pleas-
ure of her hearers with a .select read-
ing. All these numbers were given
in au artistic manner and Dut mb led
to the prestige of these delightful en-
tertainers. ■ /
A tempting course of dalntjTvlands
wasL served to guests in thiMdie£r$_diu«
ing room, win-re thr-pthlTlnotif was
also curried nur in an exmiiette silver
basket of. carnations supplemented by
phwiosa ferns trailing ■•gracefully'over
fl«' cluny lace-spread table. Here de-
llcious. tea was hrcwisl by Misses Mar-
gie Mattingly and Mho D. Leslie. Lit-
Moliie McDonald and Mrs. Pearl
Also tin* state manager,
Mrs. Lilly Dickson will in' a delegate.
A full hipisp was present.
Shakespeare dub.
Following is (lie Shakespeare Club
program for Feb. 18Mi: ,
Subject; Democracy.
Roll calTT: From Woodrow Wilson.
Democracy and War—Mrs. Taylor.
Round Table—What is Democracy?
- “Free People and a Free Press" —
Mrs; -Hcstand.
How Much Democracy Do We
Want?— Mrs. R. J. ItolH'rts.
‘ AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Strange but True. '
Toil can’t lind any molnsses that
tnstes like mnple simp, but you can
find* n tot of maple sirup that tnstes
like molasses.—Buffalo Enquirer. i_
Lanterns of Horn.
Lanterns of horn were used by both
Greeks nr„i Homans; they put lamps
Into them for the purpose of lighting
themselves home on moonless nights.
The Modern Complaint, i *
The fellow- who used to kick when
he was handed small change now
kicks nbout the smallness of the
change he Is handed.
ties, hut en everything else flic "trend tte.ABss Laura Belt Hopson andMtsa
Hon.
of prices was downward,
cows, which have been
t l—, i u rl 11
Good, fat
selling so
(readily at very high prices. were
neglected and when sales were made
they looked fully 25 to 50 cents lower.
Cattner cows were very hard to turn
at. any price and $3 bids were in evi-
dence everywhere.
A feature in connection . with the
bog trade was the receipt of eleven
cars from Alaliama. With 3,500 head
on offer, tjutunuirkct was active and
Nell Moody, daintily clad in white
dresses with pink accessories, served
mints.
A long list of callers enjoyed
hospitality of Mesdames Hopson
Leslie.
M. If. Wolfe of Dallas
Speak Tuesday, Feb. 18.
7:30 P. M.
Will
the
and
At Central High School.
The Parent-Teaeliers Club of Pen-
trap High school held a very delightful
social session yesterday afjernoon at
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profit to thi' hearers'. '
Miss Kathleen Cook whose gift (if
song is a matter of pride to all. Sher-
man people, rendered in her own un-
affected way “Consecration” and re-
sponded to an encore with “Daddy’s
Sweetheart." -
Mrs. .Maggie Barry spoke on health
and most deals ranged from $15 50
$10.75. Pigs brought $7 to $11.25.
• Sheep receipts were held down to
about 25 ihead. Tlie sale of a small
bunch of iambs at $16.50 was the only
deal of importance.
Quotations.
Cottle —■ Beeves. $S(?i'15; stock-
ers $t(fri'12: cows. $3(fil2.50; heifers, land gave particular emphasis to child
$4c«tPf; hulls, 50: calves. $4lii13. ; hygiene. As usual her address was
Hogs —Heavy. $17.2o(icli.00.; me-1 replete with telling facts and convino-
ditim. 17t®17.25 : light, $16.50(017: fing arguments, and disclosed that Mrs.
mixed $14.50(04(1.1/0; common. $10.50 Barry is giving very serious thought
(0*14,50: pigs. $7(011 25. j to the Jphysical and moral, as will as
Rhirp.....Lambs. $13.50(0* 16.50: year- Hie mental eduoalion of our people.
lines. $11,50(012.50: wethers, $9.50(0 Mrs, D. Ml Hestand’s eontrilmtioti
11.50: ewes $8.50(010.50; culls, $6W lo the program was a negro dialect se-
lection in which she charmingly dis-
played the versatility of her gift as a
render.
Seven new members were added to
the club roster, which closed one of
the most pleasant- meetings the dub
lias ever held.
9: goals, $5(fl'7.
If you want a good meal, set home
i style, come to Williams Hotel; 50c
INSUCANCE
CoployX Mills^
M&P Bank Bldg. Phonc83Z
Unique Entertaiiuncnt at Elks'
The Baptists of Texas are now
engaged in a campaign to sell $1,000,-
000 of homls in the lute res r of the va-
rious Baptist schools and colleges in
the State. On "Tuesday evening. Feb-
ruary 18th. there wilj he a meeting
at the First Baptist church in Sher-
man. the purpose of which Is to launch
ii whirlwind county campaign to raise
. Grayson...vaunty's qiiotit of aiibscrlti-
fi< ns id these lionds. Invitations have
been sent to tlie various Baptist
1 lmrch.es in tlie county to attend tliis
(meeting, and reports received indicate
large attendance front over the coun
ty. -
Supper will be provided ’at tlie
church at 6:30 p. m. for all out of
town visitors. At 7:30 p. m. M. H.
Wolf of Dallas. State rhairman of the
Loyalty Bond Campaign, will speak to'
the people explaining the plan, the
purpose, etc., of these bonds. Mr. Wolf
is not only one of the lending busi-
ness-men of the State, hut one of the
most prominent among the Baptist
laymen. He is \Velt known not only to
Baptists, hut lo the people generally.
He is a splendid speaker, and it, Is
hoped that every Baptist in tlie coun-
ty. who can possibly do so. Will hear
Jjdm.
Homes have l*een provided for all
visitors who will remain over for tlie
night. Headquarters of the entertain-
ment committee will bo in tlie church,
where all who remain over for tlie
Club, night are requested to report and they
| will he assigned homes.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE,
First. Baptist Church. Sherman.
— Investigation Ended.
Associated Press Dispatch]
Austin. Feb. 14—The Ranger Inves-
tigation committee, which began a
probe into tlie conduct ’ of the State
Rangers, 'February 1, went into exec-
utive session today after the taking
of testimony \vas concluded llist night.
The committeemen give no informa-
tion as to when a report will be made.
As to League of Nations.
Associated Press Dispatch]
Paris, Feb. 14—Tlie. plan for the
creation of a League of Nations,
which President Wilsott will take Villi
hlfu to America w;ill not. lie in cptnli-
iion to ia>rniit action on it by the
United Staes Senate Unit! peace (j
confirmed.
stTffTdIts-
SORE MUSCLES
Uwber Up Quickly Under the Soothing, |
Penetrating Application of
Hamlin’s Wizard Oil
In cases of rheumatism and lame
back it penetrates quickly, drives out
soreness,-and lirnbers up stiff, aching
joints and muscles.
Wizard Oil is an absolutely reli-
able, antiseptic application for cuts,
burns, bites, and stings. Sprains and
bruises heal readily under its sooth-
ing, penetrating qualities.
Get it from druggists for JO cents.
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your n|ioney back.
Ever constipated or-toye nick .
headache? Just try Wizard-" Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 30
cents. Guaranteed.
Newspaper Plant Bums.
Helena, Ark.. Feb, 14—The plant of
SPRING
STYLES
Are
Beautiful
There’s genuine value and churmiug
iixidness seen In our spring lint's Hint
appeals to these desiring garments of*
high character hint individual design.
The very newest nipdels In Coats,
yet at ii imKh.'DjJe jirieej
Tin' very utfhjcqf m-idctt in Coats,
Capos, Dolmans, Suits," IIIoiim's. liiid
Skirts are reaching q»< every day, gar-
ments suitable fbrnu missions. We'll
be Very niuch jileused tq liave j-ou eoino
In and Irg n(\ these garments. Coilr-
.K'ous ami eaiwhle sale.-qieople U» meet
you. No trouble to shpw. you.
This Week Only
--$2.00 Values, special
$1.50
Morris Jewelry Co.
108 North Travis
INSURANCE
HALL & HARP
COMMERCIAL BANK BLDG.
PHONE 40.
GOOD PRINTING BY THE DEMOCRAT.
TO THE LADIES:
$ ' ' ' W , -A Jj ■■ Z I -J*.
- 1 S > it- jf 4%""# J,
We are now hi position to fill your most exacting wants Iti
Toilet Goods.
We menfion a few of our new arrivals
’ The Willis 11. lanve line complete.
The StyUin l'iiliucr line, includitig the funious Garden GiotV I’er-
fiime und Toilet Wan r.
Tlte La Viillicic Toilet Goods and many other domestic and im-
ported Perfumes Toilet Waters, Rouges and Face Powders.
MALONE-JAMISON DRUG CO.
Only the Best.
PHONE 29 FDR PROMPT SERVICE.
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AN INVESTMENT IN
EASTLAND OIL & REFINING CO.
Hie Helena World was destroyed l».v
fire of undetermined origin. The los-,
is estimated at $20,000.
An Interestini; Experience of a
Druggist Who Found Out How
to Treat Piles or Hemorrhoids.
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lMi§©@lk Sp@id
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Center Table Sale of short lengths, of’ NAINSOOKS
and L0NGCL0THS, made by one of the best factories in this
countfy., , These lengths are in popular yardage for pieces
of Underwear, all are high grade materials,
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Prices for the Piece Are
75c, $1.05, $1.20, $1.25, $1.40, $1.50,1.80 and $2.20.
No other element has done more to
preserve the social life of this oily
than the Elks, and last night they set
a new precedent in tin* unique form of
V nii rtaimneut offered their friends at
their spacious club parlors.
The Katherine Rotieris Concert
Company appeared in musical and im-
personation numbers and rendered
an excellent program,- This company
consists of Miss Katherine Roberts,
manager and reader; Professor R. E.
Horst, musical director and violinist,
Miss Katherine ’Claiborne. pianist
and Miss Juanita Noble, cellist. In cause he lias faith and confidence in
absque of Mr. II, A. Skiles. drummer, tlie outcome of this territory and will
Mose Welnetrlil of tills idly, inaih' a ] do so. provid4t he is given the acreage
wr.v accsptalde .suhstilnte. (that will Justify developmeiit, Mr. <»’-
As a tender. Miss Bolierts far siir-i^bra says lie’will put down two well*
i [Hisses tlie average, and in each iff her ' *’* different yections of, not less than
I numbers slie fully met Ihe meafrure ,,f1 2,506 feet in depth, who h ought to he
Will Bare for Oil If Given Acreage.
’Denison. Tex., Fell. 14—Geo. A. O'-
Hara. who lias interested himself in
oil devHopment around Denison, is
auihorlty for the "Statement that he
lms recently acquired iiy purchase two
Ijiiudard rigs which will bo used Yin
drilling for oil in such territory as
niif.v prove attractive. He says, he pre-
fers to bring the rigs to Den^qm ho-
lier hearers expectations. She was
particularly strong In hoar portrayal
of I>an Midirew's Heath.
Pi'ofeys-or liorst, rtrtllntst. gave
very emjqyiihle. interpretii.lion of Cava-
tina and followed this With some >
clever imitations, notably chickens in
tlie barnyard and a Scotch bagpipe.
Tlie -orchestral numbers were ail
from (lie higher classics and were
given witli enthusiastic appreciation.
Knell number was heartily .encored
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A Texas Wonder
Tha Texas Wonder for kidney and
bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, weak
and tame back, rheumatism and ir-
regularities of the kjdneys ahQ b
der in both men snd women. Re]
tates bladder troubles tn children,
nnijmtd Wy yonf druggist will be sent
by mail on receipt of $1.25. One small
bottle la two months treatment ind
en . cares. Send for pworn testimon-
Dr. HI W. HaH, 2926 Olive flt, 8L
rufjkieiit to prove whether there is oil
iu Ids loculitv or ooJ.
This druggist was liiuiself a sufferer
from piles in the worst form, and. nat-
urally tried nll lhe available reniedtes
found in first-class dmg stort'S. tint
without benefit. Having'a personal uc-
quHintania'ship with tlie very,,best doc-
tors, lie was treated first by one and
then another, including a specialist
on rectal disorders, until finally lie
was operated iipoii—nil without gain-
ing |ieniiHiieiit relief. So he commenced
ex|ieximenting. He tried first one t'Onv-
hination of healing drugs and then an-
other, until to Ids great di'Hght he lilt
upon what seemed to he just tlie cor-
rect mixture. Tlie result was so grati-
fying that lie compounded enough to
allow those of his friends whom be
knew to be suffering with piles to try
it. with always the same results-—
quick and entire relief, So lie reyord-
isl Ids formula, nud now it is. inti up
for the general use of the public and is
called GOLD SEAL BILE SALVE, sold
locally at $l,fX) by your druggists—Ad-
vertiseiue at. _ ^
R. B. STIUHTER, I’res.
T. G. HAWKINS, Sec'y.
Will npiK'al to tbe most conservative. Here is a company al-
ready organized and doing business—production in January, out of
which a -f", dividend was |uiid to stdckliolders on Feliruary ' 1st.
Eastland Oil add Rcfitdng Company owns viiluidde royalties anil
leases right in the .heart of the Ranger and Burkbuniett fields. A
limited numlicr of slmres of tlieir ,treasury sf<K‘k is still offered at
imr. We ask ymi lo investigate this - \
PHONE NO. 195 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
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YOU WILL NOT lip URGED TO BUY; IT 18 I P TQ YOU.
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ELMER’S OR WILEY’S
Candy For Your Valentine
Lr ;
Creamy Chocolates, Old Fashioned Bitter Sweets,
Candied Fruits, Nut Chocolates, Etc.
THE KIND SHE LIKES BEST.
One, Two,/Three and Five-Pound Boxes.
aiUMlpqkn),
L MITCHEIaX
► RUOGIST- - JLd
Commercial Bank Building. «
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Phone 4>2-tl2
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LIFE INSURANCE “CALLIN’ YOU”
GREAT SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.
Insurance in force $75,806,513.5:1. Assi'tij. $8,586,675.03.
See A. W. BILLINGSLEY, Agent. Kelly Bldg., Room Nos. 9 and 10.
t) Phone No. 1530.
Out Door Recreation
For the Boys
and Girls
There is no pleasure more beneficial to the
health of the growing boy or girl than the great
out-of doors on a pair of Roller Skates. The fresh
air and exercise will make them strong. q
We have a good stock of the best kind in
two sizes. They have steel wheels—are ball-
bearing and are adjustable. ;
Priced at $3.00.
iSdAlfe&iMi’n and WaJfate
iEr.T-Xit ■rraa oood sravira Mongol |
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