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s THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF # #/ Tnpc 1QOA ... the black period of depression grips the country ... 1 J. O 170U industrial plants close rapidly . . . unemployment in creases . . . the consumers price index of foods and other staple commodities dips even lower . . . the market crash in October, 1929, makes itself felt as the number of business failures mounts . . . but here in Washington, the DISTRICT GROCERY STORES maintains an even keel in a stormy sea .. . more and more food retailers join the D. G. S. ranks ... to fill an important need, the f). G. S. warehouse adds a complete FRESH MEAT DEPART MENT ... now D. G. S. Stores offer HIGHEST QUALITY FOODS (including FRESH MEATS) AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES . . . another mile stone in D. G. S. history! 1 I V. S. Govt. GRADED LAMB is the perfect choice for a summer menu . . . it's tender, testy and provides the B Vitamins, Protein and Minerals so necessary for hot-weather diets. Select a cut to suit your meal plans and enjoy LAMB this week end. CENTRAL Brand RINDLESS Wisconsin Natural CHEDDAR CHEESE Xb: 3? £73* HAM BOLOGNA... VEAL BOLOGNA.../ Pimento BOLOGNA ./ LUXURY LOAF_U BRAUNSCHWEIGER.P Your Choice Durkee's Pure Vegetable MARGARINE SsSSSSW I Graded ‘GOOD’ Shoulder Lamb ROAST >,63e Graded ‘GOOD’ 1 SHOULDER LAMB CHOPS Make Delicious LAMB STEW! BREAST of LAMB i lb. WHITE or YELLOW CORN Fresh, Street j and Tender \ 5 29c Tomatoes j Hard—Ripe ... HOME-GROWN fine for slicing! 10c ' i UHliM PEACHES Luscious FREESTONES 3 29* Potatoes U. S. AJo. 1 Quality NEW ... WHITE ^ 10 43' HIiirPWtmuiffflrmrrT— FRENCH'S Prepared Mustard 9 •!. |or 13 STEERO Jellied Consomme 10 oz. can 1T GULFSPRAY Aerosol Bombs Kills Insects •a. 112. GULF Motor Oil quart can 29‘ Washes Clothes Wiiter! SUPER SUDS ’*• 34* pkfl.l P» DAZZLE BLEACHand DISINFECTANT 9* qt 17u29‘ Prices effective Mday, July 30th, 1948, till cbee of busi ness, Saturday July 31st, 1948. We resere the right to limit qualities. NO SALES TO DEALERS. Stckely’* Fineat WholeKemel BOLDEN BtNTAM ■ISLCORN 12 oi. can 17 111 Monte Cruahed PINEAPPLE No. 2 can 29 McCormick Rich and Smooth M ■■ MAYONNAISE 47 Ritter White Label je h PORK & BEANS - 17 Schimmel’a Pure m m GRAPE JELLY v15 Welch'a Pure m GRAPE JUICE -43 Schindler'a "Freah-Roaated” Peanut Butter 16 oz. ic# box jar 33 It1 a Bite Site * m Shredded Ralston * 17 Hunt’a California a m Tomato Sauce 4 - 25 Always Crisp and Fresh Packed in DOUBLE Cellophane Bags MANN'S SARATOGA POTATO.., CHIPS pl" J J IT'S cottage CHEESE TIME/ Delicious! Appetizing! Nourishing! Economical! >2 Discover thi goodnesl m °* UcHESTMUT rARMS C t • *MB9 COTTAGE CHEESE So GOOD, | So MAN* WAYS. | _J FIJH Quick-Fronn - O C. PERCH FILLETS_* «c Pan-Ready TROUT-* 39c ?ILLET OF SOLI..— ‘ 55* Flounder fillets.. *• 59« SALMON STEAKS-»■ 69c HALIBUT STEAKS.» 59c Slokely’s Finest Foods PEAS AND CARROTS-“ 19c SLICED GREEN BEANS....-— 21e WHOLE UNPEELED APRICOTS 29e DE LUXE PURPLE PLUMS-22c PURE TOMATO CATSUP-23c PURE CHILI SAUCE..'-29c SEAFOOD COCKTAIL SAUCE.. '-1- 25c APPLE PYEQUICK —.-39c KARNILOW STEWED PRUNES 2 — - 25c VAN BRODE CEREALS....--• -'•27c NABISCO SHREDDED WHEAT.- 18c NABISCO RAISIN BISCUITS.-- 20c SUNSHINE CHEEZIT CRACKERS- - 15c D.G.S. Certified COFFEE Regular, Drip or Si lex— lb. tin TETLEY'S TEA tt&gjjM' == 1 CANNON FACE OLOTH with SILVER DUST °;,35c Hollywood's Choice LUX SOAP 2 219* It's Luxuriont! LUX SOAP 2 r 29c Eliminates 'B.O.' LIFEBUOY RINSO With Solium X34* Puss-in-Boots CAT FOOD 3~25c To Locate Nearest D. G. S. Store Call REpublic 6400.