Alexandria gazette. [volume], July 25, 1919, Page TWO, Image 2

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^ PUBLISHED EYEItY AFTERNOON
Except Sunday
By the Alexandria Gazette Corporation
S'17 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
HOWAIID W. SMITH, President ?tntl
Treasurer
W.'tllAM A. SMOOT ... Vlee-1'renlocnt
MICJUAEL T. DWVEH Editor
Entessd at the Postofflce at Alexan
dria, Virginia, as second class matter.
BUIL]) A HOUSE
A short time before the battle off
Cape Trafalgar Admiral Nelson
placed a signal on the flagship "Vic
tory" bearing the legend, "England
c'.s:pects every man to do his duty."
Those words are'often quoted in po
litical campaigns, patriotic move
ments, and various drives Which
are" occasionally sprung upon us.
Ip 1914, after Germany precipita
ted- the late war, the southern cotton
grcvPer realized that the foreign
rnirket had been cut off, and his
crop of this staple could not be
moved. He had incurred obligations
in raising cotton which had to be
n*ot. and under conditions prevailing
at that time bankruptcy stared him
in the face. At this crisis the cry
was draied ''Let every American in
position to do so purchase a bale
cf < otton and aid the southern
mower." The suggestion, as we
know, was adopted and the souther
ner's credit was saved.
The Gazette yesterday directed at
tention to the fact that our present
over-crowded city will soon be com
pelled to face much greater demands
fur housing from the rapidly in
creasing population. This crisis will
ho upon us ^efore we realize its ap
proach. The government torpedo
plant is rapidly approaching com
pletion, and nine hundred men will
!>e put to work as soon as it shall
have been finished. This force it is
said wil' be augmented later.
We repeat what we said yesterday
that it is r.ot likely syndicates will
bo formed for meeting require
ments of the near future, and it is
up to every citizen of this commun
ity tc do his individual part. Five
years ago, when ?he cotton planter
wnr. facing disaster, every man
could not buy a carload of cotton,
but manj' could and did purchase a
bale and tihus relieved the situation,
-very man cannot build a row of
houses, but many arc in positions to
erect one, and probably two and in
numerous cases three.
In a conversation today with a
well known and practical business
man of our city, who had called to
give his affirmation to our sugges
tion ho told us he had built three
dwellings during the past year from
his surplus savings.
Wages are higher at present than
at any time in the history of the
country. Many persons who never
had funds in banks before now make
deposits. These sums are being in
creased all the time, and it should
take but little nerve on the part of
such depositors to erect a house. The
movnient will entail no risk and ths
profit upon the investment is in
sured from the start.
1 Miring the past four years we
have at times been called upon to
purchase Liberty and Victory bonds.
The great mass could not purchase
!>' of these securities, but many
y' !'ig and old, white an 1 colored,
wi re able to acquire single bonds of
the smaller issue, which in the ag
gregate produced sums almost be
yond calculation. Here ;s another
opportunity for the person who has
comparatively small savings.
(Communicated)
Editor. The Gazette:
It is patent to every one who
takes an interest in our city's wel
fare that, the city council as at rres
ent constituted is lamentably lack
ing in civic pride and I have now
come to the conclusion that a ma
jority of the members of that august
body' do not know the definition of
the word "shame," otherwise they
would take some steps to restore
the fountain at Cameron and Royal
streets, now a disgrace to the city
instead of an ornament. I would
suggest, if I may take that liberty,
that the city council, which acvept
e: the rift with many expressions
cf gratitude and promises to cherish
it forever and the dav after ask that
the patriotic; women w.io gave if
tr.!:e it back. I am quite sure that
the city council would sell it for old
iron without a qualm of conscience
a::d I am equally sure that these wo
men would take charge of it and
r.:--ke it a thing lobe proud of in
stead of a thir.-r that every either. ]
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with arty pride whatever looks at i
with a blush.
While on the subject of civic
pride, may I take a few lines of your
space to call attention to a number
of bedraggled, rags that were once
"old glory" displayed in' Various
sections of the city. Ono of the
worst offenders in this respect is !
that very patriotic and always ac- |
commodating organization' kriqjwn as-j
the Washington-Virginia Railway
Company, which is doubtless proud
of the "flag'' that adorns one of the j
doors at its Royal street station.
By the way, Mr. Editor, do you
not think we should be quite proud '
of our -grass crop this year? L:
would 'be glad if you would tell me
to whom bids should bs submitted i
for this luxuriant growth, especially j
that on the sidewalk in front of the
armory and on Prince street, be- :
tween Pitt and Royal ? streets. I
thank you.
Reginald dc Ufford.
garbage men quit
Refuse in Danville Uncollected for
Eight Days.
Danville, Va., July 25.?Xo gar-;
bage has been removed in the city j
for the past eight days, owing to a
disaffection among the city scanen
gers, who are demanding a substan
tial inncrease in pay. This has not
been granted them'and many have
tuit and secured positions in tobac
co factories at; Uglier wages.
Citizens who are exercised over
the condition. <=ay that health cam
paigns and fly crusades are worth
less so lone: a^ household waste is ,
allowed to pile up in ba&k yards with
no certainty of removal.
FINDS 375 QUARTS
IN POLftE CACHE ;
Danville. Va., July 26.? W. C. j
Hall, -"hibition in.^-.'-ctM*. j esterday.j
?eeured an ?xe from the fire depart- j
:nent, and going to the polieo store I
cupboard in the courthouse battered
down the door and took 2"0 quarts
snd 230 pints and delivered these-to
fhe city sergeant in the liable* of the
prohibition commissioner.
The act was not prevented,'^as >
Hall had a warrant to suarch the !
storehouse issued yesterday by the ,
mayor. Mayor Wooding discounten- !
anced the move, but was powerless
to act. No policemen interferred.
1 he affair has mad e a tremendous
impression.
Try a Gazette classified ad.
The hearty response
| 10 this greatest of all of
; our discount saies;h^s
resulted irr our
I to continue the '^aielV
| a "few more (lays. 'The
store is still filled with
countless .bargains cal
culated to please- even'
the most fastidious
dresser.
SUMMER SUITS
Made of elegantly
j; tailored Palm Beach and
| Kool Kloth?tliis tailor
i j ing the same as pur high
1; er-pi?]'ced suit s-~va I ues
| i up to -$20,
| $11.75
s ALL THREE PIECE
SUITS !
Including Kuppeniuimcr
REDUCED .
' $27.50 Suits .... $221-50 I
| $30.00 Suits .... $21,75 j:
$35.00 Suits $28.75'"
$40.00 Suits .... $32.50 !
; $50.00 Suits .... $39.50-j;
No Charge For
Alterations'" ' ^
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House in Alexandria*' j
900 KING STREET
The Hole in the.'ilre
It's easy to. get punc
tures and blowouts
but not so easy to seal
'em up. Our vulcaniz
ing is the practical,
efficient, money-sav
ing way of using auto
tires. Doubles the life
of a tire, cuts your
tire expense in half,
and gives you a tire
that rides as well and
looks as well.
The 'Aero Auto Company
1101 King St. Phone 829
The Central Sea Food Co., Alexandria's largest
and best equipped fish and poultry market is now
open for business and will cordially welcome your
patronage.
For Friday and Saturday
We will have a large and complete line of sea food,
of all kinds and other market produce.
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C. A. Dean
'Vol & Vr
717 KING STREET
Delivery to all parts of city
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Service Station No. 5
, ,j 419 S. Royal St.
Where Ice Will Be Seld At Plant Kates
Less than 100 lbs. .. % 40c* ]Der 100 lbs.
100 to 600 lbs 35c per 100 lbs.
Quantities in excess of 600 pounds at plant only
Ai i j t OTHER SERVICE STATIONS
Noi, 14-fcaineron and Union
'No. 2??06 South Alfred
No,-3?317 North Alfred
?w>. ? ? No. 4?Commerce and Payne
Mutual Ice Company Plant
CAMERON and UNION
YOU NEED NOT
1 SUFFER FROM CATARRH
You Musi Drive It Out of
Your Blood.
Catarrh i* annoying enough
when i'fc chokes up your nostrils
; and air'passages, causing difficult
brcathirfg ami other discomforts.
I<i.-:? I daogcr comes when it reaches
down into your lungs.
This is why yon should at once
rcihe importance of the prop
er ireatmimt, ami l.,.e no time ex
perimenting with worthless reme
dies whLii touch only tiio surface.,
To Lie rid cf Catarrh, you must
drive the disease germs out or your
blood.
? Splendid results have been re
ported from the use of S. S. S.f
which completely routs from your
blood the Catarrh germs, for
which it is a perfect antidote.
It you wish medical advice as to
the treatment of your own indi
vidual case, write to Chief Medical
Adviser, -I- Swift Specific Co., At
lanta. Ga.
When in need of a purga
tive, do &ot resort to vio
lent cathartics, but take the
gentle, natural laxative?
NEOLIN SOLES
First-Class Repairing Only
Blue Ribbon Shoe Co.
At The Lowest Prices
407 KING STREET
Joseph Sanders, Prop.
? {irpcsl Snlc of Any'Mcciicine in iLn V/c;!d.
every.;h:r*.. f:' 10c., ZZ-t
Telephone Sij'rJ
E. P. JENKINS
Steam and Hot Walvr Heating
'ipele.ss Furnaces and Gas Fittir;r
Cor. Cameron and Rovai St.
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Summer Store Hours
Store opens 8.30 a. m. closes 6p.m. except Satur
days . During July and August Store will close every
Wednesday at 1 p. m. '
Women's silk dresses voile dresses and silk skirts
on sale Saturday at greatly reduced prices
23 Women's silk poplin dresses, $12.50 to $15.00
values, choice Saturday each $7.50
20 Women's silk dresses, $19.50 to $25.00 values
Choice Saturday each $14.98
15 Women's silk dresses $29.50 to $39.50 values,
choice Saturday each $19.50
10 Women's silk dresses, $49.50 values, choice Sat
urday each $24.98
All women's $7.50 to $9.98 fancy voile dresses,
choice Saturday each $4.98
Ail Women's $12.50 to $17.50 voile dresses, choice
Saturday each $9.50
7 Women's plaid silk dress skirts $7.50 to $9.98 va
lues, choice Saturday each $4.98
5 Women's black silk messaline skirts, $6.50 to $7.50
values, choice Saturday each $3.98
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It Is a Sign
of efficiency and integrity to
keep your appointments on
time. The only man who can
be prompt to the minute is
the man with an accurate
watch, it may mean money
t-o you to know that you can
delay five minutes and still
be on time. You cannot be
certain of this unless you
have a good watch. We have
just the watch for you.
SAUNDERS & SON
629 KING STREET.
IPirsi National Bar&Jk
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THE OLDEST NATIONAL BANK IN VIRGINIA
The Largest and Strongest Bank in the City
The Service Rendered by this Bank is Evidenced by
its Phenomenal Growth.
Resources March 5, 1917 $1,829,331.47
" 4, 1918 $2,020,055.80
" 4, 1919 $2,849,965.94
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BUILDING LIME
PORTLAND CEMENT
WALL PLASTER
PREPARED ROOFINGS
TERRA COTTA PIPE
AND EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING
BUT' THE HARDWARE
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