Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1950 — Page 12

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New mortgage finance trends

Work Behind 23 A Sidewalk Costs A Pretty Penny

Bx DAVID WATSON The little man with his hands

in his pockets hada puzgled look |. in his eyes. ue 5

“I'm .a property owner,” .said, and pulled from his Josket a post card. Jt was a call to public hearing at City Hall. “We're getting a Bow Sidewalk : 3 . + out our way,” he told a - : keeper. “But why are they charg- Scotty Says: 3 ing me so much?’ : ~ : Determination of the property “Get the stupe makin’ this - ~owner's.-charge.- for-improvement.... was not made JEL) Sat, Some four months before, -a crew of some 10 persons got Eo with | timates and records, computing | _ cost for him-and his -neigh=1-

- all over the page—now he “wants me to say something

have me stumped , , . they're too cheap for me. Tae over

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Required Signatures The . wheels started turning). .when a petition asking for the improvement, wag submitted to the Works Bodrd.' It bore the re-| quired ,signatures of at least 51| per cent of the resident property | owners on the street. Engineer M. G. (Ole) Johnson | ordered an aide to the neighbor: | hood to edtimate costs and de-| termine whether assessed value of | property on the street could measure up.,Assessors talked to home | and lot ¢ owners and-leafed through [§3 Court House tax records for valuation figures.

The Works Board already had| “VENUS DE MILO" .SOFA ““given the project the green light BED! — Good construction, no = ——with..adoption of .a resolution (arms — but ‘definitely covered!

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all’ : _property hii street, petitioners ment. Was “$49. 95. Now $38. would have needed a walver - signed by owners of 68 and two)

SLEEPMAKER HIDE-AWAY

thirds per cent of the land front- BED —8lightly soiled tapestry, age. The pity cannot undertake a but immensely reduced prige., “project cosfing more than half ‘the | Floor sample, Ideal for small

_ al valuation unless the waiver apartments . . . also for dog. | “is signed. {houses and coal bins (in case of r Had No Worry {domestic ' trouble). Full-size bed The little man and his neigh- with innerspring mattress. SAVE bors had no worry on that score. $100! WAS $199.95. NOW $99. They declined an opportunity to] smi ———————— withdraw their petition when: told! FULLY UPHOLSTERED ARM of the estimated cost. The ex- SOFA BED—Has rust stripe effect _pense did not seem too great. [tapestry which, in time, .you can Figures were sent to the A38885-/ jug py) to love. Good springs. Bedment bureau for breakdowns {ding box. Didn't go for $69.95— after the contract was awarded | we’ 11 bid it goodbye for $49, and the job ‘completed. Clerks i determined to the nearest mill 5.PC. § SOFA BED SUITE—A the conf to Individual property ,gitive from our suite section at right. A fugitive from buyers, too. Cost for streets, curbs and {Sofa bed, lounge chair, oy: sidewalks is based on the lineal s ofa pillows. Blue heavy woven ~ - foot-of property owned. Had aigolid color tapestry... HALFsewer been asked, the cost would PRICE should sell it it. $69. have been based on the. square foot of property. Before the sidewalk was on) pleted, 26 separate actions im |

UP TO 2 MONTHS TO PAY

taken on the request for the improv

WHITE ELEPHANT

TABLES

In: the: assessment buresit a: Sa¥ bub. can. you: spare TWO. erew—of —four-women-has nearly BUCKS for a TABLE that never completéd a six months audit and [bad a break in its life? We've overhaul of ancient plat books 80t plenty of these tables — covering every sub-division in the scarred, marred, and otherwise city. For the first time in about disfigured from previous condition .25 years the records are complete. of servitude. All stylés of living A conservative estimate is that{room tables—at $2 ea. (despite more than 25,000 names were the signs of tough times) THEY —checked-and-entered-in-plat books ARE-TERRIFIC- VALUES: — beside proper lot numbers during| the audit. ‘A new file system list- | ing street addresses with lot num- | bers readily shows the location of persons to be assessed for improvements, —From these sources, assessment | bureau director Miss Mary Navin | figures costs which appear on bill- | Ings to property holders. She is “assisted by Mrs. Susan Vance, ‘. Mrs. Elizabeth Lapsley, Mrs. Florence Harrison. Mrs. Frieda Schad, | Mrs, Flossie. Strau gs. Mrs a Grass Way” ster a : ORE In the Satan bureau 1s] walnut finishes. “Come and a the center-wheel of the machinery | ™M' While they last... 1; price!

vement: Puzzled Look Gone a The puzzled look was gone -— from the little man's eyes when he left the board office. |

DINING ROOM _FURNITURE

-question-in-the-eyes-of -the-Httle the buffets) man with a post. card -in -his!| mp “pocket. “DROP LEAF TABLE IN wheat

finish . . . Shredded Wheat, that 48. (A few scratches here and there.) Duncan Phyfe styling.

{Save $50.00. Was $89.95. Now $39.

Wheat finish DINING SIDE CHAIRS no

ROOM longer feel

NE their-oatst-Were- $12 86-ea-baeck = j=

{in their hay-day . ,. pitch up $5 “TWEET Tork one over. BuV 4—make 1a dining room suite with table. iabove.

PAINT and PLASTER in ONE OPERATION

still dabbling in wheat, we have the same Kind of tables and chairs as above in. bigger sizes. t+ 8ame- finish, same style, same unpopularity. Chairs were $14.95 SLNOW REIS Table was $100.50 ~NOW $49.50.

8-PC. DINING ROOM SUITE with extension table so long your mashed potatoes are cold before . PAINT0-PLA T [they can pass you the gravy from, - sousis sunset wan nuns © | the other end. Large credenza - | buttet; host chair, 5 side chairs. COVERS PLASTER CRACKS | Genuine". Walnut, modern style. FILLS NAIL NOLES & SEAMS | Reg. $280.95. Will sacrifice for LEVELS UNEVEN SURFACES $177.

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We've advertised its praises | with every adjective in the book -charming, exquisite, captivating, etc. But still it sits here— that charming, exquisite, captivating, etc. WATERFALL DINING ROOM SUITE. Suppose we practically give it to you— for $169—will you have it? Was $240.95. Big table, beautiful buffet, host chairs, 5 side chairs, Walnut veneers. Ce

LIFE-SIZE DRAWING OF THE BRAIN OF THE BUYER WHO BOUGHT THIS 8-Pe. DINING ROOM SUITE

The man should have been a {doctor . .. he gave us a real pill, You yelled “ouch!” at $239.95. We're sure $169 won't pain you," though. (Same general description as suite in ad above).

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and related problems of architects hours. The joint committee Teand manufacturers will be ‘dis- port also-urged a health program cussed on the Council's program los nurses, extra pay for Rolidays hens Suliege in. Columbia,

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LOUNGE CHAIR - ~ Takes SERUTAN

" Let us tell you about the LOUNGE CHAIR that couldn't stay regular after 35. "Had to pump Serutan in its tapestry and lower its regular $39.95 price to $22. Maybe we can sell it now. Has ottoman ‘that matches.

EXACTLY AS EXAGGERATED | BY THE ARTIST _

(Me never saw it in his life!)

Only books Scotty owns are The Kinsey Report," Save on Your Income Tax” and The Chicago Furniture Market

Guide for 1913.80 You probably

will have more use for this BLONDE Cr FINISH . BOOKC pa s

UNFINISHED BEDS The headboard, footboard, legs and rails . . . all are there. But the

- paint ain't, Put the pigment on steNdtheyourcewn: little handsand:

you got a good deal. Choice of

twin size, (all smoothly sanded), only $5.85 each.

CAN HEAR THE BOSS SCREAMING “TERMS co VE] TERMS IN!”

"EASY TERMS

ON ANY PURCHASE UP TO 24 MONTHS TO PAY

“How to.

MAPLE SOFAS—They're here

in the morning when we come in. (SICK OF LOOKING AT "EM! They're here at night when we leave. (SICK OF LOOKING AT 'EM!) They won't go on vacation, won't take a lunch hour or even step out for some air. (SICK OF LOOKING AT 'EM!) Please, please, buy one of these Solid Maple-framed,” upholstered So-

fas for $38. - They were $69.95.

(SICK OF LOOKING AT 'EM!)

A COMMUNIST in our store! Mohair (2-pc.) Living Room Suite definitely RED! Can't doubt its loyalty, though . . . been with us too long. Floor sample. Was $219.95. Phooey 'to capitalists-—we’ll take $149,

A Kroehler* failer. 2-pc. Suite—floor sample—was $129.95. 2-cushion sofa. Wine

tapestry. Reduced to $09.**

*SAY KRAY-L **Say ‘Tl ake Bier -

gi Your PAINTED YOUR | ~—BED—NOW LIE INIT!

-—-Jenny- Lind or Panel beds, full-or—}—

Genuine Government Standard BLUE MOHAIR 2-pc. SUITE. Don’t know who “get thé “standard—Democrats, ans, and Dixiecrats have passed it by. Bouncy springs, reversible cushions, bigshot manufacturer 95.

Nicely trimmed—but nothin’ like the trimming it's given-us! Slightly soiled. A lemon at $129.95 . . . now a peach at $49!

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Still another BLUE MOHAIR SUITE!

customers mad(ison) when we asked

‘$199.95! Now this International 3-pc. Bectional in beige frieze, only $125. 0 2-pc. Sota Bed Suite—Choice of red or blue tapestry. Was $149.95. Now $100. Come in—SAVE $50! On the other hand, why not stay home and save $100.

Riotous -red LIVING ROOM SUITE! _. (Gruesome gray, if you prefer). fons and wood trim, handy for striking matches. Tapestry. You couldn't see it at $119. 95. What do you say 1 $89°

$66.

We tried to get ‘em to go to Arthur

flowers. So we hung ‘em on the wall!-—<= Come in and see these 9x12’ MASLAND Wilton ARGONNE RUGS. Genuine Wilton weave; latex non-skid backs: Were $99.95—now $59.

your floors! (Can't get ‘em to slip out to customers; either). ~ Very “hegvy Wilton weave; 12x12’ size. Solid rose or green. Reg. $219.95. Your choice—$140.00.

ALEXANDER SMITH!!! OK, you properly impressed? Fine rugs from famous Alexander Smith that wouldn't sell for $69.95. Heavy weight with lovely floral pattern. Your choice of 6—only $39.

mee sab AND 9%12' CHENILLE RUGS that are TWO-FACED. Which is a decided advantage. If you get tired of one side, just turn the rug over. Which, however, does present a decided disadvantage, The side ‘HOW up is exactly the same as the side turned down. Which makes you feel rather stupjd for turning it over in the first place. So better buy these rugs (slightly soiled, variety of colors) just because they're cheap. Were $39.95. . Now $18.

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A CIRCUS OF VALUES YOU CAN BUY FOR PEANUTS

Boners and Blunders of Brainless Buyers ( Offered to You at Sensational Savings! A Bargain in Every Line Below!

Wonder for whom they are blundering now?

SALE STARTS TOMORROW 9 A. M. AT ECONOMY FURNITURE OUTLET = Don't Tie Up Our Trunk Lines!

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3-PC. MAHOGANY FINISH BEDROOM SUITE—O. K. 'til we get to the vanity. The mirror, says the boss, has a “slight defect.” (A small milky spot which has curdled customers’ enthusiasm up to this point). Now they should feel different for we have skimmed the price. Was $169.95. Now—full-size bed, chest, vanity with its “dairy-slight” defect, only $79!

3-PC. BEDROOM SUITE with “rolled front edges” , .. and we sure got “rolled” when we bought it! Walnut finish, handrubbed (with fingerprints to prove it!)

NO: PHONE ORDERS; PLEASE!

Sofas that turn into beds are old stuff. Now a CHAIR that turns into a BED! (The man who invented it went crazy trying to turn a refrigerator into a bed.) Ideal for one who rocks in his sleep . . . this will keep him ~ in line. Long-wearing fabrics, chair-high ottoman, bedding box. Get-a line of this price—$30.

Drop-center’ vanity has large round mir- I" _..

ror (positively no “slight defect”). In days

of yore, $149.95; now out the door, $88, .

This 3-PC. SUITE has a dresser, oh curse the luck! and we're stuck with it. Good suite, too—hardwood interiors, walnut veneers and all that. Take it, we'll forget the $189.95 price tag. Make it $125 .. . but you gotta take that dresser!

-.- Vanities. vanities, vanities—iust. why. don’ t Indianapolis people buy DRESSERS?

~Rich, bright colors .

—The--only-blonde—we—know—that—wil save you ANYTHING! 3-pc. Bedroom

Suite in beautiful blonde finish, price cut from $229.95 to $149 (you save $80.00!) Solid oak interiors, plate glass mirror, ultra-modern styling and other blah-blah we don't have room to get in. See it!

Keep knee-caps and shin “bones away from it . . . this suite is SOLID HARD-

ROCK MAPLE! Plate glass swinging mir-.

ror on vanity, Hardwood interior (in case the outside can’t cripple you!) Colonial styled. Was yi2e, 95. Now $89.00.

THe

oa unknown beyond 2 blocks of the ha "Bed. ghost, vanity. Was $99.95. “Now

6x9’, 71:x9’ and 9x12’ Printed Jute Felt |

Fringed "Rugs. Reg. $12.95, $16.95 and $19.95. While they last, $6-87 and $9. (As advertised Foguigsy in-no-magazine in the English language). 3

2m WOOL- FACED ‘CARPET. Suitable ~for stairways, : hallways, etc. 150

syards-to selbat- $a yard “Shit up; Scots

ty, the boss would like to sell THIS!)

9x12’ AMERICAN ORIENTAL FRINGED RUGS. Slightly less Oriental than Oriental Oriental fringed rugs). . all but one to sell; we're using it as a neon sign. Reg. $89.95. Now $29.

9x12’ WILTON WEAVE RUGS WITH FEINGE IN ORIENTAL DESIGN. Reg. $129.95. Now $79. (Money with U.S. design, Please. )

Special purchase! 9x12’ RUG PADS. Give the newspapers under your rugs to the Boy Scouts! These pads are.SUPERB rug cushions. Only $7 each! :

9-ft. BROADLOOM CARPETING. One 50-yd. roll to sell. Reg. $9.95 sq. yd: Now $5 sq. yd. Come and get it!

3 x 0 oH

oDD DRESSER

out of the spreading WALNUT

tree

They made this DRESSER so fine

You wouldn't buy it for ninetythree— you take _ NINE*?

*dollars, that is

it for FORTY-

Ry the way. this is walnut veneer. The wood underneath is believed to be cither oak, go or . inthecarpus i

PROFIT DREAMS

GO UP IN SMOKE! |

Sure was. an Unlucky Strike

when our buyer bought these WOOD SMOKERS! Supposed to sell for $19.95 but didn’t. Now Just right for your B-Zofie (budget zone, that is) at $5 each! (No other wood smokers ‘can. make that statement!)

WHITE ELEPHANT

0) AYA

SPECIAL FOR EGOMANTIACS! —See all of your beautiful self in these 30x40” or 51x14” DOOR. MIRRORS. Were $4.95. NOW $3.

3-PC. BREAKFAST NOOK that nobody took at $29.95. Damaged. $16 as is.

Reg. $69.95 KITCHEN CABI-

NET-Sighty damaged. $39.

git

springs kicking around Economy

...names,

- nut,

-ER—Was $199.95.

Rockies!)

. to unpack - don’t want to look when we say —

Put something in the COT, boy! How about putting $12°in a METAL COT that used to sell for

$24.95? COMPLETE WITH MAT-

TRESS.

WHITE ELEPHANTS IN MATTRESSES!—Darned hard on

. -the springs, those elephants! But .

just goes to show how good these innerspring mattresses are. (One elephant said he slept like a baby elephant). Famous makes, Full or twin size. One-of-a-kind. Save plenty! Priced from $17 to $29.

Customers buy the mattress, leave behind the BOX “SPRING that goes with the set. That's OK. but it leaves the poor

without any plaee-to go. 14 such odd BOX SPRINGS in full orf twin size, nationally Tamoud your..cholee,- $15,

meer

NITE STANDS—Blonde, walmahogany, grey oak, etc. Stands finished in etc.—particularly attractive (sort of a speckled “and many others” color). Better hurry if you want a good ole, . a few Jook lke 2 one-e

ig OUTLET STORE WOULD WANT TO GIVE YOU SUCH VALUES!

A chipper young fellow, feeling chipper one day, chipped a chipfree ADMIRAL FULLY AUTO-

“MATIC ELECTRIC RANGE (a

$339.95 - stove!) while toting it

~around the warehouse. Not feel-

ing-—so— chipper; ~we offer this chipped Admiral for a

4. LRiD. SAVES you. $90.007).

“CROSLEY ELECTRIC RANGE Was, $279.95. NOW. $200... Rear. her

son. another chipper fellow, another chip! SAVE $80.00.

THOR AUTOMAGIC WASHNOW. __§150. demonstrator

Reason: It's a

somdele=but; don’t. worry; Were

very. careful laundrymen!

PHI L C Q FREEZERS—Reg. $199.95. 2 to*sell.’ Price thawed to $99. (Slightly higher west of the

SAD ABOUT THE GLAD-

JRON!—Famous THOR GLAD-

IRON was $909.50. Used, but not abused. Sorry to have to let it go for $50. :

NEVER SEEN DAYLIGHT!—

Famous ESTATE GAS RANGES

still in original crates. No reason ‘em ... . customers

they cost $219.95. In desperation we offer an ‘ESTATE RANGE (with crate, if you need kindling wood) for only $149!

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