vy sink pipes at an angle down
the battleship's sides and then
fill those pipes with air or steam
under pressure so that bubbles
form in the muck. As the bub
bles burst, he claims, the releas
ed pressure will loosen the mud
and it will be borne away on the
current.
Scheidler, who served as a
gunner's mate on a minesweep
er, said he saw four ships freed
that way, including one laden
20 Capital Journal, Salem, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1950
Mrs. Schermerhorn, then Mrs
spoiled Mrs. Carolan's plans for
entertaining royalty. She and
Farm Timber
Owners Profit
Farm woodland owners in
the state received an income of
$130,636 from the sale of forest
products on their lands during
the last quarter of 1949. These
figures were compiled by Charl
es H. Ladd, senior farm forester
with the state forestry depart
4,125,000 board feet of sawlogs,
667 cords of pulpwood, 2,000
pieces of piling, 1,050 posts and
miscellaneous materials consist
ing of Christmas trees, floral
products and crude drugs that
can he listed only in terms of
Carolan, originally bought 550
acres of ground atop oak-cov
Want Sterling Silver Sinks
Or 14-Carat Gold Faucets?
Hillsborough, Calif., Jan. 25 U" Anyone who wants to fix
lip his house with sterling silver sinks, 14-carat gold water fau
cets or a marble staircase should get in touch with contractor
W. C. Thompson.
Thompson yesterday bought Carolands, the 96-room chateau
her husband moved to less ela
ered knolls In this exclusive San
Francisco suburb. She planned
to entertain European royalty
and other notables attending
the Panama-Pacific exposition
in San Francisco.
She landscaped the grounds
with 30,000 trees of all varie
ties. Inside the four-story man
sion were bathrooms lined with
Roman marble, gold fixtures,
three-inch-thick carpets re
quiring 50 men to lift, parquet
floors and other such knick
nacks that make a house a
home.
World War I and the govern
ment seizure of the railroads
borate quarters in New York's
Waldorf Astoria hotel.
The house has scarcely been
lived in. .
In 1945, the estate was sold
for $500,000 to T. I. Moseley,
who moved in with his family.
They kept only 26 acres, and
turned the rest of the property
in to a subdivision, selling acre
lots for about $10,000.
In 1949, Mrs. Sada Coe Rob
inson of Los Angeles bought the
house, but she later sold it back
to Moseley.
Thompson said he paid $200,
000 for the property. Hesaid he
cash value which has been plac
ed at $10,000.
During this three-month per
inH. services have been extend
ed to 230 woodland owners in
the management of 12,210 acres
of farm woodlands. In addition,
SDecial forestry advice has been
Dallas Scheidler, a former sailor,
thinks the U.S.S. Missouri could
he freed from the Chesapeake
with concrete and stranded on a
volcanic island.
built in 1915 by Mrs. Harriets-
Pullman Carolan Schermerhorn,
heiress to the Pullman car for-,
tune.
Surrounded by a 26-acre gar
den, the French-style mansion
Is considered one of the most
luxurious homes in America. It
cost an estimated $3,000,000.
Thompson said he would tear
it down and subdivide the prop
erty, building 45 "moderate
priced" houses to sell from $25,
000 to $50,000 apiece
"Be sure to tell 'em enlisted
ment.
extended to 230 farmers
through interviews and corres
pondence, Ladd stated.
nnp nf the verv imDortant ac
bay mud flat by employing a
men thought up this system,"
the former sailor concluded.
Broken down into terms of
forest products, this included
method he said he saw usea wun
success in the Pacific during
Some sea slugs are edible.
would begin razing the mansion
tivities during the period were
World War II.
Scheidler suggests that the na-
some not.
in a few months.
arrangements maae wun a ljane
county kraft mill wherein the
mill agreed to take up to 50
cords of wood per day, provid
ing the timber is cut in accord
ance with approved forest prac
tice rules.
Enlisted Man Offers
Idea to Float W
Minneannlis. Jan. 25 UP)
LIVING ROOM
REGULAR NOW
Genuine Biltwcll four-cushion,
hair-filled Sofa. Luxurious 1ft QOO
mohair frieze cover 279,50
Modern extra long, B-foot Sofa.
One of the finest in our 01 QOO
entire store 299.50
Ultra modern Sofa. Designed for
luxurious living. Richly tailored
in finest all-wool fabric. IQOO
A real fashion price . . 459.75 "7
Lawson Sofa. Finest brocatelle 10000
cover. Fringed base 279,75 trw
Three-piece sectional. Channel.
back. Genuine Kroehler. Guaran- 11 QOO
teed quality. Choice of colors. . . 189.00 It 7
Two-piece Davenport Suite, ultra
modern style. Priced below OOQOO
wholesale cost 345.00
Chinese modern Club Chair. flQOO
Frieze cover 169-50
Club Chairs. Styles and colors 79.50 49"
galore. Wide selection AA0
of covers 59.50 tf
Q50
89.50
Wing back Fireside Chair. OQOO
One only 129.50
Swing Rockers. Plastic overs,
walnut trim. Choice of colors. "I Q95
While they last 34.50 '
Biltwcll Lounge Chair with tilt 04.00
feature. Only a few 29.95 A
AH plastic Hostess Chairs.
Perfect for fireside chairs in sets. "I QOO
Choice of colors 24.95 '
Upholstered Occasional Chairs,
walnut trim. Choice of beige, 1059
rose, green and blue 16.95
LOOK! SIMMONS Hide-a-Bed Sofas! We're clearing
all of our floor samples. We can't mention the sale
price. 3ut it will reward the persons who investi
gate. Don't wait! These won't last!
Too numerous t.o mention are the hundreds of Items
of living room furniture which will be sale priced for
this great clearance.
Three-piece channel back
Kroehler Sectional. 17 QOO
Slightly soiled 229.75 II
Maple Sofa Bed, 7O50
One only 1 14.95
Sofa Bed-Chair Suites. Kroehler. 1OO50
Finest tapestry cover 179.50
OCCASIONAL TABLES
REGULAR
Cocktail Table Glass top,
walnut or bleached.
With magazine shelf 11 .93
End Table Three-shelf, kidney
shaped, walnut 1 4.93
Magazine End Table. Walnut finish.
Shelf. Only a few.
While they last 18.95
Walnut Coffee Tab! i. Oval with
removable glass serving tray top. .27.50
Eastern maple
Coffee Table 1 9.93
Maple Lamp Table.
Two storage shelves 19.50
Only one beautiful eastern
mahogny Step End Table 39.95
Eastern mahogany Tier Tnble.
Hand tooled leather top 54.50
Large leather top mahogany
Drum Table. Eastern quality.
One only 84.50
NOW
395
395
12
1850
10
14
2900
3950
54
50
BEDDING
REGULAR
Famous Simmons Quality Innerspring
Mattress (floor samples) 37.95
Two only- full sized, nationally famous
Innerspring Mattresses. Heavy
damask cover, triple cushions. . . .49.50
Two odd latex foam rubber mattress
covers, slightly soiled. These are
bargainsl 74,50
Unmatched Box Springs and Mat
tresses, twin size only, each 46.50
One only Box Spring and Mattress,
twin size, Innerspring construction.
Cover shopworn, set 57.00
Innerspring Mattress,
full size 26.95
NOW
2995
3695
4959
2495
3990
1995
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MANY
MANY MORE
SALE ITEMS
NOT LISTED
A
S - J
When These Are Gone They're Gone!
LOST
FOUND
ITEMS LOST TRACK OF THROUGH A BUSY YEAR
LONG SEASON. LOST THROUGH ERROR IN STOCK
RECORDS. USED IN WINDOW DISPLAYS AND NOT
RETURNED TO SALES FLOOR, AND OTHER IRREGULARITIES...
FOUND DURING O JR ANNUAL INVENTORY CHECK
UP AND DRASTICALLY REDUCED. WE MUST MAKE
ROOM FOR OUR ARRIVING MECHANDISE.
Prices Slashed to Sell!
MISCELLANEOUS
REGULAR NOW
Mahogany Bookcase, ?0"x39",
shopworn, slightly damaged, 1 Q95
off color. 3 shelves 27.95
Famous Santa Anita Pottery, blue
yellow, desert tan. Cups, saucers,
nlntna anlt antt imiiniirE amine f
bread and butter plates, broken lots. . ...3U70
6-pc. Wine Set: 4 tlggers, gold trim;
1 decanter, gold r d chart trim,
and silver serving tray 2.50
Flyweight automatic Electric Iron,
attached cord on side of iron, finger
tip control for heat temperature.
Heavy chrome plate.
While they last 9.95
Glassbake Oven " are with
exclusive "Quick Heat" bottom.
Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping.
Assorted sizes .. 25 C
12-pc. set of Sliver 6 knives,
6 forks; red plasti handles,
stainless steel 4.95
Walnut Shadow Box, broken mirror,
slightly shopworn, scuffed. Gold
trim. Sold as is 5.90
OFF
1"
298
15c
25
00
REGULAR NOW
Smoker. All metal, push button
ash tray bottom, chrome ' 199
standard and top 2.98 1
Juice King Juicer, chrome and
white metal, press-down handle, 199
rubber hand grip 5.95 1
Steam-O-Matic Iron, guaranteed UL,
crinoled chrome finish. The 1 Q00
original steam Iron 16.95 lv
Bed Lamp, ivory or brown, 7 m
Used in display . 3.20 W
Curtain Neting Eggshell, heavy
textured lace. We're closing C A
this item out. By the yard 2.00 yd. VVyd.
Priscllla Curtains. White, cottage 05
style, slightly soiled 4.95 pr. A pr.
Assorted floor, bridge and table
Lamp Shades. All colors and E A 0-.
sizes. Values to over 8.95 O OFF
Carpet Sweepers. Bissell type, 300
deluxe model 8.95
LAMPS
REGULAR NOW
BOUDOIR, TABLE AND FLOOR LAMPS
Matched Hurricane A93
Boudoir Lamps 1 0.95
Odd Single 095
Boudoir Lamps 9.95
Crystal Base Q IT
Boudoir Lamp 2.95 'JC
Sllverplated Swing Arm Bridge Lamp, 1Q95
Rembrandt quality 42.95 17
Crystal base with nyx trim
Table Lamp 27.50
Floor Lamp with twilight grey,
chartreuse spun "Inss shade 69.95
Ultra modern black plastic
Floor Lamp 79.95
IS-way modern, walnut finish
Floor Lamp 39.95
18th Century, silver and gold finish,
shopworn 49.95
595
3995
4900
1995
1995
ALWAYS PLENTY OF FREE PARKING
BEDROOM
REGULAR
Modern 3-pc. walnut Vanity Suite.
This is a plus-value. Two
finishes, French walnut or
silver walnut 129.50
Large four-drawer modern walnut
Chests of Drawers 39.95
Cedar Chests,
walnut 49.93
Assorted modern Night Stands.
Dozens to choose Trom 14.95
Odd four and five drawer chests,
eastern maple, solid cherry and walnut. . . .
Boudoir Chairs, fully upholstered,
floral chintz 34.95
Upholstered Hollywood
headboards 1 6.95
15 upholstered Vanity Benches,
walnut, bleached walnut and
mahogany. Your choice 14.95
Extra! Odd beds ideal for that spare
room or for the children 1 0.95
Chenille Bedspreads,
slightly soiled 1 3.95
Flounced
Bedspreads 1 8.50
Big three-piece Waterfall walnut
Bedroom Suite. Includes bed, chest
and vanity 99.95
Three-piece 18th Century Sheraton
Bedroom Suite 1 69.50
Five-piece 18th Century brown
mahogany Bedrooiu Suite. '
Poster bed 299.00
NOW
109
2995
2995
395
V3 OFF
1650
995
495
695
25
7900
119oo
199
50
Dining Room & Dinette Sets
REGULAR NOW
Seven-piece banded top Dining Set. ft QOO
In rich walnut veneer 1 19.00
Special modern c k Dinette Set, oval exten
sion table, four Duran-upholstered chairs,
functional buffet-china. 1 1 QOO
This is a steal 264.75 1 1 '
Mahogany Drop Leaf Extension Table, 9Q95
slightly damaged 99.75
Library Extension Table, 1Q95
walnut, with three 12" leaves 34.95 1 7
One only 8 -foot Extension Table, bleached
walnut with 5 side chairs and 1 host chair. 7700
Floor sample ....142.50 '
Assorted Odd Dining Chairs. C93
Few complete sets 1 0.95
Five-piece chrome Dinette Set, AQOO
Extension table and 4 chairs 69.95
All metal Dinette Set. Choice of red, 1 Q95
blue and yellow 29.95
Odd chrome Chairs, Duran upholstering. Some C95
pairs, some singles, some sets of 4 ... 8.95
Odd chrome Chairs. Famous Daystrom quality AO 00
Better hury these won't last 52.75 t4
Two only luxurious 5-piece chrome
Dinette Set, extension table with four
channel back chairs. Table has heat
resistant top. Chairs upholstered in
Duran plastic. One of the finest 1 1 QOO
in our store (5 pc.) 1 74.95 I
FLOOR COVERING
Here's the buy o' the year!!!
Broadloom carpet, choice of
patterns. Hurry! When this
it gone it's gone!
REGULAR
10.95
sq. yd.
We are dealing this from our
stock! Famous imported needle
point Wilton Broadloom, One
of the most fashionable carpets
manufactured. Choice 14.95
of colors. sq. yd.
NOW
5,95
sq. yd.
9,95
sq. yd.
49
50
NOTE: This is not defective or seconds. This is first
quality carpeting!
Your choice of over 100 carpet remnants, all Vi price
during this sale. Sizes and patterns galore!
9'x12' rugs, all wool pile.
Only a few, shop errly 84.50
NOW During fhis great clearance sale you may
choose from Salem's largest selection of nationally fa
mous Broadloom carpets. Hundreds of yards sale
priced for this big event!
Throw rugs. Choose from ot
least 100. Sale priced.
Size 27"x54"
.from
(98
up
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