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Ward Four .- Bounded by a line beginning at @ point on the boundary line between the city of New-
ton and the city of Waltham at the centre of Rumford avenue; thence running southerly by the westerly boundary of ward three to the centre of Commonwealth avenue at Washington street; thence southwesterly by the centre of Washington street to the centre of Beacon street; thence easterly by the centre of Bea- con street to the centre of Varick road; thence south- erly by the centre of Varick road to the centre line of the Cochltuate squeduct of the Metropolitan Water Works; thence southwesterly by the centre line of sald aqueduct to the boundsry line between the city of Newton and the town of Wellesley at Charles river; thence westerly by sald boundary line to the boundary line between the city of Newton and the town of Weston; thence northerly by ssid Isst named boundary line to the boundary line between the city of Newton and the city of Wsltham; thence northeasterly by said last nsmed boundsry line to the point of be- ginning.
Ward Five .- Bounded by a Ilne beginning at a point In the boundary line between the city of New- ton and the town of Wellesley at the centre line of the Cochituate aqueduct of the Metropolltsn Water Works; thence running northeasterly, westerly and northeasterly by the easterly houndsry of ward four to the centre of Commonwealth svenue; thence easterly by the southerly houndsry of ward three to the pro- longatlon of the westerly boundary line of the land of the Newton Cemetery Corporation; thence southerly by said prolongatlon snd by the westerly boundsry line of the land of the Newton Cemetery Corporation to the division line between lands of Elizabeth A. Reeves and Hannah E. King; thence southerly by sald divl- sion line and Its prolongation to the center of Bea- con street at a polnt about opposite the easterly line of Winslow rosd; thence easterly hy the center of Bea- con street to the center of Walnut street; thence southerly by the center of Walnut street to the center of Berwick road; thence easterly by the center of Berwick road to the center of Lake avenue; thence southerly by the center of Lske avenue to the center of the old location of Rogers street; thence easterly by the center of the old location of Rogers street to the center of Centre street; thence southerly by the center of Centre street to the center of Clark street south of the common; thence southeasterly by the center of Clark street to the center of Boylston street; thence easterly by the centre of Boylston street to the center of Florence street; thence southeasterly by the center of Florence street to the boundsry line be- tween the city of Newton and the town of Brookline; thence soutbwesterly and southeasterly by sald bound- ary line to the boundary line between the city of New- ton and the city of Boston; thence southwesterly by said last named boundary line to the boundary line between the city of Newton and the town of Needham; thence northwesterly by sald last named boundary line to the boundary Ilne between the city of Newton and the town of Wellesley; thence northwesterly by sald last named boundary line to the point of beginning.
Ward Six .- Bounded by a llne beginning at the boundary line between the city of Newton and the town of Brookline, at the center of Florence street; thence running northwesterly by the northeasterly boundary of ward five to the southerly boundary of ward three at Commonwealth avenue; thence easterly by the southerly boundary of ward three to the south- erly boundary of ward two; thence by the southerly boundary of ward two to the southerly boundary of ward one; thence by the southerly boundary of ward one to the center of Cotton street; thence easterly by the center of Cotton street to the centre of Waverley avenue; thence northerly by the center of Waverley avenue to the center line of Montrose street; thence easterly by the center line of Montrose street and Its prolongation to the center line of the CochItuate aqueduct of the Metropolitan Water Works; thence easterly by the center Ilne of sald aqueduct about two thousand slx hundred and sixty-five feet to the southeasterly boundary line of the land of the Devisees of Dana Estes; thence northeasterly by sald boundary line to the boundary line between the city of Newton and the city of Boston; thence southerly, easterly and southeasterly by sald last-named boundary line to the boundary line between the city of Newton and the town of Brookline; thence southwesterly by sald last-named boundary line to the point of be- ginning.
Ward Seven .- Bounded by a line beginning at a point on the boundary line between the city of New- ton and the elty of Boston, at the northerly bound- ary of ward slx; thence running westerly by the north- erly boundary of ward six to the easterly boundary of ward one at Center street; thence northerly by the easterly boundary of ward one to a point in the boun- dary line between the city of Newton and the town of Watertown; thence easterly, northeasterly and east- erly by said boundary line to the boundary Ilne be- tween the city of Newton and the city of Boston: thence southerly by sald last-named boundary line to the point of beginning.
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VOTING PRECINCTS
Ward 1, Precinct 1, bounded by Charles River, Water- town Ilne, Jackson rd, Washington st, Adams st, Middie st. Cbapel st, California at, Bridge st.
Ward 1, Precinct 2, bounded by Watertown Ilne, Emerson st. Cbanning st, Wasbington at, Centre st, Newtonville av, Parkview av, Laundry Brook, Washing- ton st, Jackson rd.
Ward 1, Precinct 3, bounded by Mill st, Blake st, Parkview av, Newtonville av, Centre st.
Ward 2, Precinct 1, bounded by Charles River, Bridge st to beyond Silver Lake av, private land to Nevada st near Cburchill st, Nevada st, Judkins patb, Lotbrop st, Crafts st, Albemarle rd, North st, Waltham line.
Ward 2, Precinct 2, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad, Laundry brook, Parkview av, Blake st, Mill st, Walnut st.
Ward 2, Precinct 3, bounded by Californla st, Cha- pel st, Middle st, Adams st, Wasbington st, Crafts st, Lothrop st, Judkins Patb, Nevada st to beyond Churchill st, private land to Bridge st south of Silver Lake av, Bridge st.
Ward 2, Precinct 4, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad, Walnut st. Mill st, Morton st, Commonwealth av, Valentine st, Bigelow rd, Forest av, Mount Vernon st, private land to Boston & Albany Railroad opposite Cross st.
Ward 2, Precinct 5, bounded by Crafts st, Laundry Brook, Boston & Albany Rallroad, Washington st near Eddy st, Watertown st, Eddy st. Albemarle rd.
Ward 3. Precinct 1, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad to Washington st near Lincoln Park, Washing- ton st, Waltham st, Crafts st to Albemarle rd, Water- town st. Eddy st, Washington st to near Cross st, Boston & Albany Railroad.
Ward 3, Precinct 2, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad, private land opposite Cross st soutberly to Mount Vernon st. Mount Vernon st, Forest av, Bigelow rd, Valentine st, Commonwealth w, Fuller st. Com- monwealth av, Washington st to Boston & Albany Rail- road.
Ward 3, Precinct 3, bounded by Washington st, Greenough st, Auburn st, Crescent st, Webster st, Murray rd, Auburndale av, River st. Rumford av, Wal- tham ilne, Cherry st, Harris rd, Kilburn rd, South Gate Park, Waltham st to Washington st.
Ward 3, Precinct 4, bounded by (counter clockwise ) Waltham fine, Adams av, Cherry st. Harris rd. Kilburn rd. Southgate pk, Waltham st, Crafts st, Albemarle rd, North st to Waltham ilne.
Ward 4, Precinct 1, bounded by Charles River, Wal- tham Ilne, Rumford av, River st, Auburndale av, Mur- ray rd, Webster st., Crescent at, Boston & Albany Rall- road to point opposite Ash st, Ash st, Commonwealth av to Charles River.
Ward 4, Precinct 2, bounded by Boston & Albany Rallroad main Ilne, Boston & Albany Railroad circuit. Washington st, Beacon st, Varick rd, Cochiltuate Aque- duct, Charles River.
Ward 4, Precinct 3, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad main line, Crescent st, Auburn st, Greenough st, Washington st, Boston & Albany Rallroad, Highland circuit to Boston & Albany Railroad main line westrely to Charles River to Commonwealth av. Commonwealth av to Ash st to Boston & Albany Rallroad main Ilne.
Ward 5, Precinct 1, bounded by Charles River, Boyl- ston st, Sudbury Aqueduct. Boston & Albany Rallroad, Meredith av. Circuit av, Elllot st, Columbia av, Need- ham st to Charles River.
Ward 5, Precinct 2, bounded by Beacon at, Walnut st. Berwick rd, Lake av to Rogers st, private land to Boston & Albany Rallroad, to Boylston st, to Boston & Albany Railroad, to Orchard av, Woodward st, Beethoven av, to Beacon st.
Ward 5, Precinct 3, bounded by Washington st, Commonwealth av, Fuller st, Commonwealth av to Wauwinet rd, private land southerly to Beacon st at Winslow rd, Beacon st, Beethoven av, Woodward st, Orchard av, Boston & Albany Railroad circuit.
Ward 5, Precinct 4, bounded by Boylston st, Flor- ence st, Brookline line, Boston line, LaGrange st, Vine st, Brookline st, Dedham st, Nahanton st, Win- chester st, Willard st, Upland av, South Meadow Brook, Pauli Brook, Parker st to Boylston st.
Ward 5, Precinct 5, bounded by Boston & Albany Railroad. Sudbury Aqueduct, Boylston st, Charles River, Cochituate Aqueduct, Varick rd, Beacon st, Washington st to Boston & Albany Railroad.
Ward 5, Precinct 6, bounded by Boylston, Parker, Paul Brook, South Meadow Brook, Upland av, Willard st, Winchester st, Wallace st, Charles River, Needham st, Columbia av, Elliot st, Circuit av, Meredith av, Boston & Albany Railroad, Boylston st, Boston & Albany Railroad, private land to Centre st, Clark st. to Boylston st.
Ward 5. Precinct 7, bounded by Boston line, Charles River, Wallace st, Winchester st, Nahanton st, Dedham st, Brookline st, Vine st, LaGrange st to Boston line.
Ward 6, Precinct 1, bounded by Commonwealth av. Morton st. Mill st, Centre st, Cotton st, Montrose st, Woodchester dr, Ward st, Hobart rd, Commonwealth av.
Ward 6, Precinct 2, bounded by Beacon st, Cypress st, Jackson st, Dudley rd. Boylston st, Clark st, Cen- tre st, Rogers st east, private land to Lake Avenue at Rogers st, Lake av, Berwick rd, Walnut st.
Ward 6, Precinct 3, bounded by Cochltuate Aqueduct, private land to Boston Ilne near Undine rd, Boston Ilne, Brookline line, Florence st, private land crossing Hammond Pond parkway to Beacon st east of Ham- mondswood rd, Beacon st, Hobart rd, Commonwealth av, Nobscot rd, private land south of Ward st, Ward st, Woodebester dr.
Ward 6, Precinct 4, bounded by Commonwealth av. Centre st, Beacon st to Winslow rd, private land nortb to Commonwealth av at Wauwinet rd.
Ward 6, Precinct 5, bounded by Beacon st to east of Hammondswood rd, private land to Boylston st at Florence st, Dudley rd, Jackson st, Cypress st, Centre st, Commonwealth av, Hobart rd to Beacon st.
Ward 7, Precinct 1. bounded by Watertown line, Charles River, Boston line, Washington st, Boston & Albany Rallroad, Centre st, Washington st, Channing rd, Pearl st, Emerson st.
Ward 7. Precinct 2, bounded by Boston line, Nonan- tum st, Waverley av, Church st, Centre st, Boston & Albany Railroad. Washington st.
Ward 7, Precinct 3. hounded by Boston line, private land at Undine rd, Cochituate Aqqueduct, Montrose st, Cotton st. Centre st, Church st, Waverly av, Nonantum st.
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Trust Funds, April 1, 1949
Kenrick Fund, $4,000 income for needy and worthy poor of Newton
Read Fund, $40,000, income to be expended as follows:
Annual picnic or sleigh ride for children of the village of Newton Corner not to exceed $400; for free lectures on scientific subjects for the village of Newton Corner not to exceed $800; for books for Newton Free Library at Newton Corner, not to exceed $600; balance of income to poor widows in any part of Newton.
Income to be used in whole or in part to stimulate in the pupils of the public schools of Newton the study of American history, especially the early history of Massachusetts and the beginning of New England, by the offer of a prize or prizes annually for essays Written by the pupils of the public schools in Newton for the current year in which such prizes are offered, and upon such subjects as may be appointed.
John C. Chaffin Educational Fund
The income of said fund shall be paid out by the City Treasurer as directed by said Trustees in expenditure for the benefit of graduates of the Newton High School or of any school of a similar standard that may be established in said Newton, who have a thirst for knowledge and are anxious to obtain the benefits of an education at a col- lege or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but are financially unable to do so. The Horace Cousens Industrial Fund, July 1, 1947, $1,000,000.00
The income of said fund shall be loaned out by the City Treasurer by application approved by the board of Aldermen to residents of Newton enabling them to own their own homes at a rate of interest 25 per cent less than the current bank charges.
The Elizabeth Spear Fund, $340
The income to be used to provide Christmas Cheer for the inmates of the City Farm.
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U. S. POSTAL INFORMATION
POSTAGE RATES AND CLASSIFICATION
For Information regarding classica- tion, postage rates, and mailabilityof domestic mall of all classes, entry and mailing of publications as second-class matter, metered and permit mail, buik rate mallings of third-class matter. Business Reply Cards and Envelopes, apply at your local post office.
DOMESTIC POSTAL RATES
First-Class
LETTERS: 3 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce. (Local delivery same rate.)
POST CARDS or POSTAL CARDS:
2 cents each within prescribed sizes.
BUSINESS REPLY CARDS: 3 cents each ; Air Mall, 5 cents each.
BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPES : Business reply envelopes 1 cent in ad- dition to regular postage. Apply at Post Office for Permit.
Second-Class
(Rates Effective April 1, 1952)
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (Transient rate) : 2 cents for the first 2 ounces, and 1 cent for each addi- tionai 2 ounces or fourth class rate, whichever is lower.
Third-Class
(Limit 8 ounces)-On circulars and otber. miscellaneous printed matter, also on merchandise, 2c for the first 2 ounces or fraction, plus lc for each additional ounce or fraction.
On books and catalogs baring 24 or more pages; also, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants-2 cents for first 2 ounces and 11% cents for' each additional 2 ounces.
Bulk Rate
For Details Consult Your Local Postmaster
Fourth-Class-(Parcel Post)
The present size and welgbt limits for fourth class (parcel post) will con- tinue to apply in all cases except for parcels mailed at. a first class office for delivery to another first class office in which case the size is limited to 72 Inches lengtb and girth, 40 pounds in weight to the first and second zones, and 20 pounds in weight in the third to the eighth zones. Exceptions to the new size and weight restrictions are :
(1) Baby fowl. live plants, trees, ahruhs, or agricultural commodities (not including manufactured products thereof).
(2) Books, permanently bound for preservation, consisting wholly of read- ing matter or reading matter with Incl- dental blank spaces for students' nota- tions and containing no advertising matter other than Incidental announce- ments of books.
(3) Parcels mailed in the United States, Including the District of Colum- hla, for delivery by any Army or Fleet post office or in any Territory or pos- session of the United States, Including the Canal Zone and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or malied at any Army or Fleet post office or in any Territory or possession of the United States, Including the Canal Zone and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, for delivery in the United States, in- cluding the District of Columbia, or any : Army or Fleet post office or any Territory or possession thereof, in- cluding the Canal Zone and Trust Ter- ritory of the Pacific Islands.
. It is not contemplated that the pro- Fisions of this law shall be evaded er circumvented by diverting parceis ex- ceeding the prescribed limits of size and weight from first class offices and mailing the parcels at offices of the
second, third or fourth class or on rural or atar routes.
Zone
First pound Cents
Additional pounds
Cents
Local
15
1.25
From
5.01 to
10.00
...... 15
.. 25
From
50.01 to
100.00
.35
Registry
Domestic mail maiter prepaid at tbe Arst-class rate of postage, may be reg- istered against loss, rifling or damage upon payment of the following fees:
REGISTERED MAIL
Indemnity limit
Registra- tion fee $0.30
$
0.01 to $
5.00
.40
5.01 to
25.00
.55
25.01 to 50.00
.65
50.01 to
75.00
.75
75.01 to
100.00
.85
100.01 to
200.00
.95
200.01 to
300.00
1.05
300.01 to
400.00
1.15
400.01 to
500.00
1.25
500.01 to
600.00
1.35
600.01 to 700.00
1.45
700.01 to
800.00
1.55
800.01 to
900.00
1.65
900.01 to
1000.00
1.75
* The minimum registration fee does not provide for Indemnification in the event of loss. rifling, or damage, and Is applicable only to matter having no Intrinsic value, such as correspondence. notices and the like. Matter baving intrinsic value, or Involving cost of duplication of contents in the event of loss. rifling, or damage, requires a registration fee in excess of 30 cents.
SURCHARGES For Details Consult Your Local Postmaster COLLECT-DN. DELIVERY (Third and Fourth Class Mall) C. O. D. FEES (Umregistered) For collections and in-
demnity not to exceed
$ 5.00
30
10.00
40
25.00
60
50.00
70
100.00
80
150.00
90
200.00
100
DOMESTIC INSURED MAIL Fee
Amount of Insurance
Cents
$ 0.01 to $ 5.00
5
5.01 to
10.00
10
10.01 to
25.00
15
7
75c
72c
8
80c
80c
SPECIAL SERVICE FEES IN ADDITION TO REGULAR POSTAGE
SPECIAL DELIVERY FEES on all classes of mall Including Air Mail :
First
Other
Weight
Class
Classes
Not over 2 1b.
20c
35c
Over 2, not over 10 1b. 35c
45c
Over 10 1hs.
50c
60c
SPECIAL HANDLING (Witbout Special Delivery)
FOURTH CLASS: 2 pounds or less, 15 cents; over 2, not over 10 pounds, 20 cents ; over 10 pounds, 25 cents.
"Special Handling" must be so in- dorsed.
DOMESTIC ORDINARY MAIL SENDERS' RECEIPTS FOR
A receipt (certificate of mailing) is furnished the sender of domestic ordin- ary mail of any class upon payment of 1 cent for each plece. This fee does not insure against loss, rifling or dam- age, hut merely furnishes evidence of mailing, and no receipt will be obtain- ed from the addressee on delivery. Ad- ditional duplicate receipts may be ob- tained upon payment of 1 cent each.
Money Order Fees Limit for each money order is $100.
Amount of Money Order
From $ 0.01 to $ 5.00
.10
1 and 2
17
2.4
3
17
3.5
A
19
4.75
5
21
6.75
6
23
9.25
7
95
11.50
8
27
14.00
AIR MAIL SERVICE
United States Air Mail Service
Six cents for each ounce or fraction thereof ; limit of weight 8 ounces ; to any part of the United States. May be registered, insured, sent C. O. D. or Special Delivery.
Post Cards 4 cents each.
Air mail stamps and distinctively- stamped envelopes are issued for pre- payment of postage on air mail. Ord- inary stamps may also be used.
Air mail should be plainly marked "VIA AIR MAIL" in the space Imme- diately below the stamps and above the address.
Canada (same above except
welgbt limit of 60 lbs).
Air Mail Mexico
Rate of postage to Mexico : Six cents for each ounce.
Dispatched by the United States Air Mall Service and In Canada or in Mlex- ico hy the Air Jlall Services in those countries. For additional Information telephone your local post office.
United States Air Mail Service to Central America, South America, the West Indies and other Foreign Countries.
For Information regarding this ser- rice telepbone your local post office.
Air Parcel Post
Alr postage on parcels weigbing 8 oz. or less is 6c per oz.
Zones
Over 8 oz. to 1 1b.
Additional pounds
1.
2 and 3
60c
48c
4
65c
50c
5
7 0c
56c
6
75c
64c
25.01 to
50.00
20
50.01 to 100.00
30
100.01 to
200.00
35
RETURN RECEIPTS for domestic numbered insured mall. (No Return Receipts issued for parcels insured at the minimum fee of 5 cents.)
Fee
15c When requested at time of malling 7c When requested after mailing ... Showing address where delivered .. 31c AIDS TO PROPER MAILING Write name and address plainly and completely.
Place name and address of sender on all matter.
Prepay postage fully on all letters and parcels.
Always address mall for city delly- ery to street and number and request correspondents to do likewise.
Use designation North or South, East or West when it is a proper part of the address and save delay in delivery. Insure valuable parcels except those containing amall articles of consider- able value which should be registered.
Wrap parcel post carefully in heavy paper and tie knots securely. You will often gain a day'a time in delivery hy depositing mall as soon as it is ready.
Use Postal Unit numbers on mail addressed to cities where Unit Num- bers are required.
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Feo Cents
From 10.01 to
50.00
. ..
No indemnity.
Fee Cents
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HOW TO USE YOUR CITY DIRECTORY
The major departments in the Directory are arranged in the following order for ready reference:
1. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
2. INTRODUCTION AND MISCELLANEOUS
3. ALPHABETICAL SECTION
4. CLASSIFIED BUYERS' GUIDE
5. CLASSIFIED BUSINESS SECTION
6. HOUSEHOLDERS' AND STREET GUIDE
Particular attention is directed to four symbois as being important contributing factors in supplying complete information. They appear as follows: ALPHABETICAL SECTION, "h"-Householders, "r"-Resident, HOUSEHOLDERS' AND STREET GUIDE, "A"-Telephone Subscriber, "O"-Homeowner.
The City Directory Will Answer Your Everyday Questions
About an Individual
How does he spell his name? Alpha. Is he married? What is his wife's name? Alpha.
Where does he live? Alpha.
Does he own his home ?. HH & St.
Has he a telephone ?. HH & St.
Where is the nearest telephone ?. .HH & St. Who are his neighbors ?. HH & St.
What does he do for a living? . Alpha. Where does he work ?. Alpha.
Is he the "head of the house" or a
resident? HH & St.
How many adults in the family ?. .... Alpha. (same address) Does he own a business ?. Alpha. Is he a member of a partnership ?.. . Alpha. Is he an officer in a corporation? Alpha. Others in the same business or profession ? Class.
Is the woman single, married or a widow? Alpha. What was the name of the widow's husband? Alpha.
About a Business Concern
What is the correct name ?. ... Alpha .- Class. What is the correct address ?... Alpha .- Class. Just what do they do ?. Alpha .- Class. Is it a Partnership or Corporation ?... Alpha. Who are the Partners? (if a firm) .... Alpha. Who are the chief officers? (if Inc.) .. Alpha. Others in same or similar lines ?...... Class. (NOTE :. If name is in bold type, saying
"for further information see " much more detailed information appears on that page such as: )
What are their specialties ? Class .- Buyers' Guide Description of products and
services ? . Buyers' Guide
Location of branches ..
Alpha .- HH-Class.
About a Locality
Quickest way to get there ?. HH & St.
How do the Streets run? .HH & St. Who lives at a given address ?. .HH & St.
Is there a telephone there: where is the nearest 'phone? HH & St. What is the character of the neighborhood? HH & St.
Is it a "Home-owners" section,
Apt. house section, etc .?. HH & St.
Just where in the block is it located ? HH & St. What is the nearest street corner ?. . HH & St. What is the nearest store, church, school, garage, etc .?. HH & St. If business location, what business ? .HH & St. If an office bldg., who are in
what rooms? .HH & St. Where are bldgs .- office and public ?. . Class.
About Clubs, Societies, Associations, Etc.
What is the complete name ?. .. . Class .- Alpha. Where are their headquarters? Alpha. Who is the Secretary ?. .Alpha. When are the stated meetings? Alpha. What are the Churches and where located ? Alpha .- Class.
Who are the pastors? Alpha.
What are the names and locations and who are the
Principals of the schools ?.... Class .- Alpha. What are names and locations of the Cemeteries ? . Class .- Alpha. What are the locations of the Hospitals, Homes and Asylums? Class .- Alpha.
About City, County, State or Federal Departments
See Miscellaneous and Alpha. Sections
About Statistical & Historical Information Regarding your City
See Miscellaneous Section
Key: Alpha .- Alphabetical Section Class .- Classified Business Section
HH & St .- Householders and Street Guide
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ABBREVIATIONS
acct
accountant
adj . adjuster
e or E
East
mfr
manufacturer
san
sanitary
Sar
Savings
mkr
maker sch
. achool
adv
advertising
agcy
agency
electa
electrician
minr
milliner
serv
. service
agt
agent
elev
al
alley
Am
American
appr
apprentice
engr
engraver
apts
apartments
archt
architect
asmbir
assembler
exam
examiner
assoc
associate
eIch
exchange
asst
assistant
exp
express
atndt
attendant
fety
factory
atty
attorney
fdry
foundry
aud
auditor
Fed
Federal
floor
bgemn
baggageman
bkbndr
bookbinder
bkpr
.bookkeeper
bidr
builder
frt
freight
blk
block ft
blksmith
blacksmith
ftr
furn
furniture
PS
Public School
str
setter
blvd
boulevard
bmo .. business machine
operator
br
branch
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