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339:"THE REAL ESTATE FIELD; James N. Jarvie Increases His Holdings in the Old Dry Goods District -- Nassau Street Loft Figures in a Trade -- Riverside Drive Dwelling Sold -- Tenement Property in Good Demand"
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