A monthly retainer paid 'in advance against monthly spraying charges, for services supplied during the month' was properly construed as a payment to be offset against charges in subsequent months, not restricted to the month of payment. The decision illustrates the importance of giving effect to every word in a commercial contract and construing payment clauses in light of their commercial purpose.
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