Juniors of Washington Society Doing Their Bit
The Junior Society of Colonial Dames and related youth groups in Washington mobilize to support war relief. Young sisters fundraise, selling tickets and aiding in preparedness, while boys in the Knickerbocker Grays and the Junior Patriots of America join in, led by Marion K. Hoffman and aided by Cathleen Vanderbilt and Reginald C. Vanderbilt's daughter.
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Ashington
Junior Society of
Colonial Dames
United States
Marion K. Hoffman
Goffman
Cathleen Vanderbilt
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Flags Show Patriotism Across Washington City
In the past weeks Washington has been flooded with flags from residences to business districts, signaling a surge of national pride. Prompted by events, many officials display banners while several notable figures remain less prominently adorned.
Old Man Recalls Youth Through Fiddle Tune
An elderly man recalls dancing days as a stray memory tune stirs past pleasures. A fiddler accompanies a faded social moment while a companion laments aging and lost youth, blending nostalgia with sharp humor and social teasing.
Mansion Devoted to Red Cross Work in DC
The former Wadsworth house at Dupont Circle now serves as the District of Columbia Red Cross headquarters. It is the first private residence in the United States donated by its owner for Red Cross work. The building buzzes with sewing, cutting, and typing as women prepare garments and bandages for relief efforts guided by Congress and supported by the army and navy.
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Washington
Furty
Lanes
Administration
Law
Danielses
Houstons
Wilsons
Boardmans
Boardman
Dupont Circle
Leiters
Joe Leiter
Army League
William Tt
Robert Patterson
Edson Bradley
Seoutor Lodge
Bor
General Crozier
Giford
Scott Circle
Charles Bourchton Wood
Rhode Island Avenue
William Phelps Eno
Nave
Wey
Eugene Hale
Massachusetts Avenue
American Red Cross
Herbert Wadsworth
District of Columbia
United States
Red Cross
Wadsworth
Hosad Jong
An's Club
Congress
National
Navy
Wife reforms husband by housekeeping and care
Nettie Harris learns her husband Lawrence scorns their marriage. Her mother forces change by teaching Nettie home duties, mopping floors, cooking, and proper care. A month later the couple enjoy meals together and attend a lecture, and within two weeks their affection returns, leading to reconciliation rather than divorce.
Daddy's Evening Fairy Tale 5 Hay Raman Hier
A cat visits a yard where a dog, a hen, and another cat guard a house. They discuss guarding, comfort, and food, then the family returns by train with the visitor staying for a family supper. The scene ends with everyone enjoying a feast.
Its All in the Point of View Tale
A three and a half year old named Albert defies chastisement after verbal reprimand. His mother warns of spanking, asking if he would prefer his father to spank him. He replies that his father hurts life and cannot spank properly. An advertisement notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a liver remedy.
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Han
Lawrence
Nettie
Lawrence Marion
Albert
Freezone promises painless corn removal at home
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a quick painless remedy to lift corns and calluses with a few drops. The compound dries instantly, does not irritate surrounding skin, and costs little. Drugstores can supply a small bottle or order from wholesalers.
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Cincinnati
Outings and innings mix in summer inquiry
A playful dialogue notes summer plans hinged on current innings. An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a method to cleanse the scalp and darken gray hairs naturally. The dated style reflects a promotional tone with a price of $1.00.
Speaking Acquaintance Exchange
A brief dialogue between a mother and child. The boy Ernest recalls a woman nearby and she accuses him of throwing stones, calling him a wretch. The scene captures everyday domestic chatter with sharp reproach from the mother.
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Ernest
Mamma
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