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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
2
An old advertisement promotes Pepperell brand textiles as the quality choice with claims of bleaching, unbleached fabrics, and a range of damask and crash fabrics. It lists prices for cotton twill, linen crash, damask, and bleached cases, highlighting superior lines and imported damask options. The tone reflects a period retail catalog style.
A local millinery advertises stylish hats for women girls and children in fresh seasonal styles. Featured shapes include cloche horseshoe and wide brim designs with assorted trims and colors. Strong emphasis on affordable price points and prompt in-store fittings.
The article notes four well known cabinet wives, including Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Josephus Daniels, as leading figures in capital society. It highlights their long social roles, connections to prominent husbands, and active participation in events such as the Dolly Madison breakfast, with ties to naval and political circles.
Coverage of the ninth annual conference of the National Child Labor Committee in Jacksonville Florida. Dr Felix Adler leads efforts to set age limits minimum wages and maximum working hours with pensions for dependent mothers. Thirty six committees exist nationwide and thirty nine states have passed related bills while thirty two legislatures consider safeguards. Adler authored works on social problems including Creed and Deed Destiny and The Moral Instruction of Children.
German American aeronaut Joseph Brucker readies the Suhrard IL a gigantic 80 foot diameter balloon with 200000 cubic feet of gas and 220 foot length. He plans to sail from the Canary Islands between April 12 and 14 with two assistants and three weeks of provisions aiming for the West Indies or South America.
Mrs W J Bryan and Mrs Josephus Daniels occupy a Capitol Hill residence far from fashionable circles, reflecting a family life centered in political circles and public service.
London Notes and Queries clarifies that a la lanterne execution used a cord hung across a street with pulleys at both sides. The lamp or substitute person was suspended by the cord while the ends were pulled to complete the hanging. No actual lamppost used.
Special notice states all creditors consent to sacrifice Bellows Tog gery stock and fixtures worth 10000 in men and ladies clothing hats shoes furnishings. Stock to be sold for whatever cash it brings in the greatest slaughter sale ever known in this state opening Thursday April 3. Watch papers for big bargains.
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