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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
18
The notice promotes Pine Tar Moth Sheets in packs of 12, each 40 by 48 inches, at 50 cents per package. It also advertises Pine Tar Moth Bags that are airtight and dust, germ, and moisture proof, available in several sizes for different uses.
Rug sale items list multiple sizes with prices for Wilton and Axminster rugs. Includes 4 by 7 and 6 by 9 price points, 12 by 15, 36 by 63, and 3 by 10.6 foot options. Hazy spelling variations suggest advertising copy from a period catalog.
This stock presents cretonnes in color, stripes, and block designs for drapery and sport dress. Domestic cretonnes priced at 25 to 75 cents per yard and imported options from 43 cents to six dollars per yard. Special striped revenue for sport skirts at 45 cents a yard highlighted.
The city display offers a wide range of Couch Hammocks from $6 to $20, including white and khaki styles, striped mattress hammocks, upholstered drop backs, and every kind at reasonable prices. Awnings cost $2.50, $6.50 and $10, stands $3 and $4, rack baskets $1.50. Select yours now for delivery when desired.
Prices for cedar chests range from $10 to $25 per item, offering affordable storage options for households. The listings emphasize varying sizes and finishes to suit different rooms and decors.
In stock sizes listed with colors brown green and olive and prices ranging from 2.50 to 87.75 each. The new no whip attachment adds security in stormy weather across all sizes and colors.
Aged artist Ralph Albert Blakelock returns to New York after seventeen years in Middletown State Hospital. He visits Fifth Avenue galleries with Dr. Ashland Ashley and Harry Watrous, recalls past works, and receives warm public reception while plans for lifelong care and support are discussed.
In New York on April 15 the American Woman's League for Self-Defense voted to adopt male style trousers for women soldiers after a demonstration by Miss Anna Higgins. The gathering debated modesty and gender roles as they considered practical military efficiency, with Miss Higgins arguing dresses burden women and urging a shift to trousers. The measure passed by a large majority.
Grace McLaughlin daughter of the late Deputy Police Chief Patrick H McLaughlin eloped with Philadelphia garage keeper George Stephens and married him on her deathbed in Habana Cuba April 9 before dying. The estate valued at 50000 dollars likely to provoke a legal battle with Stephens and aunt Mrs Katherine Ingles as the other heir.
Seattle April 15. Prof. Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington argues the barnacle Balanus aquila, the eagle barnacle, could become a popular delicacy. He notes its large size, edible meat with crablike taste, and cleaner reputation than crab, while acknowledging market development and education are needed. potential regional and international interest exists especially on Pacific coasts.
A beauty tip suggests shampoo frequency can lessen with proper cleansing using a cheap prep. Dissolve a teaspoonful of canthrax in hot water to rub into the scalp, producing a thick lather that soothes the scalp and aids rapid, even drying for a bright lantern look and soft fluffiness.
Vienna reports Dr Just of Budapest, inventor of the Wolfram lamp, has discovered an electric cell with iron and carbon electrodes and an organic electrolyte that recharges its vigor from air oxygen. A 200 sq cm electrode surface yields 0.5 to 1 ampere at 25 volts. 100 watts drawn for four hours, then rested, fully restored.
Lisbon April 15 the Portuguese premier announced after a long conference with the president that he had withdrawn the collective resignation of the cabinet as a satisfactory agreement was reached on the terms of the projected amnesty bill the issue that triggered the cabinet crisis
A promotional note claims Danderine will make hair soft glossy and beautiful after a quick test with a moistened cloth. The ad emphasizes dramatic results and urges readers to try the product for a startling improvement in appearance.
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