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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
3
A narrator recalls a tearoom scene where women chatter about men and domestic life. He contrasts it with a vision of deeper purpose, questioning what the women of tomorrow truly know about real living beyond cars, houses, and mayonnaise. The piece critiques superficial female chatter and calls for intellectual growth.
In The Washington Post Frances McDonald invites young men and women to submit personal problems for advice. Readers can present their grievances and follow how Miss McDonald addresses similar issues to find contentment and plan sound steps.
Margaret Verity writes from Sussex to Archibald Mount during a sea voyage and London trip, sharing letters from a soldier and vivid scenes of theater, zoo, and family. The narrative follows class, romance, and a plan to leave a fortune to Margaret, with tensions among suitors and guardians.
Uncle Ray narrates how Romans pressed grapes with slave children sometimes, Fermentation occurs after nine days, and Roman wine production used large vats and wine jars. Vines were supported by poles, wine carts carried juice in skins, and jars stood upright by burying bottoms in cellar earth for cooling.
A reflective poem on aging and reassessing values after struggle. The speaker imagines looking back at worldly pride, counting true friends, simple beauties, and lasting joys over fame and gold. It ends with memories of shared laughter and affection as old men do.
The Film Flapper reports Ernest Torrence in The Mountebank shows a clownish, nimble performance with green tights and a daring chin balance. Barnay Oldfield, Leo Carey, and Dempsey projects tease a busy Universal slate. Pola Negri relocates to Beverly Hills, and Mae Busch and Ann May reappear in upcoming films. The foreign hit Pater the Great gets a late release with Emil Jannings delivering standout work.
The Dolittle Circus stands out for its friendly treatment of visitors. Doctor Dolittle and partners Hercules and Hop invite families to explore behind the scenes and meet elephants, creating a homey, welcoming atmosphere. Children trail the caravan as it travels from town to town.
John Dolittle pursues fresh animal stage acts for the Dolittle Circus aimed at children. Snakes perform solo dances to a music box while elephants display strength. Dolittle believes animal humor surpasses human acts, seeking a special London act before the engagement begins.
Bridgewater Virginia with Chesapeake Western Railway Company and Ninth River Electric sue Secretary Wallace in District Supreme Court to stop Staunton from diverting North River water under an agreement with the department. Justice Stafford sets April 25 to show cause why a restraining order should not issue. North River feeds Shenandoah region, supplying water and power. diversion could cause irreparable damages and force shutdown of mills and plants.
Kiwanis club meets at the Washington hotel at 12 30 today. Mount Saint Marys Alumni Association holds luncheon at the Racquet Club today. Conduit Road Citizens Association meets at St David s Parish hall tonight at o clock.
Concert program lists John Zimmermann and band masters performing overture Undine Entrée and gavotte from a musical comedy with Gallant Danes and Fox trot pieces. Includes selections from If Winter Comes and other orchestral numbers in a European stylings.
Advice on strengthening the throat for better speaking and singing emphasizes avoiding mouth breathing and jaw dropping. It recommends cold water throat swabs and brief throat slapping exercises, plus willpower to keep lips closed during sleep and waking hours.
A health column advises that most constipation stems from bad habits and not cures. It urges stopping purgatives, drinking water, eating fruits and bran, and using limited enemas only if needed. Exercise, massage, and cautious guidance on indoor fumes are included with reader questions and replies.
J L Wutard yesterday became chief clerk at the Treasury Department's register's office succeeding John H Bittenberder who moved to the bureau of internal revenue. Dillard has 3 1/2 years in the register's office and previously held vault custodian chief vault clerk general supply clerk and chief of the destruction division. Myrtle Small succeeds Dillard as destruction division chief and Myrtle Norton returns to head the inquiries division. F H Peck spoke to the Ad club on window displays as advertising value.
The service is set for 8 o'clock tonight with Dr. Wallace Radcliffe officiating. A note from Rev William A Eisenberger asks about proper weight. new members are to be received into the church.
An advertisement states a policy of $2,500 payable to your family or estate if you die by fire or suffocation caused by the burning of a dwelling house hotel theater office building lodgeroom clubhouse school building store church or barn. See page 4.
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