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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
10
A New York Tribune excerpt describes iceman tensions over rising ice costs during wintry weather. The piece discusses inventive schemes like an icicle factory, threats of price gouging, and rival entrants threatening to disrupt traditional ice supply, with mention of a scaffold system and potential market shifts.
A period list highlights new titles from Bobbs Merrill and Harper’s. Notable items include The Cost of a Chance by Hy Hsther and Lucia Chamberlain, Columbus by Arthur D. Rees, Thy Cheerful Smugglers by Ells Parker Buller, The Simple Cash of Susan by Jacques Fulele, and Love’s Logic by Anthony Hope. Also featured are The Career of a Journalist by William Salisbury, Bertrand of Brittany by Warwick Deeping, Harper’s Indoor Book for Boys, The Battle for the Pacific, and The Golden Leader, with brief notes on themes and publishers.
Funeral services for Captain William C. Harvey were conducted yesterday at Lee's undertaking chapel with interment at Arlington. A volley and taps honored the dead, under the auspices of Kit Carson Post No 2. Surviving sisters reside in Washington.
Social and personal items recount engagements and visits among Washington society. Mrs Carl Joerissen hosts guests including Miss Laughlin of New York with Easter plans. Miss Laughlin's engagement to Theodore Ludwig of New York leads to a June wedding. Maud Davidge returns from Baltimore. Vandergrifts at Hot Springs entertained at Oaks. Mrs Culberson and sister Mrs Schluter return to Washington from New York. Pansy Perkins and Alma Perkins visit the Shaws in New York. Maude A Barnes wed Alden Wine at Annapolis on April 16. Mrs A T Robertson attends DAR Congress as South Carolina vice regent, guest of Mrs Sanders Johnston. Mrs John W Thompson at Marlborough Blenheim, Atlantic City, recovering from an illness. Frank B Martin spends Easter near Philadelphia. Cyrus Mantz Jr, recently moved to New York, plans visit later month.
A survey of spring social norms highlights new rules for fashionable banquets. Hosts ditch cocktails and heavy courses for lighter fare as London and New York society adjust to modern etiquette.
The couple arrived in New Haven to obtain family blessing after marrying in Philadelphia with Rev Dr Blackberg officiating and Read acting as best man. They plan a honeymoon in the United States then Europe and expect residence in New York later as Read enters business. Read vows a $150,000 future endowment upon Vail’s twenty third birthday.
Former members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Columbia Commandery No 2 Knights Templars have endowed a room in the Eastern Star and Masonic Home in memory of the late David H Fenton former eminent commander of the commandery. The auxiliary formed during his term and dedicates the endowment to honor the great assistance he gave them.
Sacred Heart Shrine and various Catholic and Episcopal churches observed Good Friday with solemn services. At St Aloysius Mass of the presanctified celebrated by Rev J B Pitter with deacons Revs Kean O'Brien and prayers by Rev McDonnell. A sacred song service by Lincoln Temple Baptist Church choir followed a brief address by Rev Sterling N Brown with a roster of local singers and musicians.
Moore & Hill sold Loeffler estate properties at 457 and 468 New York avenue northwest and 447 M street northwest for about 10500, as investments. C T McIntyre bought 1427 Ames street northeast to live in, via Thomas J. Fisher & Co. Mrs George W Emerson and Mrs S Pepper bought a Kennedy & Davis house on Ames street as an investment. Edward J Ehrmantraut bought a Sheridan street lot Chevy Chase to build for himself. Three Taylor street Chevy Chase lots were sold to Miss Fannie Cadel for speculation with plans to build later.
John S. Leech the newly appointed Public Printer will depart Manila on April 25 and reach San Francisco by May 24. He is expected to assume duties in Washington by June 1 after arrival in the United States, according to the Bureau of Insular Affairs.
Lawn waists offered for today only at 1.95 each. Three models feature embroidery and Val insertion with open backs, lace edging, and tucked collars. Fourth model opens in front with long sleeves. Sizes 34 to 44. A collection of four models in fresh, clean, sheer white.
The store showcases a new men s French folded end four in hand tie in bias cut length. An exact reproduction of the popular $1 style, available in blue green brown gray tan purple light grounds. A smart Easter tie and exceptional value at 50c.
A readable fragment noting 210 to 218 North Howard Street in Baltimore Maryland.
The Washington Post invites entries for a Julius Caesar themed verse contest with 106 seats offered in prizes. First prize covers six people for a performance during James O Neill’s week. 50 honorable mentions win two years worth prizes, totaling 106 seats. Includes humorous verse sample and guidance for entries.
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