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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
8
The piece urges seasonal reform in health habits, praising a mild herbal regimen instead of harsh ancient potions. It cites a specific 4 oz Buchu extract, 1 oz Bulso Mixture, 14 oz Gentian Compound, and 15 oz water, to be taken as a tablespoonful three times daily before meals. The author notes any good pharmacy can prepare the prescription at low cost.
William B Hudson athletic director of Technical High School enters the Washington Post Jamestown Exposition vote scramble. The paper notes subscribers earn votes with 50 extra votes per new subscriber and cash prizes for top contenders. Hudson joins rival William Foley as candidates attract diverse school and civic backers in Washington, D C.
Commissioner West pushes an outdoor roller skating rink in the Monument grounds with Col. Bromwell approving in principle but noting no funds for the asphalt bed. West recalls Chapultepec Park in Mexico where children built an asphalt rink and proposes a similar setup locally.
A four bronze sons contract for the Connecticut avenue bridge was awarded to R Hinton Petty of New York for 3500 dollars. A Hillbrook chemical engine house contract goes to Burgess & Parsons with a bid of 15939 dollars, the lowest of four bids. Others bid 3170, 000, 1 7500, 18048. Milton E Ailes named treasurer of the Citizens Relief Association, replacing John F Viking. Surface division promotions include Smoot to 1600, Magruder to 1600, Nelligan to 1050, Armat to 1200, Curtiss to 4005, Curtin to 780, Myers to 780, Whiting to 550. Commissioner West seeks temporary automobile permits by the secretary of the automobile board, with Macfarland backing the change.
District smoke prevention committee reports railroads pledge to curb locomotive smoke. Baltimore and Ohio Chief E B Foss says their line has adopted strict measures. Other rail officials named include L Redford, F Linthicum, B C Thayer, F Walsh, and C S Gaskill as the group seeks relief from the nuisance. A separate complaint asks County Commissioners to rule on a crowing rooster nuisance in Northeast Washington raised by William Briggs. A building permit issued to Samuel Fowler estate for a two story brick store and dwelling at 156 Seventh Street NW, cost 14600. Velvet Kind Highly Recommended. Rich, delicious dessert. Druggists.
James Lynn and Nellie Lee of 3a1 Missouri Avenue Northwest were arrested by Central Office Detectives Burman Weedon Burlingame and Grant on petty larceny charges. Complainant Fred Pohl of Franklin Street, Tona Wanda, N. C. reported meeting them in Mail Park and being pressured to buy beer, then waking to discover about $32 missing after an apparent assault in a room. They were photographed at headquarters and to be held at Police Court.
A New York City woman, Mrs Bana West, resisted Central Office Detective Weedon as he tried to arrest her for allegedly stealing $30 from a department store purse. Senator Stephen B Hinits mocked the scene as hundreds watched. Police say she claimed prominent New York connections but offered few names. A long pocketbook with $112 was found on her, and authorities pressed for more information from New York officials.
The Charles M Stieff piano establishment leases the first floor of the Walter Building at 1008 Eleventh Street for five years with a renewal option. Oliver Metzerott handles the negotiations for the Walter estate. Current occupants Heiskell & McLeran and William J. Gallery & Co. will vacate as $12,000 in improvements shift the central staircase to the Eleventh Street side creating a single large showroom.
A fragmented page item mentions a gas water heater at 16 12th with C A Muddiman & Co EMG. It promotes Berens Rye Bread claiming it builds sturdy children, plus Crabs at Schneider’s and Yard Exchange notices. Also references Red Dragon Seltzer and Chicago Jewels.
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