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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
8
The Saks men's wear is presented as a study in artistry and custom caliber. Their designers and tailors are described as experts shaping each garment with individual taste, size needs, and expression. The copy likens fashion sense to picture high lights, promising superior fabric, fit, and effect.
An attempt to wreck Pennsylvania Railroad No 7 New York and Washington Express near Lovers Lane bridge north of Bladensburg failed as hydraulic jacks and iron bars were wedged on the track. The obstructions were dislodged by the engine’s steel rails and the train was halted with only the engine steps broken. Passengers remained unaware of the danger.
Quick relief from stomach congestion and distress is claimed by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The advertisement touts a nightly laxative herb and pepsin combo as safe, with morning relief and a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Moncell o, Texas.
The close call was reported to Washington police yesterday afternoon by W. K. Mangant of the Washington Terminal offices. All available local police and terminal detectives joined with railroad police to pursue wreckers and uncover a motive for an attempted wreck within city limits.
The Master Mouse Painters and Decorators lead a citywide clean-up in the southeast, collecting ashes and garbage for disposal. The effort continues in the southwest for three days with the health department tracking sanitation complaints and warning that failing owners will face warrants and police magistrate action.
Miss Tiny Beveridge, Red Cross nurse in Belgium and German hospitals, will lecture at Carrol Institute Hall on May 1 to aid German and Austrian war sufferers. She is a granddaughter of Illinois' late governor and recently returned from the war zone. The Home Club Target Association will use the National Guard indoor range on Saturday evenings in April if members provide guns.
The National Theater opens its spring and summer light opera season with The Chocolate Soldier next Monday night. The company includes five original cast members and a Baltimore run beforehand to refine the production. The plot with a real story, by George Bernard Shaw, and Viennese style music promises a gala opening by a large company.
Mortimer B Ward and Regina Ward announce a boy. Jomea A Ward and Mary Bener report a boy. Dennis J McCarthy and Catherine McCarthy welcome a boy. William Morris and Sarah Morris announce a boy. Teo May and Lourde May report a boy. Matthew Bemp and Mariette Bemp welcome a boy. Benjamin Kraft and Eva Kraft report a boy. Frank Hudson and Catherine Hudson have a girl. Irving Hand and Susie Hand announce a girl. Thomas Gills and Louise Gills welcome a girl. Valin Gallowey and Maud Gallowey report a girl. Nicholas Finamore and Vincenza Finamore have a boy. Edward Feowhch and Lara Feowhch report a girl. Pasquale Hirrico and Teresina Hirrico welcome a boy. James Dillon and Mary Dillon announce a girl. Hubert Ruregdorf and Macy Ruregdorf report a girl. Charles McTeniels and Coretta McTeniels welcome a girl. Peter Ciroas and Mary Ciroas report a boy. Clarence Hutter and Agnes Hutter announce a girl. William Ashton and Helen Ashton report a girl.
A list of marriage notices with names ages and hometowns. Coded entries reference ministers and pairings including W Reed Rawiz and Edna J Scaggs of Cheltenham Md Aubrey Talley and Sarah Wells of Petersburg Va, Luther Musgrove and Laura Super Colesville Md, Joseph Fitzhugh and Mattie Smith Washington Dc, Maurice Grigsby and Marge McWhirt King George Va and others.
A long list of deaths appears with ages and rough locations such as hospitals and addresses. Names include James F Downes 66 Gor and Mary G Ford. other ages range from teens to mid eighties with various institutions noted. The fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and associated places like Sibley Hospital, Govt. Hoap, and local streets, suggesting a community obituaries column.
City bulletins list various local services including Chas Chaplin daily at Virginia and nearby merchants such as A Muddiman Co at 12th and G, flowers from A Friend, Shaffer at 900 14th, and Schneider's 416 West nn offering hard crabs with delivery. The ad closes with a slogan about doing it right.
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