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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1924
Page
16
A reader seeks guidance about marrying an older fiancé while preferring independence. The columnist urges delaying marriage until genuinely in love, replacing her mother's unhappy example with a vision of a normal, educated home. Begin studies, plan a future, and pursue happiness before deciding on matrimony.
In Sundays Washington Post Frances McDonald offers to answer as many letters as possible from young men and women seeking solutions to problems hindering happiness. Share your grievance or a pending step and read others to find guidance and contentment.
A young woman Margaret clings to Archie Mount as a fierce storm floods the coastline. They take refuge in a rock crevice while artillery-like thunder and torrential rain lash the bay. Amid fear and chaos, mounting tension and a tentative bond emerge between them.
Miss Mary Cameron Hale daughter of Mr and Mrs Chandler Hale 1615 L Street will play the Bishop in Robin Hood and Miss Elsabeth Thomas Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Thomas Nelson 2200 North Nineteenth Street Northwest will be Therion in The Lady of the May at Bryn Mawr May Day. Hale is a junior and Nelson a freshman. James C Chadwick Collins manager of May Day announces arrangements to serve 10000 alumnae and visitors. Special trains will run from Washington New York Boston Pittsburgh and Chicago. Kathleen F Johnston 11764 Massachusetts Avenue chairs vigil arrangements for Washington folk.
United States Marine Band Orchestra led by William H Santolimann with Taylor Brannon as second leader performs this afternoon at 3 at the Marine Barracks. Program includes March Emperor's Parade Overture Don Juan Religious Meditation In Boium from The Fortune Teller Waltz Vienna Beauties Bustle of Spring Sinding Maathua Opus 82 No 8 from Se do Ballet Gagounon Galop de Concert Vinoa Marine Hymn The Halls of Montezuma The Star Spangled Banner.
A 1924 poem contrasts little men with bigger men. It speaks of narrow minds and wide dominions, noting little men boast little feats while bigger men endure bigger blows and respond with kindness when seen by a big man.
Military authorities invite girls ages 13 to 13 to write an essay on why boys should attend the citizens military training camp. The best 300 word entry wins a free trip to Baltimore Camp Meade and Fort Monroe under army supervision, with chaperone from the Women's Overseas Service League and $25 spending money. Maryland entrants may win a mahogany sewing cabinet valued at 100 dollars from a Baltimore furniture firm, part of a national contest with a Washington trip for three winners. Entries must be sent to C M C affairs Third Corps Area Standard Oil Building Baltimore by midnight May [date truncated].
Special correspondent notes ubiquitous green coconuts in Havana stalls and cafes serving aqua de coco with sweetened ezuceriilo. Describes coconut water as a refreshing staple, a Tropic habit, and a digressive travel reflection on the Tong Key camp, the Atlantic cocoanut groves, and scenic journeys like the Semmering and the Florida Keys.
Pippinella narrates a cage birds life in a sunlit conservatory. The family house owner, servant, and two children observe daily routines. the father singer wins a prize at a canary show and returns to praise. The narrator notes mixed views on outdoor life versus safety indoors. The tale ends with a hint of rebellion to come.
Indred of pipe fragments reveal Roman waterworks used to supply cities. Water sourced from mountains, delivered by stone lined channels and metal pipes under streets. Public and private baths benefited. homes had in pipes stamped with owner names. Some wells depict water drawing.
Bishop W F McDowell will preside over the general Methodist Episcopal conference opening Thursday in Springfield Massachusetts. Local delegates include Dr B L Watson editor of the Washington Christian Advocate Mrs D B Street Mrs J L Nuber and the Rev TOR Edwards. The conference lasting through May will consider consolidating benevolent and educational boards missionary work world service and possible retirements of four bishops Frank M Bristol William Hurt W A Quale and Homer C Stuntz.
Daily noon meetings at Keith's theater open Health Week events started yesterday and run through Saturday. Dr. Victor Vaughan will speak, Secretary of Labor Davis to preside, and Dr. Fowler along with Rear Admiral Grayson will broadcast talks on public health via WCAP and WR.
A guidance piece on cosmetic use urges readers to evaluate facial expression after cleansing and makeup. It warns against heavy powders and artificial shadows that erase individuality, advising lighter tones that let skin show through and suit age and features.
A fragmented letter page discusses health and school attendance in Cleveland. It notes higher absenteeism in December and February, a peak in May due to measles, and an overall rate near one twelfth of students daily. Advice urges planning around this rate in school calendars and assignments, while addressing infections and nutrition.
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