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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
15
Dentists of Washington plan a reception tonight at 9 o clock at the New Willard Hotel to honor Dr R B Donaldson who has practiced dentistry in the city for forty years and has made many friends. A large attendance is expected as a display of esteem.
A Kansas City perspective notes petty smuggling has declined due to strict customs enforcement and heavy penalties. The article divides violators into professionals and notoriety seekers, citing opium and silks as main targets along the Pacific coast and northern ports. It recalls a lime crate smuggling incident and describes shifting routes via Portland and British possessions, with a cautionary tale of a captain found concealing silks in trunks.
A London Punch spoof outlines absurd bridge rules to enhance fun. It bans the dealer's partner from acting, allows bizarre penalties for misbehavior, and jokes about shouting, coughing, and even being tied to a chair. The piece lampoons strict conduct and introduces outlandish sanctions for revokes and breaches.
A humorous reminiscence about Mrs. Caroline Harrison guiding White House renovations. An anecdote recounts her basement discovery of a kitchen scene, then displays two sponges and long red ant trails leading to sweetened water as a planned pest control method. It notes the ants were to be boiled and rinsed, a durable but odd remedy. The piece ends with a cartoon aside from Puck.
Special Correspondence reports that Tod I. D. Smith of Madison South Dakota earned about 1.6 million dollars by farming with careful, hands on labor and shrewd land purchases. He has retired from active life and rewards industrious tenants with deed to farms. Smith owns ninety four Central South Dakota farms and 3000 acres in Iowa. He says he earned money with his hands and head, investing profits back into more land. His wife lives simply, and he has also given a farm to a Sioux Falls cemetery and funds to an Odd Fellows lodge.
Visitors to Washington can take an evening voyage via Norfolk and Washington steamers to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with 6 30 p m departure, completing at night. Connections at Norfolk link to New York and Boston by sea, tickets at Seventh Street Wharf or Sonora 706 Fourteenth Street. Marshall Hall hosts shad dinners with Waldorf chowder and early spring vegetables. Charles Macalester steamer will run two trips to Marshall Hall tomorrow at 11 a m and 2 30 p m, with special attention to ladies.
Daughters of the District AR meeting set for this evening at 8 o'clock at the Shoreham. Election of District officers and discussion of providing a District room benefit. President general Mrs. Donald McLean invited to speak. Bird lectures conclude at the District Public Library today. Justice Job Barnard will speak on The Birds of Maine.
Confessions on weekdays and eves of holy days listed with times. Married Ladies and Young Ladies Sodality meet weekly. Sunday school, League of the Sacred Heart, and St Vincent de Paul Society sessions noted. St Patrick’s Church on Tenth Street outlines masses, baptisms, vespers, and devotions with May devotions and first Friday rites. Special mass for Knights of Columbus announced by Rev Dr Shanahan with Knights in attendance.
The Ninth Street Christian Church reported strong health at its semi annual business meeting led by Pastor Rev E B Bagby. Church clerk J A Scott tallied 110 new members since October 1 1804 while 22 were dismissed by letter and 36 transferred to inactive list with 2 dropped and 3 wed leaving 1122 total. Treasurer J H Tibbitts announced six months receipts of 1661 for current expenses 23 for missions and 625 for building fund debt. Ladies Aid Society had 95 members with 14 gained and 212 raised. Auxiliary of Woman's Board of Missions showed 60 enrollment with 17 new members and 63 receipts. Sunday school reports listed officers teachers 87 adult scholars 459 primary 169 home dept 101 cradle roll 90 total 465 with average six month attendance 413 last year 375 total receipts 31 Homer Stanforth reported 78 Christian Endeavor members a gain of 44 with 3161 raised. Junior Endeavor has 188 members 19 conversions since October 1904 and 52 raised. Rev W R D Winters was unanimously called as assistant pastor for one year. Deacons elected to the official board: T W Morrison H S Welch A G Bishop J H Tibbitts P W Keys H A Hoslettler Dr G T Prewitt Milo Shanks Forest Dickey.
The Christian Endeavor program covers prayer for missions at home and abroad as well as lectures by Russell H. Conwell at Lafayette Opera House on May 24 and Dr. Cornwell on The Silver Crown. Local groups visit the Home for Incurables with plants and hymnals while leaders from Calvary Baptist, the United Society of Christian Endeavor, and delegates prepare for district and national meetings in May and June. The District Union plans a junior program at Eckington Presbyterian Church with music and temperance talks, and the Vermont Avenue church hosts a lecture by Mrs. Sallie Russell Reeves on a Jerusalem journey illustrated by stereopticon views from the recent tour. Congress Heights Methodist Church will be dedicated May 7 with Bishop Mary Cranston preaching and a platform session featuring Dr. Carl G. Daney.
The line Church and Mr A B Browne will host a dedicatory service led by Bishop Cranston with Dr H R Naylor assisting. At 7 15 p m a Christian Society meeting will occur and Rev Dr Naylor, presiding elder of the Washington district, will preach at 7 45 p m The church sits on Nichols avenue extended.
Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church presented an evening of music and humor at Odd Fellows Hall directed by the church youth. Highlights included the sketches A Day in School and Mary Ann with a large cast and lively ensemble, drawing hearty laughter and solid audience approval.
Epworth League notes report Mies E R Woodward away for Easter. Dumbarton Chapter doubles membership, average attendance over 100. May 3 monthly board meeting. May 4 joint meeting invited at West Street Presbyterian Church. Foundry M D Church program May 1 features Edwin Hughes on The Biography of a Boy. Ladies' Aid Association reviews year, finances strong. Y M C A colored men fund reaches about 1000 dollars. 56 subscribers pledged for 100 each. Rev A C Garner to speak on The Debt of Young Men.
Numerous classified notices seek workers of all kinds. White and colored applicants are urged for roles including nurse, stenographer, clerk, painter, maid, cook, and house staff at local addresses while other ads offer opportunities in sales, plumbing, tailoring, and teaching plus a looming contest for a new corset clasp name.
Large bright second story front and other rooms with table board at several locations. Listings include 1319 Vt Ave NW 1824 California Ave NW and 1206 18th St NW with summer rates, private baths, and proximity to car lines. Mentions of near Capitol and Union Station areas, front rooms, bays, and multiple utilities. Many listings offer board, telephones, and references.
A Franklin Institute committee in Philadelphia publicizes the Taylor butter process. Sweet cream is poured over absorbent pads that remove nearly all but fat, producing butter fat that can be rolled off after hours. Pads allow reuse for six months, reducing churn labor though the product lacks salt and may not keep as long. The method is patented in several countries. Knickerbocker humor follows.
Charles Warren Stoddard recalls abandoning his hermitage in National Magazine. He explains nature and society demand human contact, noting birds and trees live in families and colonies. He compares hermits to trees and concludes a man must seek life among many persons and places.
Dialogue reveals social reparations as Reggie plans sending a regret letter and a two thousand dollar check to Mrs Gay after an absence at her bridge party. Gussie questions reconciliation while Reggie pursues formal apology through gift.
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