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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1924
Page
17
The text promotes immediate direct contact with Black and White Taxi Service owners at MAIN 51 for any complaints or criticisms. It stresses there is no buck passing and urges customers to deliver issues personally to the owners who run the company.
In a sweltering courtroom, 22 liquor cases were heard in the upper branch of the police court. Albert Price and Richard Smith charged with sale after allegedly vending a pint to a government agent. Price's Place raided. substantial quantities of liquor seized. Case postponed to tomorrow for defense. Other defendants faced fines, trials, or jail terms. one affidavit alleged sale to a minor. Benjamin Nelson sentenced for unlawful transport and possession of intoxicants.
The report provides sun rise and tide times with high and low tide, then details a multi-day weather forecast for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and nearby regions. It covers expected conditions, pressure patterns, temperatures, humidity, winds, and local thunderstorm chances through Wednesday and Thursday, plus a detailed flying weather forecast for several routes.
The article reviews eight years of federal receipts and spending from July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1924, focusing on miscellaneous taxes, alcohol duties, and other sources. It notes large increases since 1916, the impact of the 1924 tax law, and a total revenue and outlay near 67.9 billion dollars.
The Washington Post offers subscribers a rare insurance opportunity with no conditions. Two policies are available: a 2500 accident policy and a 500 wife policy, obtainable by any reader. Details are available from the Post's insurance department.
The steamboat St Johns departs from Seventh street wharf at 7 15 tonight for a 40 mile moonlight trip down the Potomac. Organizations aboard include Kendall Baptist Sunday school, Washington Radio club, Socalis club, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Local No 5037, and Woodrow Wilson Lodge No ott. Free dancing on board both ways with Meyer Davis Orchestra accompanies programs from each excursion committee.
Washington merchants donate prizes for a bobbed-hair beauty contest to be held at Marshall Hall Tuesday. First prize is a 14 karat gold wrist watch with 15 jewels from Kay Jewelry. Second prize a Kimono, third prize Du Barry pearl strand.
The United States Army band led by Cant. R. G. Sherman performs a three concert series at Central High School stadium under the community center department. WCAP will radio broadcast the event hosted by Bandteacher W. J. Stannard with a post program forest fire film by F. W. Perkins and Witt C. Barnes address. Admission 10 cents if rain moves it to the auditorium. Conduit Road will be open for traffic 4:30 p m to 7 a m until further notice.
A man recounts constant quarrels since his wedding and credits Ayr's Wonderful Remedy with relieving stomach and intestinal trouble. The ad promotes the product as a safe aid that removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee and availability at Peoples Eight Drug Stores and O'Donnell's Drug Stores.
General superintendent M M Barnard told District commissioners in his annual report that Washington penal institutions have suffered years of neglect and need at least 5000 to replace unsafe boilers and improve heating. He cited a 10000 price tag for boiler plant repairs and urged a new Ninth street wharf office building while noting escapes last year dropped to nine.
The civil service commission announced a fire department examination open to non residents who will become residents. Over 150 appointments expected this year with a starting salary of 1800 dollars and automatic raises to 1300 after a year and 2100 after three years plus promotion potential. Applications at 1724 KF Street Northwest.
The Zonta club held an informal luncheon at the Raleigh hotel yesterday. Sergeant at arms Miss Karoline Kinger made tardy members perform stunts. Mrs Harris Baldwin, president of the College Women's club, spoke informally and Miss Gertrude Van Hoesen shared a Western story. In the president's absence, Mrs Nan Street presided. Mrs C H Miller was among guests.
Vital statistics list births with numerous named parents and genders. Licensed to marry entries include Berkley Embrey and Virgie Embrey both from Manassas and Remington, plus Maurice Mangum and Mary Jarber, and Daniel Hatton and Frances Sidier with associated officiants.
A list of deaths and ages appears from various city hospitals and homes including Louise F. Plant 1a, Mildred N. Moore 24, Judson W. Finks 36, Arthur W. Wilson 12, Charles B. Carson, and infants from Rollin and Mildred Tranaue. Locations include 1188 12th NW, Decatur NW, Morris Road, Ridge Street, and several institutions such as Columbia Hospital and Tuberculosis Hospital.
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