England and France to Seek Large US Credit for War Goods
A British financial authority says England may keep large imports from the United States in 1916 and may secure large credits in the US to pay for commodities. The approach mirrors France’s recent 190 million loan. The aim is to finance war needs while maintaining the US trade surplus and ongoing purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
United States
New York
Aug
Great Britain
Tague
Financial District
Washington
It Ia
Figland
Baa
Holland
Suppress the clatter tongues in city crowds and markets
Editor Gillitand laments loud talkers at public events and markets. He urges authorities to move noisy disruptors to the back and questions health officials, describing conditions around July 22 to July 31, 1914, and noting his own desire to hear presidential addresses. Williams, USA retired, 1026 Euclid Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost Tt
Kani 3
Wilson
Federation of Labor
George A Gillitand
Williams USA
Euclid Street
Wilson Wealthy in Statesmanship Protest Letter
Walter C Murphy denounces Wilson as spineless yet wealthy in patriotism and statesmanship, tracing liberal Republican splits from 1872 to the Progressive era. He cites Parker, Murdock, and Johnson, warning of perceived decay in the Supreme bench and political misuse of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Schurz Conkling Trumbull
Progressive
Wranaries
New England
Republican Party
Supreme Bench
Louisiana
Kansas
California
Parker Murdock
Johnson
Chicago
Vetera Wilson
New Jersey
Mexico
Germany
Walter C Murphy
Clara Barton Sole Founder of Red Cross Declares
Helen M Boynton presents Clara Barton as the sole founder of the American Red Cross in a letter to The Post. The record notes a 1882 Congress bill passed and signed by President Arthur, with 75 charter members at Barton’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Barton
RED Cross
Folser Pogt
American Red Cross
Miss Barton
Congress
Arthur
International Red Cross
Geneva
Helen M Boynton
Urges order at concerts by children and hats at national anthem
Editor urges Trent Santelmanns to request band concerts enforce audience rise and hats off for the national anthem mothers to control children from laughing or talking during performances. It argues millions would pay to hear these masterworks and that quiet decorum shows appreciation for musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent Santelmanns
Dearittle
Gambol
Market Sanitation Critique Calls For Health Leader Action
A columnist urges health officials to set an example by cleaning City markets of flies and filth. Observations on Center Market along Louisiana Avenue describe open doors, exposed poultry with discolored crops, wilted vegetables, and filthy stalls. Street surroundings worsen conditions, signaling neglect of sanitation standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follter
Alls
Louisiana Avenue
Troops in Mexico seek gifts after being charged for items
A plea from U S regulars in Mexico requests aid from District of Columbia residents. They recount paying for gifts sent to them and ask for sweets, smokes and other goodies to reach them gratis via Columbus, New Mexico, noting the hot sun and tough conditions at Fort Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
United States
Mexico
District of Columbia
Fort Myer
States
Columbus
N.mex
Canteana
Fifth Cavalry
Dstrict of
Columbia
Entrances to the Zoo Should Be Made Beautifull
A resident urges beautifying all zoo entrances, especially Adams Mill road, noting existing trees and grass beds but lacking flowers. He calls on the public to push for attractive approaches in keeping with the capital city.
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Connecticut Avenue
Adams Mill Road
Tuberculosis patient aided by community appeal
Mrs Appleton P Clark Jr and the Stormont Aid for Consumptives urge public support for a young tuberculosis patient showing improvement with treatment. A lawn fete at 1778 Lanier Place NW near 18th and Columbia Rd is planned for August 9 from 7 to 9 30 pm to raise funds. Contributions mailed if unable to attend will be gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stormont Ald
Lanter Place
Eighteenth
Columbia Road
Ime
Appleton P Clark JR
Starmont Aid
National match leads shift as Kings Mills tops field
Peters Rifle and Revolver Club Kinga Milla Ohin leads the National Rifle Association smallbore rifle match after the ninth stage by about 142 points. Bucyrus Ohio Rifle Association claims second place, ahead of Auburn New Haven and District of Columbia, with standings listing clubs from Kings Mills Ohio to Milwaukee and San Francisco.
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Peters
Kinga Milla Ohin
National Rifle Association
Bucyrus Ohio Rifle Association
Auburn N Y ¥ Rifle Club
Kings Mills
Ohio
Bucyrus Ohio
Auburn
New Haven Conn
District of Columbia
Fremont Ohio
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Boston
Milwaukee
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Madison Wis
Brooklyn
Morgantown
W Va
Toledo Ohio
Rifle and Revolver Club of
New York
Bladensburg Wins Pair in Local Club Action
Bladensburg Athletic Club defeated Franklyn 4 to 0 and Westover 4 to 0 in Bladensburg Maryland. Key players and box scores list Lansdale, Hartley, Weldman, Baley, and Keane among contributors as Bladensburg gains two wins and improves standings. Also reports a CrescentAC tennis result and Cornell crew coaching update.
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Washington Post
Bladensburg
Bladensburg Athletic Club
Franklyn Athletic Club
Westover Athletic Club
Weatover Abh
Pladensbug AB HO
Rune—Keyworth
Weidman Wartley
rore—Roberts
McMurray Noone
Westover
OD Hartley
Tansdale
Lansdale
Heinge
Hetnee
Owonte
Bowell Se
Reane
Flavagan
Mtohman Cff
Bol
Gray Rf
Gaach
Carpenter of
O Weidman Ss
North Ab
Taylor
Mlndensburg
Branklyn
Firat Bare
Balla—O
Ermantraut
Constantine
Vincent Weldman
Balley Lohman Sarifice
Keanu
Weldman
Railer £ Bailey
Garch
Ry Constantine I
Norra
Vincent
Personal ads and services in a bustling Washington classifieds brownstone
A collage of 1900s style personals and ad copy offers corset repair and sale of worn clothing, hair removal services, palmistry and clairvoyant readings, pawn notes, and jewelry deals. Names, addresses, phone hints, and prices appear for various services, with hours and appointment notes scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Matthews Room
Metzeratt
Daoud
Notich
Louis Abraham
Washington
Margarythe Schemtzf
DE Laine
Conanit
Moat
Myrtie
Stationery Solicitors Advertises Paid Listings
Fragmented ad notes a Catholic premium magazine proposition and solicitors offering paid work. Mentions dictation exchange, stenographers, lodging, laundry, and reference requirements. References a general delivery address and county hospital, with uncertain personal names and scattered terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimil Sfrvich
Broons
Chas Newton General Delivery
Dialer County Hospital
Hauildagsbers
HELP WANTED MALE AT WASHINGTON STEEL AND ORDNANCE
Help wanted male applicants for housekeeping cooking or general labor roles at Washington Steel and Ordnance Company. Positions include houseman chauffeur barber bootblack waiter and cook with steady work, good wages, and immediate apply at the plant. White and colored workers welcome. references required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miltary Surgeons
Courne
National Auto College
Barbee
Shoptor
Isih
Barber
Boothtlack
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Help Wanted Classified Excerpt From Early 20th Century Ads
A dense string of job ads lists positions across trades and domestic work. Draftsmen, machinists, shoemakers, carpenters, drivers, cooks, maids, and laborers are sought by multiple firms including Washington Steel and Ordnance, The Capital Bedding Co, and Royal Insurance. Many entries request white or colored applicants, single men, or young workers with varying experience, with pay notes and street addresses scattered throughout Washington area listings.
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Tompton
Galifornia
Ste
R. Matera
North Gaphol
Mtug
Tipton & Myera
Baltimore and Ohio
Nat Bank
Royal Ins Co Ltd
Bn LL Oakes and
Eadle
Hidden Classified Ads Promise Housework Jobs in DC Area
A flood of small ads seeks colored and white women for housework and waitressing near Washington DC. Listings mention daily, evening, and night shifts, with references to cooks, nurses, and stenographers, plus several car sale notices and a taxi service.
Classified Ads Mix of Furnishings and Goods
A dense list of sale offers from a midcentury classifieds page includes used sewing machines, phonographs, vacuums, lamps, furniture sets, beds, dressers, refrigerators, cookware, and bicycles. Prices range from a few dollars to several hundred, with contact details and locations in Washington DC areas and nearby streets.
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America
Equitable Co-Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
N. W
John Joy Edson
Frank Preeside
Mineral Oil & Gas Company
S21
Southern Building
Washington, D
Eberly
Hanklee
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
Fifteenth Street
Columbus N
Mex
Prfparf
FAGLF
sf_nw
Belgion
Lamask
Nash & CO
Cahoow Acme
Bone
Anhar! & Davis
Stumach & Lyford
Kenyon
South Shore Renneth Brookyille
Canaries
Peires Rafael Villegas
Joseph Abel
Cheron
Monroe Star Pleasant
Sunner
Kumagae
Ichiya Kumagae
Crescent AC
Arthur H Coffey
Princeton
Collyer
Cornell
Ithaca, N Y
Jonn J. Collyer
Cornel Navy
Charles E Courtney
Gere
Southern Association
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Serond Mings
Larkville
Mobile
Memphis
Little Rock
Massage Ali
Nervoi
Syess Phone North
Anon B Johnson
18Th St Nw
Fryd
Country Board
Likey Melean
Shady Lawn
Dudley McDonald Lakota
Luray Cave
Masaanuttee Mountain
Shenandoah River
Stonerurner
Idle Wild
Chesapeake Bay
Sid
Commissioners District of Columbia
Secretary of the
Board of Commissioners
Kop
Prinbar High School
Rornee
Firmt and Vontreete
Washington D.C
Neading
Brownlow
Charles Wookutz
the Post
Featun
Goodreas
Real Estate Trust Co
City
Good Wages
Tudge Road
Benning DC
CIAS
Goodman
Gormley Company
LFARN
Linotype School
Washington Steels and Ordnance Company
Belmontet
Carrell
Koma Park
Shepherd St
Park Ra
18Th St
Girard
Mara
Hepp
Monroe
Newton
Belmont Ra
Mall
Apt
Keokuk
Chery
Harvard St
Zoo
Harvard
Eid Holgework
Harvard Terrace
Connave
Chevy Chase DC
Imperial Cafe
Colorado
BUICK
Studebaker
Pope Hartford
Miller Bros. Automobile and Supply House
H St. N. W
Beylinder
Prasenger
Record Auto Company
Miller Brondco Tre
Cartand Tate
Iumntha
Bareain Record Auto Co
Wasryt Mason & Ham
Orean
Ras Ateatore
Whale House
Pras Healy
Pras Healy New Dining Tea Dome and Portihe Brary Is In 244 North Canet
Beycle
Vonning
Etty Proper
Fclin Storrr
Able North
Ford
White Chanferra Co
Iain Pusim Dytye
Tmobile Kobo
Lgate
Zoth
Biltmorests
Smith Putnam
Yrejytem
Trainhams Landover
MD Bowte
SOO
City Ball
New
Potomac Park
Babe Oat
Valine
Das Union
Irving
Metho
Holland Galthersburg
Mitchell
Talon Garage
st_nw
Judge Black
Ath
Willard
Farragut
Rma Anoe
Oldtown
WABY
Dw & Las
RKO OM
Tance Fconomie
Ummer
Keirte
Tapelile
Taree
Lins
Dahl
Jay
Pers RS Maares
Alco Ehal
Mazda
Newland
Cheve Claseie
Willers
Furniti
Douglas
Ak Tring
Lex
LeRo
Corcoran
Mission Alning
Lois
Main
Oppenheimer
Corsthat
Sam Kleeblatt
General Typewriter Company
Lndarwoods
Remingtons L C Smiths
Monarchs and Royals
F G Smith Piano Co
Unterwoode
Monara Co Amithy
Whotfsali Writing Machine CO
Florida Ave
North
Huco Worch
Hopwood's
8Th and K
Ez Berte
Steinwey & Sons
Xisranteed
Wheeler & Twiteon
Mostaw
Rosedale
Arisagh
Canof la Town
Charlen Rin General
Refrigerator Famils Pse
Ridge
Rahie New Mission Extension
Acales
TK. Simmons Beatica
New Spit
Park
Law and Equity
KODAK
Sineh North
Mac Boi
Masavene Kodak
Fantman
Park Rd
Latrobes
Cavendish
Wixminster
Bates St
Tim Wind
Oe & Dictionary Wetater
Shachive
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