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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
17
Regular and sale prices listed for all linen items including 22x22 inch placemats 81x90 inch sheets and pillow cases. Items feature all linen damask napkins bath towels and dish towels with multiple size options and reductions shown.
A cast of the skull of the largest flesh eating land animal of the Eocene era was received at the Smithsonian by Dr. James W. Gidley. The piece, about 5.9 million years old, will be displayed beside the Zeuglodon exhibit in a 60 foot glass case. The specimen was donated by the American Museum of Natural History and features huge cheekbones and a long jaw. The animal's name is not yet assigned. It became extinct in the Oligocene.
The Washington Post promotes its post plan offering worldwide accident and life policies. A $2,500 accident policy and a $600 life policy are available to any subscriber, with simple terms and remote eligibility across states and countries. No external solicitation. only a subscription plus a small optional fee.
Delegates from the Pennsylvania Jurisdiction American Order Sons of George Washington laid a wreath on Washingtons tomb at Mount Vernon. Rev Thomas W Cooke urged Anglo Saxon unity and continued English American ties. Over 1060 delegates attended with plans to place another wreath at Arlington Unknown Soldier tomb later today.
Local thundershowers and cooler trends predicted for the District of Columbia and Maryland with warm spells followed by cooler nights. The forecast covers Virginia and nearby regions with expectant showers on Thursday, coastwise showers Friday, and shifting winds from southwest to northwest along with high temperate readings and humidity levels. Highs near 101.6 degrees in Washington mark a record since 1918, with detailed hourly temperatures and sunshine percentages provided.
The United Typothetae of America pulled its appeal from a Federal Trade Commission order to desist from alleged printing trade practices. The group argued its data covered production costs, not selling prices, and disputed price and profit fixing implications.
The self styled Emir of Kurdistan remains jailed as efforts for his release falter. His attorney Abner Siegal could not file a brief due to other work, noting he would submit before August 12. The Department of Labor expects swift action once the brief arrives.
Lieut Mina C. Van Winkle speaks to the Cosmopolitan club at Franklin Square hotel at 12 30 today Kiwanis club luncheon at Washington hotel at 12 30 today General Nelson A Miles Camp USWV to elect a new senior vice commander at Odd Fellows hall 419 Seventh street northwest Friday night at 8 oclock
A list of births is reported naming numerous couples and newborns with ages and locations referenced. Entries include Lawrence A. and Ida v. Naggara with a girl, Elmer and Maude I. Mantz with a boy, and many other pairs from Alexandria Salisbury Lynchburg Pommac Pureetirilie and Rockville with infants and witnesses such as Reverends Carey DeCarlo and Maddox.
Death notices list Jono W Grove 72, Garfield hospital. Mary Bullivap 68. Gertrude Bhritch. Irene Rohlader, George Town University Hospital. William Ease 85 at Freedmen’s hospital. Elisa Crump 44. infant child of Louie Band. other names including H Lewis and Hoxpl Thomas R Direar. Additional lines mention 411 4th St and 1708 9th Ave NW.
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