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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
13
A prominent Oakdale figure known as The Gumps Millionaire desires a larger fortune to feel truly comfortable. He contends his actual holdings should reflect a higher level of wealth and status.
Parish rally to boost establishment of Wurars will be held at Sir Anthane's Hall. Sponsored by the Water Club, speakers include PJ Haltigan reading clerk of the House and Holy Name leader, Paul Ratelitt of the Knights of Columbus, and a Boy Scouts representative.
Fragmented OCR text describes post policies offering optioned insurance and delivery. The readable segments mention insurance choices, door delivery, and various scattered phrases about safety and costs. Names and clear facts are missing, leaving a limited, non-specific notice.
A damaged OCR fragment references veterans and a Legion beneficiary designation. It mentions potential names, legal considerations, and the process of naming a beneficiary under a law or policy, with unclear details about involved parties and dates.
Secretary Weeks announced approval of by laws governing Inland Waterways operations. The Mississipp i river barge lines and other vessels are overseen by a new advisory commission within the corporation. Weeks predicted the company will post a profit this year, estimating earnings of about $12.81 per ton.
Historical notes describe a claimed hay fever cure presented to monarchs and mentions a west Patan area near Lyrenson and Silver Spring, Maryland. The fragment references sufferers and a proposed remedy with limited readable details.
Advertorial claims from doctors and health officials endorse a French product named SAN GRINA for rapid weight loss. It touts dramatic results, urges readers to avoid imitations, and promotes FLAN-GRENA as the genuine option. See Ecoples DrugnBsarem for purchase.
The United States Soldiers Home band under bandmaster M Zimmermann plays at the home bandstand this afternoon at 68 45 o'clock with March Our Country First and works by von Anhalt Gvartus Rachmaninoff Wagner and others. The Army School band conducts at Washington barracks tonight at 7 30 with Militaire Schubert Hungarian overture Csokonar Kalar Bela Festrast and various dances.
A Cosmopolitan Club event promoting Defense Day sparked campus discussion with mixed opinions. Members cited patriotism and curricular links while critics urged inclusive programming and questioned resource allocation amid campus tensions.
Plans are set for Washington Aerie activities at Wanecke Beach on August 19 with completion of plays for the annual outing. Weare Meiser leads the excursion committee and will announce details as delegates are chosen for the Providence convention.
A compact visitors guide lists showings at Poli’s De Wolf Hopper Belasco and other venues, with notes on Rialto and Loew’s Columbia programs. It also outlines access to major attractions such as the Corcoran Gallery, Library of Congress, Capitol grounds, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian facilities, and national museums with hours and locations across Washington, D.C.
A partial list of Army assignments includes Majors Arthur M Herwht and Benjamin A Bracketbure to training and staff roles at Edgewood Arsenal Fort Benning and Washington. Capt Malvalm Forra to Fort McPherson and Tank School Camp Meade. Brig. Gen Fox Conner slated for First Division. Charles Morse reassigned to First Corps area Boston. Isaiah Davies to Seventh Corps area Kansas City.
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