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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1916

Page

9

Wasteful government printing seen to waste nearly a million

Washington dispatch reports Congress will not pass the printing reform bill this session. The plan would save about $809000 annually and avert 1900000 useless documents, but House opposition blocks reform. Waste piles in Capitol cellars and baskets, with estimates ranging up to nearly $1,000,000 yearly.

Washington Pant New York Washington’ Dispatch New York Herald Congress House Senate Committee On Printing

Four Drowned At Detroit River Bathing Beach

Four persons drowned in the Detroit River this afternoon near Bellevale bathing beach and at the foot of Chene Street. Charles and Edward Paach, ages 25 and 23, Chittney Lang, 18, and Charlea Hune, 35, all non swimmers, went beyond their depth and disappeared before rescue. All bodies were recovered.

Detroit, Mich Detroit Fleath Bellevale Chene Street Charles Edward Paach Chitney Lang Chariea Hune

Harvests and trade ease worries on Wall Street

The article cites Henry P. Davison on three conditions for prosperity: competent Federal Trade Commission leadership, foreign demand for American goods, and a harvest equal to last year. It notes exceptional wheat yields in 1914, cautious recovery in 1915, and California and Northwest lands as potential wheat producers, with notes on Montana, the South, and regional climatic suitability.

New York Henry P. Davison London Federal Trade Commission Davison United States California Ita Pacific Coast Northwest Oregon Washington Southern Railroad Company Dakota Minnesota Dakotae Montana Holland

Hefty Annie In Action On A French Front Field Gun Tale

A wartime vignette describes a young newcomer amid gunfire and field artillery nicknamed Hefty Annie. An old-timer calmly smokes a jag and explains the howitzer 15 inch mark to the wary youth. The piece contrasts official military jargon with the soldiers’ intimate, personified view of the gun.

France Sonny Annie Howies

Prosperity claims tie to war in Bourne publicity note

The Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr claims wartime export data show 47 essential war products dominated trade during 1914–1915. They say tariffs impacted exports, contrasting Democratic policy with Republican tariff views and linking war to current prosperity while criticizing the White House.

Jonathan Bourne The Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr Theas White House Republican Party Democratic Party

Opening Maine Contest Signals National Campaign Speeches

In Portland Maine August 12 the Maine contest opens with leaders of both parties predicting a political index for the September 11 state election. President Wilson and former Justice Hughes are expected to stump for their support as candidates. Theodore Roosevelt will address Mr Hughes and prominent Democrats and Republicans nationwide will speak. The Progressive party has no candidates, but internal sentiment is watched as a key factor.

Portland Maine Wilson Justice Hughes Theodore Roosevelt Hughes

Midshipmen Off To Drill From Hampton Roads

The Naval Academy practice squadron comprising battleships Missouri Town and Wisconsin set sail from Hampton Roads for the southern drill grounds. Target practice starts tomorrow with tug Standish providing support for target boats and gear. The entire academy personnel aboard the three ships will drill for seamanship in earnest during a month long cruise.

Norfolk Naval Academy Miasouri Town Wisconsin Hampton Roads Standish

Free Advertising Help Wanted Civil Service

Advertisement for a monotype keyboard operator position at Williama and Wilkins in Baltimore Maryland. Includes address 2419 21st Street and a contact line for Brooks biography and Main 1078. Verbiage mirrors 1929 classified ad style.

Brooks F ST. NW Williama & Wilkins Baltimore

Help Wanted in 1920s Washington DC Classifieds

Help wanted ads listing occupations from barber shop workers to clerks and housemaids. Includes positions for white and colored laborers, farm workers, porters, cooks, bookkeepers, and apprentices with references to locations such as 14th Street NW and Stoneleigh Court, wage notes, and employment terms.

7Th St Fblagk North Spitel St N. Y. Ave Pa. Ave Aroun House Stoneleigh Court Conn Haltimore and Ghto Retoed Company Free Labor Office Antbarban Harvey Rowland Sta. H Firher T. Cleland Houseman and Watters Corcoran Tearn Barber College Ney St. Om. Soda Dinprassta Associated Drug Sta Prnor Balary Alaa Ia Waniho Ver Pittsbonah Pas Apply Taverner & Co 11Th Atlanta Nerson Addrena Gua Gondman Duvall Ave Baltimore New York Willlinery Academy Aod Andy Hobart Li Girt Noorce Ezpertenra Ag Hamemaker Girard St Lamont

Classified Help Wanted and Personal Ads Fragment

A jumble of early 20th century help wanted and personal notices lists positions for maids laundry workers clerks and a few housing requests. Fragments mention wages dollar amounts and locations in cities like New York Connecticut and Virginia with several boxes and contact directions. The text shows employment ads for white and colored workers and generic personal notices under a broad personals category.

Scott New York Connecticut Kate Plate County Hospital Follldayaburg

Lost and found items at Washington Terminal list

Found items include a hat, gloves, umbrella, purse, cigar case, hand tag, scarf, derby, and coat. Party locating any of these is asked to contact the Washington Terminal authorities.

Washington Terminal Mand Vaart John G Tang Edgar Thom Papa Theresa Algui Glen Echo Lady's Powhatan Hotel Valentine Branson Barry Tith Dupont Circle Mins N Robinson Tan

Fragmented commercial listing from Georgetown area

A garbled OCR listing shows various oak furniture items and a for sale note. Items include an oak wardrobe with mirror, a wagon board, and a parlor rack. The text mentions a postal draw and references Georgetown, with unclear prices and quantities.

Atte Forane Lena Arhigt One Inc Georgetown

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