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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1919

Page

2

Personal Liberty League debate at home

Mrs. Jarr protests a new mottoed badge while Mr. Jarr defends a Personal Liberty League tied to political and social freedoms. A janitor at the building sports the badge from a local corner brewery amid chatter on liberty and public influence.

Mr. Jarr Personal Liberty League Mrs. Jarr Jarr Home Guarda Gus Mr.Jarr Edward Jarr the Press Publishing Co

Pigeon With Metal Ring Spotted in Capitol Rotunda

Capitol guard sergeant Thomas McPherson woke to find a carrier pigeon perched in the rotunda. The exhausted bird carried a metal ring numbered 23 934 and may be claimed by its owner if proved.

Capitol Sergt Thomas McPherson League of Nations

Apple Honey Pudding From Frugal Kitchen

This recipe blends apples with raisins or dates and nuts ground and layered in a greased dish. It adds a baked topping of beaten egg milk honey salt and cinnamon, finishing with crumbs and baking until the apples are tender.

Band Concert Tonight by U S Soldiers' Home Band

The U S Soldiers' Home Band directed by John O M Zimmermann performs at the bandstand tonight. The program includes March The Anchor and Star Bouge Medley Bemnick's Hits No 198 Suite de ballet Ballet Egyptian and selections with singing.

U. S John 8. M. Zimmermann Anchor and Star Bouge Bemnick

Calotabs Calomel Tablet Promises Safe Liver Relief

An advertisement touts Calotabs, a new calomel tablet claimed to cleanse the liver without the old drug’s side effects. It offers a refund if customers are not delighted and sells in sealed original packs for thirty five cents. Four tablets at bedtime induce a morning of a clean liver and restored appetite.

Paris Hat Trend Draws Daily Fashion Hint

A top Paris hat style earns daily fashion notice. The piece notes the model’s popularity in Paris and suggests it could become a sought after accessory here as well.

Paris

Truth Versus Poetry Darkens School Tales

The piece contrasts two boys, George who excels and is praised as future governor, and Thomas who misbehaves and risks jail, warning that not all good students lead to virtue and not all naughty ones end poorly. It closes with quirky observations and a dated copyright note.

George Thomas Stevenson the Press Publishing Co

Births and deaths show TB still top killer in district

Health department weekly tally for August 9 records 94 deaths down from 130 and 146 births down from 177. Pulmonary tuberculosis caused 14 fatalities, followed by valvular heart disease and malignant growth with 12 each. Other deaths included diarrheal diseases 10 and pneumonia 6 with cerebral apoplexy 5. A new transformer enables lighting circuits to ring bells without cutting wires.

Striking braided frock in blue serge fashion notes

Of interest to women describes veiled toques and new season veiling in brown with chiffon border. It highlights a striking blue serge frock with modern braiding and large side pockets, complemented by a braided belt and silk tassel.

The Cheerful Houseworker by Sophie Loch

A household feature contrasts two live-in housekeepers, praising the first Irish maid’s cheerful efficiency and warm influence, and noting the second’s fitful grumpiness. The piece lauds daily labor as a noble form of contentment and social virtue.

Sophie Irene Loch

Raspberry Charlotte Recipe and Telautograph Invention

The article describes a quick raspberry charlotte layered with red berries whipped cream and macaroon crumbs served in a glass dish with chilled fruit and cream. It also notes two Swedish engineers inventing a telautograph usable on short or long circuits or a telephone line.

The Plea for Gentle Handling of Books and Fashion Notes

A call to treat books with care urges proper opening flattening and turning pages without damage. The piece warns against grease stains and bent corners and suggests remedies for minor marks. It also notes fashion trends with fiber silk evening frocks, ostrich trim, and draped satin styles for street wear.

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