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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
9
The text notes proprieties are in agreement with good sense and taste, citing fashion at Stinemetz's. It urges timely Bay Fars selection now as prices hit bottom, suggesting ease of choice and favorable pricing for readers.
Holland OMI City Pa Aug 24 reports from Britain and Germany predict a postwar battle for commerce. Germany aims to meet world demand with competitive prices. Britain Maintains exports despite war. U.S. public opinion shifts toward allowing foreign trade collaborations. Local stock data and market notes round out the item.
The market notes United States Treasury better in sympathy with rising copper shares. Bond sales were sparse with only Riggs Realty 6 at 102 on the list. Demand remained fair for standard issues at recent prices while the stock list stayed largely at standstill. Washington Railway and Electric preferred traded at 81 1 2 percent, Chapin Sacks at 17 0, and Grapho phone preferred at 186 for a tenth of a share.
The local stock exchange report shows the United Treasury general fund deficit at 24,923,306 for the fiscal year, with revenues and ordinary disbursements itemized. It lists available gold and silver holdings, U.S. notes and coins, and bank notes in circulation, alongside a long ledger of stock prices for various sectors such as mining, national banks, trust companies, savings banks, fire insurance, and title companies. The document includes end-of-day figures for assets and liabilities, and notes ex-dividend statuses for several listed entities.
New York cotton markets rallied with December futures at 15.24 and settle at 15.22 as bull and weather signals push prices to new highs. General market steadiness followed, with prominent quotes for futures showing gains and strong demand in a volatile session.
A jumble of classified items includes lost items and hair removal notes, advertises clairvoyants Mr Daoud and Mrs M G Partridge, a corset shop, pawn tickets, jewelry offers, and requests for voice teachers and dancing lessons in or near Washington. The noisy clipping lists many business names and services with phone numbers and addresses mixed with faded OCR.
Sealed proposals due September 1 1916 at the District Building Office for alterations and additions to Dunbar High School No 174 at Mirat and N streets NW Washington DC Proposal forms and specs available from the Chief Clerk Engineer Department Room 427 District Building Oliver P Newman Lotir Brownlow Charles W Rutz Commissioners DC Also notes on currency and financial rates of the era including gold and bond terms.
New York reports a nearly steady flour market with spot wheat easing. No. 1 durum 1.60, No. 2 hard 1.66, Northern Duluth 1.74, Northern Manitoba 1.73 f.o.b. New York. Corn spot No. 2 yellow 97% east of New York. Oats spot firm No. 1 white 58 53%.
A dense OCR page of help wanted notices lists positions across many trades. Barber jobs dominate with multiple white and colored applicants and Saturday shifts. Other openings include janitor, cook, dishwashers, window dresser, auto mechanics, carpenters, painters, chauffeurs, salesmen, carpenters and shop helpers, plus clerical and professional roles. Locations center on Washington DC area addresses and firms. wages range from weekly guarantees to daily rates.
Classified notices show a mix of employment offers and applicants seeking work. Positions include delivery wagon driver, cafe staff, floor worker, chambermaid, cook, housekeeper, nanny, stenographer, bookkeeper, shop assistants, and general labor. Many listings request immediate apply details at local addresses and post office boxes, with names and locations reflecting a mid 20th century urban job market.
Used auto dealers advertise a wide range of touring cars and roadsters with electric starters and lights. Models include Studebaker Ford Dart Chevrolet Overland Metz Mitchell Cadillac Saxon Leyland and more with prices from about 290 to 875 dollars. Offers cover repairs appraisals and auctions every Saturday at noon.
Local classified fragment lists an oak dining table mahogany and birch furniture and a library table for sale. Also notes sanitary items, a mattress, a gas range, a motorbike and poultry pets with small details and partial addresses.
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