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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1918

Page

15

Asia Awakening Urges Japan to Lead in Qing Empire Guidance

Cleveland dispatch summarizes Iichiro Toxotomi's Jiteugyo no Nihon article urging Japan to embrace a civilizing mission across Asia. It argues Asia’s awakening starts with China then Siberia and India and places Japan at the helm to educate and guide without coercion, warning against loss of independence if duties are ignored.

Cleveland Ohio Iichiro Toxotomi Tokyo Kohumin Japan Jiteugyo No Nihon Magazine Asia China Siberia India Ritfim Ama Agsia Agia

Honduras Quits Arbitration on Boundary Dispute

Honduras declares it will not submit to arbitration over the boundary with Nicaragua. The United States offers good offices to help resolve the dispute. Nicaragua reportedly seized Lam Trojes village, prompting renewed protest and calls for a just settlement.

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A Shampoo Worth Trying

A vintage ad extols a quick drying shampoo made by dissolving Canthrax in hot water to create a cleansing solution. It promises all hair is cleansed, scalp soothed, dandruff removed, and hair dries rapidly with a bright luster and fullness, at low cost.

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Music and Musicians in wartime Washington and France

Mrs Garettesen wife of Oyseer Gareiesen the well known singer travelled to France in May to work with the AM C A and sent letters to Omaha. Her son Lieut Scott McCormick was killed January 17. Details of Gareiesen family, Arthur Nevin connection, shell fragments, and remarks on soldiers abroad. Henry T. Freeman resigns as organist after 16 years with St Johns Church. extended leave granted. Birth notices and moves of local families, Wrights in France, Miss Trehe Dieterich and Rene Disterich, and the war entertainment units from Washington.

Gareiagen New York Thant RoowSeter Garelenen Gareissen Arthur Nevin France la Rudolph Hoston Opera Company Metropolitan Opera Scott Henry TW. Freeman St John's Church Freeman Keagan Washington Horace Wright Atters Fred OG Tieterlech Wright Trehe Dieterich Business High School Stuttgart Lermany iVoashinsten

District National Guard Recruitment and Build Update

The District National Guard reports heavy enlistments of over 160 men after War Department inspection last Thursday night. Enlistments run three years active and three years reserve with an honorable discharge after the war and no overseas service. District HQ notes a blue and white NG lapel badge. Construction at Congre sy Heights mile range began last week with barracks mess hall officers quarters and kitchen to be built, expected in six weeks. Private Charles H Gauss of the First Tennessee States marine aviation force Miami Fla praises District training and notes benefit as bill proceeds.

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Boy Orator in Rhondda’s Place

London July Correspondance of the Associated Press Jack Cig néx as J R Clynes Wayland's new food controller is well known in the United States where he has represented the British labor party at international conferences. By birth and work he is a man of the people. Lord Rhondda his predeclasgor was a grocer Clynes is the son of a laborer. He is slight undersized and delicate looking of 48. His trail physique stems from hard labor in boyhood starting at age 10 in an Oltham mill. He saved enough to take a night school course and copied a second hand dictionary for months to master vocabulary for public speeches. He studied Carlyle Mill Shakespeare and the Bible. He became known as a boy orator. A friend recalls Clynes and an Irishman going to a quarry to practice public speaking. At 22 he organized for the Lancashire district of the General Workers Union and earned a name in the labor world. He led the National Union of General Workers and chaired the National Federation of Laborers Union representing 760000 workers. He has represented British labor interests in Canada France Germany Holland and other countries. Elected to Parliament from a Manchester district in 1908 he became vice chairman of the labor party in the house of commons four years later. Appointed parliamentary secretary to the ministry of food a year ago he gained the respect of contractors and became Lord Rhondda's chief lieutenant. A writer in the Observer calls Clynes Britain's labor intellectual lamp lighter.

London Associated Preas Jack” Cignéx J. R. Clynes Wayland United States Rhondda Clynes Oltham Aavingea Hig Mill Bess Carlyle Mill Lancashire General Workers’ Union Thea Jabherworld National Union of General Workers National Federation of Laborers’ Union Canada France Germany Holland Manchester House of Commons Ministry of Food The Observer Britigh

Fair prices set for Montgomery County retail sugar and bread

Norman Route, food administrator for Montgomery County Maryland, announces fair retail prices: granulated sugar nine and a half cents per pound, bread three quarter pound loaf costs seven and a half cents with other breads priced on a fourteen and a half cent base and seven cent profit. District National Guard service restrictions to DC Maryland and Virginia pass Senate and head to House calendar.

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The Linen Shop De Luxe Spring Yard Specials

A list of textiles and housewares offered at special prices including Voile and Batiste fabrics, Teacloths Luncheon Sets Scarfs lace trims and napkins, table covers in various sizes, Damask, Towels, Sheets and Pillow Cases with reduced rates and Monday only bargains. Notable items include 54 inch table covers 1.25, 17x44 scarfs 50c, 72x72 cloths 8.00, and damask napkins 5.00 per dozen.

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Rug blends Oriental style at special low prices

A selection of deep pile rugs with rich colors and Oriental-inspired designs sells quickly at special prices. Sizes range from 18x36 inches to 12x15 feet, including 9x12 and 8.8x10.6 formats, offered in Waite Deltox Grass Rugs and other fibers. Prices start around 1.95 and 1.65 dollars.

Waite & Deltox

Antique and Ivory Lamps and Shades Sale Listing

Antique and ivory lamps with lotus leaf and urn designs reduced from regular prices to sale figures. Items include 2 and 3 light fixtures, silver leaf finishes, Qlight and polished shades. Silk shades in rose blue gold and chintz trims offered with marked price ratios. Many other lamps and shades priced similarly.

Summer Portieres Closeout Sale Across Stripes

Cross and vertical stripe portieres offered at deep discounts with light and dark ends and a color stripe design. Prices reduced to 1.00 per pair for some items, 0.75 to 1.00 range for others, and larger pane styles cut to about 2.35 per pair. Limited stock, closeout pricing available now.

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