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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

5

District Guard infantry drill and riding at Camp Lee Va

Miss Irma Nelson of the MCA leads a District of Columbia National Guard training session at Camp Lee Virginia. Fifth regiment soldiers drill for route and approach marches to the firing line, learn compass field problems, and undergo rifle practice. Equitation lessons occupy noncommissioned officers as squads ride cross country under Capt Joe McKey and Lt George Evans.

Irma Nelson MCA Camp Lee Va District of Columba National Guardsmen Joe McKey Iieut George Evans Harry B Gladman Sergt Mai Lewis Ho Hoffman Twie Stabie Ashley Goald Duval Old Third District of Umbita Infantry

Boys Band Heads to Quantico for Naval Charity Trip

The Boy Scouts tandem group sails from the Navy Yard aboard the bcag for a week at Quantico Marine Barracks to train, perform, and support wartime and charity efforts. The party includes 12 officers and band members led by Athiassa O Pailes and Farhbee Ro C Flatt, among others, with a history of charitable engagements since January 1991.

Bcag L. S Navy Yard Quantico Marine Barracks Cmes Athiassa Breen Furgess Ty Dadee Punninan Dusail Fredericks Theo Frederchs Gatea Garretsen Garretson Gertimes Trodey Trreene KY Troag Harris Hayes Vestine Jackson Jones Leighton Mackintosh Wat Ork &F L Moreland J Or Newmin Parater Parater Clartelle Pinney Tlaeburn Roland H F Schlegel Smons Smiliwood Smith Swain Orinington

Wife in Suit Charges Abuse

In a custody and divorce case, the wife alleges abuse by her husband Fagan and seeks relief after he ordered her to leave their home on August. She claims he assaulted her and was not a proper guardian for their children. Attorney Vilitosrt represented the wife in court.

Dsonas Hirane Jay Byva A & Gan Matthias Robagan Fagan Charsot Tor Chidren

Pageant by Ex Service Men at Sylvan Theater

A veterans convention features a pageant titled Lane of Duty at the Sylvan Theater on September 1. The program, under veterans’ auspices, will depict significant events in the nation’s history through a dramatic presentation. Mae Moore Verragt will appear.

Hsoc Svisan ‘Theater

Libel Suit Alleges Telegram Caused Hat Merchant Dismissal

C E Redhead, manager of a local hat store, files a $25,000 libel suit against Charles B Abel claiming a telegram sent to New York on July 21 damaged his employer’s view of him and led to his discharge. Attorneys P H Marshall and Ringgold Hart represent Redhead.

C. HE. Redhead Charles E Redhead New York Charles B. Abel Abel P H Marshall Ringgold Hart Redhead

Today Sun And Tide Table And Weather Outlook

Summary of sun and tide readings with high and low tides and sunset times. The forecast covers Washington DC Maryland Virginia and surrounding regions with notes on temperature changes winds and fair to partly cloudy conditions. Also includes local weather observations including temperatures rainfall and departures from norms for early August.

Vos Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington DC Thesday District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Fair Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountain Plateau East Gulf South Atlaatic Florida i

Johnston Sues to Obtain Lease of House on Hamilton Street

Richard H Johnston files suit in District Supreme Court alleging owner Henry Henderson breached an agreement to renew a lease for 1503 Hamilton Street Northwest for another year at 200 dollars monthly. Johnston recites three years of tenancy starting with a 300 dollar rent, then 200, and seeks specific performance before a sale. Attorneys Wilton J Lambert and Rudolph H Yeatman represent the complainant.

Hamilton Street Northwest Richard H. Johnston Henry Henderson District Supreme Court Washington Henderson Johnston Fiendarson Hendersons Wilton J . Lambert Rudolph H Yeatman

Purcellville Chamber Tours Loudoun Valley Fruit Industry

Purcellville’s chamber of commerce, a group of about 60 leading local businessmen, spent a booster trip by automobile to prominent towns in the Valley of Virginia. The objective was to study fruit handling, cold storage, and vinegar plants to gain ideas for centralizing Loudoun County’s fruit industry in Purcellville.

Purcellville Chamber of Ecommerce Virginia Loudoun County

Births Reported Across Multiple Families

Several families announce newborns in a list of 20 plus entries. Boys include John, Irving, Glen, Bernard, Carl, Tony, Jarquelin, Thomas, Jake, and Matthew. Girls named Myrtle, Mary, Isabelle, Ethel, Neltie, Troiana, Naomi, Bertha, Beulah, and Sade. Several couples mention both parents, with locations or surnames varied.

Gregg Grace M John Myrtle MrDougal Irving Isabelle Garner Glen Mary Brembaugh Bernard Boyle Crowley Carl N Ethel Thomas William Pearl Mades Hertoan Martha Walterbelter Jarquelin S Neltie Gooley Tony Anna Troiana Fimner E Naomi Shoemaker Boy Lows Bertha Horwitz Witham T Beulah Shipley Zebme T Richie & Lanier Thomas Cathenie Thornton Martha Davenport Clark M Mary N Richards Arthur G Edna Paris Matthew Florence Carpenter Witham Mary Greggz Beatrice Springs Jake Sade Plater Forrest Bessie Aine Nettie Robinon

Deaths Reported In Local Obituary List

A condensed death notices listing several individuals with ages and addresses. Robert Gantier 24, Cahill 92, John Finty 1, Mildred M Wreng 17, Mary L Thompson 68, Ellen Johnson 445 N st aw, William H Matthews 40, Snian Reich 49, Nettie M Young 46. Note: many spellings unclear due to OCR.

Robert Gantier Cahill John Finty Mildred M Wreng Mary L Thompson Handolph Ellen @ Johnson Witliam H Matthews Snian Reich Elasbeth Nettie M Young

Use Howard's Buttermilk Cream in daily care

An advertisement highlights Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a simple remedy for facial hands and arms to keep skin in soft smooth and beautiful condition. Sold by Peoples Drug Store, featuring a confident young spokesperson and a guaranteed promise.

Peoples 8 St.res Howard

Licensed to Marry and Other Notices in 1920s Styles

A list of marriage licenses and names from various couples and clergymen appears, including Edward J Quinn with Katherine Swith, Herbert Lauer with Katherie Cumberland, and many others with ages and locations such as New Cumberland Pa Baltimore Md Indian Head Ma Mason Springs Md Portsmouth Wa Syrian Va and Buffalo NY. An advertisement for ladies cleaning services from DIENER at 1622 H St N W follows, noting safe removal of shines from old clothes without damage or color loss.

Asheville Atlanta Athentic City Baltimore Dakee Boston Mass Buffalo Lex Angeles Cxtit Lecresite Hy Marquette Wich Menphis Tenn Nmi Fla Youle Ala New Orleans le Ra New York North Platte Nebr St Omaha Nebr Thadelpina Po Phoenia Artz Pittsburgh Pa A Ab Portland Ale Salt Lake City Sun Antonio Edward J Quinn Katherine Swith J’ Kervick Herbert Lauer Katherie G Cumberland Johm Hefries Aldle A Vaughn Velma G. Penfrod Leo Rippy Daniel Pyfror Mary Pattle New Cumberland John C Falmer Floyd R Garland Catherine BM Murphy William J. Tynan Wiltem Dodron Indian Head Annie R. McDonald Mason Springs Titus Davia Wiliam F Moller Anna D Small Beebe Blake E. Nicholson Lucille B Woodson J ‘Lewis Hartsock Bennett R Weinstein Howard F Downs Paul Stickney Rice Mildred Holden Zimmer James Bw Many H St. N. W

Public Benefactor Touted By Chemist For Remedy Claims

A chemist praises May's Wonderful Remedy as a safe treatment that relieves long standing stomach troubles and claims it cleanses the intestinal tract. The vendor guarantees relief with a money back option and notes several local drugstores carrying the product.

May Donnells

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