Term store closing at five o clock this week
A local store will close early at 5 o clock during the heated term. Saturday a street fair event may affect routine hours and operations in the area.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
39
New Fall Models in Women's Tailored Suits
Fashion spread showcases a choice collection of women's tailored suits for fall. Long coats with 34 and 74 lengths compete for prominence, new severely tailored sleeves echoing men's coats, and varied pleats from knee to knife and kilt. Prices range from 16.50 to 22.50, with fabrics in blue and black serge, herringbone serge, homespuns, and mannish blends.
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Modela
Last Week of Our August Fur Sale
Last week of our August fur sale offers rich and elegant fur pieces at a fourth to nearly half off regular prices. Exclusive one of a kind items, encouraging inspection as an economical investment for women seeking stylish garments.
Seek Captain Kidd's Rightful Treasure Dig at Oak Island
New York treasure seekers led by H. Bowden and J. M. Andrews arrived in Halifax to start an expedition on Oak Island, Mahone Bay, to recover Captain Kidd's hoard. They bring diving apparatus and a 60 foot suit, aiming to work within two weeks, otherwise conclude no treasure exists.
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Met Opera pays Mrs Conried over $90001 claim
Special to The Washington Post New York Aug 6. It was said today that the Metropolitan Opera Company paid Mrs Heinrich Conried 63 executor for her husband the full amount of his claim more than $90001 the sum promised to Mr Conried on condition he retire from his post as manager. After he went to Europe the payment was refused on the ground that the company had discovered it was no longer responsible.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Heinrich Conried
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Hanson
T. Mitchell Horner
James H. McVickar
Maj
J. F. Benson
Central of Georgia Railway
Tenson
Horner
Divorce Decree Bars Reversion to Maiden Name
Justice Glegerich today rejects Mrs Heian Kelly Gould's bid to resume her maiden name. The final decree from Franke Gould omits the stipulation allowing a name change. The decree notes Mrs Gould may adopt any surname she chooses.
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Exiled envoy Hussein Ki azim Bey sails on Mauretania
Exiled envoy Hussein Ki azim Bey departed Washington aboard the Mauretania, after a stay in Manchester by the Sea, heading for Europe for several months. Other diplomatic figures and wedding notices fill this Washington society roundup, including arrivals, retirements, and planned travels for ministers, ambassadors, and notable locals.
Theatrical Week Shows across DC area venues
Chase’s Secant Week offers Cecil Lean Holbrook and a cast in a vaudeville style bill with songs, comedy, and dances. Howe’s Pictures travels with a new festival program featuring H. M. S Montague wrecks and royal pageantry. Local socialites travel to Newport, Manchester by the Sea, and Cape Breton while theatergoers await Harold Vosburgh in Wanted by the Police and The Girl from the Circus closes Columbia season. Luna Park ramps up for Labor Day and Glen Echo hosts vaudeville and free motion pictures as the season winds down.
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Royal gossip and society notes span kings and a duchess
Fragmentary column reports on King Alfonso of Spain facing a wife’s strong will, Queen Victoria’s temper, Ena of Battenberg’s memories, and a tale of thistles and vinegar. It shifts to Robert Taft’s golf prowess, family golf scenes, Vanderbilt rumors denied, divorce cases in Newport, and social events at Narragansett Casino and Point Judith Club with a long list of attendees.
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American dentists discuss papers at Berlin congress
American delegates were hosted at a banquet by the W. D. Miller Club in Berlin as the dental congress sessions began. T. W. Brophy of Chicago Charles Alexander of North Carolina and Charles Rodgers of Worcester presented papers, marking a lively start to the event.
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Assault on Tabby Over Birds Deals With Predatory Animals
A. K. Dcher of the Department of Agriculture argues that cats are not the worst threat to birds and that many predators, including hawks, help control pests. He notes predatory species rely on various foods and only turn to poultry when other prey is scarce.
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A. K. Dcher
Department of Agriculture
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All the World’s Dieting Urged by London Dispatch
A London press dispatch argues dieting is universal with doctors split on vital points. It notes the king may lead public opinion, warns against hurried eating and indiscriminate mixing, and urges eating one thing at a time and slowly for health and strength.
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London Press Dispatch
England
Hatpin Defense Sparks Washington Debate On Paris Regulation
Mrs Sylvester, head of the Washington police, defends hatpins as a defensive weapon and opposes strict Paris style rules. She argues hats pins protect women on streets, calls umbrellas a greater potential hazard, and notes Washington’s relative safety while acknowledging long hats pins.
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Prince Chun of China Seen as Reforming Regent
The article profiles Prince Chun, regent of the Chinese empire, as a progressive leader facing the challenge of constitutional reform. It notes his exposure to the West, modernization efforts, anti corruption stance, and the delicate balance of Manchu rule with Chinese expectations. It warns of internal and external pressures and asserts his potential impact on China’s future.
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Bashful Swain Arrested for Burglar Suspicion
Wilkes-Barre Pa Aug 25 Waiter 8 Kitebee a young man in this city was arrested last night on suspicion of burglary after a neighbor saw him prowling the back of a girl’s house he courted. James Livya testified Kitchen was courting his sister-in-law and had quarrels leading him to linger hoping to gain courage to enter the residence.
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Stay Single to Get Money in Will Provisions
William Taggart of Philadelphia announced he will forgo marriage to honor his brother David S Taggart's will. The legacy totals $15,000 plus valuable lands in California. The California estate, once held by an uncle, was left to David S Taggart with a condition of lifelong bachelorhood. after his death, the estate passed to William with the same restraint.
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Turkish holidays observed in future by State Department notice
The Turkish ambassador was informed that future national holidays in Turkey will include July anniversary of the reintroduction of the constitution and April 27 anniversary of the accession to the throne of Sultan Mehmed Khan V, along with the Hairant festivals.
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