Washington Post Subscription Terms and Addresses 1916
The notice outlines subscription options for the Washington Post including daily and Sunday delivery in Washington and Alexandria, by carrier or mail, with prices and payment methods. It lists mailing addresses for foreign advertising and offices in New York Chicago Boston Detroit, and is dated Sunday, August 27, 1916.
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Washington
Alexandria
Daly
Washington Post CO
Washington, D. C
Las Q
Paul Block
Fifth Avenue
New York
Mallers
Chicago
Devonshire Street
Boston
Kresge
Detroit
Post offers to carry newspaper to new addresses
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Condition of U S Treasury Balance and Deficit Report
The condition of the United States Treasury at yesterday's close shows a net balance in the general fund of 208,544,977 dollars. Total ordinary receipts were 1,204,236 dollars and total ordinary payments 2,088,133 dollars, with a fiscal year deficit of 25,060,870 dollars, compared to 21,307,557 dollars the prior year excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
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United States Treasury
Pathama Canal
Duty of Congress in the Railroad Crisis
President Wilson urges Congress to act immediately to prevent a nationwide rail strike and to pass remedial legislation. He calls for unity, postponement of adjournment, and use of government power to protect the people and maintain internal peace in the face of the crisis. Congress should support required measures without delay.
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United States
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Wilsen
County Fairs Celebrate Rural Uplift at Montgomery Fair
The Montgomery county fair at Rockville closes with praise for fairs as valuable rural uplift institutions amid legislation aimed at agriculturists. The fair speaks for itself, its origin faded into history.
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Montgomery County
Rockville
County fair shows rural life and old roots in praise
The piece extols county fairs as a bridge between city and country, linking historic roots with modern exhibits. It praises displays from prize cattle to kitchen goods, notes politicians’ presence, and touts the fair as a civic affirmation that the country is sound.
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England
Jacob
Promised Land
Eschol
Sylvan
No Industrial Defense Drives Tariff Debate in Democracy
A historical critique argues the Democratic party avoids protective measures, hurting revenues and burdening taxpayers while foreign labor undercuts American industry. It warns Europe and Britain fortify tariffs amid looming trade competition and condemns U.S. openness that harms domestic workers, urging defense through protectionist policy.
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Democratic Party
Europe
Great Britain
Paris
Germany
Austria
United States
Congress
National Defense
Farmers' Wages and Eight Hour Day Debate in Texas
The Texas Farmers Union president argues against shifting payments from urban workers to rural labor in support of an eight hour day. He notes farm labor hours, low pay, and 250000 women farm hands earning 50 cents daily. He appeals for fairness across industry but opposes any plan that redistributes costs to farm workers. The discussion extends to transportation and manufacturing costs.
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Texas Farmers’ Union
Texas
Farmers and workers face wage dispute over hours and pay
A farm owner resists higher wages for workers, arguing long hours are standard and profits broad. He notes farmers endure long hours yet remain independent, while farm hands suffer low pay. Any broader examination could trigger widespread business reorganization nationwide.
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Tran Mer
Nere
Prisoners of War and humane treatment in captivity
A reflective piece on how prisoners of war are treated by all sides, noting ill kept camps, poor feeding, and harsh conditions in German and other camps. It argues mistreatment damages future relations and urges nations to uphold humane standards, citing Andersonville as a precedent for punishing inhumanity.
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England
France
Andersonville
Indiana
Waston Bell
Indianapoli
Wilson
Heltarite
Willard
Tom Taggart
Senate
Frank Harry
Intana
Lasue
Tuatice Itigher
West
Ameritas
Wileonough
Republicas
Leen Ory
War Orders Rise Across US Industry in War Years
The first year of war orders climbed to 1.6 billion in contracts for 19 known items, with 1915 figures slowing growth but signaling strength as 1916 output jumped 63 percent to 2.75 billion. U.S. industry shifted from agriculture to munition manufacture then raw materials like steel brass copper, showcasing national resourcefulness amid wartime demand. The piece weighs in on Russia, Armenians, Alaska volcanoes, hay fever, and Oyster Bay sharks in a blend of commentary and assorted notes.
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Wall Street
United States
Sir Charles Monro Supersedes Failing Commanders In War Years
Lieut Gen Sir Charles Monro seems set to supplant commanders who failed to meet war department and national expectations He earned fame for the Gallipoli withdrawal and later to command in India His career spans India campaigns the Boer War and service under Roberts and Kitchener His appointment places him next to the viceroy with a large salary and Perquisites continuing a tradition of strong decisive leadership for the British forces in India.
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Charles Monro
War Department
Lord Kitchener
Ian Hamilton
Galipoli
Bir Ian
Sir Charles
Gallipoli
Saloniki
George
Sir Beauchamp Duff
India
Charles
Lord O'Hagan
Ireland
Lord Roberts
Great
Army School of
Hythe
Wil
Viceroy
Bir Charles Monro
Simla
Delhi
O'Moore Creagh
Douglas Haig
Beauchamp Duff
Mesopotamia
Douglas
France
Lord French
Sir Beauchamp
England
Cabul
Candahar
Indian Staff Corps
Indian Army Headquarters
General Staff
Kitchener
Lord Curzon
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Oyright
Brentwood Company
Planes With Clipped Wings An American Aviator
An American aviator recounts early aviation training in a Saturday Evening Post style, detailing a progression from the ground based roller to a penguin trainer, describing how clipped wings teach straight and turning control, then practice on a near ground level machine to master rising, landing, and engine management, while noting most accidents stem from poor contact during landings.
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Raller
Department of Aviation
In Plain Irish I Am the Boston Transcript Mock Exchange
The passage presents a rough Edinburgh or Boston dialect exchange in which speakers dispute sobriety. Mika is accused of drunkenness, with a clash over truth and bravado, highlighting a noisy, informal street style conversation.
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The
Boston Transcript
Mika
Congress Condensed Focus on Tax Exemption and Legislation
Senator Underwood led a push to cut income tax exemptions but lost 31 to 19 amid a heated clash with Senator Stone over party conference obligations. Owen failed to secure action on corrupt practices. The conference report on liberalizing the Federal reserve was approved. Lippitt attacked the administration Mexican policy as Wilson met Kern and Newlands regarding strike legislation. House recessed at six o clock tomorrow morning.
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Stone
Owen
Lippitt
Rhoda Island
Wilson
Capitol
Kern and
Newlands
Keep Work for Hard Times In Industrial Depression Looms
From the New Republic analysis warns recurring downturns will return by 1917 1918 1920 1925 with soup kitchens unemployment commissions and delayed action. Proposes public works to fund in bad times and reserve capital for rapid mobilization on warning signs.
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New Republic
Willam Hard
Everybody's Magazine
The Martyr Dorothy Rothschild and Phyllis on Suffrage
Dorothy Rothschild's Life Phyllis volumes reveal Phyllis wavering between lofty ideals and public activism. The piece follows her private doubt, public resolve, and militant speeches for woman suffrage amid artistic figures Briaux Sudermann Ylissa Hauptmann and Achnitzler, concluding with a private weariness of political life.
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Phyllis
Briaux
Sudermann
Ylissa
Hauptmann
Achnitzler
Phyllia
Thinka
Eugene
Longa
Crowns in War Unite Kings and Nations On Battlefields
The piece notes that crowns persist in warfare as symbols of power. Italian, Serbian, Roumanian rulers are described wearing or bearing crowns in ceremonies and on battlefields. Roumania’s crown is cited as forged from captured Turkish cannon, a symbol of national independence rather than a traditional diadem.
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Richard Jt
Bosworth Field
Italy
Peter
Serbia
Ferdinand
Roumania
Bulgaria
Alexander Conan
Charles I
Playna
Ouray Ute Chief Ouray Dies 36 Years Ago Today
Ouray the Ute chief famed as The White Eagle died 36 years ago today in Colorado. He led negotiations with the United States, protected tribal interests, and urged peace after early battles. Born in Colorado, he spoke Spanish and visited Washington to appeal for his people’s grievances.
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Ouray
Nana Friend
Colorado
Utah
Plains
Indiana
United States
Qouray
Washington
White River Agency
N. C. Meeker
Milk Creek
Thornbury
Britons and Hebrews Linked in European Race Origin Theory
London journalist Herbert Bruce Hannay argues in a new volume that Europe’s leading peoples were aristocrats of ancient times with roots in Israelite tribes. He traces Celts and Belgae to Senonian Kymri and Benjaminites, suggesting Normans descend from a Benjamite lineage via Frisian raids and Norse settlements, tying race history to antiquity.
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London Globe
Herbert Bruce Hannay
Inner Temple
Europe
Hannat
Sharon Turner
Israel
Bequana
Seine
Christ
Simeon
Albion
Gascony
Armorica
Belgae
Caesar
Firboig
Danube
Fjords
InJeta
Norway
Normandy
Solace in a Neatly Kept Lawn
A Tacoma News piece reflects on lawns as a source of comfort and order. It describes how a well kept, green lawn conveys quiet dignity and contrasts with a shabby neighboring dwelling.
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The
Tacoma News
Chautauqua Program Promises Refined Entertainment
The Chautauqua movement described as a six day blend of refined vaudeville and lectures travels through small towns, avoiding the Great White Way and daily street scenes of vice. It presents a camp meeting style season of education and entertainment for nearby communities.
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Dickeon
Aiail
World travelers discuss Colombia trade and US relations
In a Willard Hotel exchange, Gabriel Posada notes Colombia's coffee and emeralds, government ownership of mines, and rising American investment. He urges improved credit and trade, cites a New York bank branch as leverage, and links renewed diplomacy to stronger commerce with the United States.
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South America
Panama Canal
Gabriel Posada
Willard
Luxglishmen
America
Colom
Tnosevelt
Panana Canal
Coan Bia
United States
Europe
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Idener
Sotonal City Bank of
New York
Farone
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