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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1905
Page
8
A famous New York wit known for stammering visits a bird shop and asks if a parrot can talk. The shopkeeper replies that if the bird cannot talk better than him, he would shoot the bird.
District assessor Hopewell H Darneille champions Washington as the nation’s growth center urging continued expansion. He cites rising real estate valuations from 96 million to 251 million over years, notes new banks and educational institutions attracting wealthy residents, and predicts the capital will become a leading American city. Also mentions Santa Claus at S Kann Sons & Co with holiday shopping coverage.
The annual Elks memorial service for Washington Lodge No 15 BP OE takes place this afternoon at the New National Theater. Exalted ruler Jesse S Jackson and Rev. William H Chapman will lead, with Rev. J A Hinch and John H Fort delivering principal addresses. A committee led by G McCormick arranged events, and lodge officers are listed with roles including treasurer M Q McCormick and organist Frank A Rebstock.
General Superintendent Kimball urges pensions for widows orphans and disabled life-saving crew members in the annual Treasury report. The Life-Saving Service saved or aided 1,141 vessels, warned 3 steamers and 88 bailers, with 365 documented disasters affecting 4,089 people and property valued at over 10 million dollars.
Local ads tout Voigts Jewelry 725 7th St with varied stock and free engraving, plus layaway. Holmes Bakery at Ist and sts promotes home made pies and cakes. Grocery and produce deals list items like Michigan potatoes, canned goods, and season specials. Hotel updates note Edward Hartz remodel plans near 7th St.
Cresta Blanca Souvenir Vintages list notes on sup eriority and pricing. Bottled by the vetmare Bowen Livermere County and Cas Sauterne Souvenir with various bottle and case prices. Includes St Julien Claret and multiple cocktail ingredients and brands such as Sazerac and Red Label Cocktails with cherries.
A California wine supplier promotes its specialty in high grade wines and absolute purity. The firm states it operates as six full shipper and receiver entities handling wines and brandies from top national vineyards and distilleries.
Port and Sherry line lists Xi quality Ge bottle 1 gallon 3250 case A KX quality 36¢ bottle 150 gallon 3350 case XXX quality fe bottle 200 gallon OO case Barton Port and Sherry the oldest and best known wines produced in California Superior to the average imported brands.
California brandies include XX Brandy five years old priced at 2.75 per quart and 3350 gallon units. XXX Brandy seven years old at 100 per quart and 3350 gallon quantity. Barton Brandy described as very old equal to French Cozac at any price with five bottles or five dollar case options.
An old catalog listing various whiskeys by brand and price. Maryland Rye and Maryland Club appear among several labels such as Silver Wedding Whiskey, Colonial Cabinet, Overholt, and Hermitage Kentucky Sour Mash Rye. Prices are given per quart and per gallon, with notes on age and proof where stated.
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