Suit or Over Coat Sale Promotion Notice
A clothing retailer advertises a suit or over coat for 20 dollars from a 30 dollar price point. The brief notice emphasizes value with a bold price cut and repeats the promotional offer.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
26
A clothing retailer advertises a suit or over coat for 20 dollars from a 30 dollar price point. The brief notice emphasizes value with a bold price cut and repeats the promotional offer.
At conveting of the pupils of Business High School officers for the life team and club were elected James Dulin president Paul Schmidt vice president James Keane secretary Benjamin Harlin treasurer Walter Rathbom amongst numerous registered members. The list includes many names and the stenographers aim to defend the company cup and win additional trophies.
Plans move to heal the rift between Georgetown and George Washington athletics. Students from both schools aim to present a motion at the upcoming athletic councils to resume relations and hold indoor meets at Convention Hall. A hoped restoration could improve funding and cross school competition in the near term.
Special to The Westington Post reports White Sox manager Jones expected to arrive in Chicago amid talks on signing a star pitcher. Comiskey aims to form training trip plans and scout pitchers across the league, with discussions about a potential $10,000 bid for a top hurler.
Executive session of the National Rolling Association published bans and penalties. Mintha disqualified for racing under Maud L, with western state points. Peter Balta placed sixth in the American Derby amid protests. Additional fines for time changers and drugging allegations framed a broad disciplinary day.
The Parker Bridget label represents a system driven by master artisans delivering ready to wear garments that rival tailor made quality. It claims superiority in fashion, fabric exclusiveness, and workmanship, asserting higher value whether priced at $15 or $65.
Michigan coach Yost arrived from Philadelphia and other eastern cities. He stated he may resign as manager of the electric rail venture and would decide after visiting Chattanooga. He predicted a decisive game as the Army and Navy contest loomed and recalled a hard fought recent battle.
The Santa Anita card shows favorites Enfield at 3 to 1 and Lee Hamsgn at 7 to 1 not yielding big profits. Multiple selling races list winners with odds and notable runners such as Saremesca Oak, Knight, and Clever names across six heats, with results noting lengths and margins.
Results list from the Post classifieds shows five races with winners including St Aulaive George Biaitoy and Trey et Spades Halifax. Times and places are irregular due to OCR. entries note second and third place with other names such as Reve burg Ramble and Water Color Soft Shingle.
Virginia notes Advent Athletic Club organized under John Marlow eyeing top district material. prospects include Landvoigi Reaves Westich Seaton Nesmith and more, with aims to field a strong winter season and post a robust schedule through December and January.
Basketball fans await the season opener between an independent team called the National Guards and a fast Philadelphia ex Collegiate team. The game uses intercollegiate rules allowing dribble and shot from a dribble. Local players have practiced nightly, and Capt Edwards is not connected to the team.
Specal to Tie Washington Past New York Dec J It is possible that Jem Driscoll and Owen Moran both Englishmen will meet in a twenty round battle before the National Sporting Club of London. A $7,500 purse is reported. Both claim the featherweight championship of England. They have never met on the ring. They tour America under Charley Harvey. In England Driscoll is recognized as champion of his weight but Moran, due to two drawn battles with Abe Attell, disputes Driscoll's title.
John J McCloshey formerly of the St Louis National League club will manage Milwaukee’s 1909 American Association baseball team, succeeding Barry McCormick. Charles S Hevenor, president of the Clay Skaters, issues a challenge. Jack Cumberland Bobbie Reed and Chic Colston challenge Washington skaters to races of 1 3 or 3 miles.
Freddie Welch, lightweight champion, insists on a 133 pound ringside weight as he leaves Packey McFarland for a match. McFarland rejects the demand and declares no fight will take place in San Francisco or elsewhere. The ultimatum was issued today amid clarifying statements from Welch and manager Harry Giordano in Chicago.
A Sanction against betting and tipster forecasts was reinforced as the Los Angeles city council passed an ordinance last winter. The city prosecuting attorney's office announced enforcement of the measure against those publishing probable race outcomes and betting guidance.
John son of the American League asks Harry Pulliam and Garry Ellermann to convene a Chicago hearing on the Chicago Cubs ticket selling case. He alleges employee collusion with scalpers and pushes for in-person affidavits and cross examination before any public finding. President Murphy seeks defense for implicated workers and plans another conference. The matter, affecting both leagues, is treated as a tribunal across organized baseball. Also NYU coach Lomoiroi announces a 14-game 1908 schedule including Princeton and West Point.
Beaman comes from behind to win the fourth race on a heavily backed even money lever. Granny Extinnion helps the upset as favorites and well-played horses land big winnings in a strong card.
The report covers results from Oakland with horses such as Dorante Beaman Anna May and Enfield with odds and placings, plus a San Francisco to Beaumont card detailing multiple race outcomes. It also notes Billy Lander losing his first professional bout in Calgary, Alberta to Eddie Herring after a fifteen round contest.
Manila Dee 3 The Coastwise Sea Union declared a strike today, tying up six large coasting steamers. Sailors demand 100 percent pay increase for overtime and Sunday work on the overtime schedule.
Broken down over work and nervous strain affect the whole body. Dr Miles Nervine restores nervous energy and strengthens the system. A testimony from a minister’s wife describes rapid improvement after beginning use, noting the patient recovered fully. money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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