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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1918

Page

3

N A and W S Co doubles dividend of a bustling river line

Unusual prosperity marks the year for the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company as directors declare a regular 3 percent quarterly plus an 8 percent extra dividend on 900000 capital stock and plan April retirement of 200000 five per cent bonds amid idle icebound weeks. Utilities lag as steamboat gains ride on river traffic growth.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Utilities Utilities Commission Steamboat

Chicago Grain Market Ends Mixed on Hogs and Corn Prospects

Reports of higher corn output offset by a 7,861,000 rise in hogs on farms pushed futures unsettled. December corn near 1.30% to 1.3043, oats softer, provisions up slightly. Cash grains show No 2 yellow corn at 140-142, No 20 white oats around 73-74.

Hiccaga Ohio Indiana Tilaga Iowa Seaboard Bearley

Dr King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad

For stubborn coughs and colds it relieves throat irritation from cold grippe and bronchial attacks. Praised nationwide for prompt action and pleasant taste. Sold by druggists everywhere for 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Teases Bowels Into Action

An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative. It claims the product gently corrects bowel issues and aids daily duties without a harsh purge. The note emphasizes natural relief and invites purchase for 250 currency units.

Legal Record highlights from Washington District docket

The District of Columbia law digest lists numerous patent case dispositions, equity, probate, and real estate actions. Notable entries include reversals and affirmations of patent office decisions involving Orris Zinc White Limited and others, plus assorted probate petitions, receivers, and transfers across multiple wards and square blocks in Washington City.

Hebb von Gredel Harry Keeme Patton Palet Orria Zinc White, Limited Commissioner of Patents Orris Zinc White, Limited Smyth Dennison Manufacturing Company Pony Ra Densy Z Sementener Nigpete No. Tieb Nien Nicoll Huey Cafe Satnamen Witepatrick -Broe Spenant Wadonier Gepany Robbe 7 Ar Elestri Seempens Ve Northeast Bischsie Aeroduie Oredel Gutte Percha Rober Sani Company Ajax Rubber Fitegerald van i Lewis D. Howell Lewis Rowell Sexton Wa St. Clair Et al Hackler Va Henemier Van _Dredel Hood Hubber Company Needham Ire Company Needham Tire Hood Rubber Company Bobb Ball and Gunui Saving Company Mammoth Spring Milling Company Commissioner of Patents Sfirmed Justice Robb Kilendrist United States of America Guerice Robb Onlef Intice Hutchins Et al Hutchins H. E B. Davis Appellant William G. Johnson Appellee H. E. Davis Horning District of Columbia Henry H. Davis P. H. Marshall Henry BE. Davis Burke ’S, Anacostia and Potomac Railway

Deeds of Trusts List Including Multiple Lot Secures

Long list of deeds of trust detailing parcels, lot numbers, and secured amounts. Names include Lewis Taylor Francie A. and Arthur Carr with various lenders and banks. Describes monthly or semiannual payments at 6 percent and other terms for numerous parcels across square lots.

Lewis Taylor Et Francie A Arthur Carr Marvio A Qustin James BE Lindehutt Bias Francis Baul James S Apeeare Bome Saringa Bank Ments Squain Lor Ade Janney Willan Fiatner Morton J. Lacks P. Ijanney William J. Flather Charles W. Fountaine Augusta M. Wessels Thomas J. Savage J. Clarence Welch Alfred GC. Whitald James H. Seer Tooathly Wiliam Ernest L. Schmidte M. Emmerich Mire Aner Teen Reading Association Louise Banfield Air Hert E Albert Berger Obdries Barry Alice Reiser Martha A. Boosa Charles W. Carr Fred McKee Sod Commercial Bank James H. Padeaux Elisbeth of Allan Bee William Hotman Albert W. Howard Square Mary B. Keenan Brands Sags James F. Shea Home Savings Bank SQUAR Mary B. Meenan A E. Petty Joseph Zirkle Frank B. Ferguson Simon Belott Barber George W. F. Soar Edmund D. Rheem Eigabeth Miller Jane FP. Miller Mary ¥. Miller Arthur Hallet LOT Sa Anbe J. Tay Julius Fred Meiee Security Savings and Commercial Bank

New York Produce Market Summary December Report

New York market notes show unsettled receipts totaling 8688 with creamery product prices higher than extras. Gun steady with receipts 6442. fresh gathered extras 74 75, regular packed 72 73. Pennsylvania and nearby Western hennery whites and browns range 76 80 with browns 68 74. Cheese strong with 1737 receipts and fresh special 38 37. Poultry alive irregular with chickens 23 24, fowls 20 26, old roosters 20, turkeys 23 35. Dressed prices steady. Raw sugar centrifugal 7.28 and granulated 9.00.

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Postoffice Contest Boosts War Savings Sales in District

A contest among 396 Washington Post Office carriers begins today with a $1,000 stake and three prize sections to drive war savings stamps sales by December 14. Postmaster Chance aims to top district goals of $7.6 million this year, citing Berberich of Robert Herbderich's Sons as backing the larger stake. The program enlists carriers in city and suburban routes under rules to prevent pooling and resell, with oversight by Assistant Postmaster Kerlin and Carrier Supervisor Scidgley.

Joseph A. Berberich Robert Herbderich Chance Dietrict War Savings Committee Crise Berberich Callahan W. 3 Washington City Malcolm D. Kerlin Clarence, Scidgley

Ford Seeks Major Pay Increases and New Building

In a Congress bound report Cornelius Ford the public printer urges substantial salary raises a retirement law a 3 950 000 building and 200 000 in machinery. He claims the government overpays 60 percent on private printing contracts and that top talent is leaving for higher wages elsewhere. Swift & Company Washington beef sales for the week ending November 30 average domestic beef 18.02 cents per pound.

Congress Cornelius Ford Swift & Company Washington, D. C

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