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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1924
Page
13
A reader letter outlines reducing a husband’s weight through careful kitchen dieting. Lean meat is allowed with fat trimmed, fried meat avoided, and skimmed milk used. Bouillon cubes aid appetite control, with balanced portions of meat, vegetables, bread, and coffee. The writer claims diet can improve health and appearance within months.
A health column discusses whooping cough as a major child killer and notes high susceptibility, indirect deaths from pneumonia, and a German village example. It reviews two treatments under trial chlorin gas inhalation and X rays, including department approvals and safety precautions.
A verse exploring a daughter's loving bids and a father's indulgent affection in a playful dance of trust and manipulation. It hints at the push and pull between care and deceit within a family bond, ending with the poet's reflection on parental sacrifice.
Jane Eddington describes a graham roll batter from old New England days. The batter makes 12 gem like rolls baked in an iron roll pan, using egg sour milk sugar soda graham flour and a little white flour. She notes iron pans were cheap, now pricier, and urges careful use to keep surfaces smooth.
Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson, president of the International Narcotic Education association, will address Susan B Anthony Foundation members at the Playhouse 1814 N Street Northwest tomorrow night at 8. Mrs John D Sherman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, will also speak. A group of Italian songs will be sung by Miss Clelia Floravanti of the Italian embassy, and Mrs Helen Barbee will sing several numbers.
Officials of the Federal Reserve Board report that most checks cleared are under 507 dollars with only a small share above 1000. Remarkable large checks include the 200 million dollar payment to Great Britain in 1917 and a 82 million dollar Chicago check in 1915. A two cent Uncle Sam debt remained uncashed for eighteen years.
A verse sequence contrasts Carol learning to drive with later wish to fly, showing fear of cars and admiration for flight. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward technology and progress, with playful asides on aviation and advertising. It closes with light quips about Wisconsin and a lampoon on blush manufacturers, dated 1824.
Puzzle text shows many broken phrases and OCR garble. It lists clues for a daily cross word with horizontal and vertical entries, including references to a theme about Sherlock Holmes and a Washington Post note. The readable items include clues for 1 Across man, 6 Leisurely, 34 Anyairenian ish high priest, etc. The partial entries mention tribes, metals, instruments, and terms for various clues, with scattered proper nouns and foreign phrases, all presented as a daily puzzle page.
Five episodes titled The Parish The Community The Diocese The Nation and The World will be performed tomorrow at 2:30 PM in St Mark's parish hall. Children and youths from Sunday schools of local churches will perform. Rev. William H. Pettus will lead a short service followed by a Church School Service League business meeting with reports and member service blanks.
The national Presbyterian conference will be held in Chicago December 9 to 12. More than 1,000 delegates are expected as leaders discuss world wide enterprises of Presbyterianism and budget decisions. Rev. Dr. Clarence Edward Maccartney of Philadelphia will give the keynote address.
Denver announces the premiere of Charles Wakefield Cadman latest cantata The Sunset Trail dedicated to John C Wilcox with Denver Music Week backing. Shanewis, Cadman renowned opera, will be staged simultaneously featuring over 100 Colorado soloists.
The annual Christmas fair under the District of Columbia Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations opens this morning at 11 o'clock in the Roc h Chamberau apartment. Proceeds will support the organization's work and activities.
In London and Greenheath, Doctor Dolittle and his dog Jip aid stray mongrels. Jip funds and runs a temporary Free Bone Counter in Whitechapel to feed the needy canines, while separating owned pets from the truly destitute. The venture shows Jip’s charitable spirit and practical limits.
The Galapagos Islands topic will be presented this afternoon and evening before National Geographic Society members at the New Masonic Temple auditorium. Dr Beebe and fellow naturalists spent weeks on the islands in 1923 tracing Darwin’s footsteps from the last century.
The rector'sAid Society of St Margaret's Episcopal church ends its annual bazaar and dinner today. Miss Caroline Smith oversees the fancy table with a wide assortment of Christmas articles for sale. Dancing will be held in the evening after the sale and supper.
Army assignments list officers across Air Service Infantry Signal Corps and other branches with transfers to Fort Sam Houston Fort McIntosh Honolulu Brooksfield Seattle and other posts. Promotions include several Lieutenants to Captain First Lieutenant and Major to organized reserves with dates and locations noted.
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