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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
10
The author urges decluttering living rooms from sentimental knickknacks and what-nots that distract from art. He cites Josephine’s plain pearl ornament and a hall museum example to argue that restraint enhances room appeal. The piece notes a weekly series on decor running Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
The article urges fur trade cooperation to curb fur eczema linked to dyes and processing. It cautions sensitive individuals may suffer asthma or hives, notes perspiration worsens dye dissolution, and advises keeping furs away from hot skin and maintaining clean neck areas to reduce contact with greasy residues. The piece calls for a joint research department and stricter industry action.
A short poem critiquing culture and time with antique imagery, noting crossword puzzles in ancient Egypt and the pyramids. It suggests improvement and hope for better days, referencing golf lighting and social observations about borrowing and idle growing trends. Copyright notice appears at the end.
A devotional verse urging personal virtue and integrity. The speaker asks for strength to stay on the right path, kindness, patience, and a clean record by day’s end. It pleads for a day lived selflessly so others may rejoice.
Puzzle prompts readers to solve a large crossword with clues across verticals and horizontals. It features a motif about Sherlock Holmes and daily new words, with references to geography and language and a note about Washington Post style.
Mary Elizabeth Allen argues saving is easy with a system. Start by keeping expenses below income and setting a small, regular weekly or monthly deposit. Invest gradually in savings accounts, government bonds, building and loan associations, or credit unions. Banks can advise on bonds, stocks, and mortgages on partial payment plans.
A foreign reader Jean asks Miss McDonald for guidance as she plans to return to France after a lonely stay in the United States. The advice urges ignoring the money debt, pursuing friendship, and seeking personal purpose, with encouragement to write and find work before leaving.
A mistimed errand to Col Bellowes ends in friction at the front door and a timid wife. A quest to reach Doctor Dolittle amid worsening weather leads to a chance encounter with a kind, round man bearing a black bag, sheltering the narrator from a sudden storm.
Work on the $60,000 memorial to John Ericsson, inventor of the Monitor, will be begun early next week. The project, a marble group with a base and a sitting figure, is to be located just south of the Lincoln me-asure.
Jane Eddington shares muffin recipes including ordinary one egg batter with milk flour sugar and baking powder plus butter. Variations add dates sour cream and nutmeg or orange peel. Directions cover mixing folding and baking times for small buttered moulds and quick tea muffins.
The army world fliers, funded by a 35000 dollar congressional grant and a 25000 dollar donation from Norwegian descent citizens, will be guests of the National Press Club Tuesday night at 830. Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick will introduce them and war department leaders will attend. Lowell Thomas, author of their story in The Post, will speak.
The Mask club of Central High students and alumni will present a unique cabaret dance at Wardman Park hotel tonight. Chaperons include Miss Sibyl Baker and several couples from the Grey, Lee, Beach and Maize families. The committee features Marceline Grey Yvonne Levy Mary Armstrong Erma Steiger Clarke Beach and Russel Graham.
The Interior Secretary expects public release today of the Southern Appalachian national park committee report, completed late yesterday afternoon. Secretary hosted committee members at Wardman Park hotel for dinner. A Rockville marriage license was issued for Milo Shoup and Anna E. Jorgemington. Maine State Society meets Thomson School at 8 tonight. Ohio Girls Club dance at Franklin Square hotel 8:30 tonight. Susan B Anthony memorial committee meets at 1709 H Street NW at 4 this afternoon. Mrs. Raymond P. Morgan to speak at High School Teachers Union meeting at College Women's Club 1822 I Street NW at 4 this afternoon.
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