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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
2
Strapped wrist gauntlets of French glace kid with heavy embroidery and two toned stitches in brown beaver gray and white. Novelty cuff styles with matching stitching also offered in broken sizes at $2.45 per pair on the Main Floor.
An advertisement touts Hypo-Cod as a remedy boosting sleep appetite and strength, claiming long-lasting relief from colds and winter fears. It urges readers to visit Peoples Drug Stores to buy a bottle and try the product.
Philip W. White and his wife Nellie petitioned the court to adopt Pollyanna Childress born in the Florence Crittenton home. The couple say her birth parents are unknown and request a new name and parental status. The Whites reside at 235 Twelfth Place Northeast.
Charles Norris aged 30 of 1104 Ninth Street Northwest was arraigned before U S Commissioner Needham C Turnage and charged with violating the Harrison narcotic act. Police say Norris discarded a package containing two cocaine capsules after a car chase. Commissioner Turnage set a 2000 dollar bond for grand jury action.
Paul DuVernal Barry, accused in the February 20 1922 killing of Tyler B Lawler, a Washington Railway and Electric conductor, stands trial No 2 as the court weighs prayers from both sides. Barry claims insanity.
The Hutchins will contest tied to Stilson Hutchins estate of 4 million dollars died 1912, set for trial December 19 in probate court by Justice Siddons. Principal beneficiaries are widow Rosy Keeling Hutchins, two sons Walter and Lee Hutchins, and granddaughter Mildred Rogers. Harry alias Christman Keough, 63, held on charges of passing bad checks from 1917, arrested on a train at Altoona after fleeing Missouri.
A bill introduced by Representative Celler of New York would appoint a seven member commission to determine with scientific accuracy what percentage of a beverage makes it intoxicating. The measure mirrors a similar proposal by Senator Spencer of Missouri.
Chief detectives Sweeney and Waldron arrested C L Skinner, editor of a colored weekly, on forgery charges. Stanner admitted forging a $600 check and attempting to pass it at a downtown bank, according to the report.
The article lists prices for various inlaid mahogany tables, nests of four, lamps and shades, tapestry pillows, boudoir lamps, torchiers, book ends, cigarette boxes, candlesticks, and lace items. It invites readers to write or phone for a catalogue.
Pocket cabinet crafted with seven sides as in the original. Solid mahogany post legs, reeded, thick top, invisible hinges. Price $19.75. Oriental Rug Salon promotes gifts of Persian or Chinese rugs in a varied assortment from emailer mats to room size.
Listings show Sumac and Cashmere mats in 2 by 2 feet, Sarouk and Kirman pieces around 2 to 4 feet, priced from $25 to $95. Massouls measure 4 by 7 feet with values from $75 to $95, Kurdistan, Sarouk, and Kirman sites range up to 442 by 8 feet, priced $100 to $250.
The listing shows various Chinese rug sizes with price ranges. Typical sizes include 2 by 5 feet priced around 32.50 to 45 dollars, plus 3 by 6 feet at 65 to 75 dollars, 4 by 7 feet from 85 to 125 dollars, 5 by 8 feet 150 to 175 dollars, and 6 by 9 feet 195 to 245 dollars. Smaller round and oblong rugs are listed at 20 to 37 dollars with specified shapes.
A fragment notes a quaint Queen Anne styled Spinet Desk offered in a dull combination, referencing a price tag near 904.09. No further context or bidders documented in the readable text.
Advert reads S fold screens four feet high filled with barley in brown or blue with inner frame recoverable. Mahogany and golden oak finishes priced from 14.60. Variety of upholstery items including chandlers and tapestry brocade mats in multiple colors and sizes ranging 1.25 to 16.08 dollars.
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