Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

3

Society notes and society figures in metropolitan pages

Society items from London and New York mention Mrs Robert Bacon supporting Harvard rowing, preparations for a new shell built near Oxford Cambridge boat race, Lady Constance Stewart Richardson at Palace Music Hall with guarded entrances, and Asbury Park church hats during services. Also covered are Mrs Singer's divorce suit in Reno, a New York Astor jewel letter to John Jacob Astor and appraised values, and remarks on Mrs Astor's famous furs and social celebrity.

Robert Bacon Taft France Neazon Putney Boglnad'e ‘Thames Harvard London Constance Stewart Richardson Palace Music Wlre Cole Rociety Constance William Astor New York John Jacob Astor William Antor Titans & Co John’ Jaca Maemet

Dr Peters Explores Women and Alcohol's Toll in Society

The talk centers on how alcohol harms women more than men, describing societal patterns, moral concerns, and the ruinous outcomes seen in homes and fashion centers. It argues drink weakens female virtue, endangers marriages, and fuels heartbreak, urging reform against social norms enabling these harms.

Seere Almot Jouver Tal Mac Romulus Alcohal New York

Mothers of District Meet in Washington on Purity Work

The congress of mothers of the District of Columbia met in the Mothers room of the Loan and Trust building. Mrs S M Wescott spoke on the provession of gifts and white slave traffic, urging mothers to lead social and family purification and to warn boys and girls to avoid vice. The Mothers Club issued 3000 programs for the year and will intensify efforts against evil resorts and for motherhood.

Westedtt Congress of Mothers of the District of Columbia Loan and Trust Mra A A. Blrney W. £. de Riemer S. M. Wescott America Mothers‘ Club District of Coumbia Washington Mothers

Christmas Stamps Sell Fast in Woodworth Stores

Thousands of Red Cross Christmas stamps were sold to shoppers in Woodworth last night by Loth-Fop's and Kanna stores. The campaign aims to aid sufferers from the Auber dzlogis, with officials predicting a new sales record. Boardman praised the sales and expected this week to surpass prior six days, as women volunteers and energetic sales staff drive further purchases. Count von Bernstorff arrived in New York aboard the Kaiser to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents.

Red Cross Woodworth Loth- Fop’s Kanna Gira Auberdzlogis Red’ Cross Gavtotman Thi iGiety Woren Womten Mtge Mahel- Boardman The New. York Count Ganter von Bernstorff United States Hlm

Inventors split yields two groups form Brotherhood in Washington

Following a split in the Inventors League, Secretary William Harrison's faction filed incorporation papers for the Brotherhood of Inventors. The original leader Wills P. Armstrong and supporters formed a separate group last Friday. Headquarters for the Brotherhood opened in the Money Building as they prepare monthly publications for inventors.

Inventors’ League William Harrison Brotherhood of Inventors Harrigan League Wills P. Armstrong of Inventors Washington Jone W. F. Waite TwoEnagers Invalare Waltern Harrison J. “McF. & Thomas EM. Kluge J. Behenck The Brotherhood Min‘ney

Students Desert Capital Headed Home for Holidays

Crowded Union Station sees hundreds of Washington seminaries and convents girls depart for Christmas homes. Georgetown convent sends about 1% of students to Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburgh and midwest cities while others head to Washington state and southward. Most will return the first week of January to resume studies.

Clarlty Union Station Washington George Town Philadelphia Harrigburg Pittsburg Middle West State of Washington Georgetown

Schofield Weds Again At Waldorf Astoria In New York

Danville Virginia reports a surprise wedding this afternoon in New York as Mrs Sadie Vase Van Wagener of Danville weds R A Schofield owner of Riverstae and Dan River cotton mills the Souths largest such plant. Schofield a leading figure in business and church circles has been married twice before his second wife Miss Nelle Vass died two years ago.

Rich Mitt Danville Waldorf-Astoria Dec Waldorf- Astoria New York Sadie Vase van Wagener R. A. Schofield Riverstae Dan River Cotton Milla Schofield Nel-le Vass

Society Notes Mention Guests and Alumni Events

Society continues from page seven with guests including Mrs George Foster Peabody former Senator Davis and Mrs Eikins. Rebecca Powell of Virginia visits Washington and winter host Mrs Hungerford. Hamilton Wilson returns from Tome School for Christmas. Purdy couple stay at Hotel Wolcott New York. Col and Mrs Thomas Smith of Warrenton spend weeks at Everett. Bra Smith remembered as Elizabeth Gaines of Warrenton. Western High School class of 1910 plans December 23 reception for all alumni, with invitations issued where addresses found. Nettle G Bridgeman and Durtley D Toncray announce marriage in Grangeville Idaho. Cardinal Satelli remains unchanged in condition. Archbishop OConnell of Boston sends cable of sympathy.

Rebecca C. Powell Virginia Washington Thomas Smith Warrenton, Va Everett Smith Elzabeth Gaines Western “High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Demon & CO Huntington Huntington Knabe Hel Franklin Cote Shoninger , Vose & Sons Hardman Hardman Chickering Inos Ake O. J. Demonl & CO 12Th and G Streets Mellow Onli A-Dickeg & CO Bistillars Nesbitt, Tem Berry & Whitmore Co Berry & Whitmore Ride F and Eleventh Streets Eadquarters Harber & Ross Trashington Post Kirst M Asbury Park N. 5 F. B. Stockdale Ou Smaikee Furs Avery A. Singer Boston Reno Nev Singer Charlotte Davis Detroit DR. Peters Madison C. Peters Waltham Watches Waltham Mothers OF Inventors Ask Charter Harrison Elk Head Elk Grove Golden & CO la. Avenue Pacific Coast RE. A. Schofield George Foster ,Peabody Senator Davis Eikins John Henry Purdy Wolcott Miz. Nettle G. Bridgeman Grangeville Idaho Durtley D. Toncray Toncray Katalla Railroad Company Seattle Alaska Satelli Rome Cardinal Satelli Archbishop O'Connell Galt & Bro Pennsylvania Avenue 13Th and G. Streets N.W E. F. Droop & Sons Co Ave N. W PLUYM Tath Union. Trust Company Saerara Fy Stren Olobere Belasco Theater Fercine Faean Elt Packard Qenarguy Phaeton Runargout the Luttrell Co H St. NW Phone & i Carloanlg T.B. Colley & Son 7Th Street N. W Giditaise Tering Ilvar Bierting HINES
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication