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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
58
The passage touts the Real Overcoat line under P. B. with a stock meeting winter needs for Washington dressers. It argues that value lies beyond price, highlighting quality and readiness for critical wardrobes.
A shopper is told that prices of 15, 18, and 20 dollars apply to a superior overcoat and suit in the P. B. style. Imported fabrics may raise the cost, but the retailer insists the quality never serves as a profit excuse.
A local store, Father Riuidlpills, operates at Ninth and the Avenue offering a head to toe outfit selection. The shop advertises apparel and accessories with seasonal stock and in store specials for shoppers in the downtown district.
The list details numerous entries across multiple races with names like Corare, Ferrand s Wan Forty Four dert, Lehan, Captain Glove, Endymion, Jon Rose, Howard Seatt, Endymion, Michael Beck, Mary Caudien, Druid, Hostas, Tals y B, Frank Me Sur, Black Annie, Great Jubilee, Amatya, Argonaut, and several others. It notes distances from five furlongs to a mile and features selling and claiming events with numerous owners and riders, including Hokebarg, Mary Caudien, Ben Howe, Virginia Maid, and Amatya, among many others.
Fragmented text lists numerous personal names and place fragments with unclear context. Readable items include Tampa Avia fanith Daley Bo and Catrine Stontour among others, but no coherent event, date, or organization is identifiable for a concrete summary.
The article details plans for cutter races as a novelty event in Washington, noting snow and cold enabling sleighing. It cites horsemen and track officials optimistic about a casual matinee and potential future races, with commentary on local sports culture and anecdotes from observers.
Australian champion Bill Lang knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons in the twelfth round at Rush Cutter Bay Stadium before 13,000 fans. Lang pressured early, Fitzsimmons fought cleanly, but Lang landed a right uppercut sending Fitzsimmons to the floor. Lang, listed at 183 pounds, won as a strong betting favorite with Arthur Scott refereeing in warm conditions.
The Mexico event shows Dim Bady (Fisner) defeating Mauretania (Wilson) in a close finish. Early Tide (Wilson) beats Sabads (Creevy) with Force (Pickens) and Banifury Garner also noted in the results.
Juarez Mexico December 26 A crowded track saw a split crowd with heavy favorites prevailing led by Early Tide in a 6 furlong handi cap. The card lists results for races including Mauretania and Acqua Execute with several named horses and jockeys, noting bets and finishing positions across six events.
If you have troubles with your engine or any part of your car or wish to know the best routes for touring or anything of interest to the automobile world write to the Automobile Editor at The Washington Post and the answer will appear in the issue of the following Sunday.
Ted Sullivan unveils a plan to open the American Baseball Agency with headquarters in the Corn Exchange Bank building room 1001. The agency will recruit players from minor leagues and match them to clubs, offering rapid substitutes for pitchers catchers or outfielders on short notice and promising protections for both clubs and players.
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson says the Jeffries bout will be staged in San Francisco not Utah or Chicago and that his training camp will be at Ocean View near the city. He notes Gunboat Smith will be among his training partners and that Corbett predicts Jeffries will win easily.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Virginia December 2 under the direction of WC Whitner consulting engineer for Frank J Gould of New York surveying forces will start from Ashland tomorrow to select best routes from that place to Washington for the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Company and the Richmond Washington line. When the most advantageous route has been selected construction will begin probably April 1 It is the intention of the Goulds who own the property to tap the Washington One at a point which will reach to the Chesapeake Bay at deep water. The Washington and Falls Church Railroad is understood to be a Gould property and it may be made part of the through system in which case it will be double tracked and largely improved.
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