Campaign Against Merchants Evading Washington Taxes
District Tax Collector Rodger and assistants lead a campaign targeting merchants entering Washington to avoid paying local taxes. Hotels are visited by inspectors to detect new businesses and assess stock. Since year start, about 1 in payments have been received with only two merchants evading the law. assessed tax at 142 percent of stock value. Some merchants have attempted to leave the city after assessor visits, but with two exceptions attempts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rodgera
Advocates Milk by Parcel Post System in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Grange officers testified before the Senate post office committee endorsing a nationwide parcel post system for milk delivery. W T Cressy master T Adlman secretary and John A Bic sparran of the Pennsylvenia legislative committee urged a new organization to reach every village, replacing express companies with parcels post for milk distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Sigte’ Grange
Senate Post Office Committee
W.T. Cressy
Masterij
T. Adlman
John
A. BicSparran
Pennsylvenia” Organisation
Christmas caroler and festival at Trinity Church
The Sunday school Christmas event at Trinity Church Tagoma Park moved to Pariah hall last night after an address by Rev Frederick William Smith. A large Christmas tree stood as playlets and songs unfolded with Mrs Joase Les, Mrs Annie Woodward, Mrs Hervey Knight, and others participating. Dorothy Whitney served as organist while Knight presided at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Tagoma Park
Frederick William Smith
Joase
Les
Annie
Woodward
Hervey & Knight
Ma Cousins
Willard Douglas
Jesse R K.tee
Blitohahlines
Walter Walines
Knight
Burglary at 1215 Q Street Ends in Silverware Theft
Mrs Gertrude Johnson of 1215 Q Street NorthWest woke to a burglar in her home. A fight left her bruised on the temple. the intruder seized her and fled with silverware and clothing. Mrs Johnson’s husband chased but could not describe the assailant. Police notified, no description obtained.
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Gertrude Dohingon
Johneon
Ed Aark
Publicity Project Delayed by Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce discussed employing a publicity agent to advertise Washington. Delays were noted as the publicity committee revisits its plan and motion. H H Bulga and Conrad urged reconsideration while A Lisner reiterated the committee proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Shack
Washington
H. H.C. Bulga
Conrad
Cirmits
Ita
A. Lisner
Nantly
Dictionary Aids Foreign Students Says The Post
The Post reviews Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary highlighting its usefulness for learners. It notes illustrations and explanations aiding English comprehension and mentions foreign students using the edition to study American usage and language nuances.
Unclear Bulleting Amusements and Local Notices
Fragmented text lists amusements, promotions, a new fish market proposal, and various local advertisements. Mentions Wythe health department, lease termination steps, fish market modernization, and remarks by Daniel Garses and Lieut. Russell Dea. Advertising spots include laundry, oyster house, shorthand courses, and moving pictures in religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wythe Health Department
Ier Public Health
Modern Fish Market
Daniel Garses
T. C J. Bailey
Russell Dea
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Saks & Company
Seventh ‘Street
Tire Cafe Repu
Pepe
J. W. Gibson
Imperial
Washington Brewery Co
Imperial ‘Export
Sthaid Fats
Phone L
Wik Sid Drag
Maitre
Roa
Tab-Kreley Institute
Apltat Street
Washington, D
Tharp
S . Berkeley
Rye
F St Nw
Dailberg
Judd &. Detweiler, Inc
Bintels Cruel
Washington Gas Light CO
Rodgerson
Grange
Taloms Park
Gertrude
Johnson
Seisis
Post
Websters
Aix
Jim Mill
Ciasskind
Orry, Bulletins
John Preete
Angie
Dyceum
J.T. Crowley
Arnold
Ogdensburg
M. Arlington Bottling Co
Philo. Oyster & Chop House
NewFork
Hotel Continental
Zed BH Cop
Bunshine
City Temple
Cannek
Bas
Ader Freduciise
Virginia
Gould's
Paul B
Hugi
Grede
Lever
Fries
Moran & Cb
Comstock Piano
Haynes Piano
Launery
OUR
House & Herrmann
CUTRA
Starmont Sahatorium
Washington ‘Grove, MD
Cme
Aeataert Biosiens
Portner
Imutual Loan CO
St. Nlw
Potymer
TAL
Muddiman & Co
Sunday Post
Burchell
Cotter
M. W. Burchell
F St
Gabriel Np
7Th Street
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