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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Tiz as a remedy for sore tired feet. It claims pain relief from corns callouses blisters bunions and chilblains, promising restful comfort and joy for feet after long work or walking. A 25 cent box is pitched as providing a year of foot comfort to wear smaller shoes.
Santo Domingo February 1 reports two months of U S military rule with a provisional government not under martial law. Plans call for a constabulary modeled on Porto Rico to be independent of local politics, with a police force run by American officers or civilians during occupation.
Our February sale features numerous small lots and discontinued designs offered at attractively low prices. Customers may reserve items for delivery later, with emphasis on clearing remnant lines and providing the most desirable qualities at reduced costs.
Georgetown University Law School students compete for the William J. Penfield medal with essays on international law. This year's topic is The Principles of International Law Governing Submarine Warfare, reflecting strong student interest in current international issues and the prize established by Walter S. Penfield in memory of his father.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check a coated tongue for feverish or constipated conditions and recommends a teaspoonful of the product or a thin laxative to clear out foul matter. The copy warns against substitutes and directs readers to buy the genuine product from druggists.
Government departments in this city have increased security for employees and buildings. A meeting of chief clerks in various bureaus led to steps protecting staff. In several offices younger watchmen replaced elderly ones, extra guards are on night duty, and more street lamps were installed around facilities. Access shifted to front entrances as rear doors remain closed amid strained relations with Germany.
A crowded advertisement for a rug sale lists Mohair rugs in multiple colors and sizes, classic art rugs for bathrooms, rag and Wilton options, and heavy Axminster runners from Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Co and Alex Smith & Sons. It highlights prices from $1.60 to about $46, emphasizing well known makes and desirable patterns.
Auction style notice advertises imitation linoleums and genuine inlay linoleum patterns. Mentions full rolls and net remnants with special pricing 39 cents per yard in a local store. No clear date or location given.
Mrs. William B. Hardy and Sel den FP Ely led the Grover Cleveland School P T A gathering on a Wednesday afternoon. They discussed the Home and School Council as a federation behind public schools in the district and outlined aims of school and community collaboration.
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The text lists varied monetary values such as 35.75, 523.50, 24.25, 3725, 17.78, negative amounts including minus 16.00 and minus 30.09, and further figures like 22.75, 526.00, and 35.50, without clear context or full sentences to establish a coherent event or entity.
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