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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

6

Anniversary Floor Dress sale on third level

Prices slashed across womens and childrens wear with anniversary deals on Ivory kidskin slippers gun metal stappers high shoes waists silk and lace petticoats spring skirts house dresses hats and boys garments many items priced from 5 to 123.75 availability varies by size and model across fabrics and sizes in the usual period shop display

Hughes Ideal Morocco Laird Schober Copley Milan

Anniversary Sale Price List for Household Goods

Long list of anniversary prices across categories from BAKING SETS to PILLOWS. Includes teacups and saucers Japanese thin china, cut glass, mixing bowls, serving trays, pottery vases, rugs, flour cans, bread boxes, mop sets, canned peaches, rice, asparagus tips, boneless bacon, queen olives, card tables, and pillows with specific sizes and discounted prices. Each item notes anniversary pricing and product details.

Jardinieres Mount Vernon Wizard Louisiana Savoy

Just Why Dogs Wag Their Tails

A dog signals thoughts and feelings through tail movements as a physical outlet for emotion. Scientists explain tail wagging expresses anxiety, interest, enthusiasm, hunger, or defeat, acting as a nervous outlet much like other outward reactions.

Fido

Wilsons Enjoy Ride and Harriet Lane Bride Wilsons

The President and Mrs. Wilson attended morning church services then rode through parks in Alexandria and nearby towns. Mrs. Marshall Field hosted a brilliant dinner at her Sixteenth Street home followed by a musicale with Amelita Gallicari and Manuel Berenguer. about 150 guests attended.

Wilsons Harriet Lane Bride Marshall Field Miss Dixon John Miller Horton Blake Congressional Club Wilson Central Presbyterian Church Parks Alexandria Virginia Pink Palace Sixteenth Street Amelita Galh-Caref Manuel Berenguer Homer Samuela

Suffrage Leaders Gather in Capital for Council Session

Mrs. Anna Howard Shaw honorary president and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt national president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will arrive in Washington to join the national executive council meeting at headquarters 1626 Rhode Island avenue Friday. State suffrage presidents will arrive early in the week. A mass meeting is planned at Poll’s Theater Sunday afternoon with Secretary of War Baker expected as principal speaker.

Anna Howard Shaw National American Woman Suffrage Association Carrie Chapman Catt Washington Association Rhode Island Avenue Mra. Shaw Florida Mra. Catt New York Executive Council Poll's Theater Bakera

Williamsport Church Calls Dr Granger to Pulpit

In Williamsport Pennsylvania the Church of the Covenant extended a unanimous call to Rev Charles Everett Granger D C pastor of Gunton Temple Washington to join as pastor. Granger said he received notice by long distance telephone but has not decided. He came to Washington in 1910. The Williamsport church is noted as one of the wealthiest in the region.

Willamsport Church of the Covenant (Presbyterian Charles’ Everett Granger D. C Gunton Temple Church Washington, D. C

Mardi Gras Ball Planned by Raleigh Camp of Confederates

All plans are set for the third annual Mardi Gras costume ball to be hosted in Raleigh tonight by Washington Camp Mo. 8056 Sona of Confederate Veterans. The event features palm decor, flags, dancing, and Mardi Gras touches through the evening until 11 oclock with the crowning of queen Miss Olive Plant and king Maj. BR. W. RB. Ewing. The floor committee, led by chairman William A. Coombe and vice chairman Elwood H. Seal, includes numerous local names. Mrs. William Phillips will host at home this afternoon and again February 36 after 4 oclock. Mrs. Samust Jordan Graham, Mrs. William Fraser McDowell, and Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin will not be at home today, with Hamlin hosting next Monday for the last time this season. Miss Janet Richards will speak on Public Questions at 10.48 this morning.

Raleigh Washington Camp Sona Olive Plant Maj BR. W. RB. Ewing William A. Coombe Elwood H. Seal Vnes Measra P. J. Altizer Hugh Brewster Hen F. Hstopipal W. J. Goodwin Harry L. Hughes Philip K. Harvey F. R. Fravel Cecil K. Jones Gen. H. Oden Lake Henry C. Rothrock Allen L. Reese Marshall J. Smith Charles Beckey Paul X. Coulon B. C. Graaer Clarence K. Glover Morgan L. Henry C. Www. Lange R. J. Mortman W. G. Morgan Fred K. Nielsen J. J. O'Leary Robert Price M. Smith Paul Sweeney Robert Watson T. B. Ward William Phillips Samust Jordan Graham

Citizens Demand Immediate Bridge Plan in Georgetown

Georgetown citizens gathered at Potomac Savings Hank Hall to press for quick approval of replacing the Aqueduct bridge, condemned, as part of the National Capital beautification project. Leaders oppose deadlock over bridge type and favor a substantial commercial span within a $1,000,000 appropriation.

Georgetown Truge Aqueduct

Tubercular School Aid Boosted by Columbia Union

The Columbia Typographical Union added 25 to the board of education fund to run a tubercular children’s school. Speakers urged broader public support and hoped other groups would raise the remaining 1,000 needed to sustain the schools.

Columbia Typographical Union Education Board Board of Education Columbia Union

Birth of the American Flag Featured at Mardi Gras Ball

The Mardi Gras ball by Washington Camp No 805 Sons of Confederate Veterans will showcase The Birth of the American Flag. The event includes a patriotic tableau with Olive Plant crowned carnival queen and Maj. E. W. R. Ewing crowned king. Notables listed include Mrs Alfred H Plant and Col. Robert B. Lee among many aides. The orchestra to play The Star Spangled Banner as guests enter.

Raleigh Washington Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans Alfred H. Plant George 3. Covington Maud Howell Smith Paul L. Joachim George B. Ashby Clarence J. Owens Col Robert BE. Lee Robert N. Harper Capt. C. C. Calhoun Taylor Timberlake Clauds N. Bennett R. W. Lassiter South Trimble Jr. A. &. Parry Marx Kahn Robert H. Fravel Paul J

Church Choir Boys Win Gold Medals

The Rev. Dr. G C Bratenahl and Rev. Dr. Will iam L De Vries led a service at St. Mark's Church Capitol Hill with many choir boys admitted to full membership and gold medals awarded for attendance service and improvement. Notable honorees include Lindsey Duval Clarence Thomas Kenneth Wilson Lawrence Vermilion David Lewis Sandoe Alfred Goodman James Co Wade and Charles Scott.

G C. F. Bratenahl William L. de Vries R. C. Stetson St. Mark’s Church Capitol Hill Lindsey Duval Clarence Thomas Wold Kenneth Wilson Lawrence Vermillion David Lewis Sandoe, Jr Alfred Goodman James Co. Wade Ndt Charles Scott

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