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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
14
Readers flood the contest manager’s office with inquiries and submitted figures, claiming astonishing counts. Some report counting the same item multiple times, while others seek clarification on rules and correct solutions as the closing draws near.
In a busy society column a regimental aid from the Thirteenth Infantry aids Gov and Mrs Tener Capt Goodrich stationed in San Francisco. a postponed wedding linked to Mexican unrest, and a long acquaintance dating to a Manila era. Separate items describe 25 New York women avoiding laughter to prevent wrinkles and a bold American woman artist who rents a carriage to evade crowds in Berlin.
In New York the Supreme Court refused to grant a divorce action brought by Crisin Lar against Meta Huker Sha Tbe. The referee urged a denial and the Newburg judge held the evidence insufficient for a decree. The ruling follows an earlier unconfirmed referee report in the case.
In Washington Philadelphia February 2 at Grace Episcopal Church Mount ALig the marriage united Miss Margaret Vaugh Whit ham daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Manuel Whit ham and Mr Abraham Claude Howard son of Admiral and Mrs JB Howard Annapolis The ceremony was conducted by Rev James Clayton Mitchell with Rev Simeon Hill assisting The wedding party included sister Mrs Thom Williamson matron of honor and four bridesmaids Ellen Lea Mary Shoemaker Mart McKee Nancy Daublell The best man Lieut Langlas A Howard and ushers George White Frank White Conde Path J Dashiell Abram laude Dr Lloyd D Whitham and Dr JD Whitham US Navy Attendees included Admiral JB Howard and Mrs Hubert D Tashiell with Paymaster Thom Williamson.
A longtime reflection on Lent argues the season should peel away worldly cravings and social bustle. It urges seeking inner spiritual truth, growth, and a sense of eternity beyond mere outward observance.
A coalition of sixteen Southern state leaders rail executives and scholars formed the Southern Settlement and Development Organization in Baltimore to raise funds establish branch offices and promote immigration colonization and settlement in the South. They urged state immigration bureaus a farm labor department and federal support to develop Baltimore and Gulf ports for arrivals. Mr Warfield chaired the conference and the delegates dined at the Maryland Club.
Washington society set rehearsals at the New Willard ballroom for a March charity kermess. Dancers and chaperons from Gondolier, London gayety, tarantella, Irish and Quaker dances are listed with names, ranks, and attendees.
Lieut Wilson’s baby Bruford H Wilson died at Fort Riley Kansas yesterday. He was the infant son of Edent.r thur Wilson and Helen Brooke Wilson, well known in the city where they formerly resided. Mrs Wilson is sister of Charles Brooks, chief civil engineer of the Capital Tieetion Railroad Company.
The problem describes counting complete circles and intersecting lines in a geometric puzzle. Each link forms a full circle and touches or crosses at least three other links or circles. No parts are false or deceptive. Prizes go to those with the most accurate and patient solutions.
A historic notice explains subscription options for Daily Post and Daily Sunday. Readers may pay monthly up to a year, sending twelve solutions if yearly, with dividends from five to twenty five times the paid amount for prize winners. Dividends prorate with multiple solutions, and safety steps call for registered mail or money orders.
An old contest outline explains a multi puzzle structure. It details tying rules, postmark timing, and prize division to avoid splitting winnings. It notes successive puzzles as tie breakers and specifies that only correct solutions advance to subsequent rounds.
A confused note mentions outside subscribers, permanent residence, a request from Jonak, and a change to a home or account. The fragment references a Papa agent and a “Sime Aint de yom” phrase, but details remain unreadable.
A nameless puzzle outlines prize values from five hundred to one dollar and various rewards. It lists multiple capital prizes tied to The Post subscriptions, including cash amounts, goods, and merchandise. The document reads like a lottery schedule with figures for daily, Sunday, and yearlong terms, plus items such as diamond rings and tailor made suits.
A fragment from an old text argues for extended reform and an overhaul of a prison system. It suggests ongoing issues and calls for a lasting solution, but lacks detailed names, dates, or locations to identify a specific event.
The text urges readers to submit solutions to a time counting puzzle with no fixed figures and promises that the last answer holds the same weight as the first. It notes the puzzle is elusive and encourages immediate counting and multiple submissions if mistakes are found.
Special Notice states that solutions accompanied by money will not be registered The contest manager is not responsible for money sent after submission Entrants must abide by the content manager rules If two people collaborate the prize goes to both If a solution is produced by another, the two jointly receive the prize Papers and data used must be preserved and submitted if asked The puzzle manager may appoint a committee to adjudicate questions and decisions are final
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