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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1917
Page
9
Letters to the Editor urge stricter enforcement of Virginia’s dry law and question liquor access for families. A Virginia woman suggests redesign of a coin to honor liberty and independence. Susie Root Rhodes thanks the paper for supporting Christmas carol singing at the Treasury steps.
Fragmented wartime dispatches claim the United States faced obstacles from British and other powers, warning of losses and urging independence in naval commerce. The text advocates developing a domestic merchant fleet to avoid reliance on foreign shipping amid ongoing conflict.
Henry T Brain a deputy public printer who died after a long life of service is remembered as esteemed and devoted. Born in Howard County Missouri he served in the Union Army, led government printing efforts, and was longtime president of a national internal union. His son Captain Edward Brain served on the border with the National Guard.
The Post commends the common sense in its war editorials, arguing neutrality risks weakness and neglects national interests. It urges decisive support for outcomes that strengthen resolve over sentiment, asking who true friends are and how best to help them, signed Harold W. Stevens.
George W. Withers of 903 Thirteenth Street NW urges The Post to begin a public subscription to place a Clara Barton memorial building in Washington. He offers $10 and notes many would contribute, calling Barton highly deserving of the honor.
An open letter argues that Germany and its allies wage barbaric war and asks the President to query them about their aims. It asserts Belgium and France fight for home, liberty, and democracy, while English, Belgian, and French forces struggle against a monarchic power and its murderous actions. The piece ends with a call of solidarity from ANNULET ANDREWS OHL.
Editor notes a public press finding that delivery costs amount to a substantial portion of prices in Washington. A practical plan suggests merchants offer an 8 percent rebate to customers who pick up and transport their own goods, awarded via accumulating slips until a $25 threshold is reached.
James Mooney seeks information about his father Arthur Mooney who lived in 1880s at 600 B street and his sister Nellie in the city. Rose Anna Mooney was his wife. He asks local readers for any traces of the Mooneys after his mother moved abroad to England. James Mooney, 1036 Elliott Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
A letter signed An Old Veteran questions job allocations at the United States Soldiers Home. The writer is urged to provide names and positions for verification, with payroll facts cited to support or rebut the claims. A member of the home challenges specifics and promises a detailed reply if concrete statements are supplied.
In a note, Blaine Newport questions Robert E Dow of the Brooklyn Entomological Society, saying the number of leap years since Christ’s birth is 464, not 478, arguing that century years not divisible by 400 are not leap years.
In a Washington letter E. Jones criticizes government ownership of telephones while noting Christmas mail delays under federal control. He compares private networks, telegrams, trolley lines, rails, hotels and ships, and argues the post office failed while others functioned during the holiday rush.
A letter from Bramham West Virginia dated December 30 1914 argues former Presidents deserve half or one third pay and continued service to the government on par with military officers. The writer decries current practice of retirement and urges the envoy to coronation duties and appointments to tribunals reflect greater prominence for former Presidents.
A fire destroyed the Hampton Terrace Hotel in North Augusta early today, causing an estimated loss of 600000 dollars. Poor water pressure hampered firefighters as the 300 room frame building burned, its roof collapsing. Officials believe crossed wires started the blaze.
Stanwood Menken and Henry L. Weat in Washington arrange final details for a Willard congress January 25 to 27 under the National Security League. Over 1,000 delegates from governors to universities attend. Key figures include Hisha Hoot, William Roscoe Thayer, Howard Coffin, Henry L. Stimson, Albert Bushnell Hart, and many others. The gathering aims to press universal military training and a national lecture system on patriotic topics with educators from across the country leading the university extension project.
The District of Columbia Belgian relief committee will renew its work Friday in the Woodward building to supply clothing and food for destitute Belgian refugees in northern France and near the Belgian border. Since 1914 the group has raised 7291.95 dollars, sent 156 boxes of clothing, and supported refugees through the Franco American committee in Paris. Mrs W H Hill spoke on her nineteen months of relief work, inspiring support as the sewing circle plans garments from patterns furnished by Mrs Hill. The committee urges Washingtonians to donate material and funds to speed up shipments to Paris via Mrs Hill.
Henry Clinton Bell argued that immortality of the soul is proven, saying the soul lives beyond death and miracles in the Bible support this. In a Washington Secular League gathering at Pythian Temple, J W Nigh and David Eccles offered critique while others spoke. a Sunday talk by Franklin Steiner was announced.
Advertising notice seeks agents to sell standard medical books to physicians. Mentions new publications, favorable reception, and strong earnings potential. Requires prompt response to J B Lippincott Company Philadelphia PA for details.
A pooled row of early 20th century help wanted notices seeks various labor and service workers. Entries include maids, waiters, salesmen, a plumber, elevator man, stockman, delivery helpers, two youths on bicycles, and a middle aged man for rooming house care. Also positions for canvas workers, a clerk, and a printer to join a weekly paper. Locations include 1301 K St NW 1723th St NW 1401 F St NW 515 Ath Ave NW 1206 Fa Ave NW 329 Pa Ave NW 1580 Foster Plaug Co Gaithersburg Md and others. some require color or race preferences. some specify commissions and weekly wages. some request applying in person or via box numbers.
Classified notices describe multiple help wanted positions including female apprentices to learn French dress cutting and millinery at New York Millinery Academy and Haughman Dressmaking College, along with numerous housework and office help listings. Names, addresses, and contact details appear for each query.
Classified notices show multiple help wanted ads including stenographer positions at Lansburgh and Bro apply to Mr Lester. several housework, cooking, and nanny roles listed with locations around Washington area. many require references and specify duties, rates, and hours. entries indicate a busy classified page of employment opportunities.
Lost with rewards of 3000 dollars total for two emerald rings, plus 1500 each, last seen between Washington and New York or in transit. Descriptions include square emeralds with brilliants in a border, vintage twin ring, and other jewelry details. Rewards for information leading to recovery, with contact points at Shoreham Hotel Washington, St. Regis New York, or New York Herald office. Also notes miscellaneous lost items and local notices.
An OCR fragment advertises M Spencer a palm reader at 1318 14th St promising 1917 1918 readings and life advice. Nearby a tire company Ramsdell 2-in-1 Tire Co advertises tire recycling. Also numerous furniture and antique listings appear with garbled text and incomplete details.
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