Washington merchants optimistic on 1909 trade
Washington business leaders forecast a banner 1909 with revival in trade, boosted by Taft election, emergency currency passage, and stronger bank conditions. Merchants across industries from tobacco to jewelry, auto, apparel, hardware, and groceries report improved sales, confidence restored, and plans for growth in coming year.
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Washington
Dar Boche
Gust Begumrag
Therbare
Bankeviot
Belley
Taft
Congress
Disease Nears Doom and Medical Progress Ahead
Washington physicians forecast major advances in medicine over the next year with better treatment for nervous and mental disorders, tuberculosis and other diseases. Experts cite blood pressure research, differentiation of epileptic conditions, and efforts to prevent typhoid fever by vaccination as key developments expected to improve care and safety in the coming twelve months.
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Arthur
Wees
WB. Muses & Sons
Inne
GG. Corwen
GG. Cornwen & 8
Tore
van Wiskle
Smith Phin Company
Ama Avenro
Wade
Waslington
Washington
Deo Ceves
Dr. Hickling
Sterling Ruffin
Connecticut Avenue
Vetemp & Great City
Realty Boom Dawning in Washington Real Estate Outlook
Washington firms anticipate a strong real estate year as confidence returns after the presidential election. bankers hold idle funds likely to flow into property. developers, investors, and out-of-town buyers eye suburban and central district sites, with several large building deals already reported and expectations of higher rentals and continued city growth.
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Oaly
Washington
Post
William A. Hill
Moore & Hil, Incorporated
Washington Real Estate
Alexander
Hersey
Swartzell
Rheem & Hensey
United States
District of Columbia
Charles W. Kax
Fem
Stone & Fairfax
Hensey
Tate
N. J. Lansbury
Fayence
John W. Soule
Soule Company
James L. Lampton
Lieve
J. D. Sullivan
J. D
W. D. Sullivan
Brainerd
Lawyers Reflect On The Old Year And Aye For The New
Attorneys Charles A Douglas and Golden Donaldson offer a cautious, hopeful view of the legal field as the year ends. They cite Supreme Court rulings on employer liability, railroad rate cases, and standard oil judgments, predicting renewed activity and a favorable business climate under a Taft administration era. The key case of Gompers contempt and press freedom remains central, with potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Charles A.douglas
Golden Donaldson
Mr Douglas
Hig
de Bon Non
Supreme Court
Pritehard
North Carolina
Raiiroad
Uie
Kemt Court of Appeals
Landis
District of Columbia
Gould
Wright
Tere
Donalidson
Sourts
Juste
Wrigat
United States
Hotel Outlook Bright as Inauguration Draws Crowds
Washington hotel managers report no rooms left for March 4 as inauguration week crowds surge. Officials say 1908 will be a record year with abundant money and strong travel, boosted by conventions and the presidential event. Washington dominates as the national convention center, prompting calls for a large, nearby convention hall to keep meetings in the capital.
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Hiv’ Ead
Scott Duvall
Frankun
du Vty
Chute
T Wright
Tobarc Company
J. L. Whitmore
Berry + Whitmore
Whitmore
Alvin M. Lothrop
Woodward & Lothrom
Sigmund Kann
Kann, Sons & Co
Washington
Gorgon Nordlinger
M. Philipsbarn & Co
Taft
New York
Vesterens
United States
Conservation Congress
Waterways Convention
National Capital
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Relief for Chronic Pain
Jacob Hirgel of Covington Indiana testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve chronic Loco motor Ataxia and keep him up, though some doubt their safety. He notes long use and gratitude as others report relief from chronic diseases. The ad promises a money back guarantee if the first package does not benefit.
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Miles
Jacob Hirgel
Covington
Ind
Builders See Busy Year Ahead for Washington Homes
Architects and builders in Washington anticipate a busier spring with more attractive residences. They cite cheaper materials, open shop labor, and growing confidence in investments as reasons for expected growth, aiming for better architecture and broader use of refined design in new houses.
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Washington
Unsc.ty
Nsw
Mildung
Aho
Joseph Richardson
Frm
Richardson & Burgees
Mr. Richardson
George Oakley
Totten, Jr
Totten
Bulleiiuc
Prnie
Appleton P. Clark
Stus
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Stokes
Tess
Mollie Qhese
Te Automobile Department
Wler
Hol Supply
Express Commpantes
Ter
Republican Party
Luther & Snyder
Sayner & Kidd
Manry
Louis Rich
George
Egarteenth
Hine Kintone
Niss
Jie Saya
Cuno H. Rudolph
Rudolph & West
Juli Rosenbers
Evbte
Ger Townley
Brownley
Sandy
Washiogton
Edward If
Freon
FL Group & Sons Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Samuel Biber
Bieber-Kaufman , Tompany
Eclothiers
Wigath Street
Sayi
Roosevelt
Missouri
Arthur Atantey Zell
Motor Car Company
Zell
Baltimore
Elt Motor Car Company
John B. Espey
G. Taylor Wade
Wholesale Commission
P. Cannon & Sons
Daniel Coyne
Electon
Ingre
Alm. Baker
H. Baker & Co., Inc
Life
Dr. Hickling Sanguine
E. G. Isramerd
Gompers
Donaldson
Hotel Outlook Bright
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