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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1914

Page

3

Praise to Holy Name Holds Annual Services

The Washington section of the Diocesan Union of the Feighs Name society holds its annual service at Augustin's in the northwest. Bishop Howden receives a pectoral cross worn at his consecration from pupils of Cathedral School for Girls. Rev James Matthews elevated. Rev Christopher Philip Sparling to lead St John's Georgetown. Publication lists officials, membership gains, and upcoming events in the church community.

Bishop Howden Cathedral School For Girls C P. Sparling St John’s Steenth Street T. and M Streets Washington Rchdiocesan Union Feighs Name Society Floral Society Ic Het Dr Kerby, of the Citholc Fmralts He Brarches Howden Cathedral School St. John’s Christopher Philip Sparling Baltimore St John's Church Georgetown Palmerston Ontario St Juline Church Louisville Kentucat Chapel of the Advent

Tango in Schools Defies Ban by Pope and Kings

In Washington area schools tango practice continues despite bans from church and state authorities. Teachers, officials, and students observed the dance reportedly flourishing in recess and social events across Bethesda Owings Mills Hillsdale and Mount Washington with tangos even rumored at diplomatic homes and the White House. Reports note luncheon attendees and church delegates discussing 1913 work while various religious leaders and speakers are listed for upcoming events.

Pope Bethesda Owings Mills Hillsdale Mount Washington Chase Boasaten Cordova Monarcha Europe Washington White House

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Easy Digestion

An old style health ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for fear of meals and indigestion. It claims the tablets aid digestion, strengthen digestive juices, and reduce eater’s worry with a single dose capable of handling large meals.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Gray Hair

A 50 cent Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy recipe from a downtown druggist promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly overnight. The preparation is applied with a sponge or brush, reviving color and addressing dandruff and scalp issues. Agent: O'Donnell's Drug Store.

O'Donnell

Honor Admiral de Grasse memorial planned at Yorktown

Sons of the Revolution propose a monument to Admiral de Grasse, who commanded the French fleet at Yorktown. Plans should finalize at the society meeting this month. He is noted as the only prominent French officer from the Revolution without a suitable memorial for his aid in the Cornwallis siege.

Sons of Revolution Yorktown Admiral de Grasse National Society of the Sons of the Revolution Cornwallig

American Medals Accepted for Heroic Life-Saving Service

Through the British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the Royal Lifeboat Association of England has accepted the invitation of the American Cross of Honor to designate biennially a person to receive the medal of the American Society for Heroic Service in saving life. The first medal will be bestowed in 1914 on a yet-to-be-selected recipient. King George and Queen Mary are patrons of the British society. J. & Tyree Incorporates. Tyree’s antiseptic powder business, centered in Washington, incorporated in Delaware with $1,000,000 capitalization to meet global demand. Tyree refused a $1,000,000 cash offer to preserve the formula’s integrity and continue as a Washington enterprise. G. Hobson wed in New England. Miss Clara Francia of Lancaster, Mass., and George F. Hobson of Washington, D. C., formerly of Lowell, married in Lancaster with Rev. Charles P. Billings performing the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother Joseph Francis of Germantown, Pa. The couple will reside at Chevy Chase, Md.

James Matthews Washington Jim Ty Ou James Ro Wotthews St Cxmiar’s Church Father Matthews J KR. Meagher SS Dominics Church Dominican Order New Jersey Joseph'a Partieh Father Fealy Amns St Wallns Church Mod Cecil Spring-Rice Royal Lifeboat Association England American Society King George Queen Mary J. &. Tyree Tyree Delaware Beng G. ¥. Hobson New England Lancaster Mass Clara Francia Washington, D. C Lowell

The Kissing Cup feature at Rauacher’s Sunday

City bulletins announce a beauty feature titled The Kissing Cup. Mrs John Brooke Henderson Jr presents Aristocracy o wealth. At Rauachers next Sunday January 18, 1914 at 2 30 pm a singing program will occur. Tickets available at Rauachers office admission one dollar.

John Brooke Henderson, Jr Rauacher

Suffragettes and Opponents in Dust of Ballot Fight

fragmentary report notes Mrs Donald Hooker named chair for Congressional Union finances with Mrs Seton Thompson and Mrs Adolph Miller added to committee. references to rheumatic cure ads interrupt proceedings, details on suffrage hostesses and library plans at 142 Fatpost with notable names including Mrs John Jay White and Miss Mae Wolf among others.

Seton Thompson Adolph C. Miller Soreness Arma Morven Thompson Congressional Union John Jay White Union Mae Wolf Mona Gt Lemuel Bitchcock Mor G. L. Hitchcock Red Boonce

Suffrage Leaders Lead Key Illinois Lobby and Rally

Mrs Funk and colleagues organize a potent suffrage push in Hinots legislature with a Columbia Theater rally this afternoon. Speakers include Miss Constance Leupp Miss Rose Winslow and Mrs Florence Kelley advancing the La Follette Peters eight hour bill for women and urging organized political action.

Funk Hinots Booth Congressional Committee Illinois Columbia Theater la Follette Florence Kelly Consumers’ League National Suffragé Association Antoinette Funk

California Fig Syrup Promotes Gentle Child Health

An old fashioned mother’s plea promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without harm, urges asking druggists for a 50 cent bottle, and warns against counterfeit products. The ad stresses the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company and argues against calomel and oils.

California California Fig Syrup Company

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