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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
12
A customer praises long standing service and loyalty while the store advertises a Midwinter Clearance Sale of suits and overcoats offering exceptional values. The notice emphasizes years of satisfied customers and invites new buyers with strong value propositions.
Auction sale notices describe the public sale of the estate of the late Edward W Mealey in Washington Street area near the Public Library. Property includes multiple parcels and buildings fronting on Washington and Jem Avenue with various lots and improvements. The sale occurs January 30 1912 with terms including cash and credit options and court approval.
A fragmented OCR list of produce items and prices shows wholesale activity at Washington markets. It names vegetables such as cabbage, beans, pineapples, grapefruits, and peppers with assorted weights and per unit rates, reflecting a dense, unfiltered market ledger from the era.
A Vermont page item reports Mrs. Hamilton Gay Howard of Diego California plans a European cruise via the Gulf Stream and English Channel for several months. A bridge party honors Mrs. Ray of Connecticut with six tables. A Blackstone Virginia wedding ties Katherine Green Low to Henry O Bannon Cooper of Alexandria. the couple will honeymoon in Florida and Cuba and reside at 4% Cameron Street Alexandria after February 15. Other items note Beatrice Kramer’s wedding to Edward Lasnett in Kilbourne Place with a formal reception and bullets on home visits and social hosts in January and February.
Berlin January 18 The American embassy hosted the customary court society reception after the presentation of an Ambassador’s letters. Ambassador John G A Leishman and Mrs Leishman attended in separate rooms with presentations by Countess von Harrach and royal officials. Diplomatic corps members were absent, attending a special reception at the embassy yesterday afternoon.
A fragment notes Webater's 1806 Dictionary in contrast to The Post's offer. Mrs. W. E. Maker of Springfield Massachusetts owns the book, titled Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, with 5060 words added. Definitions include quacking quacco and other curiosities, plus tables of money and measures.
An article on nervous irritability from noises and difficult people. It argues that changing mental attitude and broadening sympathy helps, with practical tips like rhythmic breathing to ease tension and restore sleep. It suggests focusing on absorbing tasks to drown out sounds and stresses tolerance over judgment.
The problem asks for counting the links in a diagram where every link forms a complete circle and intersects or touches one or more others. No darts of links or deception. Prizes go to the nearest correct solution if exact count unavailable. Patience and accuracy are required.
Entry rules explain payment options for the Daily Post contest. Subscribers can submit one solution per entry, with monthly or yearly payments and dividends on winning payments. Bounded by yearlong limits, only one solution per submission, and safety guidelines for mail payments.
A public notice outlines a tiered puzzle contest with up to three puzzles if ties occur. It specifies each tied participant may advance, prize distribution contingent on correct unique solutions, and a one shot second puzzle with a week to solve, mail subscribers tied receive time by postmarks.
Important notice for outside subscribers. If you do not permanently reside at the entry point of the contest you entered, you must notify The Post through your agent to change the account and review credit terms. The Post will not be responsible for transfer of credit if you fail to act.
A long list outlines prize values and subscription incentives for The Post contest. It details money prizes from ten dollars up to fifty dollars, plus multipliers based on subscription payments, plus goods like a diamond ring and tailor made suits.
A cryptic contest invites solutions with no limit on attempts. Submissions accompanied by money for subscriptions may receive a prize. The puzzle requires counting and correct timing, with prizes awarded to solvers or pairs if cooperative. Preserve all papers if requested by the puzzle committee.
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