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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1917

Page

4

Urges Dollar Phones Popular View to Be Sought

District residents will be polled on government ownership of telephones and a proposed rate of $1 per month plus 2 cents overage for extras. Rep D J Lewis urged this at the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, noting potential lower costs with government control and advocating doubling district delegate representation to two per association.

Board of Tax Appeals D J Lewis Maryland Federation of Citizens Lewis A& Hill Congress Courney Lewis' Addreay Federation Uke Ty Coreis Ty Refstriet Wesley Cis

Papes Cold Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Cold

An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Tablets as a fast cure for colds and congestion. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses clears nasal passages relieves headache fever and sore throat. It emphasizes ease of use pleasant taste and low cost, urging buyers to ensure authenticity.

Hupmobile Owners of District Honor National Touring Party

Hupmobile owners in Washington honor a national touring party after a capital to capital journey of nearly 20 000 miles. The event, hosted by D Bratley Gish of DBR Gish Inc, featured the touring members and local representatives from Haynes and fingmo brands.

Hupmobile I Commercial D Bratley Gish DBR Gish Inc. Automobile Agency Fingmobile Haynes Gish Washington JT S Watterson Desbury Lipe Krohn Mr Gish Fish Hupp Party Annap~og New Tingland Richmond New York Philadelphia AAA Hee Patterson Salisbury Hupp Brailey Gish FF. H. Miner J ¢. Blackistone Dr. Buck David ‘Lawrence JL. Smith Ralph Smith John Coragan Clyde Dunnington S. E R. Stonebraker P. H Hin Dr J. c. Wolf C. J. Caithness Judson Fair B. F Favorite C. MN. Norton Howard & Fiske Monte W. Sohn Seymour Grogan William MM. Creene Detroit

Pedestrian traffic regulation urged by A A A leader

President H. M Rowe of the American Automobile Association argues sidewalks are for pedestrians and streets for vehicles. He proposes designated cross walks and holding traffic at crossings to protect pedestrians and reduce injuries.

H. M Rowe American Automobile Association Mr. Rowe Rowe

Testimonial Dinner Honors Former Washington Board Leader

A testimonial dinner for Charles F. Crane former president of the Washington Board of Trade membership committee was held at the Capitol Park Hotel. George F. MacDonald introduced him and toastmaster EK. C. Brandenberg lauded Crane’s work from 1915 to 1916, with remarks from W. T. Galliher Cano H. Rudolph Col Robert N. Harper and others. The program included musical numbers a comedy skit and Imperial Quartet selections.

Charles F. Crane Nho Washington Board of Trade Capitol Park George F. MacDonald Mr. Crane EK. C. Brandenberg Crane Byron Blodgett L. Pierce Boteler Imperial Quartet John J. Gorman

Skating On Tidal Basin Attracts Large Crowds

An average of 2,000 people skated on the tidal basin from early morning to late last night. Officials announced skating would be allowed until 10 a.m. today.

1914 Banquet of Matrons and Patrons at Continental

The 1914 annual banquet of matrons and patrons was held at the Continental. Past Patron J Harry Cunningham served as toastmaster. Attendees included Miss Larkin Walter Meta Mrs Arnie Miller Joseph Bennett and others. Major guest was Most Worthy Grand Matron Emma C G Ocobock from the general grand chapter.

Continental J. Harry Cunningham Iitta Larkin Walter R. Meta Arnie C Miller Joseph FE. Bennett Evelyn Hursh Wiliam Scantlebury Jessie W. Cowles EB E Richardson Charles EB Molster Emma CG Ocobock General Grand Chapter

Psychology for Teachers Declares It an Exact Science

Dr N W Shefferman urged Washington teachers to deepen child psychology studies and tailor classroom methods to pupil types. He argued every human act stems from perceived personalities and capabilities, calling his approach character analysis. Miss Gordon chaired the Teachers Club meeting at 602 Eleventh Street NW. open houses will run Saturdays into summer.

Ugues Washington N. W. Shefferman Teachers’ Club Eleventh Street Northwest Dr. Shefferman Miss Gordon

District Court Rules on Liquor to Minors Case

District Court news notes the ruling by Judge Pugh that merely placing liquor where minors can reach it is an invitation to partake. In the Abcott case the jury could not reach a verdict on supplying liquor to an alleged 18 year old girl. retrial set for next Wednesday. Judge Mullowney fines junk dealer Joseph Ellovitch $80 for purchasing stolen Post Office Department valves and requires police-record compliance. Justice Hitz is asked to appoint a receiver for the stock and fixtures of a Clifton street drug store. an injunction prevents removal of the chattels amid stock sale litigation valued near $20,000.

Judge Pugh Police Court David J. Abcott Twelfth Street Judge Mullowney Joseph Ellovitch Postofice Ellovitch Maj Pullman Fred A. Maltby Hitz Fourteenth Clifton Streets

Suffragists Forget Rent Demand Near White House

Militant suffragists, fixated on heckling, suddenly face a $4,000 rent bill as tenants of Mark Hanna's former home near the White House. Landlords demand payment while committees scour the city seeking price guarantees for another month’s occupancy.

Mark Hanna White House Silent Sentinel Brigade Pridges

United Effort for Peace Conference in New York

Directors of the American Peace Society met to urge closer cooperation among peace groups. They voted to convene a conference of major societies in New York on February 2 alongside the World Court League convention. A resolution backed Wilsons peace move and called the sixth annual congress for October in New York.

United States The American Peace Society George W Kirchweyl Wmrectorgs New York World's Court League

Shrine by Spiritualists plans grand marble temple

National Spiritualist Association plans a Washington temple of American marble with symbolic carvings by American artists. The project aims for a prominent location and a funded building, with the 25th annual convention in New York’s Waldorf Astoria drawing delegates from 650 societies and 400000 members. Hostesses included Mrs Edmund Poat and Mr Walter McNab Miller, with invited guests among Missouri and Kentucky lawmakers’ spouses.

Washington National Spiritualist Association of the United States Waldorf-Astoria New York Atendance Walter McNab Miller Columbia, MO Edmund Poat Louisville National Sfrage Missouri Kentucky

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