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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1917

Page

6

A Special Opportunity in Books With Large Theological List

In a period of paper shortages and rising book prices a noted Hodder & Stoughton library lineup offers valued volumes. The selection targets clergy Sunday School workers ministers and theological students with many titled works by recognized church leaders and scholars from Mau, Fishop of Peterborough to J. Gough and Hodge Jr.

Hodder & Stoughton England George H. Doran Company America

Rockefeller Jr Sees Capital and Labor in Harmony Future

John T. Rockefeller Jr spoke at Cornell on new labor capital harmony. He urged collaboration between workers and managers to ensure mutual interests and long term industrial progress. He cited the Colorado plan and urged adopting personal relations and fair grievance channels to align employer and employee goals.

Rockefeller, Jr Trhaia Onoy John T. H Rockefeller, Jr Cornell University Rockefeller Tollege Couries Gio Tabor Colorado Otharmans

Amundsen Honored by U S Officials in Washington

Admiral and Mrs Robert E Peary hosted a thirty guest gathering in the Lafayette gold room to honor Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. Mme Hauge the widow of the Norwegian Minister hosted lunch for Amundsen. The Navy official Franklin D Roosevelt and General George Barnett left for a three week Haiti inspection.

EAR Robert E. Peary Roald Amundsen Lafayette Mme. Hauge Capt Amundsen Franklin D Roosevelt George Barnett Marine Corps Haiti

Auction and Tea Dance for St Inigoes Mission

The benefit auction and tea dance will be held at Rauscher's on Monday February 12 to aid St Inigoes Mission in Maryland. Patronesses include Mrs Edward Douglas White Mme Calderon Mrs William Hearney Cari and several others. Pauline Wilcox chairs the entertainment committee with many young ladies named. Janet Richards will lecture on public questions at Woodward Lothrop, covering topics including a review of the German tea raid in the south Atlantic and a pan American defense discussion.

Rauscher Marie Adams Ethel Allen Ida Bowie Brosseau Elizabeth Burke Selina Calvo Susanne Chase Elizabeth Chage Albertine de Pena Carlota de Fena Mary Dove Dorothea Denys Fong Elizabeth Hamilton Louise Hamilton Hil Christabel Hill Mary Hill Fither Hickey Holbrook Nellie Johnson Genevieve Johnston Huthberine Lanahan Anna Montgomery Millicent McCarthy O'Conor Roach Virginia Walnia Christine Waggaman Rita Welter Edelin Wilson Janet Richards Woodward & Lothrop South Atlantic

Mrs Harvey Hosts Tea With Harwood Guests

Mrs William Graeme Harvey entertained at tea Thursday afternoon honoring guests Mrs C A Harwood and Miss Harwood. Receiving with her were Mrs Charles W Kutz, Mrs A V Jane, and Mrs E Pagan. Assisting in the dining room were ...

William Graeme Harvey C. A. Harwood Miss Harwood Harvey Charles W. Kutz A. V. Jane E. Pagan

Prohibition predicted in District at Rechabites event

Senators Jones of Washington and Cooper of Ohio forecast a dry victory in the District during a Trinity M E Church anniversary address. Jones cited Senate action on the Sheppard bill and expected House approval. Cooper spoke on liquor interests’ fight in the House, as the Order of Rechabites promotes temperance and supports the dry cause. Swift & Company reported weekly beef sales in Washington for the week ending January 20.

Senator Jones Washington Cooper Ohio Trinity M. E Church Order of Rechabites J. P. Hand Jones Senate House Swift & Company Washington, D. C

Wheatleys Leave Belleview for Month of Fishing

Bellaire Heights Florida January 21 William Wheatley of Washington and wife depart Belleview for a month fishing at Homosassa Fishing Club before visiting Charleston and Richmond en route to White Sulphur Springs. Gen Luke E Wright and wife join friends at Belleview prior to SeaBoon. George W Elkins of Philadelphia arrives by private car. Inductee Senator William Flynn and social crowd noted with dinners and dances in the grill.

William Wheatley Washington Bellaire Heights Luke E. Wright Florida Quincy A. Shaw 2d Boston Fla Belleview Homosassa Charleston D. C Richmond White Sulphur Springs Luke E Wright George W Elkins Philadelphia Pennsylvania William Fitnn Joseph Halpin William Stuart Reyburn Washington, D. C Theodore P Shonts New York

Shaw 2d Visit Washington This Week

Mr and Mrs Q A Shaw 2d plan a Washington trip this week with their son in law and daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Mitchell. They will later accompany the Mitchells to Palm Beach for the rest of the winter. George von Fr Meyer at Rock Maple Farm Hamilton is moving the house back from the highway to a higher elevation, aiming to enhance the estate’s appeal.

Boston Masa Quincy A. Shaw 2d Walter J., Mitchell Washington Palm Beach George von Ft Meyer Rock Maple Farm Hamilton

Mr John Sanford to visit White Sulphur for extended stay

Special to The Washington Post White Sulphur Springs West Virginia January 21 John Sanford who was here for the cure earlier in the season will return to the Greenbrier for an extended stay Devereaux Emmett and Mr and Mrs Daniel Robinson are among others due to arrive Mrs William P Schell of New York hosts at sea this afternoon in the spring room among others at the tables were Mrs Iailian Diat rick and Miss Katherine Thetrick of Baltimore are John Morgan Wing who has completed his care has returned to New York The Greenbrier guests flocked to St Thomas Episcopal Church this morning to hear the Rev Henry M Green and the nearby churches were crowded with members from this colony

Washington Post W. Va John Sanford Greenbrier Devereaux Emmett Daniel Robinson William P Schell New York E. O Sutton Mra Iailian Diatrick Katherine Thetrick Baltimore John Morgan Wing

Palm Beach Party Entourage At Beach Club

Mrs Jerome Bonaparte and guests attended a Palm Beach event at the Beach Club with dinner parties hosted by Clarence Jones and others. Attire included a black velvet gown with greens and a turquoise velvet dress with heavy embroidery. Also noted were social gatherings and dances during the fortnight.

Hamilton Perkins Alfred Batchellor Robert Batchellor Washington

Mardi Gras Ball Plans by Washington Camp No 305

The third annual Mardi Gras ball by Washington Camp No 305 Sons of Confederate Veterans will be held Monday evening February 19 at the Rialersrh. Dancers in costume with the procession will perform in high carnival from 9 to 1 with masks not worn. Mrs James A Emery cancels social engagements after her father’s death at 2401 Massachusetts Ave NW. Mr and Mrs Emanuel Simons relocate to 2112 P Street NW and will be at home Wednesdays afternoons and evenings.

Washington Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans Ralersrh James A. Emery Massachusetts Avenue Emanuel Simons P Street Sarah Lovejoy Padgett Joseph Padgett Charles W Tucker Sixteenth Street Washington Padgett St Peter's Catholic Church St Mary's Cemetery Cits Chariea W Tucher Wangshington Joseph Puetz Milwaukee Wis Edgar Wammoend Fosend I. Prneqt J Carlton A Padgett

Ban the Nude From Movies Board Bans Nude Motion Pictures

The National Board of Review decided to ban nude figures in motion pictures. All members of the National Association will not permit such productions in their studios and orders have gone to directors and writers. The move follows widespread disapproval and recognizes risks of overproduction of sex themed plays.

New York National Board of Review National Association Board of Review Producers Association

Hope for Pay Increase in Alexandria Fire Police

Alexandria officials seek $5 monthly pay rises for fire and police, after last council meeting lacked quorum. If enough members attend, measure to raise chief and subordinates pay, possibly retroactive to January 1, is expected to pass. Also notes deaths, social events, and other local notices in Alexandria and Washington area.

Washington Post Tusking Street Alexandria Fire and Police Departments City Council Iran

Boom for church fund campaign to start today

St Pauls Catholic Church parishioners launch a house to house canvass seeking fifty thousand dollars in sixty days for two front church flowers, one south front, two auxiliary altars and interior pipe organ. Andrew J Hickey chairs the executive committee with 22 captains and 220 solicitors to cover three thousand members. Jubilee gift planned for Father James F Mackin in June marking his golden anniversary.

Mgr James F. Machin St Pauls Catholic Church School Hall Andrew Jllches i St Pauls Pariah Ninth Twents Fourth Street Harvard Street W Street Mer James F Mackin St Paul's Bolden Father Mackin Wather Machin St Pauls Gines

Musterole Promises Quick Relief From Ailments

Musterole is a white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients. It replaces old mustard plasters and does not blister. It aims to relieve sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion rheumatism lumbago back pains sprains sore muscles bruises chilblains frosted feet and chest colds often preventing pneumonia.

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