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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
9
Boston woman Agnes Bedell puts her husband up for sale at 1000 dollars claiming a provider and companion earns the price. Husband William Bedell estimates values by age and gender and offers a blonde buyer a halved price if she proves faithful and tall.
Special to The Washington Post Boston adopts winged slippers tied to tango culture and the return of ankle bracelets. Wings of plumage attached to the front with gem-studded buckles draw attention to gold ankle chains. The look signals a chic shift toward daring footwear and decorative anklets in high society.
Eva M. Murphy of Goodland announced as a Progressive candidate for Congress from Kansas Sixth district. She cites being a woman wife and mother as strengths and vows to push for a constitutional amendment for national prohibition. Also notes her roles with Kansas Women's Christian Temperance Union and Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs. In Chicago, two women filed petitions for city council seats Miss Sarah Hopkins seeks second ward and Miss Marion Drake seeks first ward Democratic nomination.
Connecticut Avenue Citizens Association urges district leaders to form a committee within the commissioners to study safe guarding unescorted women and girls at moving picture shows dance halls and other amusements. The proposal cites attacks and abductions in other cities and follows reports from Capt Henry Schneider and the engineering department noting adequate police protection and lighting in Seventh precinct. The commissioners will invite the association to identify specific streets needing additional illumination.
An old Virginia notice recounts a severe itching rash spreading to limbs and body, disrupting sleep and causing intense scratching. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, symptoms eased within a week. The testimonial by Miss Marion T Purkins dated June 6, 1913, promotes Cuticura products as skin care.
The Department of Agriculture promotes organizing boys pig clubs in the Southern states to reduce living costs by breeding better hogs. Eligible members aged 10 to 18 must own at least one pig, with prizes for top raisers. Advice includes forage crops and avoiding hog cholera, aiming to boost pork supply and profits.
Secretary Garrison lets stand Lincoln Memorial contracts with George A. Fuller Co for about 2 million dollars. The commission of fine arts endorsed Colorado Yule marble for the memorial noting its superior artistic fit and that several marbles could serve with similar quality, but Colorado Yule marble stands out.
Glimpses of the Astor yacht Noma undergoing overhauls at Staten Island yards with $70,000 spent on boilers and engines. Vincent Astor to marry Helen Huntington in spring, amid speculation of a long sea honeymoon. Wealthy heirs face division of a $35,000 gift from late Seth Barton French. Whitney plans a Newport Bellevue Avenue residence with a sea-facing ballroom, after years away. Court tennis match at Tuxedo features Jay Gould and Lorillard. Lord and Lady Decies visit Ottawa then Cha teau Frontenac in Quebec. Alice Eversham to debut in Europe, singing at the Grand Duke of Baden’s Opera House after Berlin studies.
From Chicago comes a practical garment for the Tango Girl the tanko arther a tube like garter worn from the knee to allow a set skirt without modesty Miss Hane Van Ralim models the item claiming it is not new dating back to the 1870s among French and English courts The device attracts attention as a novelty in fashion history
The item notes a traditional offer of five suites at Hampton Court for widows and children of distinguished service, linked to King Getter’s initiative. It touches on ghost stories of Jane Seymour and historic royal etiquette, alongside fashion and dessert guidance of the period.
Indians across White Pine county show a craze for tango learning and abandon tribal dances. Funds are being raised to build a large dance hall for their own use in mastering the dance.
Miss Blanche L Pattison principal of Hubbard School is repeatedly named to fill the vacant supervising principal of the third division after Stephen E Kramer’s promotion to assistant superintendent. Teachers and citizens groups urge Thurstan tae Ukewlae to appoint her, citing years of service and commendations by school authorities.
U S Army surgeon Maj F M Ashburn reports findings from China including three giants each about feet tall, baldheaded women hiding baldness with paint, doctors relying on plasters, and foot binding sometimes requiring amputation. He notes extreme cases of the practice.
The ladies board of Georgetown University Hospital plans a February 9 benefit theater performance. Nellie E. Fealy, president, lists committees for tickets, boxes, announcements, cooperation, decorations, and publicity with numerous named volunteers including Mrs. Isaac Gans, Mrs. Blanche W. Hall, Mrs. James A. Cahill, and Mrs. William H. Turpin. The event aims to raise proceeds for the hospital.
About 600 Washington young people prepare for a Noel House benefit gala "Columbia" to be staged next week at the New Willard. The production features a civil war tribute finale with Colonial Dames and GAR participants, plus a grand Halloween 1918 Raleigh Hotel cabaret scene in the third act.
London dispatch states that David Lloyd George will not visit the United States soon. An official denial explains he wishes to travel to America, but cannot while serving as chancellor and member of the British cabinet.
President Wilaya paused executive duties to welcome two visitors from the Brockhurst family, Edmund aged four and Anna aged two, in the presence of Senators, Representatives, and secretaries. The boy engaged quickly while the girl remained shy until the President's cordial greeting and farewell wave.
The account recounts James Earl of Bothwell the ally and rival of Mary Queen of Scots. It notes his suspected role in the murder of Lord Darnley, the subsequent marriage to Mary, and the lords’ revolt. Accusations, trials, placards, and his escape to Norway end with Mary’s capture by Elizabeth I.
Paris reports that a famed French painter secured a divorce from his flirtatious wife after he quietly gathered proof. He used a staged ad by a provincial magistrate to lure her, and she sent photographs and letters detailing a planned meeting. The husband revealed the scheme and obtained a decree in his favor.
The midyear graduating class at Central High School held a lively senior night with a voting contest naming the cleverest, most popular, wittiest and biggest giggler among others. Presentations were given, gifts distributed to 24 members, a violin solo, and dancing followed chaperoned by teachers. Class officers include President Jack Mazon and others. Class night exercises are set for tomorrow night and graduation Friday.
Berlin reports Prince Francia Joseph heir to Albert of Thurn and Taxis will wed 17 year old Archduchess Hedwig granddaughter of Emperor Francia Joseph. The groom is 21 and heir to a vast German fortune worth about 100000 dollars.
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