Washington Post Subscription Rates January 29, 1917
Rates and payment options for The Washington Post dated Monday January 29 1917 list daily and Sunday delivery options by carrier and mail with varying costs. The notice outlines prices for daily Sunday included and excluded, weekly and monthly terms, and emphasizes advance payment and remittance methods. It names The Washington Post Co Edward McLean as president and lists foreign advertising representatives in New York Chicago Boston Detroit.
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Washington
Alexandria
Meeting the Foreigner at Pittsburgh Trade Convention
A Pittsburgh conference final declaration outlines American foreign trade strategy postwar. It urges tariff revisions, multilateral treaties, and allowed industry combinations to counter German cartels and foreign government backing. The piece argues for competition abroad and cooperation at home to sustain U S industry.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Itedia
Germany
Great Britain
Tierr Bailin
Fords
Gormerly
America
Business Hindrances to Electric Railways Growth
A review notes nearly prohibitive prices for materials and labor delaying essential track work and halted industrial development. Congestion on railroads blocks deliveries, delaying city projects authorized by large corporations, while many U S firms report unprecedented earnings but slow expansion.
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United States
Retrenchment Curbing Prices Could Stabilize Employment
The text urges retrenchment amid higher commodity prices to enable future development when prices fall. It argues large firms should schedule major improvements in slack periods to balance prosperity, prevent slumps, and reduce unemployment, promoting earlier preparation for booming business and reducing economic distress.
Public bath bill for Tidal Basin urged in Congress
Senator Norris proposes a $50,000 public bath at the Tidal basin to address in Washington the lack of facilities. The plan envisions government managed modern baths with easy access, a streetcar link, and relief from crowded beaches while benefiting public health and comfort. The public favors contributing to construction and upkeep.
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Senator Norris
Congress
National
Potomac
Norris
Washington
Education over laws valued for farming profits
David Lubin argues high food costs stem from policy lag and public ignorance rather than jail for speculators. He urges doubling agricultural education funding to connect farmers with markets, prices, and supplies, reducing manipulation and raising efficiency. He notes existing laws suffice to curb price fixing, but better information empowers farmers to sell wisely and plant efficiently.
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David Lubin
International Institute of Agriculture At
Rome
United States
Thea Pion
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Exempting the Farmer in Tax and Law Enforcement
The article warns that ongoing exemptions for farmers could fuel class conflict, as favored groups avoid enforcement and taxes while rural credit systems and federal loan banks spur agricultural growth and broader development. It contrasts supportive agricultural policy with undue exemptions that shift burden to others.
Exemption Provoking Threat to Democratic Unity
The passage argues that exemptions for a class erode uniform national interest and weaken democracy. It warns that class and sectional legislation may appear harmless but ultimately enables abuses undermining popular government.
The New World Order and the War’s Aftermath
The piece argues that postwar Europe drives coordina tion across nations and industries with mobilization and shared efforts. It notes Britain and France advancing, the U S adopting similar patterns, and cites Xenial Root on Lloyd George’s unity. It critiques pheasant depredations as symbolic of wartime sacrifice, warning that harmony between humanity and policy will shape a peace with victory.
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Germany
France
England
Atlantic
Europs
Pall Mall Gazette
Pheasants
Lord Davenport
Elihu Root
Llnyd George
War Brides and Peace Echoes Across Markets
A survey of wartime trade reveals Japan's stock exchange closed on peace proposals and reopened only to close again amid postwar uncertainty. Japan gains from war munitions while American markets price in peace effects as census data show rapid Texas settlement. The piece notes Pershing, British munitions, and potential diplomacy shifts as candidates for future U S policy.
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Japanese Stock Exchange
Wilson
Exchange
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Duke of Chateau-Thierry to be expelled from England
England moves to deport a Frenchman calling himself the Duke of Chateau-Thierry after he fled France amid desertion charges. Court records reveal his claimed title arose from a cousin’s assignment, but French law bars noble titles by mere sale. The case probes extradition options and the legitimacy of his aristocratic claims.
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Duke OF
Chateau-Thierry
England
Home Department
United Kingdom
London
United States
South America
Jord
Lst
Leon Armand Derais
Haors
Fifteenth Dragoons
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Hlavre
Paul
Therate
de Bouillon
France
Brussels
Rohan
Department of Justice of the Republic
Department of Justice
Leon Derais
Versailles
Marne
Laon
The
Aisne
Chatgau-Thierry
Charles VI
Derais
de Ronis
Kurt Uhlig
Amsterdam
Winter Itch of Winter Underclothes
A Baltimore Sun poem laments winter underclothes torments for a child, comparing itch severity to summer afflictions. The speaker recalls summer pests and now endures constant itching, squirming, and longing to return to barefoot play and outdoor summer freedoms.
What He Did on $1,000 a Year
A Indianapolis carrier with 30 years of earnings at or below 1000 a year highlights a family achie ving four boys and two girls educated largely with family support. Three sons became civil engineers, one a teacher, two aiding Panama Canal and Alaska projects, another supervising railroad rights of way, and a daughter's schooling led to physical training instruction. All children started with modest means, yet the household legacy reflects republican foundations.
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Indianapolis
Providence
Panama Canal
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Panama Railroad
Alaska
United States Alaska Engineering Commission
Collega
The
Republic
That for you Irving Wikiwiki meaning revealed
Highbrows scrutinize Irving Berlin and his ragtime as mockers warn that wikiwiki or wicky wicky is Broadway patter for hurry on. The piece notes Berlin writes lyrics and never had a music lesson, while trivia about Honolulu slang is teased with a playful tone.
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Collier's
W. C. Brownell
Robert Underwood Johnson
American Academy
New York Evening Fest
Irving Berlin
Berlin
Honolulu
Irving
Wikiwikit
Good driver avoids emergency brakes and smooths stops
From Woman's Home Companion the advised driver habit is to coast to a stop using a gradual service brake, avoid emergency brake reliance, anticipate dangers, and handle the wheel with minimal motion for a smooth ride. It warns that emergencies arise from rushed action and abrupt steering.
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Ma’ama
Unlucky gink at the border aids then pays with fish
A fat plumber recounts finding the unluckiest man a soldier on the border. His wife buys 590 fresh fish for front line boys, but the husband ends up cleaning all 500 fish in the mess tent. A Fort Worth Star-Telegram note urges counsel before buying for boys, lest duplications occur.
Death of Parson Caldwell Avenged 135 Years Ago
Noted pre Revolutionary minister Rev James Caldwell of Elizabethtown New Jersey famed as the soldier parson aided troops by firing Psalm books into frelicks and urging Watts into them He served as chaplain to the New Jersey brigade and was killed in 1781 His widow and nine orphans were aided by Elias Boudinot Gen Washington and Lafayette The killer was executed January 29 1782 A monument to Caldwell was placed in 1846 Glock details mention his adopted son and the later influence of Lafayette on Caldwell family ties
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James Caldwell
Elizabethtown
N. J
Springfield
Parson
Watts
Mr. Caldwell
Gov. Livingston
Elias Boudinot
Continental Congress
Abraham Clark
Robert Ogden
Assembly
Morgan
Chaplain Caldwell
Caldwells
Eilay Boudnat
Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Lincoln
Lafayette
France
Caldwell
America
Caldwell Tater
Bladensburg
The
Christian Herald
American Bible Society
New Job in Big Hotels Shows Hostess Key Role
Natance Rexel reports from Philadelphia on a bureau of occupations conference at the New Century Club. The project Boat highlights growing demand for trained women in hotels as hostesses. Mrs A J Evans of New York Cafe discusses how hostesses create a homelike hotel atmosphere and attract guests. Elizabeth Hilsworth Conk notes opportunities in finance for women as firms seek female investors and sales staff. A Kentucky bride recalls nursing her groom as a child, with Charles Adkins, 23, marrying Linte Fox, 39, in Hopkins county after he declared he would marry her since she once nursed him.
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Natance Rexel
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Bureau of Accupations
New Century Club
A. J. Evans
New York City
Miss Tall
H Evans
Ruesta
Evans
Wall Street
Elizabeth Hilsworth Conk
Cook
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Charles Adkins
Linte Fox
Hopkins County
Adkina
Advins
Seemed a Mistake From Answers London
JL told Uncle Tom he was getting too old and feeble to attend to business. He theye me out of thaw Meet ia.
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London
Uncle Tom
Views of world travelers meet in capital hotel lobbies
Veteran officers mingle with Washington society in the Willard Hotel discussions. Col Charles Taylor recalls his frontier service and Indian campaigns, noting Villa as a popular figure in Mexico and reflecting on U S policy, Russia, and trade prospects.
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Washington
National Capitala
Charles Taylor
Col. Taylor
Wounded Knee
Kone
Col Taylor
White Hat
Old Red Cloud
Ogaliaia
Beaver Coat Agen
Nelson A. Mileay
Col
Taylor
Villa
Mexico
Willard
United States
Hiedsen
Vera Cruz
Ar Anzh
Carranza
United States Fac
Ownea Tande
United States Army
Boom Towns in Alaska Growth and Political Intrigue
Alaska towns like Cordova and Seward show rapid growth with copper wealth and new industries. A political tale recounts Tom Campbell’s electoral defeat and Tim’s vengeful schemes amid late 19th century New York politics and Bowery rumors.
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Boston
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Hrghive
Agricultural Education
Europe
Pershing
John Bull
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St. James
Folger McKinsey
Baltimore Sun
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Apgt
Indiana City
Fort Worth
Parson Caldwell
Siberia
Dakota
Nebraska
Dr.c. Young
Trussia
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Russia
T Ati
James Mar
Seward
Halegh
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Sewares
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