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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
10
Housewives in a suburb created a maid clubhouse to curb loneliness and improve help. Maids elected a self run board, enjoyed social time, and could be paid extra after shifts. The plan attracted better workers, reduced turnover, and improved mistress maid relations, with low added cost per household. The article suggests similar ideas for other neighborhoods.
President and Mrs Taft plan a dinner at the White House for South American ministers and their wives after a day of social duties. Cabinet officers and families continue summer plans including travel to summer homes in Beverly Farms and New Hampshire.
Miss Janet Avery and John Foster Dulles were married at the bride’s Auburn home on June 2 in a ceremony conducted by Dr A F Dulles. About 14 guests attended a large reception with many out of town visitors. The couple plan to reside in New York City. numerous relatives and friends attended including the Lansing and Dulles families. The announcement also notes the engagement of Margaret Dulles to Deane Edwardes.
Food specialist discusses post meal drowsiness. Experiments on animals and infants show sleep after a meal is natural due to blood shift. A short rest after dinner, sitting in an easy chair and relaxing before reading, can ease sleepiness. Do not lie down.
The eleventh biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs opened in San Francisco with 6,000 attending including 3,000 delegates from across the country and overseas. Leaders and speakers include Mrs. Philip North Moore, Prof Marta Sanford, Louisa Graham, Dr Rachel Yarros, Baroness von Suttner, and others as federation officers and guests greet the gathering. Miss Rosa Holt is highlighted as America’s lone woman rug broker and a noted authority on Oriental rugs.
In 1912 West Street, Helen Curtis seeks extra income during Mr Curtis's absence by renting a furnished spare room. After posting a cautious ad she interviews two hopefuls, a modest, quiet caller and a flashy millinery buyer who offers eight dollars weekly. Helen weighs security against need as she prepares for a potential lodger.
President Taft is anticipated to announce a replacement for Judge William DeLacy of the District Juvenile Court. DeLacy’s term ends with the fiscal year, and many expect his reappointment despite opposition. Attorney General Wickersham supplied appointment papers last week as Taft reviews the choice personally.
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