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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
8
The ad cites sports apparel for men women and children with items like tennis gear golf balls baseball bats gloves and balls croquet sets and Fourth of July toys. It lists tennis rackets 1.95 to 10.00 tennis balls 25 and 40 cents and Victrolas 15 to 250 dollars with records Tents flags thermos bottles and travel cases also offered.
Judge W F Norris spoke to a large Lincoln park audience on What Are We Fighting For under YMCA auspices. He argued democracy will advance free government, sweep aristocracy away, and align with Germany against world democracy, while noting navy health is excellent and epidemics have largely subsided with convalescents remaining in hospitals.
Surg. Gen. Brafsted announced outstanding health for the Navy over the past week from all stations. Reports and returns indicate strong conditions across the fleet and ships both at home and abroad.
The War Department considers how to use Paul Revere IV lineal descendant. Though eager to serve, his youth has kept him from most military activities. Secretary Baker received his letter promising to help the country and expressing a wish to ride a horse like the original Paul Revere. He studies in New York and sought to join a cavalry group when formed.
Advert listing shows rice priced at 25 cents and by mail at 6 cents. Includes postal note for ordering and carriage terms.
The President and Mrs. Wilson did not attend church, spending a day along the river on May Day. Secretary of War Baker and wife enjoyed a motor trip to Harpers Ferry, while Secretary of the Interior Lane and family plan a mountain cottage near White Sulphur Springs with Miss Nancy Lans and governess to be there around the 10th. Secretary of State Lansing aims for a Henderson Harbor visit, while Gen Foster and family are at the summer home there. Justice Brandeis and wife head to Dedham for summer. he returns to Washington soon. Postmaster General Burleson will come back today from Charles County, Maryland, where Mrs. Burleson and their three daughters spend the summer at Mount Republic. their eldest daughter Mrs. Negley accompanies with her children.
The Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Houston plan summers at Woods Hole Massachusetts and Washington visits. multiple engagements and forthcoming weddings among Washington society figures are announced or anticipated, with travels to Philadelphia Chicago and Canada noted for various families and guests.
Arthur Pollen, British naval expert, fresh from a visit to the American fleet, will address civilians tonight for the first time on the topic The Navy at War and discuss the British naval work during conflict.
Under the Mav League schedule a second lecture is set for Tuesday night as seats sold out for the first session at the Willard. Invites have been requested by 20 senators and 1133 members of the House of Representatives, indicating strong interest in Mr. Pollen’s address.
The Post Office Department issued a statement denying claims that parcel post charges rise today. Previously a 10 cent fee applied to parcels valued at $100 with $5 insurance. Under the new plan the fee rises to 10 cents per $50 value and 25 cents per $10, expanding insurance to $10, though higher fees apply for packages valued between $50 and $190.
President Wilson has formally approved a complete set of rules for guidance of draft exemption boards. The 60 page booklet will be published by executive proclamation today, with later proclamations to cover vital draft questions and exempt classes. Also reported are Sevift & Company's Washington sales of beef at 14.05 cents per pound for the week ending June 30.
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