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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
9
A 1915 column describes thrifty storage methods by a woman who jars and shelves foods, following Washington Agricultural Department guidance. She explains labeling jars and preserving supplies in a small kitchen to stretch scarce funds, urging others to save and prepare for times when prices rise.
A holiday dinner scene at the Jarr flat unfolds with Mrs Dusenberry and Miss Jarr amid talk of killin time food and family roles. Mrs Gratch, the suffragette, enters and argues for state care of children while dinner proceeds, ending with a copyright notice.
A daily fashion hint suggests a hat suitable for informal occasions. The hat is made of black straw and features an arrangement of feathers at the side, offering a stylish yet understated accessory for casual wear.
The report details engagements and weddings among society figures with ties to Washington and nearby areas. Notable entries include Esther Hosmer Magruder’s engagement to Lieut. John Holmen Magruder Jr. and two simultaneous Baltimore double weddings. It also covers travels of officials, such as the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, and social visits to Virginia and Massachusetts estates.
At 5 45 p m the Unite States Soldiers Home Band directed by John M Zimmermann performs a program including My Country Tis of Thee Sons of Liberty Rollinson Overture and Donizetti selections Ample pieces feature Indian Summer At Dawn Dance of the Pumpkins Love Song and Twilight excerpts from Little Nemo Herbert Patrol A Soldier s Life and more under a varied patriotic and romantic menu.
The Federal Employees' Union adopted a resolution protesting food prices in Washington being 10 to 130 percent higher than in most localities. It requests explanations from price regulating agencies the Food Administration the Federal Trade Commission and the Bureau of Markets. Members directed the executive committee to thank President Wilson for vetoing the eight hour law and for recognizing government employees willingness to work without compulsion.
Telegram exchanges between Lester Lansburgh and Fred P Peel discuss bringing the Triumph of Victory convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America to Washington in 1920. Peel describes a lavish reception for San Francisco delegates and a planned Washington role in organization and publicity efforts.
Washingtonians visiting New York and vice versa fill Waldorf Peacock Alley scenes as West Indian servants spark chatter. The tale covers arrival motives wages promises, hotel rosters, and notable attendees from Washington, D C, linking social tours with a Liberty Loan marketing push and publicizing posts for future drives.
A fragmentary list shows residents at the Park Avenue Hotel in Washing oo. Names include Mrs. Robert Boyd Mrs. Fran Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chapin A. S. Mitchell Philip C. Wadsworth Capt. Fernando Ciapparelli Howard F. Geatella James William Bryan Frank Byin Sereti McGavan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aileedd Hester A. Burke and Wo Iyanns We.
A group of Elks from Washington Lodge headed to Atlantic City to attend the annual convention opening today. Exalted ruler John Halts leads members including Fred Morera and Murphy, as well as others listed, with hotel headquarters set at the Lintal Martisonue and Col Jota Sullivan of New Orleans presiding over the gmrade event. Private Kert Bo Downs won first prize of 10 dollars in the Walter Reed hospital essay contest about “How well s you found a new civilization,” with Sy aah and Corph Taw receiving second and third. Leonard ty Little, 3402 Macomb Street, led the soldiers scoring.
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