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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

15

Status of Eagle Hut in dispute over jurisdiction

District Commissioners insist on exclusive jurisdiction over Eagle Hut while the White House and rent commission debate the rating issue. They urge action for war-era land allocations and challenge the rent commission’s stance, signaling Supreme Court involvement if no executive move occurs.

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Women Dress Debate Echoes Through Ages and Courts

A satirical column contrasts historical rulers like Nero and Napoleon with modern law, noting deference to dress codes for women but suggesting resistance to male authority. The piece cites district court rulings on rent commissions and references White House discussions as the matter sits unresolved.

Virginia editors convene for thirty second press association meeting

Editors and publishers from all Virginia sections gather at Blue Ridge Springs for the Virginia Press Association thirty second annual convention. The gathering opens tomorrow and runs through Friday with a field trip to the Peaks of Otter and the Elks National Home at Bedford on the final day.

Blue Ridge Springs Virginia Virginia Press Association Bedford

Beef prices too high spark Justice inquiry

The U S Department of Justice says beef prices in the district are unjustified after a weeks long inquiry. They cite lower meat demand in summer and higher supply as factors and note wealthy districts cooperated while some workers continued to buy pricier cuts.

Department of Justice Department Washington

History of Your Name Variations and Race Origin

The article traces the name Russell and its variants Reed Read Rouse Roussel to Norman French roots. It explains the evolution from a word meaning red and the shift from Nor man to English speech, with notes on the surname’s brownish red meaning and surviving forms such as rugset.

Roussel Rouse Russell Reid Reed Read II Rouse Rugset

Names and origins of Russell and related sobriquets in medieval records

The article explores the sobriquet le Rede and variants like le Rouse le Russell and Russ in medieval sources such as the hundred rolls and London Guildhall records. It notes that the form Russ is unlikely to derive from nationality, argues about origins, and discusses English medieval naming customs.

Gether le Rede le Rouse le Russel Germany

Explain how migration names traveled to the United States

The text notes that some peoples are called Hsterlings or Easterlings and discusses how a name from other countries reaches the United States through immigration or transfer. It emphasizes that objections to the name depend on its origin and usage.

United States

RITES FOR H G BREWER HELD FOR LOCAL MAN

Funeral services for Harrison G Brewer of 2248 Cathedral Avenue will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock with interment in Congressional Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Marcie, a son Elliott of Narberth Pennsylvania, two daughters Helen Dunnworth of Washington and Edna Shaw of Santo Domingo, plus brothers Nicholas of Savannah and Frank of Newport News.

Harrison G Brewer Cathedral Avenue Congressional Cemetery Marcie Brewer Elliott Brewer Narberth K. Helen Dunnworth Washington Edward S. Shaw Santo Domingo Nicholas G Brewer Savannah Ga Frank Brewer Newport News

Glaring Sun Strain Weaken Eyes Says Dr Lewis Prescribes Bon-Opto

Philadelphia eye specialist Dr Lewis warns summer glare heat and dust strain eyes and claims Bon Opto strengthens eyesight quickly. He cites a patient with Blepharitia Marginalis improving 100 percent and reports readers noting clearer vision and less pain after using the remedy.

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