Dr Harris Prescription marketed by Peoples drug stores
Local ad asserts Dr Harris Prescription relieves suffering and urges readers to buy today. Claims many people have benefited and will continue to benefit, urging correspondence from grateful customers after purchase. Includes instruction to write a thank you letter to the writer. No detailed product facts or ingredients provided.
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Br. Harris
Willy
Dr. Harris
Washington
Peoples Drug Stores
Presidents greet France on Bastille Day anniversary
President Coolidge and Secretary Weeks extended greetings to France on the 135th Bastille Day anniversary. Coolidge sent warm wishes and high regard, while Weeks cabled best wishes to the French army. A curtailed embassy observance followed, with a staff dinner hosted by M and Mme de Laboulaye. Thousands in Washington heard the McKim memorial chimes play La Marseillaise at noon.
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Coolidge
Weeks
France
Coolidgs
Army of
The
United States
Mma
de Laboulaye
Andra de Laboulaye
Mme. de Laboulaye
McKim Memorial
France celebrates national fete day with no military review
July 14 marked France’s national holiday in Parialennes with open-air celebrations and free matinees by the Comedie Francaise and other theaters. Street dancing filled the streets as the wreath laying at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier by President Doumergue replaced the traditional military review.
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Patis
Parialennes
France
Opéra
Comedies Francaise
Doumergue
Butler to Lose Job as Head of Police
Gen Butler confirms writing a letter to Gen Lejeune and says retirement depends on the mayor and the president. He vows to continue as director of public safety until his leave ends January 5, then expects orders to a Marine post unless leave is extended.
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Butler
Gen Butler
Gen. Lejeune
Kendrick
United States
Gen. Butler
Robinson Expelled by Chevy Chase Club
Senator Robinson faced expulsion after a clash at the Chevy Chase Club over a confrontation with Dr. Mitchell. The board weighed conflicting accounts, finding Robinson’s conduct disfavored and noting governors’ disapproval, though friends say he felt justified. An earlier 1920 San Francisco convention altercation contributed to tensions.
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Senator Robinson
Mitchell
Robinson
San Francisco
Alexander Britton
Awful Mrs Eaton Play Produced in Detroit Time
Detroit July 14 The Awful Mrs Eaton an American play by John Farrar and Stephen Benet was produced tonight by Jessie Bonstelle under William A Brady arrangement. It portrays Washington during Andrew Jacksons White House years based on the Eaton affair with 60 actors. Frank McGlynn as Old Hickory impressed critics. Atlanta July 14 Senate committee recommends capital punishment bill for Georgia with life imprisonment as maximum for crimes.
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Detroit
Mrs. Eaton
John Farrar
The
Bookman
Stephen Benet
Jessie Bonstalle
Uner
William A. Brady
Washington
Andrew Jackson
White House
Alfred Henry Lewis
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Frank McGlynn
Old Hickory
Lincoln
Katherine Alexander
Hayden Peggy
United States
James Cousens
Messrs
Farrar
Benet
New York
Atlanta
Senate
Committee On General Judiciary Matters
Georgia
The Staggering Cost of Government
The piece assesses federal spending since 1917, tallying roughly $58 billion by June 1923 plus about $3.5 billion since then. It notes taxes supplied the larger share of funds, with $34 billion raised in taxes, plus Liberty and other loans totaling over $84 billion. It highlights the scale of taxation and debt contrasted with postwar spending and calls for accountability.
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Washington
4& States
United States
Statiaticians
Secretary of the Treasury
America
Muge
Jre Io
Deral Tréasury
Uncle Sam
Paris cheers as American aviators land after first flight
Thousands greet the U S Army pilots in Paris as Lieut Smith and his crew arrive at Le Bourget after crossing from Strasbourg. They describe stormy weather, fuel refills in Strasbourg, and plans for a wreath at the Unknown Soldier tomb. Generals Pershing and the French air service plan a banquet and rest before continuing their Atlantic hop.
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Paris
Lieut. Smith
Arch of Triumph
Strasbourg
Lieut. Sith
Aleutian Islands
Atlantic
Gopgrisht
Chicago
Fliers Reach Paris Miles Behind Schedule by Days
The American world flyers arrival at Paris comes 16 days behind the approved plan though they have logged 18 089 miles in just over 100 days with 233 flying hours. They are expected to proceed to London next then complete the sixth division with stops at Hall Kirkwall Thorshavn Hornafjord Iceland Rekyjevik Angmag Salik Ivigtut Indian Harbor Cartwright Harbor Hawker Bay Pictou Harbor Boston Mitchellfield and finally Washington, D C all while trimming time on remaining hops.
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M. Pegond
Strasbourg
le Bourget
London
Brussels
Amsterdam
Geneva
Prague
Paris
Lisuis
Smith
Wade
Nelson
Lieut. Smith
Vienna
Laurent Egnac
Atlantic
Iceland
Greenland
Myers
Wari Department
Washington
Hall
England
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
Thorshavn
Faroe Islands
Hornaffjord
Reykjevik
Angmagsalik
Ivigtut
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Cartwright Harbor
Hawken Bay
Newfoundland
Pictou Harbor
Nova Scotia
Boston
Mitchellfield
New York
Glen Echo Park Amusements Draw Large Sunday Crowds
Crowds flocked to Glen Echo park on Sunday for picnics with baskets and lawn meals. Outdoor rides like the derby racer and the coaster dip attracted many, the skeeter car joy ride remained popular, and the open-air ballroom and live music by Andy’s rhythm-makers enhanced a cool summer evening.
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Glen Echo Park
Tullapera
Dencera
Glen Fcho
Andy
Baltimore Welcomes Thousands of Banking Delegates
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore July 14 Baltimore banks held open house for delegates at the American Institute of Banking twenty aek convention. About 2400 delegates expected tomorrow morning at Century theater roof with 1840 in city tonight. Women delegates exceed prior years and engage in investment banking. Procedural sessions and entertainment fill the four days with debates dances and conferences.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Aeck
American Institute of Banking
Southern
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Boston
Maryland Theater
Ritchis
Jackson
Edwin V. Krick
Clarence R. Chansy
Northwestern National Bank
Minneapolis
Glenn [Toen
Century
Wang by De Wolf Hopper shines in Poli's theater revival
De Wolf Hopper stars in Wang at Poli's theater with a capable company and lively supporting roles. Ethel Clark, Miss Ethel Walker, and Helen Gayes deliver appealing performances while Hopper’s verses touch on Volstead era themes. Local dancers from Pemberton stage graceful numbers as the audience cheers.
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Slam
Ethel Clark
Delle Fox
Ethel Walker
Marie
Mr. Hopper
Tiny Helen Donaldson
Mary M. Ayres
Pegey Smaitz
Eleanor Quirk
Baby Baby
Tiitle Ses Selemen
Elephant Tender
Robert Gracasse
Arthur Cunningham
Jean Boucher
J. Humbird Duffy
Helen Gayes
Wang
Henry Kelly
Herbert Waterous
Potts Theater
de Wolf Hopper
Pemberton
Stafford Pemberton
Steamer St Johns Opens Summer Moonlight Trips
Last night the steamer St Johns, Washington's largest excursion vessel, launched its summer schedule with 0 mile moonlight trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays drawing a capacity crowd. The boat offered dancing on a glass deck from departure until return after 11. Colonial Beach trips begin today with service on Tuesdays Thursdays Sundays at 9 PM and Saturdays at 2 30 PM. Meyer Davis provided dance music on the beach run.
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St. Johna
Washington
Colonial Beach
Bt. Johns
Meyer Davis
Marshall Hall Hosts Summer Sunday School Appearances
Marshall Hall draws crowds as Charles Macalester boats carry visitors downriver for rides and picnics. Many travelers come for the boat trip and return by evening, while others linger to enjoy the shaded lawn and historic resort setting, with two Macalester trips stopping at Mount Vernon.
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Marshall Hall
Charles Macalester
Macaleater
Mount Vernon
Post Insurance Offer Gives Full Protection
The Washington Post announces a reader life and accident insurance plan with minimal requirements. By subscribing and paying a small fee, readers may obtain a $508 life policy or a $3,500 accident policy with few conditions. Apply at The Post insurance department to receive the policy.
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Washington Post
Post
Keiths Theater Delights with Adelaide Hughes Dance and MacFarlane
At Keiths yesterday patrons enjoyed Adelaide and Hughes with George MacFarlane in a strong bill. The duo showcased eccentric dances and The Elopement of the Toys while MacFarlane sang Memory Lane and other favorites. Margot Kelly, Shaw and Lea, Julius Tannen, and Sothern offered a mix of comedy, song and spectacle backed by skilled accompanists and a varied supporting cast.
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B. F. Keith
Adelaide
Hughes
George MacFarlane
D. Roth
Walts
Memory Lane
Margaret Walker
Dorothy
MacFarlane
Daszling
Herbert C. Lowe
Julius Tannen
Gabby Julius
Shaw
Lea
Margot Kelly
Dean Sothern
J. Edwin Ldebman
Paul Gerard Smith
Stan Cavanaugh
Timley
Belasco Theater opens new political satire in The Deap Tangled Wildwood
A reform party ticket led by George Hauifman and Marc Connelly is praised after a Belasco Theatre evening featuring The Deap Tangled Wildwood and Bobby Ames playful revival. The piece blends country charm and Broadway satire with strong turns by Lotua Robb, Donald Gallaher, Lynn Fratt, Calvin Thomas, Zita Johann, Leona Beutelle, Elizabeth Patterson, Alden Gay, Leon Cunningham, A. J. Rhodes, and Harry Irving as the house prologue.
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Reform
George Hauifman
Marc Connelly
Belasco
Bobby” Ames
Millersville
New York
James Parks Leland
Ames
Lotua Robb
Léland
Tege
Calvin Thomas
Misa Zita Johann
Allo
Leona Beutelle
Misa Elizabeth Patterson
Mias Alden Gay
Leon Cunningham
Milleraville
Roxie
Rhodes
Honest Darcon
Harry Irving
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Ritchie
POLIS
ST. Johns
Keith
Henry Heath
Youman
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Oman
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