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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
12
Prices for muslin sheets and pillowcases have increased since early spring with at least a 15 percent rise over April 1 manufacturer prices. The advertiser urges customers to buy at today's prices, promising favorable terms and a large stock of standard cotton goods in various sizes on the second floor at Eleventh Street.
Pastor J F Huddle defends Lutheran stance on World War I loyalty. He cites church statements by three Lutheran bodies urging support for the United States, Red Cross work, and prayers for victory and peace. He notes Lutherans have a history of service in American wars and condemns autocracy as un-Lutheran.
The Washington Post reports yesterday's Red Cross war service fund contributions included church drives and community events. Notable gifts exceed four dollars from George O. Vass and many from church groups and the United States Soldiers Home. A local Boy Scout troop of about 30 members departed with leaders for a ten day camping trip at Colonial Beach.
Washington society notes fill pages with engagements, marriages, and arrivals. Mrs Burwell of Buffalo joins the scene as a hostess, families visit in New York and Buffalo, and weddings unfold at Brookland and Lurgan with detailed attire and attendees.
The marriage of Misa Marie Eugenia Smith and Lieut. Comdr. Hollis Taylor Winston U N is set for Saturday September 1 at the bride’s parents home on Nineteenth Street. The ceremony at 3 PM will be officiated by Mer. James F Mackin with Miss Lucille Clair Smith as maid of honor and Lieut. Comdr. Hayne Ellis as best man. A large reception will follow. Mrs I E Epstein of Islip is visiting her daughter Mrs I J Maze of Blenheim Courts. Mrs M L Tuttle and Miss Kathryn Drain host an open air Arta Club dinner in the garden.
Miss Marie Raeder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Raeder became bride of Mr J H Smoot last evening at St Mark's Church The ceremony was performed by Rev Cornelius Abbott and followed by a reception at the bride parents home The church and reception rooms were adorned with palms oak leaves and pink snap dragons as part of the decoration
United States argues it can place 60 000 troops in France by next November but warns shipping and rail facilities will limit rapid mobilization. Objections persist to overoptimistic reports of a full national guard rush. Major hurdles include lack of French rail capacity, need to build new rails, and the requirement to deploy heavy artillery and aviation support before operations.
Dr Edmund O Hovey of the Crocker Land expedition at Jah Greenland reports from the Georgetown University seismological observatory that his seismograph, carried via a wreck, is installed at the Jah headquarters. He notes four weeks of operation with no tremor recorded yet and describes the setup on frozen gravel. Letter dated Tah, Greenland November 18 1916.
Washington girl formerly Miss Josephine Richmond, known as the Richmond Rose after winning an international beauty contest, sails to join the Red Cross in France. She is now Mrs Bernard F. McElroy, wife of a Marine veteran training soldiers at Fort Slocum, N Y. Her husband plans to go to France. Also noted are society items about Dramatist Bertram Block’s program, Mrs Elizabeth Roddy at a convention, and other local movements including Mrs Nelson Clark Dale joining Dr Dale in New York.
Two hundred youths aged 16 to 21 are ready to work on farms near Washington. The United States Boys’ Working Reserve asks farmers to call for help whenever needed. More than 226 youths have enrolled, with about 25 already working, and a future demand for labor is expected as crops near Washington ripen.
Lieut Charles J. Hadden, balloonist and founder of the Glidden auto tours, reports for duty as aeronautical officer on General Ro Fid wards staff. He will supervise all aviation schools in New England and is assigned to the army balloon school at Fort Omaha Nebraska.
The Boy Scout organization in Washington plans a recruitment drive to reach 8000 and raise the city strength from 2200 to about 3300 boys aged 12 to 18. The campaign begins next week with offices opening at 1327 F Street after the cavalry recruiting station closes. The effort focuses on emergency work training for police, railroad, and arresting duties. A Samurai sword, 660 years old, was presented to President Wilson by Japanese aristocrat Yoshida in native dress at the White House.
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