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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1909

Page

31

Scenic Niagara region and Adirondacks summer excursions

The article advertises summer travel from Washington via the Pennsylvania Railroad to Niagara Falls, Adirondacks, and Quebec areas with through trains and parlor cars. It notes direct stops at Buffalo and Canadian points, Pullman sleeping cars, and connections through Albany Utica and Lake Placid dates July 28 and August 22 to September 8 and October 6 with rates and timetable details available from railroad ticket agents.

Niagara Quebec Hudson Bay St Tawiewe Saguenay Pomsstvania Railroad Buffalo Washington Niagara Falls Adirondacks Pullman Pennsylvania Railroad

Abolish Billboards Power to Annul Contracts

Washington officials consider revoking permits for billboards and street signs to improve the city’s appearance. Commissioner West urges stopping new permits and authorizing removal of existing ads, with support from Commissioners Macfarland and Judson. The push aims to limit outdoor advertising and keep the city visually unobtrusive.

New Street Lamp Locations Listed by Engineer

Engineer Alfen submits recommendations to the district commissioners detailing new street lamp placements across Brooklowa Taelin and multiple cross streets including Nealon Nils Frarkin Twottr Thirteenth and many more. Additional lamps are noted for Saenteenth Kowedaly Suneteenth Patgeen and Fitton area with several in Rhode Island Avenue and surrounding blocks.

Alfen Len Brooklowa Taelin Nealon Nils Frarkin Twottr Thireeau Paoe Tian Streens Ananda Fandall Tataven Rurtheaat Suenteenth Suneteenth Fitton Netoee Hhode Island

Water mains ordered for several city streets

Commissioner Judson issued instructions for civic improvements recommending multiple water mains. Projects include 6 inch mains on New Hampshire Avenue north from Randolph Street and 4 inch mains on Michigan Avenue near North Capitol Street, plus various 1 inch and 2 inch lines on North Capitol Street Girard Street Thirty ninth Street and Fourteenth Street areas, all within northwest sections.

Judson New Hanpenire Avenue Randolph Streck Michigan Avenue Capitol Street North Capitol Northarpton McKinsey Fourteenth Street Spring Road Olle Street New Hampshire Avenue Seranth Street

More Daylight Plan Dead In Washington Business Hands

Washington business leaders rejected the National Daylight Association proposal to move clocks forward one hour on May 1 and back one hour on October 1. Commissioner Macfarland reported no favorable communications and many protests from boards and chambers of commerce.

Washington National Daylight Association of Cincinnati Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce Macfarland Cincinnati Association

Don’ts for Saloons A Board Dares Restrictions

A prepared list of rules for saloon governance from the excise board targets patron and employee conduct. It urges saloonkeepers to curb beer bucket sales to nearby areas, end indiscriminate holiday treats, and remove indecent pictures from walls, aiming to reduce objectionable saloon textures.

Exere Doard Federation of Liquor Dealers Washington Excise Board Mmeshate

City alleys to be cleaned and widened by commission

District commissioners plan to clean and widen narrow alleys deemed foul depots of filth. Superintendent Wood compiled a list of alleys and submitted it to the commissioners. A board including Supt Wood, Ft M Talcott, an engineer, and Tl M Mosq will inspect the list and report which alleys should be widened and which steps are needed to remove objectionable features.

Lughwass Engineer Department

The Folly of Using The Van Camp Milk Claim

An advertisement extols Van Camp's milk as a safe, full fat product versus raw or “milkman’s” milk. It claims sterilization, evaporation, and absence of additives, asserting raw milk carries abundant germs and that Van Camp's pasteurized evaporated milk delivers pure, almond-flavored flavor and reliable cooking quality.

Mikman van Camp van Camps

Military honors at grave for Cel Townsend

Funeral services for Cel Townsend were held at Arlington National Cemetery with U S A volunteers and Washington Commandery of the Loyal Legion presenting honors. Attending were Paul Wael Andrew B Graham A J Jaxton Tong B P Shoemiker W R Suyder William P Young Brooks and Col Charles W Taylor.

Townsend Columble Road Chiplan U S Arlington National Jaxton Tong Shoemiker Boo Suyder Willian Po Young Apt Brooks Col Charlas Wo Taylor

Wasinegron Canoe Regatta At Aqueduct Bridge

The Wasinegron Tance Club hosts the annual regatta at the Aqueduct Bridge on Saturday afternoon at 1:30. Spectators can view from the bridge or the adjacent beach. National Guard Band under David Bo Miefood will provide music. After the final race, prizes will be awarded to winners.

Wasinegron Tance Club Atave de Aqueduct Beidge Avlok Cnard David Bo Miefood Muse I

City Bulletins Seeks Diversions and Seasonal Pleasures

A garbled notice lists various entertainments and products including a theater, ponies, rides, and refreshments as part of a spring season display. It mentions American consul John WG Uhura resigning a health service post and references Atlantic City visitors, with scattered references to local businesses, bottling company ads, and seasonal stock items.

Tragic Death at Langdon Co Yeast Plant

Andrew Nelson a Danish immigrant and factory worker at Langdon Co yeast plant was killed in an industrial accident in the machines dryer room. A piece of gunny sack used to clean the belt allegedly caught in the wheel dragging him under the belt crushing his skull. Witnesses John Peterson and Tank Cary heard a shriek, found him on the floor, and alerted the ambulance. Dr Lee declared him dead. Coroner Nevit will certify death as accidental. Nelson, 28, had no relatives in this country and may be buried in his homeland. coworkers mourn the loss.

Andrew Nelson Co By Langdon Fc Pein Nelson John Peterson Moment Tank Cary Cassaty Elospiter Lee Nurth Denmark

Marine Band Concert Preview of March Program

A compact lineup lists pieces such as Old Comrades Overtuce, Mariana La Periz Aguinalde and Zampon Dance Monale. The concert features a mix of marches and melodies like The Star Spangled Banner and Philippine Melodies with various named works and ensembles.

Ta Reja

Moonshiners Taken Back for Trial in Lynchburg

Weary Wille Camona and Fred Conrad, two alleged moonshiners, will be taken back to Lynchburg, Virginia, this morning at 9 o clock after Judge Wright signed an order of removal. Revenue officers say they ran a illicit distillery in a shanty near Alts, Visal a. Floral work for funerals offered, noting good taste and fine flowers.

Weary Wille Camona Fred Conrad Lynchburg Vo Wright Alts Vistala

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