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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1912
Page
17
A vintage health and beauty column promotes spurmax lotion for tan removal and skin care, with canthrox shampoo and delatone hair removal tips. It touts crystal eye tonic, plain almozoin cream, and tonics to dissolve fat, improve skin clarity, and encourage hair growth, urging routine daily use.
Special to The Washington Post from Old Point Comfort Virginia describes summer diversions: night swimming pool parties and midnight suppers after dances on the Chamberlin hotel pavilion, concerts by the Fourth Coast Artillery Band, and day tennis and fort ball games. The piece highlights Rex Beach and his wife hosting officers and families, mentions popular residents returning from Honolulu, and lists a long parade of arriving guests and officers at the Chamberlin and fort.
Wienist argues requirements reduce mental disturbance at asylums. He notes harsher methods cause more harm and urges humane care. The piece predicts greater progress in treating patients over the next fifty years with improved standards.
Dr White’s APHORTSMS describes changes in treating the insane over the last fifty years. It notes violent acts when provoked, improved training, humane care, and the shift from confinement to more space and liberty. It also mentions pictures, bric-a-brac, and better marriage as factors in reducing insanity.
A physician reflects on growing interest in mental illness, noting America’s lack of local colleges for psychiatry, the need to study abroad, and Fordham’s new three week medical course. He predicts significant progress in the next 50 years, with better public understanding and laws to prevent inheritance of mental illness, while acknowledging that insanity will persist at a reduced rate.
Colonial Beach thrives as a summer resort with nearly full cottage occupancy and bustling hospitality. The St Johns boat line ferries picnickers daily while yachts anchor in the bay and residents host large gatherings aboard their watercraft and at nearby hotels.
Dr William A White, superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane, predicts a halving of insanity within the next half century through improved research, stricter marriage laws, better housing, and humane care. He cites a 60‑year progress arc, contrasting past brutal pine‑box transfers to humane treatment, greater liberty for patients, and segregated care by illness.
A list of residents including 3 J Saunders Charles and Roy Sullivan Bowers McKnew Vernon Smoot B L Lepper and others is noted as plans are being considered to celebrate colonial week next month. The roster includes Mr and Mrs James Morris Mr and Mrs JV Trunnell Thomas Mack Mr Edward Middleton Miss Grace EB Lynch Julius McGarran R Malcomb and W J Cunningham among many others.
Massanetta Springs Virginia opens its season with a grand ball in the new assembly rooms. Mrs J R Lupton and other hostesses in formal attire greet guests. An excursion to Massanutton cave is planned for Wednesday, with lanterns and mountain road revelry. Notable arrivals include Mrs Preston Nash, Miss Julia Starr Preston, and Mr and Mrs H A Hargrove, among others.
The pulpit supply committee of Ham lina Methodist Eipiscopal Church announces clergymen to lead services during Rev Joseph M M Gray's absence on vacation. Lucian Clark D D of Chevy Chase will preach morning services. Evening schedule includes Haywood July 6, Sumwalt August 4, 11, 18, E L Parks August 25, and Brashears September 1 with Parks serving as treasurer of Howard University.
The ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Chicago on July 20 and elected officers. President Ellen Ryan Jolly of Pawtucket Rhode Island. Vice President B A Mahoney of Calumet Michigan. Secretary Adelia Christy of Columbus Ohio. Treasurer Mary Connolly of Amsterdam New York.
Rex Beach continues his three part serial with a young society man in a strange house among enemies. The plot thickens as mysteries unfold and surprises await readers following the thriller. Charles Sarka provided the illustration.
The story “Jack Ashore” is sharply critical of how civilians view returning sailors and their treatment. G. W. Harting provides sympathetic illustrations.
The Arena recalls a contest for amateur photographers held months ago. Prize-winners will be revealed and winning pictures published in this issue. It was the last Arena contest and, in many ways, the most successful.
An unusual cover reproduction in colors shows an underwater mermaid applauding a summer girl. The work titled Brava! is by Paul Goold and blends aquatic themes with playful whimsy.
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