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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
9
National committee lauds merchants and consumers for wartime food conservation Meatless and Wheatless days spread nationwide with bread bought once daily While prices rise some fear profiteering by bakers and flour speculators Satirical notices from London outline hunger and humor amid rationing and recruiting pressures
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co offers first mortgage deeds of trust in the District of Columbia as stable investments not dependent on individual or corporate credit. Available from $500 upward. request booklet Concerning Loans and Investments for details.
The American Graphophone Company declares Preferred Dividend No 77 of 1 4 percent payable August 15 1917 to stock orders of record at the close of business August 1 1917. Transfer books will not be closed. Co W Woodrop Treasurer.
An open letter accuses seed merchants of price hikes during planting season and notes rising flag costs as patriotism grows. It urges carriers customers to carry bundles home, pressuring merchants and producers to align with a government driven food conservation effort for shared benefits.
New York July 22 Lord Northcliffe head of British commissions in this country spoke at a Canadian Club luncheon. The Canadian Highlanders and Gordon and McLean Pipers were sent to Chicago for a similar demonstration. Messages to President Wilson and King George pledged loyalty to the Entente and readiness to defend Britain with funds and men.
Samuel Samuels MP stated on Saturday that Britain plans reprisals for German air raids. Diplomatic circles in Washington doubt a reprisal policy will be adopted as agitation grows since the first London air raids.
Special to The Washington Post from Minneapolis reports that continued dry weather may push the grain crop well below normal across much of Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Montana. Central and southern Minnesota, eastern South Dakota, and northern Michigan and Wisconsin look to be normal, while northwestern Minnesota and western Great Plains states face sizable deficits. The Federal Reserve Bank’s Ninth District warns of an urgent need for soaking rains.
Mexico City reports the house of deputies approved a loan permit for President Carranza amounting to 100000000 pesos to fund the new government bank of Isauc. Newspapers also celebrate the lifting of the arms embargo from the United States.
A telegram to Plattsburg New York dated July 22 reports Secretary Baker denied claims that the Plattsburg training camp would be abandoned after the current session. The message confirms the camp will be continued.
Herr Kraft urged publication of weekly Austro-Hungarian Bank returns. He warned the financial situation was dangerous and said the extent of paper money in circulation was unknown. He charged war loans were insufficient and deficits met by note issuance.
New York July 22 The American Railway Association committee on national defense urges suspension of all nonwar efforts by railroads. Fairfax Harrison says railroads face unusual strain moving men food coal munitions and materials and must conserve resources for war. The letter asks public authorities to require only essential expenditures and to cut nonessential passenger service and avoid new stations or grade crossing eliminations during the war.
Chairman Fairfax Harrison of the American Railway Association warns of a possible coal shortage in the northwest next winter. He notes railroads have carried 238 to 50 percent more coal than last year but a smaller share has been shipped to the lakes, creating uncertainty about northwest supply. He urges lake-carrying railroads to load at least 50 percent of daily car supply for lake ports to enable transshipment to the northwest.
Richmond July 22 Henry W. Anderson leads a new Red Cross relief commission to Roumania aided by a 200000 emergency appropriation. The unit includes 12 doctors and 12 nurses. Members include Arthur Glasgow Francis Peabody Bernard Flexner H Gidon Wells Roger Griswold Perkins Robert C. Bryan and Stuart McGuire with the Medical College of Virginia to run the base hospital unit in France.
Mrs Gladys Loeffler wife of J Fred Loeffler of Washington D C drowned Saturday at Lock Haven Pa while bathing She was 29 years old and visiting relatives there with her child in tow
Rioters injured 20 to 25 men and damaged property as striking carmen and sympathizers attacked a street car trying to pass through lower downtown Seattle. Police arrested about 25 suspects as chaos erupted in the late Saturday incident.
Tulsa July 223 Belgian war mission was welcomed by Osage Indians on a Southwest visit. Chief Bacon Rind led a ceremony with an interpreter named McCarthy. He spoke of brotherhood and hoped for restoration of Belgium and end to the war. Baron Moncheur responded and the entire mission met with Osage leaders.
Detroit July 22 jeweler's sample case valued at 25000 vanished from a downtown push cart. Plain clothes officers search for a bareheaded man with a mole on his left cheek after a traveling salesman left three sample cases with a hotel bell boy. One case disappeared with the man.
In Dunkirk near Kerestville, an Interurban car struck an automobile at a grade crossing Saturday night. H Nelson and his three daughters were killed. The mother is hospitalized and not expected to recover. Two other children were injured but expected to recover.
Numerous help wanted notices across DC area including barber positions high pay rates and rooms for advancement. Employers seek white and colored cooks maids waitresses elevator boys stenographers clerks and laborers with openings at Post Office Union Station and various downtown addresses.
Multiple job ads list positions for maids and general housework in households, colored and white applicants. cooks, dishwashers, waitresses, chambermaids. stenographers and office workers. a nurse and practical nurse. city and suburban postings with addresses such as 1258 Columbia Rd NW 1801 Irving St NW 14th St NW and organizations including New York Winery Academy and City and Suburbs staffing.
A 1913 classified page offers a Porto Rican chauffeur fluent in Spanish and English seeking private family work, with mechanical skill and sober reliability. Also a white male chauffeur and an experienced office man open for engagement with satisfactory references.
A string of notices offers rewards for lost items and possessions in Washington and nearby areas. Emerald rings valued up to $5,000 with details on set, weight, and scratches. purses, keys, and jewelry found or misplaced around Farragut Square, 14th Street, and 7th Street locations. Various personal items including a dog, belts, scarves, and a note to the Secretary of State are sought for return with rewards.
Classified listing shows numerous positions including delivery drivers at Mayer & Co, dishwashers at various eateries, engineers and porters, chauffeurs, tailors, pressers, clerks, and cooks. Apply at specified addresses in Washington area. deadlines and shifts vary, with some requiring Sunday off and others offering steady or permanent roles.
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