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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1918

Page

12

Little Heroes of Everyday by Sophie Irene Loeb

In Brooklyn a twelve year old girl rescues a three year old from a river and is praised for bravery. The article praises children who act with foresight and courage and urges parents to teach self reliance and safety skills.

Sophie Irene Loeb Birse Second Streeta Brooklyn Casi Hkurneski Nerva Jimmur Satan Johnny the Press Publishing Co

Death of Henry Alschwee Prominent city restaurateur dies

Henry Alschwee a leading city restaurateur who ran the cafe at 512 Twelfth street northwest for 30 years died suddenly at his home 2893 Fourteenth street yesterday. He leaves a wife and a sister in Germany. Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow.

Henry Alschwee Twelfth Street Fourteenth Street Alschwee Germany

Napoleon's Comfort Kit Advised For Army Training

The piece cites Napoleon on footsore troops and recommends Allen's Foot-Kase antiseptic powder for boots. It claims the powder freshens tired feet, heals blisters and sore spots, and endorses its daily use during training as noted in Plattsburgh Camp Manual, price 20 cents.

Army Navy Allen

Street theater and vaudeville rider plans postwar shows

A young man in a Chaplin style uniform performs a dramatic stick act for bystanders, then reveals plans to go into cavalry and postwar show business. He details a Buried Alive concession, a snake eater, and a chamber of horrors. He also shares a catalog of sale props and fake-mummy curiosities, arguing audiences will crave cheerful novelties after war.

Charles Chaplin Jarr Old Top Cavalry Mr. Jarr California Mr. Slavinsky Houdini Chamber of Horrors Prees Publishing Co

Jarr Corrects Slavinsky Kinship and Tours Return

Mr. Jarr challenges the young man, clarifying his friendship with Slavinsky’s father and demanding respect. The youth agrees, noting the old man is all right. Jarr then enquires about the young man’s cantonment tour and army theatricals.

Mr. Jarr Mr. Slavinsky Gink

Today’s Aid to Beauty Hair Care Tip

Advice to protect and enhance hair using Canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a DIY shampoo. Recommends using the mixture to dissolve dandruff oil and dirt, producing a cooling lather, clean scalp, and glossy natural color before styling.

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