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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
13
Inspector Headley of the traffic bureau announced an intensive campaign against motorists with failing headlights and those who drive without lights. The law requires headlights to be mounted so beams do not rise more than 42 inches at 75 feet, and lamps must emit a white light clearly visible for 200 feet.
C. P. M. Brown, attached to the legal staff of the Shipping Board, was appointed by Attorney General Stone to assist in the pending federal suit in Seattle. Skinner & Eddy Shipbuilding Corporation seeks more than 9 million dollars from the Fleet Corporation, with the government claiming overpayment of 7 million dollars. Brown will travel to Seattle early in August.
Gustav W. Kramer and Thomas Hanley, both aged in their sixties, will retire tonight after 36 years with the District police. Appointed August 1, 1888, Kramer served in the Fifth and First precincts before the Eleventh, while Hanley worked in the Third and Seventh. Retirement is by request due to disability, with farewell ceremonies planned at Seventh precinct and a reception for Kramer as guest of honor. Maj. Bullivan notes it is the first time two officers retired together who were appointed under the same date.
Regular and special price list shown with several amounts. The sequence includes regulars from 8.50 to 4.00 and specials from 6.00 to 2.50. A final line reads OURS with an amount pattern, then elins showing 82.50.
The third group of mothers and children were taken yesterday to Camp Good Wil and Camp Pleasant for a two weeks outing as guests of the Associated Charities. Boy Scouts Troops Nos 2 and 4 and the Kiwanis club saw the party off from Thomson schools at Twelfth and L streets northwest. Dr Joseph A Murphy chief medical inspector of the public schools and Dr A C Tignor and J F Dyer examined the children. Mrs George W Cabaniss, Mrs Virginia Peters and Mrs W Childs had charge of the group.
The record shows sun and tide table for today with an 208 high tide at 7 42 and 8 09 minutes and a 221 low tide at 1 52 and 2 29 minutes. Bun lines Bun sota.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with local thunder showers in DC Mary land and Virginia, then fairer cooler conditions Friday. A disturbance moves from the upper lake region toward the Saint Lawrence mouth with a trough extending into western Texas, low pressures over the plateau and British Columbia, high pressures over Bermuda and the south Atlantic. Temperature readings span midnight to late afternoon with highs around 95 and lows near 67, with humidity and sunshine percent documented.
A string of marriage notices appears with multiple couples including Charles W Lunceford of Marshall Virginia and Mary F McCormick of Warrenton plus others such as James B Pettit and Mary A Sullivan. The Rev J B Briggs and Rev B F Ruley are referenced among officiants with several paired couples listed.
A fragmented death notices column lists many individuals with ages and affiliations. Names include James McDonald, 68, and Edward P. Schwarts, 53, among others such as Janet Henston 86, Thomas OConnor 72, Augusta Shied 63, Otto Nolte, Amanda Lambson 60, Laura Buscerd 74, Ron Buckley 75, Daniel Callaghan 63, Bardins Ker 76, Martha Tiffey 70, Charles Kelley 21, George Washington 51, Brince Stubbs 50, William Lewis 41, Miriam Tate 40, Mary Craven 26, with their ages and associated hospitals or locations referenced. The tersely written list resembles an obituary column from a mid-century newspaper.
An old advertisement promotes Aderika as a remedy for chronic appendicitis and general stomach trouble. It claims the product acts on both upper and lower bowel, relieves gas and poisons, and expels matter unseen. The ad targets obstinate constipation and uses generic ingredients like glycerine and buckthorn bark.
A short ad advises proper shampoo for hair care, claiming daily scalp cleansing with canthrox solution cleanses dandruff oil and dirt. It promises fluffy, lustrous hair and healthier growth, noting a three cent cost per shampoo and simple preparation from a druggist.
After a long day in pinching shoes and painful bunions, Allen's Foot-Ease offers soothing relief from foot pain. The ad claims the product softens shoes, reduces friction, eases walking and dancing, and soothes corns and bunions with a free trial offer from Allen's Foot-Ease in Le Bay New York.
A testimonial style ad promotes Dave's Mentha Pepisin claiming quick relief from gas fullness and acid stomach. Schedules a money back guarantee if satisfaction fails and urges purchase at Peoples Drug Stores and other druggists. Mentions W W Morgan of Bridgeton NS as a dentist endorsing the product.
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