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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
2
Sale ad lists a 54 inch adjustable wrought iron bridge lamp with a 12 inch shade, priced at 750 dollars. Blue and white figured Jap shades in several sizes from 2 to 7.50. Goki silk shade 24 inches for 7.50. Lavender and gold all silk 24 inch shade 22.50. Gold trimmed 24 inch shade 13.75. Gold fringe shade 22.50. Gold trimmed 24 inch shade 13.75.
The Linen Shop advertises clearance on tablecloths 0x7 to 70x88 inches at reduced prices from regular 8.00 to 8.50 to 5.50. Floral stitched end adds a pair for 1.25. Best quality Axminster rug 9x12 priced at 47.50.
M A Leese, a wholesale optician, told Cosmopolitan club members that advertising properly handled is a profit maker not an overhead. He urged placing ads in reputable high class papers with integrity and warned against shady ads even if cheaper. Service details win customers and a strong complaint department aids retention. Plans for three ladies night were discussed and Al S Gardiner named Cosmopolitan of the day for next Thursday.
Miss Grace M. Axtell campaign director told Twentieth Century club members that the YWCA is not a charity or club but a universal comradship rooted in democracy for women. She cited 1048 associations in 20 countries and a request for a Jerusalem YWCA. Agnes Peters will speak at a mass meeting and tea this afternoon at the street branch. The event aims to unite committees chapters team captains lieutenants and home division workers.
A historical notice lists multiple marriage licenses granted to individuals in Danville Kentucky area. Entries include names such as Harry L Backer and Darthy Herson aged 19, with Reverends and supporting witnesses. Additional pairs feature ages from 18 to 28 with various locations including Richmond and Bathok Baltimore.
Obituary fragment list includes Jesse Te Lenton 2 years, William Vickery 62, Hime Harris 28, John Ramsey 10 years, Walter Ames Be Shearman 88, Frye 38 Geo. Univ., Matthews 62, John Mowatt 7 days, Sibley Hospital, Blencre Jones 29, Christa J Addison 81, Moses Thigpen 20, Mary Hawkins 80, Jay Lomax 9 days, infant Joseph and Ethel Thomas 11 hours. Addresses include 16th Street NW, 318 O Street NW, 2111 L Street NW, 1263 2d Street SW.
Former Postmaster General Hays was ordered by Judge Hitz to show cause March 10 why he should not be held in contempt for not responding to a subpoena and for refusing to exhibit documents to a notary public. The papers relate to Miss Alice Powers suit in Ohio against specific individuals, alleging rural delivery carrier actions. Hays claims the papers are confidential and public disclosure would harm the public interest.
The Rev. Willm A. Taylor of the Colored Baptist church on Florida Avenue faces ongoing legal trouble as an injunction against him was not issued after a show cause ruling. Attorneys indicate the lease dispute remains active with an auditor of the District Supreme Court to report findings before a new trial.
Daniel J. and Eleanor Strother announce a girl. Carl Brauning and Laure Brauning announce a girl. Frank Agualero and Veale Agualero announce a boy. Horace Prime and Maria Prime announce a boy. Robert Rees and Maria Rees announce a boy. Harold Payne and Leona Payne announce a girl. Thomas Mullenberg and Helen Mullenberg announce a boy. Henry LeBeau and Virginia LeBeau announce a boy. Lewis Snouffer and Beriga Snouffer announce a boy. Richard Patterson and Alice Patterson announce a girl. Benjamin Hampton and Lille Hampton announce a girl. Joseph Teague and Mary Teague announce a girl. George Lundy and Clara Lundy announce a boy.
Topaz tide table and weather bulletin dated March 28 reports high and low tides, sun rise and set times, and a detailed forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. It notes flood warnings on several rivers, past and expected temperatures, wind directions, and flying weather outlook for March 29 1992.
An old advertisement touts Dr Carey’s Marsh-Root for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It promises complete toxin elimination, claims life depends on kidney function, and offers money-back guarantees via Peoples Drug Stores and O’Donnell’s Drug Stores. Available in liquid and tablet forms with a free trial bottle offer.
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