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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
4
A letter from Harriet Stanton Blatch challenges a Washington Post interview claim about her mother Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She recalls early readings and schooling, denies suffragette England ties, and clarifies motives for resigning from the Congressional Union. Frederick W. Swanton comments on Swedenborg revelations and church usefulness.
A reader in Rochester, NY corrects an interview about Sweden's food controls from February 27. He notes sugar and bread card rules, monthly limits of 1 kilo per person, 2 kilos in December, and travel restrictions with a special traveler's card. He asserts restaurants demand bread coupons for any serving and urges clearer reporting.
Alexander Lanier of Washington argues German American pastors support the nation in wartime and pledge loyalty to President Wilson. He laments public indifference and calls for leadership guided by wisdom and patriotism amid world events.
Henry Oldys of Silver Spring Maryland criticizes a February 26 editorial remark about a slow moving congressman seeking to curb restaurant portion sizes. He argues that leading hotels and dining cars routinely charge customers for enough food for two or three hearty eaters, fostering waste and encouraging overeating.
A reader disputes Edwin Markham’s Swedenborg lecture, defending that spiritual sight after death does not imply ignorance of earthly affairs. The correspondent argues the lecturer did not claim total severance from loved ones and that true revelation remains aligned with spiritual truth.
Edwin Markham argues in a Washington lecture that seers differ from seance mediums. He says mediums rely on spirit control and occult fog, while seers act with normal faculties under divine calling to bring light and comfort. He contrasts Swedenborg’s philosophy with the vapid outpourings of the medium.
Editorial stance argues patriotism must be practiced through a manly struggle for rights and wholehearted support of the country’s final war determination. The piece notes divisions over Europe and the nation’s relation to belligerents and urges united resolve despite personal views.
A reader criticizes Col Preston and insists the president failed to act with vision in the European war crisis. The letter argues immediate neutral-nation talks and strong congressional action were needed to defend rights, honor, and democracy, warning of growing indifference and degraded moral leadership.
Charles W. Russell argues that President Roosevelt may be drawing a warlike line with Germany similar to late 18th century actions by France. He cites Court of Claims rulings on the French claims and asserts any action beyond vessels engaged would break neutrality. He says Germany will likely seek to maintain a neutral stance and avoid broader war.
Vacancies remain in the National Service School Incorporated as part of the women's section of the WAVY League. The first course in the second encampment opens April 16 on a 27 acre government reservation at Conduit road. About 200 day students will be admitted and a full class schedule is provided.
A long line of help wanted and domestic position ads appears, calling for a female sales agent to sell President pictures, real estate agents, clerical and household workers, nurses, governesses, cooks, maids, and a traveling saleswoman. Several boxes list locations in Washington, D C, and nearby areas with contact details and pay ranges.
A collage of psychic readers, palmists, and service ads fills a Washington page. Names include Prof Zancig, Mme Laine, Mr Daoud, and Mrs Partridge with readings offered from $1 to $10. Also items for sale: worn clothing buys, shirtwaists, jewelry, duplicate keys, and barber/manicure services. cash offers for goods and tickets, plus pawn notes and local services.
A jumble of missing items and rewards lists items found or lost on streets and near landmarks. People seek return of bracelets rings a purse a dog and a pocketbook with money and tickets. Contacts include addresses and phone notes linking to owners in a crowded recovery notice column.
WANTED Man to do fret class cabinetwork and nighing steady employment good wages Apply 1409 H st aw WANTED Office bey ref Only at pm Room 18 Post Bldg 8 Young man to operate telephone Apply at once 2020 M 8
A dealer lists numerous early 20th century cars including Buick, Ford, Overland, Cadillac, Studebaker and more. Prices range from 100 to 475 dollars with many 5 to 6 passenger models and several roadsters and tours. All cars advertised as in A-1 condition with electric lights and starters.
For the man or woman desiring to purchases a Motor car but who is not in a position to buy a new machine there will be found in this column opportunities to obtain automobiles that have been used but a short time if what you want is not here write or phone the Automobile Editor of The Post.
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