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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
14
An old family remedy, Sloan's Liniment promises fast relief from aches and pains including rheumatic twinges stiff joints back neuralgia and muscle strain. The product penetrates without rubbing leaves no skin stains or clogged pores and offers pleasant odor with three sizes 35c 70c and 140c, boasting economy in the largest bottle.
Washington leaders move to enact a blue sky law after widespread complaints from women investors who lost savings to speculative securities. The Washington Stock Exchange committee proposes drafting a measure with District officials, aiming for possible congressional action during the extra session. Bankers and brokers push for stronger protections while market activity shows cautious rebound in the Fifth District economy.
In 1916 a severe grippe and pneumonia left the writer bedridden with a persistent cough and poor appetite. After years of doctors and decline, a February 1919 start on Milka Emulsion lifted them to activity in three weeks, with praise from friends and a generous money back guarantee. The ad claims Milka Emulsion builds flesh, strengthens digestion, eases chronic stomach trouble, and boosts resistance.
A fan recalls The tales of Doctor Doyle with fond regard for Sherlock Holmes crooks romances and knights. The poem muses that fairies vanish when photographed and warns that the last illusion would perish if fairy folk were proven real.
Washington Gas stock was strong on the Washington Stock Exchange yesterday with a ten share sale at 45, up 3 points from the last sale and the highest level in six months. Washington Railway and Electric preferred rose to 59, Capitol Traction at 84, and a block of 40 Corcoran Fire Insurance shares traded at 95, the first sale in a year.
A compact list of varied business names and terms appears, including Lanston Monotype and Linotype, Merch Transfer & Stor, Dutch Market, Old Dutch Market, Security Storage, and references to ex dividend. The scattered OCR yields a mosaic of company names and financial notes without a central event or narrative.
The case against Charles A. Grock, alleged attacker of former Senator Charles B. Henderson of Nevada, was continued until tomorrow. Grock remains under a $5,000 bond as court records show he filed suit May 17, 1920 against Associated Charities for $50,000 damages over alleged injuries and false arrest. The suit remains pending in the court.
William R. Kenan of Gethport and Mrs Kenan were among arrivals. Albert Payson Terhune came from Miami for luncheon. Payne Whitney party depart New York tonight on their private car Wanderer. Luncheons at the club featured Mrs Harry Darlington Jr and Miss Cora Shield among others. Beach club hostesses included L ee Sheldon Tilney and Orestes Ferrara with guests Caleb Wid Hamid and Albert Cornell. Also arriving were Alvin Unter Moyen New York Russell B Smith South Beach Conn and Walter I Woodman Newton.
White Sulphur Springs W Va March 7 Mrs Theodore B Douglas of Scarboro on Hudson arrives with Mrs Wait B Talcott of Breckford IL to stay several weeks. Mr William Lord Sexton left for Philadelphia after a weekend with Mrs Sexton. Mr and Mrs F L Dubosque and four sons golfed on the links. Mrs Cc P Radcliffe Dugmore was among golfers along with Mr and Mrs Childs Frick and Mr and Mrs C W Swain. Mrs Thomed Shields and daughter in law Mrs Willam Shields plan a short visit to Huntington W Va. In New York Society notes Mrs John M P Thatcher welcomed a daughter born Saturday. Mrs Burke Roche hosts a dinner. Clark Williams and others go to Pinewood SC to visit Mrs Frederick F Thompson. The marriage of Miss Eleanor Hoover to Fairfax Stuart Landstreet is set for March 29 in Chandler Avis. Hoover's mother plans to winter in Arh for health, not returning to town. Mrs John Sloane will host a fair and dance for charity on April 0. Board of managers includes Mrs William 2S Griswold, Mrs Moses Talor, Mrs J Dineley Prince and Mrs William Clark.
E C Felton of Philadelphia was elected director of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company replacing Andrew W Mellon who resigned as secretary of the Treasury in January. Felton has long been a prominent figure in the steel industry in Philadelphia.
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