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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
9
The American Grapho-Phone Company announces a dividend of 1.75 percent on common stock as No 48. Payable April 2 1917 to stock orders of record at the close of business March 3 1917. Transfer books will not be closed. CW KODDROP, Treasurer.
A letter critiques a March six quotation on the Reformation’s timing, arguing England’s reform movement began in the 14th century with Wyckliffe and the Lollards and only needed a political spark. It notes Wolsey’s remark about Anne Bullen and the notion of a ready reform awaiting Henry VIII’s divorce and cardinal Wolsey’s fall. The writer signs H.R. J. from 2005 IT street.
Readers urge the Agricultural Department to boost spring wheat and corn plantings to offset winter crop losses. A. M. Sutton argues for systemwide action by federal and state agencies to expand acreage and intensify cultivation to support national and world food needs amid looming war. HELROY HEADLEY signs in Newark.
In Washington D. C., J. Macfarren argues that Dr. Howard Ewing Pratt fails to define his so called trading tariff and implies it is no real alternative to protection or free trade. He contends true capital for trading comes only from a protective tariff and questions the reciprocity label.
Editor Fost argues against changing the presidential oath date noting public ceremonies are optional and could be postponed. He suggests a national holiday for inauguration, possibly on a July Fourth, with flexibility for a Sunday conflict and a later fixed date if Congress acts. WM. E. Heal.
Bertrand Shadwell argues that the Mexican plot has exposed pro Germanism as treason in the United States. He states that any pro German American is a traitor and notes his Hot Springs, Arkansas, March 6, 1917, dispatch.
Editor s report from Memorial Continental Hall recounts Alexander Powell s lecture on Europe s tragedy and American preparedness. The crowd packed the hall yet many attendees failed to stand respectfully for The Star Spangled Banner as the band played, including several Congress members, who surged toward the doors.
Editor notes President Wilson praises the Emancipation Day session as a step toward enforcing the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. The piece views the Democratic Senate and Republican House as a favorable balance for progress on civil rights, dated April 16 and signed by William B. Chandia.
Letter writer argues over Americanism and government policy toward breaking with Germany. The piece cites two young American coworkers defending the Prussian U-Boat stance and questions whether a pure American should criticize national policy.
Classified notices show multiple help wanted items including a general houseworker seeking overnight stay, a competent cook for light housework in Canton Ohio, manicuring and beauty training for young ladies, a colored woman for laundry and light housework, finishers for pants, a maid for Wardman Courts, a working housekeeper leaving the city, a young lady for typing, and other domestic service listings coordinated by Clark's Agency.
A fragmented classified page lists jobs and errands including a boy with a wheel seeking distribution work, various barber and chauffeur positions, errand boys, a dentist operator, farm work near Vienna Virginia, and promotions for hotel clerks, waiters, and color workers. It also contains letters from readers about wartime neutrality and detention camps, with locations around Washington DC and Virginia.
A series of brief notices offer rewards for recovered items including a platinum ring a purse with initials a small money box and a Greek letter fraternity pin. Lost items are scattered around locations such as 4th Street Northeast Woodward and Lethog’s Washington Post box 330 and addresses like 2101 F Street Northwest 928 E Capitol Street Northeast and 1615 Florida Avenue.
For buyers not able to afford new vehicles there are used cars listed in The Post. Cars include Buick 1810 model, Overland 1916 five passenger, Dodge 1815 five passenger, Oakland Roadster 1015, Maxwell 1816 five passenger, Studebaker Roadster 1911, Buick Bordster 1914, Ford 1916 five passenger, Cadillac 1914 five passenger, Hrotz Roadster six cylinder 1915, Metz 1916 five passenger, Butek 1914 five passenger, Overland 1910 lap delivery, Tintck Roadster 1918, Ford Touring 1914, Overland Touring 1918, Rufek Touring 1918. All have electric lights and starting mechanisms and are in A-L condition.
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