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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1913
Page
3
Readers note 24 of these homes exist on Connecticut Avenue and Jenifer Street as Chevy Chase’s natural beauty is enhanced by city improvements drawing residents toward the suburbs.
Real estate notice details a rare Chevy Chase development of 24 semi detached eight room homes with brick and steel construction, high quality finishes, glass enclosed porches, and modern baths. Prices range from 6500 to over 12000 with cash plus monthly options and explicit viewing directions.
A worldwide appeal seeks 40 million dollars in opium purchases to burn stock held by the British opium trust as China fights a severe opium crisis. The Y M C A and Secretary Bryan weigh response while advocates urge costly but moral action and new international law limiting opium use.
A Philippine commission report cites 1912 opium imports at about 40 kilos versus 121,621 kilos in 1905, and contrasts alcohol and opium as vice. It highlights East India Company roots of the trade, China treaties, and warns the United States faces rising opium use with Dr. Harvey Wiley urging education and medical help.
A vintage advertisement touts D. D. D. skin wash as instantly soothing for eczema and related skin diseases. It claims the penetrating liquid destroys germs, relieves itch, and offers a free full-size bottle to prove its effectiveness, with CY Vennell's Drug Store promoting the product.
Special Cable reports Harvey Stapleton, famed for serving as best man at ten weddings, faced sharp backlash after a gold medal gift became public. Critics mock the groom’s role, debating his ideal status and lamenting his bachelor lifestyle and lodgings as bridesmaids react with scorn.
New York March 15 The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen executive committee awarded the national regatta to Boston to be held on the Charles River basin August 8 and 9. Philadelphia was the other active contender with Baltimore San Francisco and Chicago withdrawing before the vote.
The Washington Kennel Club beach show committee reports more than 500 entries and over $2,000 in prizes with 200 specials. A 600 entry target means a three point show. American foxhounds feature with $133 in prizes. John O. Evans chairs the event, set to open April 10 at the Evans Building Arcade.
A vintage popular remedy advises using Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur to darken faded or gray hair and stop dandruff. It claims a large bottle costs about 60 cents, with simple application by sponge or brush and noticeable results by morning.
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