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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
28
A fragment notes repeated concerns about wearing apparatus to assist movement and safety. The brief mentions discomfort and advice on proper use, implying ongoing guidance for users handling assistive devices. Specific names, dates, or places are not present in the readable text.
Fire Chief Belt reports twelve school buildings were inspected for safety including Franklin Thompson Central and Peabody with Stadford notes. Commissioner Macfarland will review the findings and seek estimates for security upgrades and potential repairs.
A garbled report lists taxi cabs with mentions of stands near the west side of Paghth Street and south of IB Street. It references regulations, location specifics, and nearby landmarks while noting a broader discourse on taxi operations and public safety.
Fragmented notes depict a divorce petition involving Anne Vosta and others. The court weighs custody and visitation, with a judge’s order affecting two children. A man named Littwood Wilson seeks relief, and a father may regain home custody per the judge’s decision.
Admiral Willard H. Brownman purchased through Murray A Cobb the residence of Mary F. Hoppin at 171 N Street North West. The deal includes extensive frontage and an adjoining lot with plans to add improvements after May 15. Senator Bailey of Texas sold another site at Sixteenth and Chamber Streets for a handsome residence, with a 60 foot frontage and 107 foot depth. The Moore & For Real Estate Co sold several properties including Moorvrick dwellings and a two story home at Seventh Street North to Sam Yusuf Maddas and A Hnehling for investment and occupancy.
A period notice of Parisian millinery at Philipsborns highlights new gowns suits and lace hats in Rose, Cense, and Mane lines. Descriptions emphasize fabrics, trims, and decorative effects, praising elegance and modern style in the latest millinery fashion.
OCR text fragments describe a Colton trial with references to hotels markets and dates, stray names and places, and notes on a medical board proposal. The fragmentary items include mentions of a death, executions, and municipal discussions about chiropractic methods overseen by a District board.
A prominent organization founded in 1872 unveils a new clubhouse, replacing a fire-destroyed building. Led by past presidents and notable figures such as W. W. Corcoran, Gen. Sherman, and Admiral Porter, the site houses a grand hall, private rooms, and a dedicated stage. Architects Henry and Lafarge designed the structure, emphasizing its national stature and enduring membership.
A highly fragmented clipping mixes family matters, legal notices, social events, business ads, and local interests. It references a divorce case, court actions, property bequests, social clubs, and community activities including veterans’ programs and a Seventh Sheet celebration. The text blends names, dates, places, and ads with stray lines on insurance, whiskey, and local vendors.
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