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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
14
A Paris season review notes exotic headpieces like the Durbar Turban toque valued around 6000, plus a dainty boudoir ice can and a black diamond centerpiece. Mme. and Mademoiselle are seen with ornate chains and a double ring as high end jewelry trends captivate society.
A column notes a dressmakers band for fitting skirts, plus quotes Elizabeth Freeman and suffrage tensions. It reports on the tenth anniversary of Japan’s only women’s university, opened in 1882, with 4 300 students, cooperative systems, a bank, and practical teaching in journalism and dairy work.
Dr T Allen presents diet and health guidance citing biblical references and Dr Robert Bell. The piece discusses natural food rules, avoiding excess waste, and the belief that proper diet reduces disease. It references herbs, seeds, and meat as part of a healthy regimen amid broader health factors like exercise, air, and sunshine.
Mrs. T. B. Rhodes, president of the American Pen Woman's League, spoke to the Tower Grant Mothers Association in Grant School about paper bag cooking. She praised bags for preserving weight in food, eliminating odor, retaining natural flavors, and avoiding mingling of tastes. Baking is easier, requires less attention, saves time and fuel, and is entirely sanitary. Mrs. Joseph Jamen discussed home games for children, with Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern presiding.
The Washington Pat Rockville reports six year old Jane Phine Barnesley died suddenly of apoplexy at her brother Charles W. Barnesley home near Olney Maryland. She was a daughter of James PF Barnesley and Shelewen Barnesley and leaves several brothers and sisters.
A detailed treatise by £. M. Ware on saddle horse exhibition. It discusses gear, preparation, and judging, urging exhibitors to balance showmanship with honesty, avoid deceit, and master trimming, conditioning, and entry tactics to win without compromising integrity. It cautions against overemphasis on fat or flashy appearance and stresses proper technique in trots and canters.
The article argues for disciplined riding and precise control to gather a horse from trot to hand gallop, emphasizing quick, collected transitions, head and neck freedom, and attentive handling. It critiques crude saddle performances in American shows and questions investing in highly trained horses when buyers and riders do not value or pay for advanced equitation.
In the District of Columbia Equity Court, Justice Wright approves accounts and issues related orders concerning assignments and bond adjustments. Multiple attorneys appear for numerous parties in cases including Shreva vs Jesup, Pininin estates, and various corporations. Proceedings cover probate, custody of funds, and court rulings on bonds and guardian appointments with dates and docket numbers listed.
A fragmentary item names L L Perkins and Kens M T182 with mentions of Sentkels Riaz, offering no clear event or context. The readable text hints at a bond or pledge but provides no dates, places, or outcomes to confirm details.
A fragmented list details multiple property transfers and deeds of trust across Washington neighborhoods. Mentions include Franklin Square 85 and 1188 blocks, Capitol Realty Company deeds, North West and Southeast regions, and varied lot numbers, with owners such as Abe Blumenthal, John O'Hanlon, Katherine Hammer, and Mary Wardeen noted among the transactions.
The report shows scattered figures for loans and percentages, listing multiple parties including W Limerick, W Brown, and William Ker, with amounts around 1000 and terms of three years at 3 percent. It also transitions to New York Produce market items, noting butter, creamery prices, and assorted poultry and meat terms, reflecting a volatile commodity scene.
A garbled OCR listing Florida produce prices and availability at Washington market. Mentions poultry, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, cranberries, grapes, and greens with scattered figures and misread spellings. Names unclear, figures inconsistent, but outlines varied fresh food items and per unit costs.
Live cattle receipts reach around 14 000 with steady to higher tone. Western feeders and stockers bid around 4 000 to 5 000, cows and calves shown, calves steady to higher. Sheep and lambs receipts near 4 576 with prime stock and veals noted, market firm to higher. Toledo market data also referenced with mixed livestock bids and March trading notes.
Frank Wagner a Brooklyn jeweler was convicted in federal court on charges of manufacturing molds for counterfeit dimes. Evidence showed he also made molds for Austrian 3 heller coins. Five days before his arrest his wife called for the country. Jury recommended mercy.
Market notes show firm tones across commodities with wheat and corn higher on export activity. Butter and poultry prices steady to firm as receipts improve. potatoes and other grain offerings show varied demand in Philadelphia and nearby regions.
Fragmented notice lists building and complex updates, public auction terms for items including machinery and creamery, with partial place names and dates unavailable in readable segments. Strong entities include Ghartet Town and Chavis Fown Wo Va, suggesting local property and equipment sales.
The District of Columbia invites proposals received by 11:00 pm on Monday April 1 for removing exteriors and interior work on a building project. Specifications and details available from the Planning Office DC. John A Johnston and William V. We generously note the solicitation and contact points.
The Uprame Court of the District of Columbia declares Harry Decker bankrupt no. 90. Notice is given that on March 1, 1912, and with the 2nd day of April, 1912, a meeting will be held at the specified place where creditors may attend.
Private party advertises money to loan with four percent interest through First and Second Trust Loans and Investment Co at 166 Fifteenth Street and H Street NW. Calls indicate terms for real estate or personal loans with named firms listing address and contact points.
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