Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promises Health Glow
A historical advertisement claims regular use of Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey keeps one young and vigorous with a healthy cheek glow. It recommends mixing in water or milk up to four times daily and asserts purity for fifty years with medicinal properties. Sold by grocers and direct at $1.00 per bottle. A free medical booklet is offered to readers who write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DUFFY
al Groneiety End Grocers
Rochester
Satschneider's
New Orleans
Mason's
J. Py
Clerks Testify in Wade Trial Over Stock Delivery
The Wade stock broker case in Criminal Court features clerks from government offices testifying about bets on market movements with no stock delivery. Witnesses describe Wade & Hedges operations and a contract promising delivery, while defense and prosecutors clash over broker practices and bucket shop activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy ‘Wade
Ouray
Wade
New York
M. J. Bage & Co
George M. Dow
Patent Office
Harris
Henry E Davis
Dow
Baker
Gustave Lansburgh
Wade & Hedges
Justice Barnard
Lansburgh
New York Stock Exchange
G. R. Lee
Anto
Stock, Grain and Provision Company
Jersey City
Lee
Vorhees Lent
Davis
Harvey Given
Clifford Grant
Frank Helen
Will Enforce Excise Law Aboard Urges Prompt Prosecution
Commissioner Macfarland urges the corporation counsel to prosecute saloon keepers charged with excise law violations when they fail to appear in court. The move follows excise board talk that convictions are needed to revoke licenses. Assistant James J. Pugh says attachments and high collateral are the only actions to force trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Excise Board
Court of Appeals
le Cuyer
James J. Pugh
Andio
Births Surpass Deaths in District Reports
The District's birth registrations exceed deaths for the week ended March 21 with 93 white and 44 colored births, while 119 deaths occurred, white deaths at 63 and colored at 5. Respiratory diseases remain leading mortality factors, pneumonia causing 30 deaths and tuberculosis 17. Measles rise, whooping cough falls, smallpox drops slightly, and chicken pox declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AID FOR VIRGINIA TRAVELERS PLAN FOR SINGLE FARE
Commissioner West proposes Congress action to allow Mount Vernon Railroad transfers for Virginia travelers to reach central Washington with a single fare. A substation near Fourteenth Street at Long Bridge would serve passengers without extra costs, reducing walks from road termini. Expansion of city trolley lines may follow substation use.
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Commissioner West
Fourteenth Street
Long Bridge
Virginia
Union Station
Congress
Mount Vernon
West
Board Receives Belt's Fire Safety Report for Schools
District Commissioners forwarded Chief Engineer Belt’s inspection of seventeen school buildings and recommendations to improve fire protection. They urge the board of education to prepare estimates for necessary appropriations and note suggestions on janitor instructions, reducing combustibles, adding extinguishers, and broader administration measures.
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Board of Education
Yeserday
Pupils to Plant Trees In Washington Schools
David B Fairchild of the Department of Agriculture donates 16 flowering cherry trees imported from Japan for planting in Washington public school grounds tomorrow. Franklin School hosts a 1:45 PM talk on Japan cherry trees with slides, presided by Mrs Justinas R. H. varden committee chair. A Chevy Chase line car will take one boy from each school to Fairchild's suburban home for planting instructions, leaving at 9:00 oclock from the loop.
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Washington Public
David B Fairchild
Department of Agriculture
Japan
Franklin School
Fairchild
Justinas R. H
Varden
Chevy Chase
Mayor Behrman Visits City Hall For Administrative Study
Mayor Martin Behrman of New Orleans met Commissioner West to review municipal administration details under West. The city plans 18 million dollars on improvements, mainly sewerage, drainage, and water mains, aiming to upgrade garbage and refuse collection. West provided needed information and pledged future data. Behrman commended the pre cleaning department and its work.
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Martin Bearman
New Orleans
Commissioner West
West
Behrman
Petworth Residents Oppose Tents Near New Hospital
Petworth Citizens Association protests the erection of tents for consumptives near the new hospital site. They demand hospital use and strict sanitation. Board of Charities cites no plans for tents unless tied to the hospital, with stringent rules enforced.
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Publc
Petworth
George 8. Wilson
Board of Charities
Bee Hospital
Burial of Brig Gen Kline and related notices
Funeral rites for Brig Gen Jacob Kline A A retired were held at St Johns Protestant Episcopal Church with escort by Troop B Thirteenth U S Cavalry and a Battery from Fort Myer at Arlington Cemetery. The service ended with a musketry relay and final taps. Boss and Phelps sold a three story brick residence at 1861 Irving Street NW to Charles Renshaw, a nonresident, for about 9400. The seller, Charles A Conant, was represented by Wildman Ellis. more similar properties on the Heights show strong demand. A banquet concert and readings are planned for Friday March 27 at Rust Hall 115 North Capitol Street in the National Training School for missionaries and readinesses. Dinner and entertainment tickets are 6 cents.
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Jacob Kline
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Arlington Cemetery
Thirteenth
U. S. Cavalry
Third Field Artiery
Fort Myer
Real
Esuxce Corporation
Boss & ‘Phelps
Irving Street
Charles Renshaw
Charles A. Conant
Wild Fam
K. Ellis, Hoss & Phelps
Rust Hall
Cepttal Street
Sibley Hospital
National Training School
Hinner
Pease
Board Discusses Eligible Teachers and Staffing Changes
At a Franklin meeting the board of education reviewed the merits of the present method for appointing teachers from the eligible list after examination. They favored promoting the top candidate though some urged choosing the youngest on the list. J A Richerson, a third grade teacher, was restored from suspension. Several staffing moves followed including new appointments, transfers, and leave extensions at Webster Gate and Central High School.
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Nummer
Shangéa San
Tores
Board of, Éducation
Ita
Franklin
Preadnt Lanta
J. A. Richsrason
Eien “Spencer ‘Massey
Chan
Misa H. ¢. Moody
Tachor
Webster
Misa Jessia Breathers
Gate School
Webster School
G. W. Nettleton
Tetcher
Mie i. M. Monk
Assim
Benning School
A. P. Barlow
A. E. Koiser
Thecuse
IF Health
Henrietts M. Hyzlop
Central High School
I Il
Sk. Brandenburg
Western High School
Margaret D. Gumpston
Sebastian Sebring Honored by Scottish Rite Masons
Francis A. Sebring received a handsome jewel from the Scottish Rite Masons as thanks for his service as venerable master of Mithras Lodge No. 1. Jacob S. Jones presented the cross and enameled circle adorned with diamonds, inscribed with gratitude from the Magonic order in Washington D.C. March 17 1908.
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Francis A. Sebring
Jacob S. Jones
Sebring
Masonry
Francis A. S Bring
K. CC
Mithras Lodge of Perfection
Washington, D.C
Interurban Line Opens Between Washington and Baltimore
A special train from the letter station carried officials and invited guests to Fifteenth and H streets for the opening of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Interurban line. The company will formally open the line around April 1 with ceremonies commemorating the completion of connections among the three cities.
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Washington
Baltimore
Fifteenth and
H Streets
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
City approves police appointments
On Maj. Sylvester's recommendation Commissioner West approves new special policemen Robert Edwards for the northwest city, H A Olsen, T B Spencer, and Lloyd True for the Capitol to replace John A Jones John O Connell and W R Johnson whose commissions are revoked J E Mooney driver assigned to regular services Sarwoon and Melvale Rye special this week and more notices filed in the City Bulletin.
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Maj. Sylvester
West
Robert Edwards
H. A. Olsen
T. B. Spencer
Lioyd True
Capitol
John A. Jones
John O'Connell
W. R. Johnson
J. E. Mooney
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Saks
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Fed
House & Herrmann
N.W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Post
The
Duffy's
Tairteenth United States Cavalry
Third Field Artilery
Y. M
Goodyear
Bole
Prince Albert
Dress Swits
Alfred L. Holl|han
Clerks Play Market
Stade
BOARD
Belt
Wr. Fairchild
Costa
Castelberg’s
Bington’s Lending Jewelers and Opticians
Fenna, Ave
Wood
Virginia É
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond, Va
Citizens’ Association
Brig. Gen. Kline
Arlington
W.ondaoe
S. Anargyros
Fifth Ave
A. Sebring
Nterurban
City
New Road
City Bulletins
Sarwoon
Melvale Rye
Bush
Taft
Yale
Philadelphia
Yale Alumni Association
Connecticut
Schneider's Navy Yard
Excha and
Wm. Cannon
Trist
Wy. C. Uphans
Home Life
22Th Street
D A Kaufman
Citizens’ Relief Association
Joint Finance Committee
G Street
Associated Charities
John Joy Edson
Milton E. Ailes
Committee On Prevention of
Gen. W. H. Forwood
Vulcan Toaster
Ee Mae Op Log Barber & Ross, Tith
G Streets
Randle Highl
Highlands Capitol
Randle Highlands
Dupont Circle
U. S. Realty Company
Es Ih
Central National Bank
Neo
Eterno
Newcorn & Green
F Street
N. W
Friedlander Bros
Gail'Main
14Th Street
Potomac
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Moss
W.l.douglas
W. L Douglas
Brockson, MI
W. L. Douglas Shoe Store
X. W
Uneeda
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. c
Munyon
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