Readers debate reciprocity and tariff politics in editorials
The letter by S J Macfarren analyzes Dr Pratt's trading tariff concept and reciprocal policy within the Democratic stance, arguing for protective tariff bases and criticizing labeling shifts. It contrasts reciprocal talk with actual duties, cites historical figures, and reflects editorials on national policy amid the era's economic tensions. The piece also notes local civic actions promoting gardening and public works in Washington, including meetings of the Columbia Heights Citizens' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Frat
Missouri
Capitol Hill
Hastings
Dale Tr
Hingland
Panama Canal
Mwe Clark Faygs
Democratic Festcons Ls
Ita Mandern
4Serman
Cleveland
Samuel J. Ramdall
Clerg
Pratt
Taft
Fears gardeners may turn up the germs of malaria
Editor Post cautions against digging up soil in the city during the season fearing release of malarial germs citing experiences from a malarial region in the South and urging expert gardening advice in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Colored men will rally to flag in loyalty and protest
George William Cook of Howard University asserts colored Americans remain loyal citizens despite lynching and Jim Crow. He argues in war they will uphold Old Glory, denouncing persecution and insisting on inalienable rights. He cites Carrizal Fort Wagner and Boston’s State Street as reminders of patriotism under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carrizal
Fort Wagner
State Street
Boston
George William Cook
Howard Univerilty
Free Seeds for Planting by DC Children Urged
The Columbia Heights Citizens' Association adopted a resolution urging owners of vacant lots to turn them over for school garden use. It asks Congress to allow District commissioners to franking seeds, enabling children to obtain seeds at no cost. Copies will be sent to DC citizens' associations. nearly a dozen have already approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Houston
Agricultural Department
Frederick J. Rich
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
J. Clinton Hiatt
Columbia Heights
District of Columbia
Northeast Washington
Pitney Branch
Petworth
Brightwood
Bradbury Heights
Statues of Trail Blazers Proposed as Object Lesson
Horace Stevens urges Congress to create a national group of statues in Washington marking frontier heroes who shaped American settlement. Names proposed include Daniel Boone Davy Crockett Kit Carson James Bowie Buffalo Bill and others who blazed trails creating an inland empire. The idea aims to inspire patriotism and educate visitors in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdler Post
C M Bruce
General Land Office
Mr. Bruce
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
Kit’ Carson
Col
James
Bowie
Buffalo Bill
America
Washington
Horace Stevens
Corn cheap food, chemist researches show value
Editor Post reports an exhaustive study comparing white corn products with common foods. One pound of corn meal grits or hominy costing 3 cents matches the nutrition of wheat flour, rice, cheese, round steak, eggs, potatoes, and milk at higher costs. The writer urges Americans to consider corn’s nutritive value and cost efficiency for national prosperity. Baltimore, Md., March 23.
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A. W. Smith
Baltimore
Rites Set for Samuel J Breslyn at St Aloysius Church
Funeral services for Samuel J Breslyn a Washington navy yard steamfitter who died yesterday will be held Wednesday at 9 am at St Aloysius Church Interment follows at Mount Olivet Cemetery He is survived by his wife Berdie and two young sons Thomas and Samuel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Breslyn
Washington Navy Yard
Fifth Street
St. Aloysius’ Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Word Pairs Challenge Prompts Quick Vocab Builds
A brief feature notes a weekly prompt game titled Word Pairs Challenge where participants craft a new word by combining two existing terms. The item highlights rules, aims, and examples to spark rapid daily practice for readers seeking vocabulary growth.
Barber and laborer classifieds from Washington area ad page
A dense classified page lists barber positions, shop helpers, and laborer jobs across multiple DC streets. Entries include first class barbers seeking steady work with good pay, whites and colored laborers for construction at New Jersey, garden and shoe shop roles, and machinist positions. Various employers advertise pay, hours, and requirements, with training offers and temporary posts.
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Wilner
Ste. Nw
Joe
Frank
St. Se
Cay St
Congressional Apt
H Cap
Wt. Nw
Sterling Hotel
7Th St
Stoneleigh Court
Conn
Cap
Bob Ath St
New Jersey
Eureka
Coatwaker
Bushelman
Bernard J. Foley
Evana
Burr Bros
Hanover
Washington
Pa. Ave
Steward’s Business College
F Sta
NW. W
Help Wanted Various Classified Ads From Washington
A collage of job calls including a Forest City Paint firm seeking a Washington area salesman with experience and bonds, English butler with 15 years’ experience, two ads for domestic help, a dishwasher needed for a lunchroom, film industry porters training, a neat white boy for a wheel job, a white clerk for American House, a country youth for furniture sales, and an office assistant role requiring math aptitude and potential to study structural engineering at Union Iron Works.
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Forest City
Washington, D. C
L. M. Ducommun
New Willard Hotel
Washington, D.C
English Butler
Tothat
Haven
American House
Ave
Capital Furniture Co
Union Iron Works
Gt Sadat
12Th St
North
St. Nw
Nhat
Florida
Apt
Clarke's Agency
Situations Wanted Home Service Classified Ad Snippet
Col ored women seek work in private homes including cooks maids chauffeurs and laundresses. Listings note pay locations and references with various jobs from day labor to private household help and driver duties.
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Home Service
Atth St
Used Autos for Sale Bargains in Used Cars
For buyers seeking a motor car under new prices, this column offers opportunities to obtain automobiles that have been used only a short time. If what you want is not here, write or phone the Automobile Editor of The Post.
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the Post
Sun
Dodge
Hy Jans
Ford
Sgarren
Lee Bulck
Union Garage
G ST NW
Main
Cook & Pro Op
Tel
Roy Mackey
10Th St
Nod Conditon
Cook & Stoddard Co
Conn
Ave
Winton
Paanenger
Edgar Baum
Robert Herson
St. Aw
Rausch & Lange
Elty
BUICK
Dort
Maxwell
National Paige
Gyerland
Mofela
Lincoln
Eicher
Albany
Chevrolet
Washington
VIEW
Willard Heoraze
Hudson Suber
Sx Ologep
Sguata
Rec
Ieee
Ieee Oolts
Help Wanted in Washington D C Domestic Worker Ads
A crowded help wanted page lists numerous positions including white and colored maids cooks nannies and millinery apprentices. Offers include training at New York Millinery Academy with after learning roles and various housework tasks ranging from general housekeeping to chambermaid cooking and laundry with wages and live‑in arrangements.
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White's
New York Millinery Academy
Liberal Commission
The
New Berne
Irving St
Out City
Wysitiati
Can Dent
Westminster St
RAMAN
Tith St. Nw
Northumberland
King’s Palace
Geney
Owhite's
Julius Garfinkie & Co
Watpress— Waite. Geo. Wash
Mana
Aires
RT Wonman
5Th St
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International News Service
U. S
Patent Office
M’ Mani
MR. Jiggs
Wii
Wada
Iil
Post
Tam
South
Democratic House of Cards
S J. Macfarren
Philadelphia Times
National Theater
Cincinnati
Phila Deelphian
Crube iVes
D. C
J. Breslyn
Civil Service
Brooks’ Studio
Wisconsin Ave
Union
Rand
Box
Philadelphia
Shipping Clork
Champlain Et. mv
Sake & Company
Butler-Cook
18Th St
Mass. Ave
C. E. Weeks
Marétf Ghausvhor
Sth
Qist St
Galt's
Penn
N. W
Capitol St
Mass
St. No
Jacob
P.m
Dupont Circle
Fessenden St
Corcoran St. Nw
Shoreham Hotel
K. F
15Th Sts
Col. Rd
Fairmont
Foltiala
BE. B. G
Lady's Sage Fs. Ein
N. H
Bet. Ath and Park Ra
Mt. Pleasant
Connecticut
Parker
R. I. Ave
Bacon
Quincy Pl
M. T. Rose
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City
Shell
Bismark Cafe
Pa. Age
FE. Murat
City
Chan. H. King
Collington Ave
Wm. H. Smith
N. i
Thorserndows
Willett
Cahoon Acme
Reese
Mount Pleasant Auto Service
Reliahte
Oldsmobile
Water Brewers Court
Chevy Chase
Edwin E. Elcett
Hopwood's
8Th and
Pelewral
J G. Preipkert
Phone Inc
Myil
ASE
iKleeblatt’s
11Th & H Sts. N. EU
Stinemetz
Mother Hubbard
Stinemetz , St
Cor
Tlekein
Louis Abraham
Dewelry
MR. Daoud
Yale
Mancine
Turner & Clark
St. Uw
Boura
Matrhe
Trey Jasiha
Stevens
Miesko Merrin
Fel
Wagon City
Wits
W. Rice
J. Tarsues
Anna B. Johnson
Union Storage and Transfer Co
Tarany Ales Manee
China
Phont West
SMITH
Storga
W. B. Moses & Sons
W. Packers and Forwarders
Merchants’ Transfer & Storage Company
St. N. W
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