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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1917

Page

2

Food Costs Rise as Wages Lag in 1910s Analysis

The Department of Labor reports average annual food spending rose from 239.30 in 1913 to 157.5 today, while wages for a 1907 level worker fell in real value. Potatoes and other staples surged 30 percent to 77 percent, with butter and meat also climbing, leaving most foods pricier despite some declines.

Department of Labor Ford Neus

Fined for Assault in Hyattsville Police Court

Joseph Nicholson, blacksmith from Washington residing in Hyattsville, charged with assault and battery on Herbert Ervin. He was found guilty, fined $10 and costs, and noted an appeal. In a separate incident, a poisonous weed near Meyersdale caused one death and four critical injuries among youths.

Mt. Cumberland Flooversside Meyersdale Hardy Pallatro Michael Toney Wilkins Wasso Jaho

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Remedy For Bad Breath

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to ease foul breath by stimulating bowels and liver to natural action. Describes as a purely vegetable tablet with olive color, priced 10c and 25c, with dosing guidance and a note that all druggists carry them.

Dr. Edwards Edwards F. M. Edwards

Equity and Circuit Court Dockets in Washington DC 1917

Equity Division 1 and 2 calendars list numerous decree entries and hearings in the Supreme Court District of Columbia with many estates, guardianships, receivers and trust appointments. Several cases cover lunacy, probate, and real estate matters, while circuit and criminal divisions note verdicts, pleas, and arraignments including United States cases.

M Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Division Hils. Johnson Sullivan Por Buchanan Va Buchanan Garrett Hecht Baker Leahy Boyda Amanda Gray Shel Batley Archer Tiama Tepper & Gusack Ralston & Richardson Lusby Ottenberg O'Shea Page Clarke— Smith Calvert Margaret Cotter Syme Sola Emerson— McNeil Pergantes Moriarty Gies Scogna 'S Scogna Adriaane—Mascola Portationdene Vettori Wallace—Paladin Wheatley Neale Anderson Va. Anderson Truitt Turnage Whiting Ijnatice Kauffman Capital ,Traction Company Wilton J.lambert BR. BH. Yeetman Frank J. Hogan Brady East Washington Heights Railroad Company Ve. Clark Larsbert—Tucker Simmons Vs. Morton Construction Company Ridout Rhodes & Cromelin Thompson Va Fidelity Storage Company Fox—Merillat Marshall Geiger Ve Federal Guaranty Company Perry Baker Staggers United States Ex Rel Prettyboll Ve Lane Hernck Mahatie Wright Sebastian Chesapeake and Potomar ‘Telephone Company Gles—Macfarland Mantliwa Washington Railway and Electric Company McNamara, Rover —Hoover Brown Loving Fox —Hamne No. & Gray Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Capers, Hove Hamilton & Hamilton Wilson Hapgood Harchett— Adkins. Pe Mills Real Estate Trust Lambert—Gordon Justice Gould United States Leroy Darin Richard Powell Ernest Walker Powell Walker Davin G. Koenigaberger William A. McGeary JW. Staggers Harvey Johnson Edward Mitchell Biton Garner J. M Murphy Charles Slater Norman Keiser Parker West Jono Parker Bertrand Emerson, Jr J. E. Deliine Toda Justice McCoy Justice Stafford Abraham T. Welch Millan & Bimith Katherine v. Cogan William N Cogan Bond Catherine TH Fitzgerald Lea P. Harlow Mattie Barnes Fox Will Med Lea Henry F. Wolfe Et al Marc A. Wolfe Chauncey Hackett William Lenox Michael J. Keane Busby-Smith John al Fray Annie M. Breele Theodore T4yings Aiea Amanda E. Garrett J. J. Darlington T F. Linton Ellen V. Leigh J.B. Larner W. H. Eden George T. Diets T. A Walter M. Rastina Ellen G. Carter A. Keigwin Powell Clayton, Jr Nannie T. L. Clayton Arthur Peter Gladys J. Rawlings Willam A Rawings Louis Ottenberg Frances FP O'Neilly Maddox & Gatley David Rittenhouse George L. Nicolson Albine Gordon Aldine R. Richie William A. Rawlings 2. M. McLachien Isaac H. Ford Hockling Peerle & Ogilvy William Schwing Charles C. Pearce W. H. Baden Wiliam

Help Wanted Classified Ad Listings in Early Washington

A fragmented help wanted notice runs listing positions and ads for exam preparation studio contact points and a solicitor in Washington. It references male or female applicants, preference for known advertisers, and a box contact. Also includes property transfers and lot details in Florida Avenue Northeast and other Washington addresses.

Help Wanted Ads in Washington Real Estate and Service Jobs

A dense block of classifieds shows multiple help wanted notices across professions. Barber jobs with varying pay and shifts appear at addresses like 750 Sth at se and 2508 Pa. ave nw, plus shop positions on 18th and M sts. Also listed are switchboard operators, elevator boys, drivers, clerks, and a general office assistant for Golden & Co. at 628 La. ave. nw. Other postings include a railroad or transportation role, a baker’s helper, a counterman, a gardener near Takoma Park, and assorted colored workers for errands, shop work, or cleaning. A barber shop, hotel lounge, and a few employers invite applications for immediate openings with weekly wages ranging from about 4.50 to 12.00. There is a broad call for both male applicants and young men seeking stable, entry or skilled positions.

Addrees 6Th St White Ami Entieti Tory Tory Ana Sarher—White Pa. Ave Congress Fal Congressional Apt 1St East Capitol Sts Joe Freak Atrpet Paare Union Mat Oxford Abel, Golden & Co Elman John G. Haas Takoma Park Woodside T St Darby Printing Co M. Featherstone 14Th Clinton Mr. Holland Burlington Exeter Frederick’s Steward’s Business College N. W. Ee Ae Ee Washington Bright Future Imhddaph Aes. Pa. Aye J. B. Newman 14Th St Tophame F St Frazves Potomac Laundry Co 18Th Columbia Brighton 12Th St Society Weekly P.O Washington, DC Columbian George Washington Inn N J. Age Cat Serine Apt Mt.’ Pleasant St Massachusetts St. Se Reupon Tracy Place Cal Wyoming Aves Cali Bend J. Tarshes 7Th St. Ow D. Wild Ecriptic Addrean Postal W. Rice 7Th St Cantle & Ca Wasi Louis Abraham MR. Daoud G.b.t B. Greenberg Matthews Metzerott Stevens Palmiat Clairvavant Payrhie Mme DE Laine Honra

Messengers Wanted by Western Union Over 16

Men and boys over sixteen with wheels are sought as messengers. Earn more than $2.50 per day. Apply Mr. Peerce, basement 1401 F Street, Western Union Telegraph Co.

Peerce F St Western Union Telegraph Co

Real estate office seeks young stenographer and apprentices

Classified ads list openings for a 4 YOUNG lady stenographer in a real estate office, apprentices in millinery and dressmaking at New York Millinery Academy and a dressmaking college, plus numerous domestic help posts. Listings include positions for an experienced cook, a chambermaid, houseworkers, and nurses, with locations around Washington D C and references requested.

Classified Help Wanted Fragments from Cairo Office

Short OCR fragment lists various job ads for a real estate office and auto repair assistance. Mentions address 418 and 282, a young man 16 to 20 for work, and a bar porter position at Cairo Hufet 1615 9.

Cairo

Help Wanted Female Business Opportunity Ad

Advertisement offers a female run business chance at a fully furnished food stand in a grocery area. Includes three tables and a room for sale. Inquiries to 208 Pa ave nw. Price reasonable and location described.

Pa Ave

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