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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pa Ave
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Diiny
Dinty
Aerage
Bureau of Labor Statistics
the Daily Legal Record
Equity Division 2
Burrows
Guardian Ad Item
B. H. Bagley
Watts
H. A. Hegarty
Smallwood
Glen Arvon Farm Company
Leckie, Cox & Sherter
William G. Milter
Frederick A. Fenning
Frank Miller
Frederick A. Penning
Collina Ve. Horton
William H. Shipley
George Gertman
Donovan Va Washburn
Plaintif
Bushy Smith
R.B.” Fleharty
Crawford Ve. Crawford
Attornney
L. H. David
D. W. Baker
Coombe
Simons Va
Simona
George C Gertman
George Gerimac Libbey
Davia
W. B. Stockman
Attorness
Smith Ve
Lady Fairfax Company
Rosenberg & Ridout
Williams
Margolius
Weitsman
Tepper & Gueach
Mackey
Southwestern Surety Company
McAdoo
Johnson, Wetner—Laskey
Martin
Lesiie
Cox & Sherier
Jane Arnold
Attorho
Henderlend
Enderson
Henderson, Hughes—Acatt
Warner Ve. Warner
Whitford—Day
Wiliam Brown
Williamson—Coombe
Parker
Circuit Division
Covington
Brandenburg Et al
Springfield and Marine Insurance Company
Pinintif
C. A. Keigwin
W. G. Johnson
Colonial Bank and Trust Company
McBuen
Plaintiff
Ateneys
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
John Ridout
Kawala Va Shumate
Ogilvie Shumate Guardian
Ad Hitem
Hope
McGre Vn
Welch
Douglas
Obear & Douglas
Keigwin—Wilson
Lesh
Davidge
Tynch Va
Keigwin
Wheasley
Goldman
Capital Traction Company
Gardiner
Coppinger
Dunlop
Swingle
Kingl
Lambert—Hogan
Jackson Vs
Leckie, Cox & Sherier
No. & O'Donnel
Beechnut Packing Company
Baker—Hoehling, Peele & Ogilby
Arch
Miller Vs. Forteen
Thomas—McNeill
Bury Va. Herbert
Millan & Smith
Young, Jones
Hunter Ve
Tallmer
O’brien —Sallivan
Miller Ve
Camualty Company of America
Gardiner, Brimer
Swingls & Swingle
Iustice McCoy
Wiliam W. Nottingham
Cavestor
J. ©. W. Beall
George B Sullivan
Caveatee
Attoney
CR. Colgin
Charlotte T. Dalley
I J_ Hamilton
R. Wilson
A. J Gervity
C. L Frailey
John W. Jennings
Charles W
Lucy T. Arth
George E. Sullivan
Eather
Mechanic’s Lien
Washington Brick and ‘Terra Cotta Company
Michael J. Ready
George P. Gertman
Cecilia A. McQuigg
Walter C. English
Mary A. McGrath
James A. O'Shea
N. Ruth Provision Company Re
Thomas L. Eggleston
Tobriner & Graham
Armeleigh Park
Ada L. Volkman
Nineteenth Street
Anna W
Robert P. Rittenhouse
Sixth Street
Carrie G Needham
Charles J. Taylor
Ninth Street
John Murray
Taylor
Charles Taylor
Square
Villa Park
V. C. Hathaway
Carl J
Bema L. Johnson
Tho
Barry Farm
Mollis Moore
Mary J. Perkinson
Seventeenth
Harry A. Kite
Herbert W
Pearl G. Man
Lin Ee Vletaher
Tenth Street
Kostreeta
Jud J. James
J. James Puller
Mount Airy
Harry Wardman
Thomas ‘Bonse
Whitman Osgood
Twelfth Street
Wilem Biephens
Lavinia da Velle
East Deanwood
George C. Aukam
Charlies J. Hanback
Trustess
Nellie M. Hanback
Heireent
Sixth
Seventh
Eliza Jones
Missie H. Johnson
West Eckington
Alphonse Gouldman
Peter G. Sauer
Brodokland
Mary Zepper
Joseph L.tepper
Fourteenth Street
Middaugh & Shannon, Incorporated
John Scrivener
Thirtenth Street
Catherine F. Lannen
Thegedenl Corporation
Thirtrynth Street
Ranklin V. Killian
Molle
Harper Et Alz
William F
Manurice Qotterback
Frank M. Isaac
William FE. Weigel
Chichester
Ella R. Moore
Harry B. Gladman
Jefferson B. Redd
James Alford
Sronre
Armsleigh Park
Ada L. Workman
Willian
Quiter
George
de Neale
District Buitding and Loan Association
Charles T. Ogle
Burr N. Edwards
William E. Howard
Thomas W. Stuablefield
Garfeld A. Street
C. A. Pfau
Herbert W. Erraman
Rranche Saul
G. Perry McGine
Harry A. Kile
George FR. Bryan
Arthur Carr
Marvin A. Cnatis
Perpetual Building Association
Lot Square
James
Robin and
Hubbert
Quinter
Thomas Bones
John J. McGraw
Algernon
Lucie E. Ritterbusch
Savakes
William
Spuard
Mitlard
Lowe Et al
Marvin A. Cuella
Azadia—Rovs CO. Carnes
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Equitable Co - Operative Building Association
Tonix
Williams Et al
Marvin A. Custis
Jmppetual Building Association
Square Post—Carcer
Pollet
Arthue
Carr
Marvin Custis
Pereine Building Association
Anchor Theatrical Corporation
H. Rozier Dulany
Morton J. Lucha
Catherine F. Tannon
Herbert T. Shannon
Franklin Ve Killian
A. A. Hoshiting, Jr
H. Rosier Dulany
L Civil Service
Fst
Weite
Cook
14Th St. Col
L. L. Perkins
United States Fidelity
Seuthers
Washington Steel
Champlain St
Washington Barber College
Apply
A. m
Taz Bond
Ron Ford
Chas
Scherer
Wisconsin
N Stan
Truckers
Vancement
W. H. Whiting
Adams Express
West Bros. Brick Co
South End Long
Bridge
Rerl
M. R. Welgie
Munesy
Mr. Hoffmann
Piers Store
Stiebel
New York Millinery Academy
St. Bo
BO Baughman
11Th St
Lberal Commission
New Berne
Hobert
15Th St
Pete
North Capitol
16Th St. Nw
Ingomar
Ae Chevy Chase
D. C
Cleveland
Vernon At
Decatur St
West Ood Wash
Kirk Street
17Th St
E. C. E. Weeks
Marétf
Elm St. Nw
Demren
Montgomery
W. Va
Central High School
Central High School Ber
Cate Nn
T. Barieston
North 1744
Meg Ove
Ata
East Capitol
Capitol
6Th Ste
Evergreen
Avenue
Baltimore
Br Wardeld
Park Avenue
Monngram G
Ilda
Tata
F. Stuhier
Rts
New York Ave
John H. Chapman
Pierre Milrd
Tamont
National Taxi Service
Lincoln
Albany
Chevrolet
Hos Ee
Maxwell Care
Tancela
Mount Pleasant
Autoco
Barstow
Frank
Morris
M. G. Partridge
Tel North
Smith
Eagle Bedding Co
Tin St NW
Accond
Anda Water Burch & Kleps
Carron