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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1910

Page

3

Congressional Apportionment and the 13th Census

The 13th census is complete but first bulletins lag, yet apportionment of House seats hinges on the data. The article notes the constitutional basis for apportioned representation, discusses possible effects on states like New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia, and analyzes potential House size changes and regional shifts under different scenarios.

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Cure Cure Ointment Highlighted for Skin Cure Claims

An anecdotal testimonial from 1900 describes a boy with widespread itching and sores. After multiple doctors failed, Cubcura ointment reportedly cured the child, with improvements after the second to fourth applications and eventual full recovery. The piece promotes Culcura products for various skin conditions.

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Comet Problems

In a 1910 Associated Press note the article discusses the comet's approach to the sun and the surprising behavior of its tail. It explains light pressure, solar gravity, and an unknown force influencing tail formation, citing Barnard's photographic evidence from Yerkes Observatory and examples from Halley and Morehouse comets. The piece highlights tail dynamics, cosmic pressures, and the need for further study of these celestial phenomena.

Menewater H Barnard Yerkes Observatory Ife Haa Morahoune More House Barnard Staal Halleys Port Barnard Feta Haney

Greek Fete Program At Oaks With Elaborate Dancers

The Greek fete program at the Oaks on Thirty first and R streets NW opens Monday at 4:30 PM with a temple procession to light Apollo’s altar. Priests, priestesses, and a vast cast including Mrs Harber, Miss Jane Bands, and Mr Tirgle perform sacred rites and dances. Dionysian and Greek dances feature many performers, with Diana and Niobe roles noted.

the Oaks Thirty First R Streets Apollo Mra Hecker Gladys Sbackiey Morgan Miss Stevens Davis Short Willis Krogatad Hesse Brodie Ward Brown Dunkivoret Hil Patterson Mra Ward Brown Coolidge Conner Mish Stevene Misa Patterson HI Milas Holgan Miss Dunkhurst Diana 44 Jane Bands Niobe Barber Mics Walker Kay Miss Hill Milas Brodie Mian Dorotty Freemont Smith Mids Caroling Jones Misa Katherine Fos Fhebe Gales

Vine planted at Washington tomb remembered event

Mount Vernon history recalls a 199 year old pilgrimage by Sigma Chi to the tomb of Washington. Miss Helen Calhoun, daughter of Rear Admiral E R Calhoun, received a bouquet as Reginald Fendall spoke on the planting of the first ivy. Col Dodge and regents, plus the Blema Chi Fraternity, planned a brass tablet that was not placed. Miss Calhoun toured the tomb, saw the thriving vine, and received a garden vine to transplant later. Washington, May 19.

Blema Chi Miss Calhoun Col’ Dodge Warrington Washington A L. Robertson Washington

Wayland on bicycle to Buffalo via Washington trip

William C. Wayland of the Richmond Evening Journal rode a bicycle from Richmond to Washington on a stop to Buffalo. He faced sandy patches and walked about 40 miles before reaching Washington where he planned to collect autographs from lawmakers. He aims to reach Buffalo around August 10 and return by a different route by October 1. Funeral services for John Savery will be held at 11 a.m. at 269 Natrent NW with cremation and ashes sent to Worcester, Mass.

William C. Wayland Richmond Va) Evening Journal Washington Buffalo N Y Wayland Weaton Virginia Capital Thirlty Buffalo John Savery Hammer Manassasa Worcester Mags Pula

Society Plots and Local Theatre Plans At Newport

Society continues with plans for a two woman clash over society rank at Lake Shore Drive and an amateur play in Freebody Park to benefit Animal Refuge League and the Newport Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association. Notables include Mrs Potter Palmer and Prof Thomas Crasby. A Greenwich grave robbing case follows the obituary of Billy Bray the spaniel.

Society Newport Freebddy Park Ena Leonard B. Thomas Harriet Lockwood Greenwich Conn William Bray Lockwood Willam Bray Lockwood Billy Bray Miss Lockwood Stanwich New York

Committee of Seven Named to Raise Hall Fund in DC

Washington board duties shift to fund raising for memorial hall to honor President Washington. Gen George H Harries appoints seven member committee to solicit subscriptions while Mrs Henry Dimock urges immediate business support. Meeting at the Willard previews annual committee reports and plans for a child wing funded by schoolchildren.

Washington Board of Tradgy Jagtwight Washington United States George H Harries Henry Dimock George Washington Memorial Ansocietion Dimeck Children's Fond Committee

Interment of Rear Admiral Bowman H McCalla in Arlington

The funeral for Rear Admiral Bowman H McCalla, hero of the Spanish American War and Boxer uprising, was held at Arlington Cemetery after his death in Santa Barbara, with widow Mrs Arthur MacArthur and daughters present. A naval procession, artillery salutes, and a Navy Yard escort marked the ceremony led by Rear Admiral AC Dillingham.

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Society Women Quit Club In Pittsburg Row

Pittsburg musical club of leading society women disrupted after a heated debate over associate membership lines. Mrs John Slack and other prominent members left during a vote on the issue, with Mrs Charles B McLean delivering a dramatic withdrawal address.

Pittsburg Washington Post Wiliam Thaw John @ Slack Charles B Mclean Mia McLean McLean Alde Stortaly

Strike at Bethlehem Steel Plant Falters in South Bethlehem

President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor said the strike near Bethlehem steel works in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania was not a success. He attributed the weak outcome to workers being largely unorganized at the start, noting partial organization now exists and that federation will continue efforts there.

Bethlehem Steel South Bethlehem Gompers American Federation of Labor Yeuterany Fedepn‘kon

Brights Diet List For People With Brights Disease

Open minded individuals facing Brights Disease or with affected friends may obtain a free helpful diet list by writing to the John J Falton Co. at 655 Battery Street in San Francisco California.

Bright Johm J’ Falton Co Battery St San Francisco Cal

New Orleans Promoters Target Panama Expo Opening

New Orleans promoters plan a 1911 Panama Canal exposition to mark the canal opening. Chairman Thompson, in Washington, says two special trains will bring New Orleans business leaders and Louisiana legislators, governors, and Southern officials to discuss the merits of the event. A state dinner will honor the president with congressional attendance to promote the venture.

New Orleans Panama Canal Thompsan Washington Touisiana Taft Mir Thormpagn Baton Rogue Fivetates Oritank Whiteberg Sen Congress

Will of Prank Kawart Crevewnd Settled in Connecticut

The will of Prank Kawart Crevewnd dated January 16 160% was presented. It directs a rebate to TR Wallace in a trust against the Columbia Polytechnic Institute for the Blind, with funds held until available and finally added to the estate to be administered under Connecticut intestate law. Relatives of Mr Kaley land reside in Connecticut.

E. Claypland Kawart

Miss Wagner Wins Suit for Auto Crash Damages

Ida M Wagner daughter of Fire Chief Wagner won a circuit court case against George H Thomas with a $130 verdict for injuries from a collision at Ninth and 1 streets north. Attorney Malcolm Hutty said Wagner suffered pneumonia and was bedridden for two months.

Miss Wagner Ida M. Wagner Chiet Wagner Fire Department George Fh .Thomas Ninth Frost Malcolm Hutty

Talks With Women By Madison Peters-Light After Darkness

An advice piece urges turning grief into purposeful work to ease bereavement. It uses parable of a German baron harp and biblical tone to emphasize faith, endurance, and helping others as the path to renewed joy despite sorrow.

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Steamship Kale Tests Oil Fuel In Fresh Upgrade

New York May 8 The steamship Kale of the Metropolitan Steamship Line operating between New York and Boston completed a fuel conversion test from bituminous to oil burning. The test produced an unexpected result with the Yale achieving 11 knots an hour and engineers stating it could reach 15 knots with minor adjustments.

Washington Laws New York Kale Metropolitan Steamahip Line Boston Sandy Hook Yale

Auction Sale Notice and Misc Adverts From Downtown DC Paper

Public sale announced by trustees of Vallaben property in Northwest Washington on May 1 at 6 pm with a deposit and terms noted. Also listings for antique furniture and bric a brac at Mendelson Art Gallery and Wilson Mayer salesrooms, plus a steamship fuel efficiency note comparing petroleum and coal consumption for a New York to Boston voyage.

Vallaben Celamba District of Columbia Washingtos Joan Taylor Bamuel Dalry ‘Prustese Mendelsonn Wilson & Mayers

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