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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
6
The article extols twenty dollar suits matching higher priced options in fabric and workmanship. It asserts all tailors and designers are equally skilled, with no second-rate staff, producing high quality garments that make Saks Clothing a standard. The copy claims superior value and design across the entire shop.
Wholesale costs for fresh meats rise 2 to 5 dollars per hundred pounds from last year while all vegetables and fruits command higher prices. Lamb, beef, pork and dairy show broad increases with scarce spring lamb and persistent market pressures. Sea foods, poultry, and cheese also edge upward as buyers face a cost of living squeeze.
The International Kindergarten Union will hold its 1913 convention in Washington thanks to Catherine R Watkins district supervisor. Preparations are underway to entertain thousands of visitors in late April with a reception luncheon and a trip to Mount Vernon among probable events.
Bread and theater ads mix with local notices for a city bulletin page. Sections mention vaudeville shows at Imperial and Os-Vaudeville, grocery bread delivery, playground fund benefit, and a feature on Airships of 1920s, with addresses and businesses like Holmes Bakery and Eberly's Stove Stores.
Thomas C Whalen through attorney George Washington Drew sues Jonathan D Cathell in the District Supreme Court for $87 claiming he learned after his mother's death that bonds and cash totaling $300 plus $0 cash were in her estate and that Cathell as trustee sold the bonds. Whalen, aged % years, says he is the only heir and that a Treasury Department letter prompted his inquiry.
Knights of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Eagles baseball teams meet at American League Park on Monday June 10 at 4 pm. Proceeds go to St Vincent's Orphan Asylum. Eagles manager Harry Winningjer showed team handling skill last year. K of C managers Maurice E O'Connor and John F Lultich lead this year's squad.
George L. Cain of the National League of Government Employees plans an all inclusive national federation. Delegates from smaller groups would join a large body representing government workers. Cain aims to influence party platforms on civil service, wage scales, merit promotions, and retirement. He drafts a circular urging cooperation and will present concrete plans to the government next week.
The Chamber of Commerce annual outing ended with the Southland steamer docking after a Virginia voyage. Members praised the three day excursion and witnessed the launch of the Texas battleship as trains left Old Point for Richmond. The Smithfield carried the party downriver and stone cold plunges awaited a quick refresh before dinner.
The District commissioners recommended against the bill in a report to the House, arguing the retirement fund for the fromen unfairly discriminates against police. They urged equal protection for both police and fire departments to safeguard workers and property.
On recommendations by Morris Hacker the commissioners appointed Daniel Driscoll as temporary Inspector of construction due to high building activity. Werren Ferguson, thirteen years with the district electrical department, has resigned and his resignation was accepted.
By virtue of a chattel deed of war recorded in Liber S231 Folio 7 et seq of the District of Columbia land records and at the request of the secured party OSerty, the undersigned trustees will sell the property.
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