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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1923
Page
5
A fragmented ad type notice promotes Mentha based relief for stomach distress. It mentions symptoms like indigestion gas and shortness of breath and claims a remedy from J. F. Lowden with a local Thomas Lowden company. The text reads as a damaged OCR fragment from a historical ad.
High school corps begin a two day drill at the Washington Field with the flag presentation and closing ceremonies tomorrow. Officials including Superintendent Kramer and Brig. Gen. Lassiter will attend. judges are Col. Rowell Waldron and Maj. Simpson.
The YMCA begins a membership drive with 500 more members sought as 20 teams compete. Thomas P. Hickman of Frank National Bank chairs the general committee, outlining plans for captains and workers. CC E Fleming explains campaign details and use of literature. W H Gotlieb and E H De Groot Jr pledge team participation.
Departments here aim to complete preliminary work on reclassifying federal employees by June 1. Small boards from bureaus will assist, with tasks assigned to responsible officials. District progress leads the field service by about two weeks, and hearings for district workers may follow field service, possibly starting in August or September.
A riot on Gordon's Avenue northeast Saturday night ended with the death of Ed Walters. Police say speeding vehicles carried police reserves to the scene and shots were fired. In police court yesterday John Sones was fined $10 and Bessie Settler $5 for an alleged assault on Pollosman Perkins who arrived to quell the riot.
Helena A Madgin sues Eugene A Madgin in district court alleging breach of promise regarding a child. Case listed with April 29 trial, complex custody dispute noted amid broader legal notices. Also reports Nye reelected president of the American Booksellers Association in Detroit, with Washington delegates named.
The store proclaims a full range of hats including sports caps and tailored hats priced at $3.98, with $5 and $7.50 options. It highlights rough yard straws Lisere sailors leghorns and straws in many colors now in fashion.
Our busy flower department presents midsummer selections in many colors and styles. Suggestions include pond lilies lily of the valley jack roses lilacs gardenias wreaths daisies and a wide array of new white flowers with prices ranging from 39c 49c 75c up to 2 98.
The felt hat for summer wear is here in new colors and styles. A large range of popular colors and new styles to choose from includes untrimmed and tailored felts finished with ribbon bands and bows. Rosettes of ribbon add decorative touches to many designs.
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