Washington Post Subscription Rates 1913 November 2
The Washington Post lists delivery and mail subscription options with daily and Sunday editions. Rates cover carrier delivery in Washington and Alexandria and mail options with advance payment. Foreign advertising rep and mailing details included.
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Naval Holiday Plan Sparks House Peace Rally
The House endorsed a universal naval holiday proposal amid hopeful chatter on Germany’s stance and European disarmament politics. Churchill noted Britain’s openness to a yearlong halt, while Germany urged counterpoints, revealing divergent Atlantic views and U S leadership hopes in naval policy.
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The Five Per Cent Rebate Debate Confronts Tariff Law
The President contemplates suspending the five per cent rebate for American ships under the tariff bill. Attorney General McReynolds warns of revenue losses and international backlash if the provision stands. The Post urges removing the clause to avoid clashes with other nations and restore business confidence.
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Tariff Slashing Raises Doubts on Reciprocity Prophecy
The passage argues that tariff cuts may lower revenue and notes the government can delay law effect, reducing Treasury fear. It states no serious push for reciprocity is anticipated, even among strong tariff opponents.
Wilsons pledge to dep uty collectors rivals partisan removals
The piece notes President Wilson assures internal revenue deputy collectors and deputy marshals they will not be removed for partisanship and that efficiency leads to promotion. It cites past bipartisanship in appointments by Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and examples like James W. McReynolds, stressing that capable officials should be retained regardless of party.
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Proper Use of Light Requires Reforms by Designers
A call for engineers architects and decorators to reform lighting practices in shops theaters churches and hotels. The piece notes widespread misuse of incandescent and gas lighting that blinds passersby and harms eye comfort, urging more judicious distribution without extra cost. It cites a Washington curtain theater as an example of glare reduction through better lighting design.
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Death by own action echoed in age and mystery
A 67 year old Passaic woman, Sarah Holland, disappears leaving a farewell note to her 90 year old aunt, Sarah Norbury. The piece ponders motives for suicide across generations, suggesting elder Sarah could tell a tale of untraveled bridges and unspoken troubles.
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Teaching Homemaking Shows Strong College Push
The piece notes suffrage gains and highlights New York colleges teaching homemaking as a primary, practical course. It argues homemaking skills empower future wives, urges curriculum balance with arts and sciences, and stresses women’s broader societal role through domestic education.
Three Kingdoms Unifying Laws Across Europe Dialog
In 1919, Denmark Norway and Sweden created a Scandinavian commission to harmonize laws on marriage and family. New rules set minimum marriage ages 21 for men and 18 for women, require maternal consent, and demand one year separation for divorce. Lunacy and certain disabilities bar marriage.
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A Peculiar Message on Value and Self Worth
The passage questions self centered speech and age related bias, arguing people need a compelling interest outside themselves to regain sanity and meaning. It dismisses suicide as absurd and urges communal concern to help individuals reconnect with life and the world.
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Sakers Die Rich Many Other Queer Callings That Make
A historical notice describes varied paths to wealth through unusual professions and strikebreaking, citing Farrey who built a fortune fighting unions, plus examples like chimney sweeps, a bathing-machine proprietor, a sand artist, a Sheffield scissors grinder, and a claque organizer who amassed significant sums before death.
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Antihorse Thief Association reports theft recovery gains
Guthrie Tex listed as Oklahoma leaders claim 68 percent of stolen horses recovered over thirteen years totaling 79 200 in value and 119 668 in other property. Kirkwood notes 420 horses stolen, 337 recovered, and 351 horses returned to owners who were not members. Sixty eight thieves sentenced to penitentiaries and jails, with arrests aiding nine convicts. Pennsylvania records only four horses stolen per 1500.
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Visit of Argentine Senator Prompts Entertainment Plans
American Minister Garrett in Buenos Aires informs the State Department that Dr Benito Villanueva, an Argentine senate member, will visit the United States to repay Secretary Root's earlier trip. James A Shipton will accompany him. extensive plans for hosting the visitor are expected. Also notes tax debates and a humorous vignette on gifts and bribery abroad.
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Youth Suffered in Silence In Abington Disturbance Case
Philadelphia youth Herman Pelani was arrested in July for causing a disturbance on Fork road in Abington township. He was jailed in Norristown, refused bail, and remained jailed until a trial in October when he received a four month sentence for carrying deadly weapons. He hid his plight from his sisters Miss Carrie Persh and Mrs. Anna Lomer, who had sought him since July 5.
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Sunday School Chief Convicted of Grand Larceny
Nathaniel Laird longtime Kensico Cemetery bookkeeper and Sunday school superintendent at St Nicholas Avenue Presbyterian Church received a one to two year sentence in Bing Sing prison after stealing $40,000 from the cemetery fund. He had 30 years’ trusted service, recent pay raise, and a vacation to celebrate his fiftieth anniversary. Laird resided at 90 West 124th Street with his wife and grown children and used city funds to fund a preference for the “white lights” shown during his two years’ vacation. The court of general sessions, Judge Crain, delivered the sentence.
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Will left to cats on Madeira island sparks contest
Miss Caroline G Ewen bequeathed 1000 for every cat on Madeira island while most of her 200000 estate went to animals groups including a 50000 gift to the Animal Rescue League. John Ewen, acting as nephew and contestant, seeks permission to take London testimony claiming some beneficiaries do not exist. Surrogate Cohalan reserved ruling.
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Conscience Rings Up Ten Cents For Fare
A Middletown New York woman who once traveled without paying sent ten cents in stamps to the Wallkill Transit Company. President D C McMonagle shared the note, praising her honesty after years since an unpaid fare incident. The writer lives in the northern part of the state. The company gave a heartfelt response.
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Enoch the Egg King Seeks Freak Engagement at Globe Museum
A gaunt young man arrives at the Globe Museum and Family Theater seeking a contract as a freak in the curio hall. He proclaims himself Enoch, the egg king and promises feats of eating dozens of eggs in a single hit. He demands meal times at a hotel between shows, before signing.
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Judge rebukes drunken man in freight wreck defense
In a Chicago coroner’s courtroom a battered prisoner, mistaken for a husband and father through his injuries, is challenged by the judge who laments whisky’s toll. The accused protests he is not married, revealing he wore the role only after a wreck and pleading for mercy for his dependents.
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Vicar Seeks Wallpaper Help From Village Worker
A London styled vignette shows a affable vicar asking the village man-of-all-work to install wallpaper in the study. The man hesitates due to a busy schedule, suggesting he could perhaps drop by toward the end of the week if convenient, while a wry aside hints at church matters and social chatter.
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Talosophy Cult Promises Joy Path in Cleveland
Cleveland philosopher William Vernon Buckna launches the Appreciation League of the United States. The movement, via talosophy, urges courtesy in service jobs and reports of polite employees. Members receive cards to record acts of courtesy and may earn a merit badge after three reports.
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Beards and Barber Troubles in 19th Century Courts and Culture
A collage of reflections traces beards from English legal salons to Inns of Court fines and judges who disliked beards. It notes James Ward's Defense of the Beard, late 1860s sermons, and the idea that facial hair protected the throat. The snippet blends verse, fiction, and social commentary on beard prejudice.
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Baltimores Christmas Tree Plan Draws Support
In Baltimore, Joyce predicts Blair Lee will win the new Senate race, with Parran strong but unable to defeat Lee. The civic push for a municipal Christmas tree grows, with subscriptions rising to fund a major holiday program for poor children. Local leaders urge similar efforts in Washington as a sign of community spirit.
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