Pressure to finish Barry statue progresses in 1906 08
Plans for a Commodore Barry statue began after Congress approved 360000 on June 6 1906. A prize design competition drew seven Irish descent sculptors. top designs were refined, rejected, and revised by John J Boyle before a half size Victory model was accepted on April 13, 1909. Completion and placement were expected within months, with a 43000 contract price and one Stuart portrait as reference.
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Hedges
Congress
John J. Boyle
Fine Arts Commission
Barry Statue Commission
Boyle
Ee Itia
Barry
Hig
Commodore Barry
Gilbert Stuart
Statehouse
Philadelphia
Morgover
Stuart
Barry Statue Under Construction for Franklin Park Memorial
The bronze statue of Commodore John Barry will stand on a marble pedestal on the Fourteenth Street side of Franklin Park in NW Washington. Funded by a 1916 appropriation of 50 000 dollars, the project is by John J Boyle of New York with design details featuring Barry in uniform and a Victory figure nearby. The base sits on a stone foundation with a surrounding walk, and dedication is planned for spring with patriotic services. The statue commemorates Barry born in Ireland and died in 1803, highlighting his naval career and heroism.
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Fourteenth Street
Franklin Park
Commodore John Barry
K Streets
Congress
Fine Arts Commission
Barry Status Commission
John J. Boyle
New York
Victory
John. Barry
United States’ Navy
Bornaity
Wexford
Ireland
Philadelphia
The Charm of Comely Skin Stuart's Calcium Wafers
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a quick cure for pimples and skin eruptions. It claims no poison or mercury, promotes restoring facial color, and urges users to mirror check improvements while avoiding humiliation and stares from others.
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Stuart
Local educators push sex education in high schools
Superintendent William M. Davidson and Principal Emery Wulison lead a push for science based sex hygiene instruction in city high schools. Educators cite Chicago board of education action as a model and urge qualified instructors to teach boys and girls about sex, marriage and self knowledge to prepare for adult life.
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William M. Davidson
Board of Education
Chicago
Chicago Board
Misa Ella Pliage
Young
Emery Wulison
Central High School
W. B. Hudson
Business High School
Lot Hermon
Gamlas
Postoffice and plant industry officials prepare for European trip
Continued from twelfth page, South America search for new plants. Dorgetty, Wilson, Archibald Shamel, Swindle, Brown, Chile, and Dr. Erwin plan official overseas study. Postoffice clerks organize Bowling League. officers and team leads named. Other staff on leave or transferring duties. hunting and social plans noted. About a hundred prepare to vote in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Plate Printers Union nominates officers.
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South America
Angroducer
Wilson Ponence
Agriculte Experimenter
Archibald
Shamel
PuYstologiat
Sidelights of Interest at City Hall and Courts
District judicial leaders return to term work at the busy Court of Appeals as Chief Justices and associates resume duties. Assistant US Attorney Weyrich marries Izabel Curriden, honeymoon to Atlantis City and New York. Other officials plan hunts, voting trips, and home moves amid local civic notes.
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Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Tennallytown
Shepherd
Robb and
van Orsdel
Court of Appeals
United States
John R. Weyrich
Izabel Curriden
Wallace Radcliffe
City
Weyrich
Atlantis City
New York
Seemen
Wiliam
Taylor
Register of Wills
Marshall Hall
Ralph Given
Government
Police ‘Court
Engraving and Printing Bureau Items in Brief
Henry Chick returned from a Niagara Falls trip with his wife and the Girls Union. Preparations are under way for the annual bonds to be held in the Masonic Temple. Apprentice plate printers will have a chance on November 2 at the National Rifles Hall. Edward Helmuth and his partner Mr Shipley recently caught the largest men an.
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Henry Chick
Niagara Falls
Girls' Union
Masonic Temple
National Rifles
Edward Helmuth
Mr. Shipley
St Jacobs Ol Back Pain Remedy Promoted in Ad
A vintage ad promotes St Jacobs Ol as quick relief for backache lumbago sciatica and muscle strains. It claims nerves cannot cause pain and urges readers to apply the soothing rub directly to tender spots for instant relief without burning the skin. A small teal bottle is marketed as safe and effective for rheumatic pains sprains and neuralgia.
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St. Jacobs
District Building Notes Highlight Tindall and Colleagues
Dr William Tindall secretary to the commissioners spends a day with his daughter near Annapolis Maryland and hosts a Severn River estate dinner. Hubert H Ramsdell on leave. William F Meyers reviews fiscal year 1915 estimates returned from the Treasury for possible revision before Congress. Meyers spoke at Washington Saengerbund Hall for Simon Wall on his seventy seventh birthday. Bill Handiboe contemplates organizing a local District building baseball team with Bob Barr a popular engineer guiding youth toward the big leagues.
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William* Tindall
H. &. Samela
Annapolla
Samuels
Severn River
Tindall
Maryland
William F. Meyers
Bill Handiboe
Kid Handibos
Mr. Barr
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Promises Quick Breathing Help
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a natural remedy for catarrh and breathing troubles. It sells a complete inhaler kit for 140, and extra liquid bottles for 50 cents. The copy claims antiseptic, mountain air like healing exhalations, relief from offensive breath, mucus, sneezing, and coughing with a money back guarantee.
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O'Donnell
Druggista Ev
Mother Says Do Not Force Harsh Remedies on Children
Classic old time parenting plea warns mothers against oil and calomel for sick children. Advocates California Syrup of Figs as gentle safe cleansing remedy loved by families. Claims the fruit laxative soothes stomach and bowels, easing pediatric distress and avoiding harsh tonics.
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California
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Europe
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Chile
Bureau of Plant, Industry
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Smith
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Lia
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Seattle
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William’ Moore
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Pop Myers
Wiliam Brearly
Virginia
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Martina Dreyer
Broderick, Md
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Arthur Lanne
Georgetown University
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Boston
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la Plata
Mad
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Office of the Register of Wills
George
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Supreme Court
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Engraving and Printing
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Bob Barr
Washington
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Weather Bureau
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Analostan Island
Potomac Boat Club
Macdonald
Potomac
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Thomas Clatfey
Newman
New York City
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Electrical Department
Anniston
Ala
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First Street
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Georgetown
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Troop No. 25
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Rosedale Playground
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E. BR. Pierce
P. G. Melbourne
Water Department
James Ray
Thomas Donovan
the Water Department
Misa Miller
Aoutheast Washington
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Edward P. Page
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Philip H. Ward
First Ward
Quebec Street
Princeton Heights
Chamber OF Commerce
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Japan
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Cuba
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Interna
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Callahan
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Merritt
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West
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Autelsta
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John Dolph
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