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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1913

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

California

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