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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
6
A housewife recalls signing the food ration pledge during the Hoover era. She notes her husband Jim resisted but now economizes, appreciating new dishes and small portions. She describes a wartime menu including toasted war bread with tomato and herring, and celery stuffed with cream cheese topped with a teaspoon of Al Sauce, praising its economy and flavor.
Public schools resume after Oct 9 influenza closure with about 66,000 pupils. Supt Thurston and committees outline abridged curriculum and intensified instruction through year end, stressing daily attendance and parental support to ensure minimal loss. night classes begin this week as part of the effort to cover ground.
Washington retailers appeal for early Christmas shopping citing a labor shortage. Charles J Columbus, secretary of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, says the request follows the Council of National Defense and urges shoppers to carry purchases home due to delivery delays.
The Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America will hold its annual meeting at Col Robert M Thompson's residence on November 18. Prof James C Egbert of Columbia University will present an illustrated lecture on inscriptions. Dr Glazebrook of the State Department and Director Hewett of the School of American Research will address American schools in Jerusalem and Santa Fe.
The federation's legislative committee approved an wage hike proposal, aiming to raise federal clerks by one dollar daily. Luther Steward, federation president, argues for aligning federal workers’ wages with private sector levels, while Congress prepares to consider the measure after recess. A separate note reports the Charvary Bible Class meeting led by Judge Joseph W. Thompson at the Chivary Methodist Episcopal Church, its first since the recent epidemic.
A weather and tide summary for Washington area including a Sunday forecast of partly cloudy and warm conditions, Monday and Tuesday details, temperature highs and lows, humidity, and rainfall data. Includes river bulletin noting muddy Potomac at Harpers Ferry and cloudy Shenandoah.
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