Pretend What, Kiddie? A Love Looms Across Time
A narrator recalls meeting Prue, a spirited, gypsy-haired girl whose charm pulls him from youth into adulthood. Their playful pretense of romance deepens into real affection as Prue hints at a shared future despite social constraints and money. The tale blends memory, flirtation, and longing in a period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Prue
Esase
Ami
Ming
Tony
Desi
Eady
Ric
Jatt
Soner
England
Abe
Smardsman
Weil
Grander Capital Plan Meeting Promotes Washington Growth
A national society aiming to enhance Washington’s beauty and health will hold a meeting around November 15 to discuss plans. Former Senator William H. Chandler is expected soon. The group seeks to influence a congressional commission for city beautification and appoints committees on parks, water courses, South Capitol area, and more. Leading officers include Whitlam E. Chandler as president and James A. Lempke as vice president. Citizens may send suggestions to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society For the
Washington
Wiliam HB. Chandler
United States
Congress
Whitlam E. Chandler
James A. Lempke
William Teyloe Snyder
Scretary
Mosars
Chambers
Pole
King
Horsblower
Moore
Douglass
Curriden
Direntors
Josepht C. Hornblower
William Chambers
William T. Snyder
Willam Y. Cox
William €. Dodse
B. Cross Johnstons
John W. Dougieex
George C. Husleton
Cuno H. Rudolph
Henry ¥. Blownt
Scott C. Bone
Mwlolph Kauffmann
FE. D. Show
John Joy Etson
Faut J. Pelz
J. J. Darlington
Franklin W. Smith
John B. Bleman, Jr
Predteie L. Moore
William B. Chandler
John W. Footer
Alexander Graham Bell
Adolphus W. Greely
George W. Baird
D. A
Frank Sewall
James A. Sample
E. T. Soware
Nathaniel Wilson
Foster, Sowers
Smith
Mesars
Dell
Gresly
Edaon
Pola
Hornblower
Socisty
Sociery
Mesers, Moore, Chandler, Rample, Snyder
Grindlells Plans Bad Warned by McGee on Tiburon Expedition
Prof W H Holmer of the Smithsonian cites a letter from Dr W McGee now director of the St Louis Public Museum detailing the Tiburon Island expedition led by Dr Grindell. McGee warned of certain death from misplanned routes and poor provisioning while noting Grindell refused McGee’s offer to direct the expedition. The letter implies the party faced hunger thirst and possible trouble from hostile Seri people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Tiburon Island
W. H. Holmer
Smithsonian Institute Bureau of Ethnology
W . McGee
St. Louis Public
Grindell
McGea
Tiburon
Seria
MccGee
Gringell
Women Hear Dr Ibuka At Presbytery Meeting
A morning gathering for women under the Presbytery of Washington will be at 11 o clock today at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Dr Ibuka from Tokyo will speak, joined by Rev CR Killee of China and David M Mc Conaughy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Washington
New York Avenue
Carnations in Full Bloom at Agricultural Show
The Agricultural Department hosts its chrysanthemum and carnation show tonight at 11 o clock drawing large crowds as blooms reach peak. New Mt Roosevelt chrysanthemums praised by manager Dr Galloway amid a banner display of red, scarlet, crimson, pink, salmon, and white carnations. Texas Society Meets Tonight in the Pythian Temple Ninth Street NW with a fine program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Galloway
Mt Roodevelt
Alica Roosevelt
Texas Society
The
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street Northwest
WANT ADS FROM WASHINGTON POST AGENCIES
Classified listings show help wanted openings across fields from stenography to clerical work and crafts at multiple agencies and drug stores. Ads seek assistants, tutors, dressmakers, coat and skirt hands, bakers, barbers, and warehouse helpers, with locations along Maryland Avenue O Street and nearby northwest areas.
LACEY HELD FOR MURDER IN MER RILL CASE
An inquest at the morgue found seventeen year old Jacob Lacey responsible for murder in the shooting of Frank Merrill, valet at the Willard Hotel. Merrill died at Emergency Hospital from a head wound sustained August 5. Lacey, a huckster, was rearrested as his victim’s condition worsened, and a coroner jury referred the case to the grand jury. Merrill’s body was returned to his parents on Sixth Street Northwest for burial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merrill
Willard Hotel
Jacob
Lacey
Albert SiHers
Merrill
Sixth Street Northwest
Wagon Load of Bogus Money Destroyed at Foundry
A large quantity of counterfeit coins and bank notes will be destroyed tomorrow at 4 p m in Schneider s foundry in the presence of Co B Corwin Samuel Wallace and Patterson who counted it and must witness destruction before reporting to Treasurer Treat. Two wagon loads of bogus money will be transported from the Treasury to the foundry in charge of Secret Service men. The coins and counterfeiting plants were reduced to Navid metal and run off the pigs. the counterfeit notes will be reduced to ash. Amphions Give Pleasing Concert at Metropolitan Baptist Church in A Street between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest last Friday evening. The programme numbers were varied and delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
B Corwin
Samuel Wallace
Patterson
Treat
Treasury
Secret Service
Amphions
Amphion Glee Club
J. Henry Lewis
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Miss Rives Reads for Blind at Library of Congress
Miss Haile Erminie Rives, novelist, will read in the Room for the Blind at the Library of Congress at 2:00 p m today. The text promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh, with claims of blood purification and health restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rives
Haile Erminie Rives
Wil
Library of Congress
Help Wanted in Washington Jobs Listing Display
A dense list of job ads from a Washington area paper, ranging from carpenters and caterers to a chiropodist and drivers. It notes address clues, duties, and qualifications, with various firms and box numbers directing applicants to a central office for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews & 4
ST. John's
Ave
5Th
M Sts
Central Tocado
J. M
Help Wanted Ads Show City Jobs and Domestic Labor
A busy New York City publishing house seeks nonunion pressmen and compositors with steady, sober work habits and references. Other listings call for chambermaids, cooks, house workers, and dressmakers in Washington area households with varying wages and long hours. Multiple employers request applicants provide full references and last employers, with box numbers and city locations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
Poalttin
New York City
Lock Bok
Afl
Atone
Movatyes
Rerommt
New Fork Chis
Saber
New ‘Fork City
Pebtea
Etter
N. Storn CO
Ith St
HELP WANTED GENERAL HOUSEHOLD WORKERS
Classified ads seek a colored housegirl for general housework in a small family at 164 A Street Northeast and various white or colored workers for cleaning, laundering, sewing, and errands. Listings include hours, wages, references, and locations across Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenesaw
New
Hampshire Ave
Miss Weld
Brig
Columbia
Sth
5Th St
Washington
Washington Ave
Albany
Bristol School
Cor
Mintwood
Marlborough
Marlbrough
16Th St. Nw
Lith
Norge
Asveral
Logan
Town Circle
Livingston
New York
Alesladies
Jacob Kohner
Washington Circle
Lafayette Square
Tbrrary &E
Pi’ Ital
Thompson
Palais Royal
Maryland
H. G Jacobs
Woodward & Lothrop
Brown
Oppenheimer's Sewing Machine Repair Offer
Local shop at six Ninth Street advertises repair of all sewing machines with a one year guarantee for one dollar. French Ente and Accordeon plaiting mentioned, with various vent yard prices and a playful catalog tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppenheimer’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jean Courtenay
Tomis
D T Sample
Sample
Washington, Pa
Stone & Poole
Pa. Ave
O'Donnell's
F St
Archive
I8uka
Washington Post
Want AD
Sta
Prsrmsey
King 7
Fermont Avenue
I Street
Astoria
Opbnala
N. Cap
N.Y
7Th St
Fla
Mendots
Capeurne Pharmacy
Oursimacy
Test
Walteaiad .& Walten
Pats
O'Donnell
Ith and
Cortorsn
Stafford
Wurrian
EL Cap
BP. Weller
Richardson
Anacostia
D. C
B. Bury
Jefferson
Monroe
Hughes Market Conn
Maryland Ave
Garbincle & CO
Oned Price
Garreds
EAL
Monlton
Iowa
Clavis
Ail Corcoran Bldg
Adene Williams
Torn Miller & Co
Osta
Lockport
C. C
Columba St
Bet
Fon
Pendents
Fda
Dumparton Eye
Fentonatne & Barbers
Kann, S& CO
Tmimedia
Gil Bergs
Kats
Hood
Egne Nor-Iiiteting Cathartle
Manag
Setleigen
CSET
Brennan Construction Co
Sista Parlor
Mergenthaler
Newton St
Brookland
Hayworth Publishing House
8Th St
Errand Boy
Cliffboands
Beahalem Ty
Galleog
N. Stern CO
4Th St. Se
Ty St. Ne
H. St. Nw
S. Hart
Lansburgh & Bro
Yadot
America
Coynd Bhorco
Cincinnati
Ohio
St. Louis
Mercantile House
Educational Post- Hong
Star
Sriohf
F. P.O
J. J. Catlofh
Collins-Guerry
Grosner's
Er Ing
Waldward i Lothrop
Roy
Barser
National Guard Corps
Center Market
Guol Borigitor
Mine Andrune
Tunner
District Line
Horace FH. White
Brentw
Auto
St. Nw
Bat
Library
S.C
Pa, Ave
Oc2tust
S. Kann, Sons &Co
18Th St
Beozery
D. Prey
Berald
Baltimore
Boi
St. Lire
Northern Prese Syndicate
Business High School
Arlington Hotel
White
Gina White
Roanoke St. Nw
Serames-Kelly Co
Hochambeau, Conn, Ave
Kear Hs
Princeton
Lth
L Street Nw
Park Pl
Elm St
Mass. Ave
Binney St
Tae
Anesaw Ave
Roanoke St
I. Ave
St. Se
Olympia
Aspleck
Ave. Nw
St. Ne
UWTLS
Irvingston
Irving Pl
36Th St
Aone
Island Ave
N. C. Ave
Takoma
Park
St. A
Clark
Tittlefield
Hyatteville
Lutlefeld Ave
Hyattsville
35Th St Nw
Fieridg
Peter Thompson
Jenifer
Walford
Andrews
Walter
Ave. Ae
Fane
Lhndy
Anaes
Rena
Addresa P. D. Boeing
Addresa F. BR. J
Baum
Serviee- Cate
Godgart
R. Lave
Ftelfer
H. D. Gordon
William Deaklock Co
Alsu Kodak
Basstman Sthro-Kodak
Ae SK. Miller
I Kodak
Tama Kodak
K. Miller
Jones
H St. Nw
Columbia Graphophone
R. A. Sullivan
K St. S
Scranton
Remington
Cage
Buby Drug Store
4Th St
Mass
Ninth St
N. W
Y Burnstine
Eaids
Aa Greiry
Teighi Warerettad
Saratoga
Tal
J. Tarshes
IMS
Bolin
Lehr
Bable
RICE
North
Anj
Maine
Abraham's
Mme
Melra
Marie Sydney
Phope
BSS
Barnes
St NW
Artington Hotel
Colorado Building
Uth
Morgan Bradford
P. m
Main
BR Xpert
Rita
Miss Demaris
Miss Portner
Geo W Linkis
Baltimore City
Adam Anstine
Fidelity
Ith
Balamars
City
Vashon & CO
Lownava Trust
William Trott
Rotel Stratford
Fourteenth Street
Shendon Avenue
MT Pleasant
R.A
Business Center
Legation
Mare Arteuan
Er Wana
G. Harsmer
Ist
Bird Store
12Th St
Ib. Wilson
Warrenton
Robert W. Smith
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