Working Girls Woes Highlight Female Office Barriers
A reader urges that women in offices can be competent yet kept in minor roles while men advance. She argues for respect of work as honorable and calls out social scorn, noting many working women support families, educated siblings, and labor in stores, printers, and clerical jobs. Washington, Nov 6.
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Hood
Bil Jones
Cripple Creek
John Smith
Caca
Jolly Peters
Lone Oak
Steen
Mary
Eady
Washington
Shaw & Brown Co Jewelers Move To New Quarters
The Shaw & Brown Co jewelers relocate from 110 F Street to 14 Street, unveiling a new store with a gold bronze and marbles front inspired by Rue de la Paix Paris. Mr Shaw, sole active member, promises artistic interiors and a stock of fine jewelry and diamonds in keeping with their renowned connoisseur reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw & Brown Co Jewelers
F Street
Street
Hag
Shaw
Rue de la Paix Paria
Central Committee Formed by Southeast Assocations
Nine presidents from citizens' associations of the southeast and territory across the Eastern Branch met at Capt. J Walter Mitchell's home in Ranch Highlands to consider forming a central committee with delegates from each group. The aim is to unite for the upbuilding of the southeast section and to convene a meeting once member elections are completed. A light note mentions a park stroll and a coffee line with a phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Walter Mitchell
Ranche Highlands
Ttwa
A Mere Man Challenges Reporter After Mrs Pankhurst Speech
In Washington a reader recalls a chaotic scene at Mrs Pankhurst’s talk with militant fashion and suffrage rhetoric. He mocks the audience crowds of hats and hairpins, notes a lone male on stage, and proclaims a mere man could not answer a raised question about political corruption in Colorado’s suffrage era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
the Post
Washington
Pankhurst
England
Colorado
Pankhuret
Penkhurst
Sirah
Mel Pankhurst
Rabbits Overrun District Protecting Vegetation By Police Rules
District and southeastern suburbs face heavy rabbit overpopulation and possible vegetation damage. Police regulations prevent firing guns within 500 yards of schools churches or residences, forcing residents to rely on trapping or dogs. Dr William Tindall suggests a coordinated drive similar to Australian farmers driving rabbits to a point for wholesale destruction, including after school drives by Anacostia children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Congress Heights
William Tindall
Board of Commissioners
Australa
Tindall
Dusts Drive TB Deaths Among Workers
A bureau bulletin by Frederick L Hoffman reports that about 25 percent of deaths among workers exposed to street and general organic dust are due to tuberculosis. Municipal dust drivers and teamsters show high mortality, while button makers face the highest organic dust toll. The study notes alarming TB rates across ages 25 to 29 and emphasizes dust prevention and removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Frederick L Hoffman
Mr Hoffman
Fife
United States
City Bulletin notes on clothing and water goods
A jumble of local ads highlights HL Snyder & Co. Tailors promoting high quality woolens and “Heavenable” prices, Arlington Bottan Spring Water, and gas and water services. Urban improvements press forward with rapid tree planting along streets including Pennsylvania Avenue near federal buildings. Georgetown University law seniors elect officers and a local hotel advertises hospitality.
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HL Snyder & Co
Upper
Pennsylvania Avenue
War and Navy
Treasury
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Saks
Saks Tailoring
M. Lindsay Rubber Hfg. CO
Goodyear Webber CO
Bern
Tessa
Johnson
Friedlander Bros
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Washington Post Building
President Taft
Mighty Chief
Minerva
Mighty Bill Jones
Jol ‘Petera
P Street
Central Committee
Bureau of Labor Attache
City Bulletins
Arlington Bottan
Gots
Macaman & Go
Debating Society
Erecta Officera
Law Department
Georgetown University
Chester Auwhin
Adem
Gengler
J J Gowhlg
T. H. Clark
Woodbridge Clapp
Daniel C Mullawney
James W Hurng
Andy Albart B. McCarty
Caverly
Hotel Huge
Gude
Gude Bros.,co
Chicago
Adam A
Waschl
Nicholson
Weschler
Penna. Ave
N. W
Adam A. Weschler
Manu
Georget Creek
J. Maury Dove Company
Prnagel Ofios
Ste
Wrouese
Warner’s
WOMLS
Avery
Warner Bete
Warnar Sete Cure Company
Rochester
Washington Post
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Street N. W
Pettit & CO
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
House and Herrmann
Sts
Henry Ev
Henry Evans
F St.n. W
F St
Telescope Cave
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Largent Paper House
la ‘Ave
N. We
Lindsay
Peerete
E. H. Becker
Se. N.W
Temple Drug Store
Sor
Nuxtone
People’s Drug Store
Tyad
Keeley Institute
Capitol Btreat
Peumbla
Maryland
Ant
McCanns
al Drugguty
Pest
T He
Noalco Dept
Washington Brewery
Lureolu
ENABL
Pelegr Trym
Efrederick, Rae
NY Ave
Rudolph & West Co
Gates & Rich
7Th St. Bet. K
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