Working Girls' Woes Light On Women in Offices
A reader argues that women, though capable, are pushed to minor roles while men advance. The piece critiques social bias in offices and stores, praises work as honorable, and urges respect for women who balance independence and family. Washington notes support from the President for women’s work as an honorable occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bil Jones
Cripple Creek
John Smith
Caca
Jolly Peters
Lone Oak
Steen
Mary
Eady
Shaw & Brown Co Jewelers Move To New Store
Shaw and Brown Co jewelers relocate from 110 F Street to 14 Street in a large ornate new storefront inspired by Rue de la Paix Paris. The Louis XV style interior features gold bronze panels, marbles, rich woods, and artistic lighting highlighting fine jewelry and diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw & Brown Co Jewelers
F Street
Street
Hag
Shaw
Rue de la Paix Paria
Central Committee Formed by Southeast Associations
Nine presidents of citizen associations in the southeast section and the territory met at Capt. J Walter Mitchells home in Ranch Highlands to discuss forming a central committee. The panel will include delegates from each association and aims to aid the upbuilding of the southeast area. Once members are elected, a meeting will organize the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Walter Mitchell
Ranche Highlands
Ttwa
A Man With a Weak Voice Questions Mrs Pankhurst
In The Post this morning a reader recalls the Washington suffrage gathering to hear Mrs Pankhurst and complains of the editor’s portrayal of a man with a weak voice asking a pointed question. The writer mocks millinery crowds, laments political bias in Colorado, and challenges the reporter to mortal combat for misrepresentation. Washington November
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
the Post
Washington
Pankhurst
England
Colorado
Pankhuret
Penkhurst
Sirah
Mel Pankhurst
Rabbits Overrun District Prompting Police Regs Debate
District and Anacostia face heavy rabbit overrun as police rules hamper shooting. Prohibitions prevent firing within 500 yards of homes, schools, or churches until November 1, forcing trapping or dog-driven removal. Dr. William Tindall proposes a county drive to herd rabbits to a kill point with community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Congress Heights
William Tindall
Board of Commissioners
Australa
Tindall
Dust Induced Tuberculosis Claims 25 Percent of Worker Deaths
Bureau of Labor Attache reports tuberculosis caused by street dust and organic dust accounts for about 2 percent of deaths in exposed workers, with municipal dust tied to drivers and teamsters at 25.9 percent and general organic dust to button makers at 37.3 percent. The findings urge strict dust prevention and removal measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Attache
Bureau of Labor
Frederick L Hoffman
Mr Hoffman
Fife
United States
High class woolens line featured by HL Snyder & Co
City bulletins note HL Snyder & Co tailors offer quality woolens at enticing prices with a variety of fabrics. The item highlights sleek, well-made garments and invites customers to visit or phone Arlington Bottan for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Snyder & Co
Arlington Bottan
Gots
Macaman & Go
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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
City Bulletins
Upper
Pennsylvania Avenue
War and Navy
Treasury
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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