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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
8
An old promotional ad touts Sage Tea and Sulphur compound Wyeths sage preparation as a natural, affordable hair dye. It claims to restore color and luster, applying like a sponge to strands for even shading and brightness.
A fragmentary report notes a fatal incident at sea involving a local crew. Details are unreadable, but authorities investigated the event and identified the deceased and vessel, with ongoing inquiries into cause and safety measures.
A Chamber of Commerce committee advanced a civilian victory parade to thank Washington for the war’s end. The plan shifts the date to November 21 or 23 to suit President Wilson's review, with military participation by some units next week and a civilian grand marshal to be chosen. Officials weigh whether to include military contingents and the timing aims to welcome troops home from France.
Washington residents of all creeds join in prayer and song to thank God for the World War victory at Epiphany Church. Friday night speakers include Bishop W F McDowell Rev Charles Wood Rev Samuel H Greene and Rev Holand Cotton Smith. The Rev Randolph McKim conducts with Epiphany’s full choir leading.
Richmond reports walkouts crippling express business as unions and managers clash over arbitration. In Savannah and Charlottesville, workers allege unfair treatment and deaths occur among University of Virginia trainees and locals. Notable fatalities include Lieut Comdr Frank P W Hough aboard the Huron and 72 year old John D Bleight with regional pneumonia deaths.
An editorial lauds the American expeditionary forces for adapting quickly to modern war, praising Gen Pershing’s troops for their discipline and effectiveness. It notes heavy losses but says the results are remarkable and exceed even high expectations, with the U S army earning national honor.
Review notes Toscha Seidel delivering a Brahms program with vivid tone and sparkling harmonics. The performance featured frequent lyrical passages and technical precision, drawing praise for the violinist’s refined attack and musical restraint.
A large Petersbug crowd witnessed a notable armstice celebration. The event featured colorful troops from Camp Ten and Guards from the city. Virginia institutes organized a student turnout. Robert Gilliam presided at a gathering held at Wilk Vigor after the ceremony.
Norfolk Va Nov 12 The United States government has no right to commandeer or requisition private property without fair compensation and condemnation proceedings through the courts Judge Alan Kolianckel of the corporation court stated after an appeal in the case of Brank Batten challenging the Navy Department seizure of his property Batten had served notice on a government employee and the property was condemned after appeals The government appealed noting the housing board action Was upheld In Washington Nov 42 Howart Laberal son of Fo Wo Babcock secretary of the Higherstown HR strand YOM A was accidentally shot through the lip by his brother while rabbit hunting
The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia notes Teate Alvin Famp, son of Mr and Mrs. Winchester, was killed in France. Surviving parents and three brothers are named. The report mentions Joseph W. Bell, a hospital death in Totne from injuries sustained in an airplane accident.
Special to The Washington Post. In Biodarle county Dean was sentenced to fifteen years for murdering his wife Moille Dean last June. He pleaded second degree murder after admitting he shot her through an open window while she spoke with a man at the Mikees home. The victim had married five times and was living with her parents after leaving Dean.
Grain and live stock prices from Belmore list various figures for poultry, dairy items, and surrounding regions. Entries include white leghorns, yellow corns, oats, rye, and multiple regional price listings across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia with assorted firsts and extras.
The fragment notes a cotton related item dated 1950 with location or name hints in a shortened newspaper style, mentioning 40 Northlh and a monetary or measurement cue. Readable elements point to a brief notice or listing in a historical page segment.
A historical price sheet lists categories for cattle and sheep. Cattle include prime and good grades with prices from 1400 to 1750 for various cuts and stock types. veal calves and western range cattle show values around 1475 to 1750. Sheep and lamb entries show choice to good grades around 1515 to 1600, with ranges for medium and inferior.
An old ad summary highlights Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs with a price of 18 120 and New Life Pill for bowel health touted as gentle yet positive. The text also mentions a survivor, a sister Miss Margaret Hawking, at Camp Lee serving Red Cross work.
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