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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
4
A vintage advertisement claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses clears nasal congestion, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness. It touts Pape's Cola Compound as a cheap, self acting remedy with no quinine and pleasant taste.
Dr Careys Marshroot, prescribed for kidney and bladder troubles, promises money back if dissatisfied. Arrangements with leading druggists offer the liquid and tablet forms at moderate price with guaranteed results. Note: Dr Daniel G Carey long practiced and Marshroot aided thousands. prescription No 777 promotes nationwide availability at People's Drug Stores and reliable pharmacists.
At Detroit the national conference of the Methodist Episcopal church urged a worldwide militant campaign for Christianity. Leaders from five continents called for expanded missions in Africa Asia Europe and South America with extended work in North America. Bishop Smith backed continued British rule in India while stressing Christian education as the path to freedom. Other speakers included Bishop Nicholson Ward Blake Soper Oldham and Aggrey who said Africa awaits Christianity and a new nation would be born.
Dr. H C Swearingen of Minnesota, moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly, told reporters that the armament conference opened promisingly and urged the church to support commissioners by fostering a Christian sentiment. He argued drastic armament cuts alone won’t end war unless Christian principles quell strife.
Bishop Blake urges recognizing Europe’s role in America’s prosperity. He says other faiths contain conscientious believers but stresses linking U S well being to Europe’s restoration. He warns against anti European sentiment and cites world religion diversity.
New York reports Sarah Strong wins the fat reduction squad contest after shedding 31 pounds, 11 inches off the waist, and inches off the hips under Health Commissioner Copeland. Other squad members lost from 10 to 30 pounds during one month of training.
The Washington area clubs and societies schedule gatherings tonight and tomorrow. Notables include Gen Pershing to dine with the Alfalfa club at Rauachers, and Sinn Fein leader Michael O Flanagan addressing a mass meeting. Police and religious groups host events across Union, Blair, and Raleigh areas.
Bertha Crane recalls breakdown health that forced her to quit hotel work. A hotel clerk advised Phos-Pho Vitamine tablets, which she says revived her strength and appearance. The ad cites thousands of positive reports and promotes the product from Irving Laboratory, with purchase details and a city store endorsement.
Gonzaga College marks its centennial with a formal ceremony in the college auditorium presided by Rt. Rev. Bishop Dennis J. O Connor. Degrees were awarded including doctor of laws to several notable figures and doctor of letters to Rev. Albert H. Smith and Michael Williams. The five day celebration ends with a Wardman Park hotel banquet.
Opponents of adding four motor bus lines testified before the public utilities commission. William F. Ham, George S. Hamilton, and John Zimmerman spoke against the expansion as four proposals, including a Union Station to Georgetown route, were reviewed. The Washington Rapid Transit firm and others supported the routes. Lena Kernodle of the Washington Travellers Aid Society was named delegate to a student government conference at Simmons College in Boston.
The notice provides a sun and tide table with sunrise at 6:58, noon high tides, and sunset at 4:54, alongside a Department of Agriculture weather forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. It describes an extensive low pressure area across the Mississippi valley and Southwest, warmer, unsettled conditions in the South Atlantic and Gulf states, and much colder weather spreading north. Regional forecasts call for rain and warmer conditions Thursday, clearing and colder Friday, with varying winds and temperature changes across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. Continuous temperature readings, humidity, and sunshine hours are listed, along with departures from normal since January and November.
Society items list guest lists and activities including informal tea at Washington College of Law, a Parish Association dance at Wardman Park to raise funds, a luncheon hosted by H A Mallon and Miss Mae Mallon, marriage announcement for Winifred Cartwright Hothan to Roland Mather Hooker, and a social at the Women’s National Foundation hosted by Mrs. John H. Bilis.
Lieut and Mrs Carlisle 8 Allen arrived at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs for a several weeks long honeymoon following their marriage in Washington on November 8. The bride is Margaret Aspinwall daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence A Aspinwall. Mr and Mrs Donald Scott of Chicago hosted a dinner for the couple before their departure last night.
Former ambassador to Spain Joseph H. Willard has taken the Marshall Field mansion in New York and will reside there until renovations on his Sutton Place house are finished. Mrs. Henry B. Hyde plans to close her Saratoga Springs home today and return to New York.
The O'Connor School of Expression staged a novelty playlet Well before the Illinois State society at Thomson school last night. Herbert Rutledge, society president, spoke briefly and the business session was postponed. Cast included Cornelia Black, Martin Terry, and Samuel Smith. Mrs. Kate L Buscall sang whistling numbers with Mrs. H Lippert at piano. Arthur H Stevens demonstrated memory feats. Miss Mary Evans gave a reading.
Maryland representative Frederick N. Zihlman told the Washington Association of Credit Men that the government should pay all money owed to industries including railroads at once to restore normal business conditions. He urged keeping government securities at par and cited the armament conference as beneficial to industry. He noted the fraudulent check law might pass the House on District day with slight amendments as bankers and local credit men discussed legislation. John S. B. Larner, president of the DC Bankers Association, attended and spoke briefly. B. Adams presided.
Mrs Lucie A Zimmern formerly lecturer in the University of Wales spoke on France at the first in a series honoring foreign women in Washington linked to the armament limitation conference. Hostesses included Mrs F L Cole Mrs F G Wilkins Mrs L C Scherer Mrs Jessie Truman Miss Grace Dewey and others at the National Association of University Women clubhouse serving as a hub for foreign and American college women attending the conference.
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