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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

12

Block Ports of Mexico Urges Wayne M Veagh

Wayne M Veagh urges President to brief Congress to authorize a vessel blockade of Mexican ports to enforce policy and curb Huerta and Carranza factions. He argues the move would be a warlike but practical step, extending to the U S Mexico border and involving neutral cargo protections.

Mexico Wayne M’veagh Congress Huerta Mareco Wayne MacVeagh Wilson Carranza Mr. Hearst Henry Lane Wilson United States Himeself Central South America Guatemala Mexican Mediterranean Bacon

Submits A New Suggestion To Solve The Mexican Problem

Former United States attorney advocates remitting control to Mexican people to manage their affairs. The speaker warns against intervention and suggests avoiding force while criticizing imperial focus on exporting perfect government for capitalists and adventurers seeking profits in Central and South America.

United States Mexico Central South America

Birth of Marguerite and Mary Bacon Highlight Royal Birthdays

Queen Marguerite of Italy, widow of the assassinated Humbert, marks her 62nd birthday while still active in state affairs and noted for exquisite dress. American writer Dolores Marbourg, born Mary Schell Hoke Bacon, gains recognition as actress, European correspondent, and author of children’s books.

Dreses Dolores Marbourg Mary Schell Hoke Bacon Geveral Novela Mary Marshaliawright McClure Newspscor

Veteran policeman vows duty at 100 as Weymouth officer turns 93

Oliver Houghton of Weymouth Mass celebrates his 93rd birthday praising a lifelong career on the local force. A Civil War era veteran, he served twenty years as chief of police and, by his own request, left that post in 1902. He says he expects to be on regular duty at age 100.

Mr. Hearst Mexico Porfirio Diaz Republic Madero Diaz Wilson Mobile Wison Weymouth Mass Oliver Houghton

Pretty Western gown styles with vivid fabric contrasts

A fashion note on contemporary dress design emphasizing mixed materials and color contrasts. It highlights velvet plis fabrics, Persian color vests, tapestry vests with old gold motifs, lace undersleeves with metal threads, and draped back skirts. It gives pattern specifics for sizes 32 to 48, with yardage for 54 inch and 34 inch materials and pattern numbers 8020 and 7994. Pattern orders are available through Washington agencies.

Co. Mio Washington

Remember the Cook on Thanksgiving Day

An essay praising the home cook's hard labor on Thanksgiving. It urges guests and family to thank the cook for the meals served, noting the effort and fatigue she endures. Public acknowledgement boosts her morale and makes the work feel worthwhile, especially if the cook is the family matriarch.

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Scarfs and Coats Highlight Smart Evening Attire

Fashion notes spotlight liberty silk scarfs with caprious pocketed evening coats and seal coats shown in two lengths. Pony skin coats in Russian blouse style and broadcloth street wear are praised for versatility, color range, and drapery illusions, while evening gowns trend to modest fronts and ample pockets.

Kravy Airmen Go To Cuba For Winter Camp

The naval aviation corps stationed at Annapolis will depart about December 1 for Guantanamo Cuba to conduct experimental work and train additional officers. Lieut John H Towers will oversee the station with Lieuts William McTivain Richard C Saufly and Ensign Welter D Lamont among the new aviation students reported.

Annapolis Guantanamo Naval Aviation Corps Cuba John H. Towers William McTivain Marine Corps Richard C. Saufly Welter D. Lamont Navy

Postmaster General Urges Early Christmas Parcel Mail

Postmaster General Harrison extended a nationwide appeal to speed Christmas mail. He ordered placards for 60,000 post offices urging patrons to mail parcels early, wrap securely, and address neatly to avoid delays.

Atéte Sapte Claus Harrison

Home for Famous Trotters in Richmonds Curl's Neck Estate Sale

A deed to transfer the Carl's Neck estate in Henrico County to C K G Billings the turf magnate was recorded. The farm cost 300000 in cash. Executed by Frederick W Senff and Gusavia A Senff of Whitestone L I the widow of the owner. Billings will house his team of champions including Uhlan 158 Lou Dillon and The Harvester 201 the latter a world trotting stallion world record holder.

Richmond Carl's Neck C. K. G. Billings Henrico County

Y W C A S FOSTERS DOWNTOWN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

More than 200 attended a YWCA membership banquet at Woodward & Lothrop cafe. Solicitor Folk spoke as the principal speaker, with Miss Blanche Geary and Miss Mabel Nelson Thurnton adding remarks. Folk praised the YWCA as a moral lighthouse guiding homeless young women from vice. A telegram congratulated on raising $3,000,000 toward eight New York buildings. Board officers present included Mrs. Bayly, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Pulstfer, Mrs. Lanning, and Mrs. Scully.

Mary New York Young Women’s Christian Association Woodward & Lothrop Cafe State Department Folk Blanche Geary Mabel Nelson Thurnton Youre Wozien's Christian Association National Campaign Committee New York City Willam H. Bayly Elzabeth Pierce Woodbury Pulstfer Robert Lanning John 5. Scully

Rates Make Coal Scarce In Independent Markets

A. Eastman testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry that anthracite freight rates favor railroad coal firms over independents, pushing independents to seek markets elsewhere and causing a planned fall and winter fuel shortage. He cited Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan dealers paying 35 cents more per ton with independents, due to freight rate manipulation.

Philadelphia Central West Interstate Corre Commission A. Eaust Company Indiana Eastman Ohio Jinois Michigan

Yeast bread milk toast with honey side recipe memory

A nostalgic dish praised by a Woman's Relief Corps leader in a diary style piece. It describes two day old yeast bread toasted rich brown, soaked in thickened milk with butter flour, and served with honey and coffee. The reminiscence links breakfast to family memories and Mother’s cooking.

Relief Corps Isabel Worrell Ball National Sentor Womms Relief Corps Capruf DuPuy Syndicate

Beet Still Best Let Fireless Cookers Be Discarded

Frances Marshall argues that progress in kitchen tools follows a discard or keep approach. She favors using the fireless cooker for soups beans and cereals while recommending oven use for meats vegetables and desserts and suggests paper bags for specific tasks like fish.

Frances Marshali Wrright McClure Newspaper Syndicate

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