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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
5
A jumble of classified notices seeking female labor by the day or for specific chores. Includes requests for laundry, nursing, chambermaid, sewing, housework, and child care, with several names and addresses scattered amid the OCR garble.
Many entries describe nicely furnished rooms with heat hot water and private baths in northwest Washington. Prices range from a few dollars weekly to about $15 monthly. Locations include New Jersey Ave NW K Street NW 14th Street NW and near government departments and the Capitol.
Numerous listings offer well furnished rooms for gentlemen, with private baths or shared facilities, steam heat, and central location near Dupont Circle and Columbia Road. Prices range from $8 to $16 weekly, with options including board, telephone access, and elevator or private family settings. Many specify non-smoker or no children, and proximity to Union Station, memorials, and key avenues.
A long OCR list describes numerous boarding options in Washington DC areas near Dupont Circle Mount Pleasant and nearby streets. It notes private baths hot water heat meals, transients accommodated and weekly or monthly rates. Several inns like Ulster Inn Army and Navy Inn and De Soto advertise furnished rooms with board and meals, private baths, and proximity to mass Ave, Mt. Pleasant car lines, or Dupont Circle.
Classified notices seek rooms to rent in Washington area. Various actors request one to three rooms with board or partial furnishing, including hot bath, reasonable rates, and possible pay advances. Several entries specify locations near 13th and 19th streets, NW and NE sectors, with details about residents such as families, a young couple, a student, or a single man. Some offer or request board, and one mentions a private family exchange. Address and box numbers provided for replies.
Fairfax county supervisors vote to close hunting to nonresidents on December 2 due to fear of foot and mouth disease spread through dog range and gun ranges. Water fowl season remains open. Alexandria sportsmen affected plan to hunt Fairfax borders in past falls. Thanksgiving observed with services and events. Knight Templar and Knights of Columbus groups attend and stage banquets. Theft reported at Sands & Co store. merchandise valued at 100 dollars stolen along with 100 pennies from cash register. Church marriage announced for Alice Baker and Rev Sidney Buck to reside in Goochland county. Alexandria Retail Merchants Association to meet today to discuss credit system and dues.
A district commission complaint about a crossing policeman wearing defective trousers was dismissed as a visual defect by the complainant. The matter was sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission’s chief counsel Joseph W. Folk, who noted that regulation of commerce does not apply to a street crossing officer’s rear end.
German Hungarian gentleman seeks table board with excellent cooking at Calvert Street location. Classified notice requests a board by a courteous male resident box 45 office.
Classified notices advertise high grade horses and vehicles including carriages and harnesses, with services for hire by week or month. Listings show livery stables and delivery teams for rent or purchase, with contact directions and broad discount pricing.
The article recalls Thomas Edison’s 1877 breakthrough that led to the phonograph, detailing earlier attempts by Kratzenstein and Kempelen, the experimental germ of the idea, and Edison’s steps to record and reproduce sound. It notes milestones up to 1900, with industry growth, capital, wages, and production figures.
New York November 26 Schwab told lawmakers that United States will finance expansion from earnings and that foreign war disruption will leave global markets open to American goods. He predicts a rapid revival of domestic industry as Belgium France Britain and Germany face prostration, boosting US trade especially in South America and mining. He notes sudden shifts in finance and foreign demand will drive profits and expansion across major corporations.
Wholesale prices for poultry fruits and vegetables listed with various items. Notable entries include turkeys at 18 20, Virginia eggs at 84 40, California oranges, Florida oranges, Bartlett pears, Concord grapes, and multiple crate basket rates for lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and other items.
Chicago market notes show firm prices on light cattle and hogs with large receipts. Hog receipts reach 17,000 with mixed grades, while cattle receipts total 31,000 led by western steers and cows. Prices per pound and ranges are listed for hogs, cattle, sheep, and veal in regional and Washington markets.
The funeral for Daniel Williams, former Washington police officer, will be held tomorrow afternoon at two oclock at the home 203 Sixth Street Southeast. Interment will follow in Arlington Cemetery. Known as the Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock, he was a noted Grand Army member.
The Women's Alliance of All Souls Unitarian Church meets at 11 in the church lecture room to discuss foreign missions. Mrs EB F Williams speaks on China and Miss Putnam shares experiences in Japan with Mrs H K Fulton hosting.
A cable from Mrs Strawbridge and the American Women's War Relief Fund urges donations to aid a hospital near Paignton serving Belgian and Allied wounded. The letter calls the situation dismal, noting many regiments have lost officers and winter hardships loom. The relief hospital, run by the War Relief Fund, relies on contributions to provide clothing and money for care.
Secretary of the Interior Pranktin Kobene presided at a Thanee tying meeting of the Home Club oof at Interior Department Jim Jackson place. About 300 members and friends attended. Two minute addresses were given by numerous officials from the offices of the secretary, pensions, mines, geology, and education. Each member answered the question What I am thankful for. John Menanught of San Frances Wan was a guest of the club.
Col Louis V Siebert a Civil War veteran and Metropolitan Club member died of apoplexy at his Washington residence. He served in New York units, saw action under Gen Custer, and commanded the Second New York Mounted Rifles. He married Ediga, survived by a wife, a son John and daughter Sophie, with services and burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery.
The State Department enforces strict new regulations on naturalized Americans seeking passports to visit native lands. Applications must show a brief business purpose and no intent to avoid local obligations abroad. Passports for children born in the United States to alien parents are closely watched, especially where countries deny expatriation rights and demand military service from American-born children.
The thirds nrat annual entertainment and hall of the Catholic Knights of America for the benefit of St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum was given last night at Convention Hall. The address of welcome was delivered by Mgr Russell. Committee of arrangement included William Metruire, William H. De Lecy, DJ Nee, HR Donnelly, Leonard B. Cook, D A D Wilkinsen, and Martin Lynch.
Funeral for Captain George W. Warner age 76 who died Tuesday night will be held at 26 o'clock this afternoon from his home 11 Eleventh Street northeast. Interment is at Artin ton Cemetery with John A Rawlings Po No 1 and Tyson Veterans Legion No 63 in charge.
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