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08 Oct 1909

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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1909

Page

42

Alexandria Through the Centuries and Commerce

A sweeping historic sketch of Alexandria from early colonial land grants and Native paths to modern industry. The piece traces Captain Hubert Howsen’s 1669 patent, Simon Pearson and early settlements, the town’s growth, key figures, fires, wars, infrastructure, and evolving commerce including banks, electric power, railways, and notable local businesses.

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Alexandria John Smith East Indies Hubert Howsen Indian Cabin Creek Hunting Creek Telend Anaipsian Island County of Capt Howsen Alexander Simon Pearson Pearsons Island Dangerfelda Island Hucu Jones Point Mainand Pipers Island Virginie Alexandria Gan Works Geldera Gamlet Bejhaven Oroncke Street Thomas Lord Rantax Whitlam Pulrtax George Fairiex Ercardt Osborne L. Washington Amehne Hamsay John Carly Atreeta Fairfax Cameron Royal Cameron Cosets Ie Ruyal Ingland Daks MT Peonoke Vetle Fairfax Rous Bor Belhaven Potoman Prince Willam Fairfex Alexandr George Washington Sur Lord Fairfax Tn Mesandela Avi Pelatives Washington Fort Necessity Bruldock Sea Forse Nightingale Canvos Anna Nevin Ter Wright Oszood Crook- Lanks Gaul Boyton Industry Miler Fishburn Thavie Halifas Torey Fame Alu Brosin Prince Fred Burton Isabel Mary Admt Hail Molly Curling Severn Whitlaz Johnson Newall Munromery Nelly West Paint Peter Market Cal, Dunbar Tle Alesandela Colonral Warrington Virginia Rewdiluck Petad de~ Aiim F Council of Gaglyle Seemy OrsAnvasil Alesandria Abe Britieh Weshington Mount Vernon Hospital Lawn District of Columbia Alola Congress Ware Aleumesia ISM Torrente Dee Place Tubaccn Kowal Street Alevarkria Sitle Exfayette A. Fan Isuds Westera Alexansuis Mféda Kirgesith Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Amt
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Automobile developments and Moon motor tourists at St Louis

The Moon Motor Car Company plans a grand roundup for Moon motorists visiting St Louis during the centennial week October 4 to 9. Over 7 car entries expected, with 250 mile distance travelers offered special hotel and entertainment arrangements. Also notes two cycle house Wilson Company agents for American Simplex touring car and Woods electrics, plus a high speed reliability run in Washington and a dramatic chase in a Woods electric across multiple states.

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Alexandria Virginia Stats Long Bridge Dowell King” Street Lee Ivy HU Prince and Washington Streets United States Jackson Ellsworth Hkng Maxes Marshal House Avain Washington Alexandrle Potomes Desteaytet Southern” Railway Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tnert New Aldxecdria Mount Vergon Villarce West Tow Moon Car Agency Motor Sales Moon Car St. Louis Moon Motor Car Loufa Fchines Robar’ Cluas St. Lome Glenn H. Curtiss Moon Afotor Cer St.Louis Chicago Wilson Company Woods Detroit
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Architecture of Washington A City Beautiful Reminder

Architectural changes in Washington over two decades shift from older simple lines to fireproof steel and reinforced concrete. Tall office blocks rise with elevators, banks and newspapers showcase refined modern fronts, schools emphasize safety and light, and grand residences flourish, all shaping a harmonious cityscape led by architects like Heistein.

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Washington Sux American National Bank Washington Loan and Trust Company Colorado Road Munsey Union Trust Hibbs Southern Railway Union Station Omces Ene Post Warl Star and Times Tay Inatayeza Alexandria Ind Anc Niin Grester
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What Lansbury Has Done

Baul's addition grew from scattered houses to a premier residential district. N. Lansbury, Thirteenth street broker, built the tract, attracting Washington homeowners to Souls addition. He runs a Thirteenth street NW office with ten salesmen. Began in 1903 in Anvil, he rose to prominence and serves on the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce, plus directorships in financial institutions.

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Lansbury Baul N. . Lansbury Thirteenth Street Tif Thirteenth Street Wits Anvil Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
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Twentieth Century Cafe Opens In Washington

The Twentieth Century cafe on Pennsylvania Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets showcases a modern upgrade with a $1000 front renovation in the Bret-cla gs style. The interior features marble tabletops, all white walls, and a chef regarded as an artist. Light lunches and regular meals are served at set hours.

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Pennsylvania Avenue Dennett
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Poultry Foods Firm at 4 Ninth Street Northwest

A city business concern at 4 Ninth Street Northwest draws attention for its poultry products and scientific interest across the country. The firm focuses on manufactur ing healthy poultry foods and has promoted a range of cures and remedies widely known.

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