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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
3
Advertises Blue-jay Foot Soap Foot Relief and Foot Powder offering instant relief from nervous strained feet. Claims a warm bath and massage will make feet feel young again and urges permanent use with sales by Bauer and Black Chicago. Free booklet The Proper Care of the Feet advertised.
Society women wash their own hair to achieve maximum beauty without harmful products. A home made canthrox shampoo costs about 3 cents per wash, by dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water. The mixture cleanses dandruff oil and dirt, leaving hair fluffy and lustrous.
An old advertisement explains that rheumatism stems from waste products in the blood and promotes S. S. S. as a cure. The copy claims thousands found relief by cleansing blood and offers a 56 page booklet and personal medical advice free upon request from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
Henry Ford argues in a Chamber of Commerce publication that a large railroad should remove parasite stockholders and reduce costly lawyers and rolling stock. He envisions financing by user service, faster freight, and streamlined bookkeeping, claiming these steps would lower costs and boost efficiency.
Mrs Mary Lockwood founder of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was feted on her ninety first birthday in Washington. Hundreds of members and friends visited her and telegraph messages poured in as she remains active and spoke of loving her girls and the organization. She recently helped dedicate the ground for the society office building behind Memorial Continental Hall.
Attorneys for the Washington Railway and Electric Company and the District utilities commission told the Interstate Commerce Commission that the District utilities commission lacks power to fix depreciation charges. The ICC gave 20 days for briefs before a hearing date is set, with civic bodies to be heard. The railway argues local powers do not cover Maryland and Virginia lines.
Elsie Williams of 1317 Longfellow Street Northwest gains strong support in The Post automobile prize drive. Backers rally to help her, signaling a fast finish in the campaign for the Cadillac prize.
Tonight ends The Post's $500 offer in a $40,000 prize campaign. Subscriptions count for extra votes and five $250 to $25 prizes. The campaign promises one of fifteen automobiles or other cash prizes on November 19. Submit by tonight to join the race and qualify for top awards.
Montross Westmoreland County circuit court sets December 13 for the joint trial of Roger D. Eastlake and Miss Sarah E. Knox charged with first degree murder in the death of Mrs. Margaret Eastlake. Grand jury examined witnesses five hours amid debate on who is first to be tried. Eastlake admits unresolved evidence but claims noninvolvement, while maintaining he was not at home during the killing.
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