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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1911
Page
7
Recitals and concerts mark a busy Washington music scene with Fraulein Hermine Luders performing Liszt works, a proposed national song from Heinrich Hammer, and plans for a Balalaika orchestra. Other events include Emmy Garelesen Pease and Oscar Frailessen, the Rebew Orchestra at First Baptist Church, and forthcoming concerts at Carroll Institute Hall featuring guitar, mandolin, and banjo.
Ladies of the Union Veteran Legion Auxiliary No 32 met with members of Encampments Nos 69 and 111 at 419 Tenth Street NW. Notable speakers included Col Thomas Shennon Col James McDowell Col Horace Brewer Col Raymond Ford and Col John Carpenter with Mrs Ada Wrelsa delivering an address. Mrs Celyn da Werner Ford read the flag’s history and performed music with Miss Annie M Roberts as accompanist. Officers include Mrs Marah Barry president and Miss A M Roberts secretary. An announced lecture by Mrs Ellen Spencer Munsey on From the Golden Gate to Alaska is planned for November 14. Flag Camp No 11 Sons of Veterans met Wednesday night seeking members and winter entertainments. National Catholic Women’s Circle met at Mount Vernon Square Library with Miss Grace Marvin on The Palm and Miss Agnes C Daly on the Book in Christian art. Social Literary Club opened October 21 at Miss Anita Schade’s home with an address of welcome, piano by Miss Leavitt, recitations by Miss De Guerin, and other performances.
A curious ad claims a doctor supplied bust development treatment that enlarges the bust four to six inches without widening hips or adding overall flesh. It promises secrecy and free trial packs by sending to Dr Kelly Co Dept 10 EB Buffalo NY. The text also lists various cultural and club notices from a Washington newspaper, including meetings, lectures, and social events of local groups.
Readable text shows embroidered bureau scarfs scalloped 18 by 54 inches priced at 50 cents, previously 60 cents, with unclear trailing digits possibly indicating remaining stock or new price.
From Beauty Culture, the article advocates using mercerized wax as a facial treatment to remove dull skin and reveal a smoother complexion. It recommends applying the wax like cold cream, then washing off to absorb dead skin and reveal the underlying healthy layer, noting it can fix surface defects from weather or health. It cautions asking for pure mercerized wax from the druggist.
Agricultural Department reports sparrow elimination on its Washington grounds after yearlong experiments by government biologists led by Dr. A E K Fisher. Findings say sparrows cling to preserved areas and entire spaces may be cleared only with traps and poison. Meanwhile flocks rove surrounding streets as experts seek a cheap trap method to free communities of the pest. Vice President Sherman to speak at Carmien rally for Rep. Willem Browning, presenting attire made from raw wool spun in a New Jersey mill.
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