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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
4
Cloths from which we will design cut and tailor our riding breeches. Every pair leaving Mever's Shops is the finest ever turned out as the handiwork of a custom tailor.
The record lists wholesale selling prices for beef in Washington with per hundredweight figures. Prices range around 18 to 23 dollars, with several entries showing specific cwt values and fluctuations. The data appears as a tabulated quote set from a historical market report.
An advertisement describes a hair treatment claiming to restore color and luster using Wyeths and Sulphur Compound. It promises turning gray dull hair back to a youthful dark shade with regular applications, claiming long lasting gloss and abundance of color.
J S Douglas Jr formerly with Citizens National Bank resigned to join Effors Training Camp at Fort Myer. He was elected assistant cashier by the Citizens Bank board of directors. Douglas served as captain with Company H 818th Infantry overseas with distinction.
A centuries old debate on forming a working class party unfolds. The piece weighs labor’s loyalty risks, primary law hurdles, and the Anti Saloon League’s tactics as it notes organized labor may eschew a new party yet could align with a straight vote to advance its interests. It discusses congressional fears and regional dynamics in the evolving political landscape.
London October 28 The house of commons adopted an amendment to the pending bill removing sex disqualifications allowing women to sit and vote in the house of Lords. The amendment passed by 171 to 84 with party lines evident.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist and buy Dr King’s New Discovery for quick cold relief. It claims the product has helped families for over fifty years with coughs croup and grippy attacks and is suitable for children and adults with no after effects. Prices listed 60 cents and 1.20 per bottle.
The readable parts describe a promotional note for a bowel hygiene product and relief for regular stool function. It mentions a Dr Kons New GIL Fillspring and a druggist advertisement, suggesting a health remedy aimed at improving bowel regularity.
Copenhagen reports that a large store of poison gas and ammunition near Munster Camp caught fire last Friday. An explosion followed. The gas was destined for delivery to the Entente. Authorities ordered evacuation of the region and issued gas masks to residents and troops. Thick gas clouds still enveloped the area.
London report notes French women athletes urge the Olympic Games committee to add events for women. Austrian government promises to hand Bela Kun and other Hungarian bolshevists to Hungary. Present Hungarian government seeks pro German replacements in Sechtenwig and Silesia to sway plebiscites. a note to Germany orders cessation of such practices.
The Willys Corporation highlights broad production capacity across its plants in Toledo Syracuse and Poughkeepsie with Auto-Lite New Process Gears and Willys Light. Over 1.5 million Auto-Lite sets produced and marketed, New Process Gears for over 2000 vehicles daily, and Willys Light orders reaching 20000 sets in a single month. The text notes the extensive integration from raw materials to finished product within the company and allied industries.
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