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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
37
Fragmentary retail board lists regular prices and markdowns for textiles and finishes including Velour Silk Dam Mahogany and Golden items. Many lines are garbled with unclear quantities and stray letters, but indicate discounting down to roughly half or less of regular price across several product lines. Continuous readability is limited by OCR errors.
The list shows varied prices for Axminster Wilton and tapestry Brussels rugs and linoleum materials. Entries include 9x12 Axminster at 500, 82, or 3100, Wilton 9x12 at 250 to 85 percent, tapestry Brussels items around 21.50 to 2978, and linoleum and oilcloth materials with multiple Be and Cork lines among others.
The Rev Dr Jahnid Shannon denounces a Atlantic City church plan where men would attend worship amid lounges and cigars. Ministers Donald MacLeod and Charles L Pate weigh in, urging a plain gospel and cautioning against radical conveniences to attract male attendance.
As the season nears end Chevy Chase draws hundreds nightly with illuminated grounds Maying Band concerts and a host of attractions. A 9 pm intermission precedes dancing at the pavilion the so called Mecca for lovers of music and social activity with bowling and shooting among popular diversions.
The article weighs whether China can build a modern army and navy to defend sovereignty. It notes a weak navy favored by foreign powers protecting Chinese shores, while the army grows under Yuan Shikai’s legacy with strict enlistment, pay, and reserve structures. It projects a later potential, well-drilled force, but doubts whether the government will fund or sustain it amid fiscal strain and regional rivalries.
A property owner sues to block upcoming Lowell course automobile races claiming a special act allowing racing is unconstitutional. He seeks an injunction against the races planned for next week, asserting imminent property damage and that the act exceeds legislative authority. The petition targets the Lowell Automobile Club and related legislation as unconstitutional.
A New York court bans Felix L. Droit, famed chauffeur in Vanderbilt and other speed contests, from further racing or related activities. Droit has been fined for speeding. the civil service exam in September may affect his eligibility for agriculture posts. Separate notices mention a Hagerstown marriage attempt involving a widow seeking a wedding with her stepson’s widower.
In dense fog 38 year old Homiy Otis was struck by a racing car driven by Joe Mateen during practice at Satality Ay Auto Track. Both drivers reportedly could not see each other. Otis died at the scene and Mateen was arrested on related charges.
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