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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1904
Page
25
Carpet buyers are invited to a large display with a double floor devoted to Carpets and Rugs. The store offers Velvets Axminsters Tapestries Brussels Ingrams and other weaves with guaranteed durability. Free installation and lining are promised, saving 20 to 25 cents per yard, plus free waste matching. Rugs come in latest patterns and sizes all on credit.
The store announces a refreshed department with Lace Curtains in Brussels Net Irish Point Renaissance Nottinghams and Portieres in many patterns at low prices. Crockery features Haviland china plus affordable options. Mattresses springs blankets and bedwear shown. Credit available. patrons invited to shop tomorrow.
A National Museum exhibit showcases a wide range of amulets and fetishes used by diverse cultures. Items include a clay Zuni lion, tiger bone jelly beliefs, voodoo tokens, coral talismans, iron charms, and a Chinese leuchi vegetable lamb. The display aims to illustrate how various societies seek protection, health, and success through magical objects and ritual practice.
Dr James M Flint surveys a cabinet of curiosities from Africa Asia and America describing charms like wrist straps from colored workers and kneecaps as remedies. the piece moves to a moonlit scene of rhinoceroses zebras and hyenas gathering by a river and ends with notes on rhinoceros horn value and protective concerns.
Old Mrs Sigglebee and neighbors plan a camp meeting outing while dwelling on preparations and weather. Families chatter from dawn to departure, wakeful about dresses, umbrellas, and thunder showers, until the 8 o'clock car passes by unpicked. The father mutters frustration as the group finally sets off amid a noisy morning.
A Russian reform effort seeks to reduce the abundant student holidays. It notes that over a four year university course only about one year of work is completed. Comparisons show France two years 74 days England two years 158 days and the United States two years 210 days Germany two years 220 days. Denmark sits with two years 364 days.
Mrs. Candidate confesses wavering political convictions after reading a political handbook found in her husband George's pocket. He urges orthodox behavior and insists he must remain on the ticket while she fears Boss suspicions. Their banter centers on echoing a spouse's views as they navigate campaign life amid a longer travel narrative through biblical Jericho to Jordan and Palestinian towns.
A mother recounts a visit to a professional shampoo parlor that ends badly as she and her daughter critique the service. Long waits, cold water, aggressive rubbing, and an overzealous scalp massage lead to a vow to return to home washing with warm water, soap, and sunlight.
The Swedish town of Hafanger implements a graduated tax targeting residents who weigh more than 185 pounds, raising questions about policy fairness and enforcement in this small community.
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