Fragmented Flyer Snippet Describes Cleaners and Goods
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions Stafford Floor Cleaners germicide wax, imported fabrics for fall wear, and a footnote about water safety. It also references a theater, a Polytechnic institute phone line, a restaurant, and a building elevator upgrade. The readable items hint at a mixed listing of services and products with vague addresses and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentemen
H Snyder & Co
Arlington Bot. Co
District official backs Washington athletic field idea
After attending Baltimore’s Patterson Park athletic carnival Commissioner Macfarland urged Washington to build a municipal athletic field. He cited land water sports, a quarter mile track, a sand-bottom pool, and a 3.5 acre park similar to Baltimore’s setup, with regattas and yearly field games as a boost to the city and local business.
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Macfarland
Washington
Baltimore
Patterson Park
United States Capitol
Chesapeake
Maryland
War relic bottle found washes ashore near Wash Woods
A glass bottle bearing the name and address of District militiaman John Maischer was found by a girl at Wash Woods life-saving station Deals NC after drifting from a transport from Washington to Texas during August maneuvers. Maischer learns a 11 year old Writes from Wash Wood's life saving station and vows to respond.
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Atlantic Ocean
District National Guard
Washington
Toston
Itt
Wash Woods Hie
Maine
Atlantic
Jame J Knight
Maischer
Wash Wood
Cape Henry
Work for Assessors in District Real Estate Review
The District board of real estate assessors begins preparations for the next triennial assessment due to the board of equalization by the first Monday of January 18ll. Appeals will be heard after that date. Total district real estate valued at 76,500,774, with city 22,981,293 and county 43,629, i. This marks about a 32,000,000 increase from the 1908 assessment.
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District Board of Real Estate Assessors
Board of Equalization
Building Permits Issued for Dwellings and a Church
Yesterday's permits list several new constructions including eleven three story brick and stone dwellings on Belmont Street Northwest for John L Warren with Hunter & Bell as architects and J J Kibby as builder at an estimated 50000 dollars. Also a two story frame dwelling on Easton Avenue for Albert I Jay with R L Vaughn as architect and RW Gillam as builder at 1200. A one story frame church building on Conduit Road Northwest with Hill & Kendall as architects and C T Warner as builder at 1200. A two story brick dwelling on Alabama Avenue Northwest for Joseph Seldon with Norela Scott as architect and John Howler as builder at 5000. And heating and working machinery for a packing establishment for Cudahy Packing Company at 23 Seventh Street Southwest with Howard HL Crowell as contractor at 1000.
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John L Warren
Belmont Street
Hunter & Bell
J J. Kibby
Albert I Jay
Sixty-third Street
Easton Avenue
East Deanwood
D. C
R. L. Vaughn
Rw, Gillam
C. T. Warner
Conduit Road Northwest
Hill & Kendall, Bullier
C.T. Warner
Joseph Seldon
Alabama Avenue Northwest
Norela Scott
John Howler
Cudahy Packing Company
Howard HL. Crowell
Civil Service Quiz Here Allows Local Civil Service Examinations
General J Black of the Civil Service Commission announces that city workers in the classified service may take promotion examinations in Washington. Previously many had to travel to their home states, especially from the Fogo coast, to sit for tests. The commission cites Attorney General guidance and notes examinations for original entrance must occur in the applicant Keep reading for reinstatement cases as the commission weighs where exams should be held.
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Faogie Coast
J . Black
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Lght
M M Gonegal Succeeds Davis As District Plumbing Inspector
McGonegal, long with the sewer department since 1900 and a Spanish War veteran, was appointed by the commissioners to succeed Davis as district inspector of plumbing. Davis received a four month furlough and may join a local contracting firm, with McGonegal as likely successor if he does not return.
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A R McGonegal
Henry B Davis
Davis
McGonegal
L Inguill
MecGonegal
New York City
May work the throttle on district certificates
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Hilles criticizes the boards for steam end award certificates. Only 94 of District governments were approved this year, with 181 applications. He argues higher classes should be retained for independent purchases and cites savings from favorable contracts and reduced stationery costs under the board's influence.
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the Treasury
Hilles, Chaiman
Government Board
Har Jing
Hiles
Board of Awards
Toney
Eliminate red tape by shifting routine mail to department heads
City commissioners vote to cut unnecessary correspondence and hold weekly citizen hearings. Routine business will no longer require their personal attention. reports will be filed and routed through department executives. A new committee will study eliminations and a complete record of all correspondence will be kept.
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William Tindall
Secetary
Board of Commissioners
Alonzo ‘Tweedale
Daniel H. Garges
Capt. Kelly
Great piano sale marks Frederick buyout of Weehington stock
The W F Frederick Music Co has bought the Weehington business of William Rushe & Co and will open a grand sale at 1218 12 F Street. Knabe grand and upright pianos valued at 300 to 200 dollars will be offered at a fraction, with uprights priced from 0 to 100 and easy terms. The building is for rent and immediate disposition required.
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Enabe
W. F. Frederick Music Co. Ag
W F Frederick Music Company
Weehington
William Rushe & Co
F Street
Knabe
Frederick Company
Knebe
Hannes Broz
Chickering
Armstrong
Hardman
Weber
Flacher Steinway
Kranich & Bach
Mason & Mamin
Phice
Teeple
Steff
Vose Miller
Brewster
J -B Cook
Board of examiners report lists applicants by month
The annual report of the board of examiners of steam engineers was sent to the commissioners with a month by month table of applicants. The Washington Post notes the forwarding of the report and a location at Youngs Ocean Pier near the Washington Post stand in Atlantic City.
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Board of Examiners of Steam Engineers
Hudson River Pageant Marks Three Centuries On Anniversary
New York and Hudson river towns plan observances September 25 to October 9 celebrating Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton. Replicas of the Half Moon and Clermont will anchor a naval pageant with ships from the United States and several nations. grand parades and pageants are scheduled, with River craft escorts and a large gala convoy. Pennsylvania Railroad will offer excursion fares to New York during the period with details from ticket agents.
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New York City
Hudson
Clermont
United States
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Italy
Germany
Argentine
Guatemala
Mexico
Cuba
Lermont
Agar
Troy
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Potomac Electric Power Company
14Th Street N. W
Manhattan
Sowe Bok
Slosa
Eves
Joseph Auerbach
Children’s School
Cmdr
H . Friedlander Bros
Sts
Lansburgh
Bemrend
Randle Highlands
Stanes
Ae Duvont
Lota
Easy Paymenta
UV G Realty CO
Thet
Gude
Artar Towers
Stafford
Maxle
Is Ate
Brock
Washington Post
Grote
Wankington
Auk Trane
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Child
Civil Service
Gen Black
M'Monegal
Hilles
Board On ‘Awards
House & Herrmann
15Th U. S. Cavalry Band
Fort Wyer
George B. Tyrrell
Kailian Intermenso
Jones Concert Acholtische
Salamanca
Laurende
Chattaway
U. S. Marine Band
Capitol
William Wl. Sanielmano
Berlin
Leomore
Souveair
Mustelana
Jacques L. Vanpencke
Loula Blick
Beethoven Bocesdar
Gates
U. S. Soldiers’ Home Band
M. Zipimerman
Habsberch
Ted
Senex
Ama Samsiele
Kral
Wendt Arnold Luders - Souen
Axminster
Menteas
Intel
7Th and I
Eye
N. W
Bulletin
Henry Hudson
Hudson River
Sandy Hock
Robert Fulton
Bollar Gates & Rich
Keeley
Brink
Tse
Epelez
Capitol Street
Tharp
Berkeley
Charles
O'Donnell
Sto O'Donnell
Sto
People’s Pharmacy
Atkinson - Alfreck
Stone & Poole
Stone & Poole Sparks Pharmacy
Sparks Pharmacy
Stevens’ Pharmacy
Samuel T
Stot Grott & Bnyder
Christiani Brug Co
Christian Drug Co
Christians Drug Co
Floceenstl's Pharma
Ar Drug
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh St
DR. Charles
DR. Charles Flesh Food CO
Fulton St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Beas Ward
Aathory
Abnout & Heide's
Dodge
Mattingly
Noalco
Geasford
Park Road
Horaing Galave
Dey & Co
M Hall
Noalco Dept
N.E
Ing
Tores Brewery
Lincoln
Prince Albert
Horn
Couela
Basheln
Washington Fastight Go
Tenth Street
SRO
Steen
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