The Standard Guide, Washington: A Handbook for VisitorsB.S. Reynolds Company, 1915 - Washington (D.C.) |
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... bathing all the year ' round . Havana Country Club's new 18 - hole Golf Course . MATANZAS - Monserrate Hermitage , the Enchanting Yumuri Valley , and the Wondrously Beautiful Caves of Bellamar . PROVIDENCIA SUGAR MILL - One of the ...
... bathing all the year ' round . Havana Country Club's new 18 - hole Golf Course . MATANZAS - Monserrate Hermitage , the Enchanting Yumuri Valley , and the Wondrously Beautiful Caves of Bellamar . PROVIDENCIA SUGAR MILL - One of the ...
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... BATHS MEALS : A LA CARTE THRU TICKETS TO ALL POINTS SOUTH , NORTH , EAST and WEST , WITH STOPOVERS AT OLD POINT , NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON . NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CO . MR . FOSTER for printed matter at Standard Guide Information ...
... BATHS MEALS : A LA CARTE THRU TICKETS TO ALL POINTS SOUTH , NORTH , EAST and WEST , WITH STOPOVERS AT OLD POINT , NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON . NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CO . MR . FOSTER for printed matter at Standard Guide Information ...
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... baths . A feature is a spacious balcony overlooking an extensive lobby ; grand café on top floor affords a magnificent view of Norfolk's busy harbor . For reservation and other information , address Chas . H. Consolvo , Pres . HOTEL ...
... baths . A feature is a spacious balcony overlooking an extensive lobby ; grand café on top floor affords a magnificent view of Norfolk's busy harbor . For reservation and other information , address Chas . H. Consolvo , Pres . HOTEL ...
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... baths . Spa- cious Sample Rooms . Rates $ 1.50 per day and upwards . The historic points of interest in and around . Richmond make the city a desirable stop - over place for tourists . European Plan O. F. WEISIGER , Manager PIEDMONT ...
... baths . Spa- cious Sample Rooms . Rates $ 1.50 per day and upwards . The historic points of interest in and around . Richmond make the city a desirable stop - over place for tourists . European Plan O. F. WEISIGER , Manager PIEDMONT ...
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... bath , fro ing Pennsylvania Ave ,, $ 3.00 , $ 4.0 $ 5.00 and $ 6.00 . Each additional person in san room , $ 1.00 extra . A SPECIAL FEATURE Club Breakfast served , 6 to 11 A. N 25 to 40 cents Noon Day Luncheon , 12 to 2.30 P. 35 cents ...
... bath , fro ing Pennsylvania Ave ,, $ 3.00 , $ 4.0 $ 5.00 and $ 6.00 . Each additional person in san room , $ 1.00 extra . A SPECIAL FEATURE Club Breakfast served , 6 to 11 A. N 25 to 40 cents Noon Day Luncheon , 12 to 2.30 P. 35 cents ...
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Page 61 - Pressed closely palm to palm and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him. And they would shout Across the watery vale, and shout again, Responsive to his call...
Page 61 - There was a Boy : ye knew him well, ye cliffs And islands of Winander ! — many a time At evening, when the earliest stars began To move along the edges of the hills, Rising or setting, would he stand alone Beneath the trees or by the glimmering lake, And there, with fingers interwoven, both hands Pressed closely palm to palm, and to his mouth Uplifted, he, as through an instrument, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls, That they might answer him...
Page 120 - I mean stock to remain in this country, to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.
Page 61 - Listening, a gentle shock of mild surprise Has carried far into his heart the voice Of mountain-torrents ; or the visible scene Would enter unawares into his mind With all its solemn imagery, its rocks, Its woods, and that uncertain heaven received Into the bosom of the steady lake.
Page 86 - The pen is mightier than the sword. Behold The arch-enchanter's wand ! itself a nothing ! But taking sorcery from the master-hand To paralyze the Caesars, and to strike The loud earth breathless ! Take away the sword ; States can be, saved without it ! (Looking on the clock.) 'Tis the hour ; Retire, sir.
Page 52 - ... composed of five Senators, five Representatives, and five Justices of the Supreme Court, the decision of this commission to be final unless set aside by a concurrent vote of the two Houses of Congress.
Page 85 - We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven ; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Page 165 - The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo! No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead.
Page 108 - My fine crab-tree walking stick, with a gold head curiously wrought in the form of the cap of liberty, I give to my friend, and the friend of mankind, General Washington. If it were a Sceptre, he has merited it, and would become it.