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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
8
In New York and Philadelphia the Wanamaker White Sale showcases over 200000 dollars worth of fresh underclothes. The six monthly event offers low prices on first class garments with Paris styles adapted for moderate budgets. Orders by mail welcomed and sizes guaranteed.
A delicate white lawn fabric features an embroidery yoke and Point de Paris lace motifs priced at $2.50.
New waists described in 2011 style notes feature sheer lawn and voile fabrics with embroidery across shoulders and center, lace trims, and kimono or three quarter sleeves. Prices listed are 2 dollars for sheer lawn, 2.50 for lace heavy designs, and 3 dollars for cadet blue trim options.
Advertisement lists 130 chemises of French percale with front hand embroidery designs and ribbon eyelets in sizes 36 to 44 inches priced at $7.00. Also gowns of French percale feature a round hand embroidered yoke with dainty embroidery and ribbon eyelets in bust 36 to 44 inches priced at $1.50.
Catalog style listing of women’s undergarments including slips petticoats combinations nightgowns and drawers in fine fabrics such as nainsook cambric lawn and voile. Descriptions include Valenciennes lace trim beading embroidery and ribbon inserts with sizes bust measures and lengths. Prices range from 50 cents to 1125 dollars.
A catalog of boys and infants garments lists white linen sailor suits, delft blue outfits, nainsook and nainsock dresses, chambray waist dresses, lawn Russian dresses, and dimity Dorothy dresses in sizes from 6 months to 6 years. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.00 with trims of embroidery lace and ribbons.
Circular skirt drawers and gowns in French percale with hand embroidery and scalloped edges. Lengths range 21 to 25 inches for drawers, 36 to 44 bust for gowns, and 38 to 42 inches for petticoats. Prices from 1 to 2.75 dollars. Includes nainsock style and tentimade petticoats details.
Inventory list describes dresses and undergarments with Empire style gowns, necklines, cuffs, embroidery, and beading. Includes items like dressing sacques in white lawn, negligées with floral patterns, and housedresses with lace and japono sleeves. Prices range from $1 to $3.
An itemized catalog entry describes children’s garments including drawers, petticoats, gowns and tempers in muslin and cambric. Entries specify sizes 2 to 14 years and feature lace, insertions, flounces, hemstitched edges, and low-neck or short-sleeve styles with prices around 25 to 75 cents.
In Perth Amboy officials contest a Public Service corporation clause that grants free trolley transit to police and fire uniforms on duty. A $15 fine was levied after a policeman was denied free fare, with the city challenging the state law as not nullifying the contract. The case proceeds as a test, with the company appealing.
Emmons and Worthley won four of six games in a two-man match at the Sheridan Hotel alleys Red Bank Tuesday night against Swenson and Ivins. High score 226 by Emmons, Worthley 222 in one game. complete scores listed. A rubber match is planned at the same venue.
Class 1914 earns 50 points while 1911 and 1912 follow. events include running high jump won by Green and pole vault by Thomas with notable throws by Mazza and Arzente. Records broken in 100, 220, 440 yards and 120 yard hurdles by Jones, Mazza, Briskey, Errickson, and peers amid team standings and class colors ceremony.
C Mazza throws hammer 109 ft 4 in surpassing Throckmorton 92 ft. L Maps achieves standing broad jump 9 ft 9 in exceeding James Fisher 9 ft 6 in. Pole vault reaches 8 ft 10 in beating Pritchard 8 ft 6 4 in.
John E. Lanning, receiver of the Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Co of Asbury Park, filed reports from Feb 28 1903 to May 1 1911. A June 6 hearing at 10 am in Trenton will decide allowances and the final dividend to creditors. Receipts total 391,832.89 with 345,996.98 paid as dividends, balance 45,835.91, notices to creditors to be mailed.
James S. Wilson of Middletown had success last winter on his Drayton Island plantation Florida. The tanner delivered two deer hides and two fox hides he shot last winter and which have been converted into rags.
Delegates to the State Council of the Daughters of Liberty of New Jersey will meet in Atlantic City next Tuesday and Wednesday. From Pride of Monmouth Council No 27 Red Bank, Mrs Annie C Worden and Mrs Lillie White will attend, with two or three past officers likely also joining.
Read Cent-a-Words on the third page for bargains and low prices. The listing features discounted goods and special offers from local merchants, inviting readers to compare values and take advantage of limited-time deals.
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