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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
29
Display week showcases infant apparel and French lingerie with European influences. Mrs Evans presents embroidered trench lingerie and bridal trousseaus with satin silk and lace details. Special models include corsets in white and color with brocade embroidery and ribbons.
A local advertisement promotes a large assortment of go carts and baby carriages from Tagish and other makers. Displayed are folding go carts, English carriages, and wheeled options with rubber tires, enamel finishes, and satin or pongee upholstery. Prices range around 30 to 35 dollars.
A 19th century catalog-like notice lists works on evolution, human culture, and science by Prof J H, with prices for volumes and a feature on Ignito Self lighting Mantels offered at a reduced price. The ad references various books on physiology, photography, and science, plus a promotional note for new mantel lighting devices at Patt er-T1 venth street.
A merchants list various Easter novelties and gifts including sterling silver ware leather goods painted fans china frames and crowns with quantities stated for belts belts buckles and framed keepsakes. Highlights include quadruple plated wares bonbon dishes and carved items with prices from two dollars to several hundred.
The Home Beautiful features fully done seventh floor rooms refurnished to resemble a real home. Persian and Turkish rugs, artistic pictures, and bric a brace decorate spaces with mahogany furniture, crystal, and modern conveniences. Several bedrooms show cases, couches, and beds in refined decor, inviting visitors to linger and admire the craftsmanship.
A busy social column notes Darl and Lady Grey leaving the White House for the British Embassy, a luncheon at 130 by Madame Jusser and the French ambassador, and a grand dinner at the British Embassy in honor of visiting dignitaries including Lady Durand and Miss Durand. The Brazilian ambassador hosts, and naval and military attaches from British and French embassies figure prominently among attendees. Mount Vernon excursion planned for Grey and his party aboard the Dolphin.
Allen Ridgway, Station Master for The Central Railroad Company of New Jersey at Barnegat Station in New Jersey, recounts spending about fifty dollars on doctors for shaving and barber’s itch. After trying Cuticura Remedies soap ointment and pills for one dollar, he reports a complete cure and urges families to learn about them.
The article lists naval and social happenings in Washington and abroad. Attache Miss Robbins sails from Liverpool on Celtic. Senator Perkins and Mrs McCreary travel to New York. Miss Pansy Perlsing plans Europe summer. Miss Maud Ely joins her uncle in New York then Washington. Local gatherings include Mrs Lodge’s luncheon, euchre and bridge parties, and a wedding plan at Grymes Hill. Washington residents attend social events in Cairo and Egypt en route to Karnek and Lupot. engagements announced for Miss Caroline Moss and Miss Frances Blackistone with pending nuptials in Washington. The Indiana Society meets at the Washington Club with Hoosier guests and planned music and readings.
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