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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
7
Healthy American grown shrubs include Assortment No 1 with Lilac and Althea, Assortment No 2 with Bridal Wreath Spirea and Deutzia, Assortment No 3 with Snowball and Weigelia. Packages two plants 15c each. Also new stock like Cherry, Currants, Winter Grapes, Clematis, Phlox, Roses, Hydrangeas, Lilies, honeysuckles, and garden implements with hose 12c per foot and lawn mowers at 2.25 each.
Moth preventives for wardrobes and various household items priced in small amounts. Camphor products in tins and packets with names like Lavender Camphor and Cedar of Lebanon offered at 5c to 25c per item or per dozen. Also listed are lawn vases, green Japan glaze items, grass clippers and sprinkling pots with rust resistance, prices shown in cents and dollars.
Local exhibit showcases adjustable window screens built by skilled mechanics using top materials. Screens claim perfection and ease of fitting with adjustable features for various window tops. Some models on display and available to order.
The notice advertises custom window shades with a wide selection of handmade opaque and translucent cloths. It promises a representative can quote low prices and demonstrate samples, emphasizing Hartshorn rollers and herming finish to prevent ripping and improve shade longevity.
Awnings to order in varied designs with emphasis on speed and quality. Displays show samples of the new model awnings and a call for orders. Washington agents present to demonstrate and take requests for custom sizes and styles.
Slie covers to order and fraternal upholstery items advertised with prices for chairs tables couches and car seats. The dealer promises durable fabrics, fast delivery, strong elasticity, and immediate quotes with a representative available to assess furniture.
Classic porch shades offered in green tones promise lasting color and cool comfort. Sizes range from 4.78 to 10x7 feet with prices around $2.25 to $3.40. Cloth and muslin options include Holland cloth and tambour in six designs, advertised as durable for bedrooms and dining rooms.
Miss Clark daughter of Senator Harge Lavender Clark married G H Chapman of Wyoming yesterday at noon in a ceremony described as lavish and color rich. The bride wore lavender tulle with bouquets of roses and sweet peas. bridesmaids wore Merit green and yellow tones. The ceremony featured pink and gold accents, a silver and gold lace decor, and a reception at Rauscher’s with Presidential color symbolism. Guests included Mrs Clarence Clark and numerous officials and relatives. The newlyweds plan residence in Evanston after a wedding trip, with Miss Maud Merriam Chapman and Ruth Chapman among attendants.
A senator's daughter wed Dr J M Hollana in Washington with a Lohengrin march entry and Mendelssohn tunes. The gown featured duchesse lace with a tulle veil, the matron wore white chiffon with duchesse lace, and attendants wore lavender and white. Out of town guests included Boston figures. the Senate paused its session to attend.
A gala evening in the New Willard ballroom featured amateur troupes with Capt James Archival and Capt Frank Evans in a short play. Miss Dolly Taneh of Lakewood, NJ danced gracefully. The Outnost sketch about life in the Philippines drew enthusiastic applause from a distinguished audience including Mrs Taft.
Wide display of garden goods including rakes lawn mowers and sprinklers. Prices listed for steel shears trowels and hose reels with brass nozzles and garden hoses by foot. Highlights a new electrical woven garden hose touted for its durability.
Dr T J Allen notes Switzerland Bulgari a Serbia and Spain show varied longevity linked to diet and climate Bulgaria uses buttermilk for germ factors England uses less buttermilk Spain and Serbia show low cancer rates while Switzerland has high cancer despite temperate climate He attributes longevity to simple diets temperance and monodiet with cultural food practices influencing cancer rates and lifespan.
Fragmentary text from a Raleigh restaurant notice shows a garbled phrase about friends, scattered letters, and unclear numbers. The readable parts suggest a casual or miswritten message possibly tied to a seating or event sign. No concrete names, dates, or actions can be confirmed from the readable text.
Society figures in Washington and Paris dominate the column as Mme Marguerite Durand drives feminist politics in Paris while Boston debutante Dorothy Deacon and Prince Antoine Radzivil echo high society intrigue. Egyptian fashion and a giant hat scene in St Germaine highlight Europe’s trendsetting mood as observers debate propriety and public display.
A group of portraits by Wilbur A Reaser will be shown at 18 G Street Northwest until April 90. Subjects include James Wilson at the Des Moines State Capitol, Dr Merrill B Gates of Amherst College, Nathan B Scott at the Charleston State Capitol, Carroll Page at Montpelier State Capitol, and Jonathan Paul at the Inver State Capitol Des Moines Town. Beaset has won the since highest honor in the United States for the best picture of the year at the National Academy of Design in New York.
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