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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
14
A newspaper ad lists fabrics and dresses with prices. It promotes Lack Peau de Cygne in Granite at 85 cents per yard, Washable White Satin Habutai at 65 cents, and a range of house wear garments including Dressing Sacques and Kimonas priced from 25 to 2.75, all on the second floor and near Eleventh Street.
White Linen-finish HESE Linen-finish Cotton cp Suitings are adapted for all linen uses and cost about a quarter of linen. Five grades selected as best: Newport Suiting Linen mesh auto cloth Ola Irish new Anish, full shrunk 36 inches wide. Double-warp Suiting 86 inches wide. Indian Head for misses and women’s suits 36 inches wide. linen-finish Costume Cloth with duck-like weave 36 inches wide. Second floor Hieventh st.
Woodward & Lothrop showcases Tan Russia Calfskin Oxfords in multiple styles for street, promenade, and outing wear. New arrivals include Women’s Tan Russia Calfskin Oxfords at 3.50 to 4.00, Sailor Ties at 3.50, Eyelet Court Ties at 3.00, and Tan Russia Calfskin Lace and Button Shoes for misses and children ranging 1.50 to 3.00 with size-based pricing, on the third floor at Tenth Street.
A long grocery of department store ads offers Stein-Bloch suits in two lots, heavy English taffeta silk umbrellas, Lisle Hosiery, Parame and Sapphire corsets, hats by Stetson and Knapp, and Exposition Special trunks with seven standout features. Includes infant dresses and Bible study books in basement displays.
An advertisement lists various metaphysical titles available at the Main floor on Tenth Street. The offerings include works by Richet Lodges Le Dantec and Thompson, plus topics on hypnotism spiritism life after death and electricity. Prices range from 25 cents to $2.50 with page counts and formats noted.
Miss Marie Louise Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phelps Williams, married Washington Booth Bowie at St. John’s Church Georgetown in a ceremony led by Rev. Frederick B Howden. The bride wore an empire gown of white Liberty silk with rose point lace and pearls. bridesmaids in white mousseline de soie led pink sweet pea bouquets. A reception followed at Miss Riley’s home on N Street with pink sweet peas and apple blossoms as decor. The groom is the youngest son of the late Gay Oden Bowie. guests included many Maryland and Washington figures and notable ministers.
Altamont Spring Water is marketed as a pure natural table water bottled only at the spring. Bottles are sterilized by twenty minutes of streaming steam before filling, with claims of danger from improperly sterilized bottles. Demonstrations and sales advertised at 1305 F Street NW and Woodward & Lothrop as exclusive agents.
A Washington scene details dinners and luncheons honoring high level guests. The Secretary of War and Mrs Taft attend, with Gen Sternberg and others present. Mme Creel, wife of the Mexican Ambassador, is hosted at luncheon by Mrs Parker and a large list of society invitees fills Continental Hall engagements for the Ben Greet Players and Monk and Wig Club events.
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