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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
7
A sale at Woodward & Lothrop features a large remnant collection across departments. Remnants include half price dress goods, Woolens, plain cottons, and patterns plus reduced men's wear, hats, and travel cases. Many items are marked specially low for quick distribution on this busy Remnant Day event.
Bargains on 500 yards Fancy Suitings in dark blue brown and black mix ture. 75 yards Dotted Muslins. 125 yards White Madras reduced from 40s-56c to 2g yard. Second floor Eleventh at Women’s Nainsook Gowns and remnants in Underwear with discounts on cambric corset covers and nainsook gowns. Also White Lisle Hose 35c. 3 for 1.00. Main floor F street.
Bargains on women belts in multiple colors with gilt buckles and back pieces at 25¢ each, silk belts bound with kidskin for 50¢, upholstery items on main floor, and screen doors on sale up to half off. Also book department offers discounted classics including The First of the Hoostera and The Hope of the World, with various reduced prices. Main floor listings on tenth street.
In the Fifth floor Gift and Lamp areas, items including Japanese straw baskets infant bassinets lamps and shades are discounted. Prices show reductions from original amounts to sale figures such as 60c baskets 35c per unit and lamps marked down with several items now offered at lower prices.
The store showcases women’s hats in latest shapes and colors, children's spring styles, and a variety of flowers at reduced prices. Footwear includes Cuban pumps and other styles on sale, with prices down from five dollars to mid range. China department offers decorated dinnerware sets and plates at marked reductions across several lines. Floor notices indicate overall clearance activity and assorted furnishings on sale.
A crowded mix of Washington society, travel, and engagements unfolds from the harbor to Mount Vernon, with appearances by Mrs. Washingtonia, Mr. and Mrs. Penny, Miss Daisy Sypher, and Ambassador Joseph H. Cheats. Guests at Neuinckens, the summer home, include Sir Arthur Wells and Mrs. Willis, while Daisy Sypher’s engagement to Rodney De Vie of New York is announced. The article lists numerous visits, weddings, and social rounds across Bar Harbor, Newport, New London, and Boston, with military and diplomatic figures noted.
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