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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1905

Page

7

Boys Summer Apparel and Furnishings Sale Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes Boys summer apparel and large assortments of summer furnishings. It highlights two-for-one offers, mid summer clearance prices, and many items including Norfolk jacket suits for boys age 7 to 16, blue serge sailor suits, Bishop suits, madras blouses, laundry shirts, laundered blouses, washable shirts, and bathing suits. Also features Milan straw hats and suiters with various prices.

Hitle al Jiersey Milan

Summerwear and daily wear for hot weather

IL outlines a range of thin clothing and practical daily use articles suitable for hot weather, covering everyday attire and dress-up pieces. The list emphasizes breathable fabrics, light layers, and adaptable garments for comfort and style in warm conditions.

Summer Corsets Advertises Comfortable Cool Wear

An old newspaper ad promotes ATISTE Contil Linen and Ventilating fabrics for summer corsets and girdles. It notes comfortable shapes for house wear, listing various corset styles with prices, including coutil and batiste options, on the third floor of a Seventh Street location.

Batiste

Summer Toys and Outdoor Games Specials

Special underprice items for outdoor use include toys and games, hammocks, swings, tents, garden sets, parasols, lanterns, archery sets. Highlights feature striped lawn tents 6x5 feet priced down from 4.95 and boys wigwam tents with feathered headpieces reduced from 5 to 2.50, plus strong lawn swings for two at 3.45.

Tony: LL Cccc Hjeventh St

Suit Cases Offer For Travelers Cards and Cages

A dated advertisement touts up to date traveler Suit Cases with 3 compartments and easy access. 24 inch light weight linen cases feature a steel frame leather corners brass lock and catches at a special price of 1.35 each. 24 inch leatherette cases with steel frame cloth lining leather corners shirt fold lid sold for 2.95 each.

Rusast Brown Equitable

Engagement of Miss Dame to Mr Worthington Anounced

Society notes from Ossining to Richmond detail engagements of Margaret Page Dame to William C. Worthington. German Ambassador and Baroness von Sternburg debut in Homburg. Ex senators, social hosts, and Washington families travel for summers at Buckroe Beach and Greenbrier.

Margaret Page William C. Worthington Ossining Faulkner Martinsburg W. Va Baroness von Sternburg Homburg Germany Mary Louise Alexander W. O. Alexander Alexander St. Matthew’s Church Charles McIndoe Langhorne Richmond Page Dame Margaret Page Dame Dame Christ Church Winchester St. Paul's, Ossining Hunter Dulaney Greenbrier Charles I. Faulkner West Virginia Buckroe Beach Sheir W‘a Aline Wood Virginia John Murphy G. K. Denmark Henry E Stevens Asheville N. C William Ruffin Cox North Carolina

Pure Food List From Fifth Floor Market Ad

Pure Food items listed include Walter Baker's Cocoa can Raspberry Vinegar and Joe Grape Juice bottles Apollnasia Water bottles assorted sizes Ginger Ale and Sarsa parna with rebate for return nobies fox Colonial Tea for iced tea Queen Brand Blended Preserves Pure Currant Jelly Olive Meats Boneless Chicken and various canned items including Maraschines Cherries and Sardines Olives and stuffed olives Knox Cox Chalmer Pip nouth Rock Gelatine and general groceries priced per item with Fifth floor Tenth Street location.

Walter Baker Libbey’s Armour’s Sean

Galveston to Convey Hollander to Santo Domingo

The cruiser Galveston, arriving at Hampton Roads, was ordered to coal and sail for Santo Domingo to transport Prof. John Hollander and his secretary. He will study Dominican finances for a report to the Senate on US administration of finances. The voyage, with Commander Cutler in command, covers about a month.

Santo Domingo Galveston Hampton Roads Navy Department State Department John 'H. Hollander Santo Domingos Ista Senate United States Beenie Hellander Hollander Cutler

Burial of John Paul Jones to mark spring ceremony

Secretary Bonaparte announces formal interment exercises for John Paul Jones in the United States next spring After consultation with the President a French squadron is expected to participate in the ceremonies bringing international tribute to the renowned naval hero.

Bonaparte John Paul Jones United States

Bennington disaster notes and naval updates

The Navy confirms Frederick J. Muller died from the Bennington explosion in San Diego, with others hospitalized improving and no expected further deaths. North Atlantic fleet ships reportedly logged a record ship to ship wireless distance of about 362 miles. War Office reduces Philippine staff officer tour from three to two and a half years. Bonaparte to aid memorial through Sec. Bunapary's approval. San Diego court of inquiry on the Bennington disaster finished. report to Admiral Broderick for public release. Deserter Emmett D. Canfield to be court-martialed at Fort Myer after capture in Cumberland Maryland.

Navy Department Frederick J. Muller Bennington San Diego Muller North Atlantic War Department Army Philippines Cal Broderick Washington Fort Myer Washington Post Cumberland Emmett D. Canfield Dewitt Willins W. Ve United States Army Fort Bliss Tex

Army Officers Leave and Transfers Noted in Navy Board

Orders to army officers grant leaves of absence ranging from five days to two months with dates around August 1905 1906 and assignments to Sea Girt Fort Aspinniboine Narragansett Bay and San Francisco plus transfers within artillery and infantry units and a board designation for Maj Beverly W Dunn in the Ordnance Department reporting for duties with Brig Gen Hall and Navy officers noted for duty in the national competition.

Mervyn C. Buckey Artillery Corps William C. Buttler Twenty-second Infantry Winfield Harper Seventeenth Infantry William H. Arthur Madison H. Bowmen Philippines Ier Frank C. Baker Surceon Charley D. Rhodex Sea Girt N. J William P. Hall Adrian Pleming 129Th Company Coast Artillery Artillery District Narragansett Alvan C. Gillem Fourth Cavalry Peragn Charles Morris San Francisco Cal Harry ©. Hale Frank de W. Rameey General Staff M. J Jomph 8 Second Cavalry Fort Aspinniboine Mont United States Beverly W Dunn Ordnance Department Austin M. Kuteht Secretary of the Navy Maj Beverly W. Dunn Ordnance Perma

Runaway Midshipman Jackson Returns Aboard Missouri

Navy confirms Midshipman Jackson has rejoined the battleship Missouri at Bar Harbor after a New York escape aided by Olga Maxwell. His father found him in Quebec. authorities may pursue desertion or conduct unbecoming, likely leading to court martial. Describes possible outcomes and Evans’s control of the case.

Ber Harbor Navy Department Admiral Evana Missouri Jackson Department New York Northern Waters Bar Harbor Boston Olga Maxwell Quebec Evans Middy

Marine Hospital Changes Signal Wide Duty Reassignments

The Marine Hospital issues grant leave of absence and new assignments for numerous surgeons and assistants. Fairfax Irwin receives a one month leave from August 8, 1906. Rupert Blue and J M Greens receive special temporary duties in Washington and New Orleans. several assistants proceed to New Orleans, Fontainebleau, Cairo, and other duty posts. several relieved or reassigned including Crews at Immigration depots. naval officers receive orders and detachments. movements show ships Severn Blakely Yankes and others arriving or sailing between several ports.

Fairfax Irwin Bureau Rupert Blue Washington, D. C Rupert Ue New Orleans J. H. White J. B. Greens D. H. Currie J. W. Amerie Cairo W. C Rycker H. G. Ebert F. C. Smith E. M. Steger F. A. Ashford W.J . Stewart

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