Madras Blouses Offer At Special Prices
Vintage ad text promotes boys and girls blouses in Madras fabric with plaited bosoms and plain details. Includes sizing up to large, special price noted as 6 Oc, urging value and wartime shopping.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
39
Vintage ad text promotes boys and girls blouses in Madras fabric with plaited bosoms and plain details. Includes sizing up to large, special price noted as 6 Oc, urging value and wartime shopping.
Mrs D B Marshall wife of G A Marshall of Chevy Chase Maryland died yesterday after a period of paralysis. She was taken to Columbus by car for burial, with her husband and son accompanying the car. The death occurred at the hospital in Washington where she had been treated.
A report from the Catholic mission system describes extended visits to Sioux reservations including Noct va Ru 1 aletter op friends In this ety a Wer Ket lam speaks of the great our fie le et perienta at Fort verthola Teeyati and praises Father Leon Favieau Ankaree Mandan and Gros s ontye Indians for their acceptance and readiness for mass schooling by sisters and priests. The piece notes ongoing work by Bishop Shestley and the rapid formation of Catholic churches across North Dakota and the Northwestern United States.
Six year old Gul was allegedly carried off from home in the night by kidnappers. A 10-person search found her in the street near her home at 10 o clock this morning. The girl recalls a disjointed account, and authorities believe she was taken from the bathroom and later found unharmed.
Catholic societies elected Pittsbu August West of the delegates to the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. The following officers were elected president Edward G Reeney of Brooklyn first vice president Celkera Newark second vice president Thomas P Tlynn Chicago third vice president Strenger St Pir Henry Dessling Boston J I Hynes Buffalo Joseph W Conroy Cincinnati national secretary Matre St. Louis national treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Redgers Chicano New Orleans. Place of anes in 1410.
Swiss minister Dr Paul Ritter travels with a militia unit to Boston for a scheduled army maneuver then plans brief visits to Beverly and harbor towns. The piece lists a parade of high society guests and officials visiting Newport, Bar Harbor, and Washington for summer social duties and diplomatic duties.
Miss Ethel Beatrice Brown daughter of Mrs Virgie Q Brown and Mr John Hobertson Dowling of Richmond Virginia wed yesterday morning at the bride’s home on Eleventh Street Northeast. Rev Dr James Ruhcer officiated with pink and white roses adorning the house. The bride wore a French blue broadcloth gown trimmed with roses and forget me nuts, carried American Beauty roses. Matron of honor Mrs Harry Schmidt wore old rose poplin with a black hat and also carried American Beauty roses. Best man was Mr Mary Scheid. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 121 East Grace Street, Washington.
The article reports Mrs John Astor and other American leaders mingling at Cowes regatta and Welbeck Abbey events with the Duke and Duchess of Portland, Ot there is note of Mrs Waldorf Astor changing plans for North Berwick. It covers English fashion pageants in Bath and a talk in New York about Americans preferring England plus Willard Vanderbilt’s aeroplane tests on water landing pontoons near Great Neck.
Formal charges of violating United States neutrality laws were brought against Col Jose Rangel and Tomas Sarabia after arms seizures and papers tied to a junta planning an early uprising in Mexico. Rangel admitted participation in a last summer battle but denied current revolu tion links. Sarabia, editor of a Mexican liberal party paper in Austin, Texas, faces scrutiny.
The Columbia Theater presents A Poor Relation with Frederick Thompson as Roan Vale and Helen Brown returning as a child actress, plus previews of upcoming novelties at the Columbia and Luna Park amusements. New York style travel show and The Queen of the Secret Seven headline in the city’s theater and entertainment slate with tours, concerts, and free attractions noted for warm season crowds.
The engagement between Miss Marie McNeal and Lieut Robert Renato Tittoni USMC is announced. McNeal, daughter of WedV McNeal, is described as a beautiful, accomplished debutante. Tittoni, native of Rome, is from a family of import to Philadelphia. The marriage is planned for October. Visitors to Atlantic City can secure The Washington Fest daily at The Washington Past stand songs Ocean Pier near the Boardwalk.
Treasury officials study reducing Federal and national banknote sizes to save paper and costs. A chemical treatment by Director Ralph would clean and refresh worn notes, improving appearance and extending circulation while eliminating disease risk linked to old currency.
King Edward arrived at Marienbad and exchanged cordially greeting telegrams with Emperor Francis Joseph. The town, crowded with visitors including many Americans, heard that Dr Ott judged the king’s condition satisfactory and that he would begin his cure of sorrow.
Dr T Allen outlines how nutrition, heredity, and mental and physical conditions shape health. He warns constipation drains vitality, noting auto intoxication from poor elimination and the waste from improper mixing of foods.
The piece argues that despite tariff shifts and gradual reforms, the Philippine economy remains scarred by war and pestilence. It notes guerrilla violence, crop destruction, and droughts, yet cites growing exports, rising imports, and limited gains from Manila led initiatives. Foreign capital and clear U.S. policy are deemed essential for sustained recovery and prosperity.
In New York Aug 11 Roy E B Pardee, son of Dwight Pardee, head of several railroads, must pay his wife alimony of 1 dollar weekly instead of 102 weekly after a separation, with a $5 counsel fee. Justice Brady stated the plaintiff married the defendant, not his father, so alimony comes from the husband, not the father. the defendant is not 21 and likely earns 15 weekly with little property.
Funeral services for William Henry Ostrander who was drowned at Colonial Beach Sunday afternoon were held at his home, 217 Wright Street Southeast, yesterday. The Rev J B McLaughlin of the North Carolina Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Henry Hellmuller, Gordon Barley Weaver, Hanger Hatl Kinsey, Albert Foater, and FOS Saxty. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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