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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
10
Extensive preparations yield the largest fur sale yet with savings from twenty five to thirty three and one third percent. Rich selections include mink, caracal coats, marmot, sable, and de luxe sets with prices and values listed for multiple pieces. All furs are marked well below regular value and storage and layaway options are offered.
A portrait of Queen Amelie of Portugal as a busy public figure. The piece details her health work, medical background, and dispensary in Lisbon, plus her appearances in London society and her role among royals as she travels with the Garretts in the Adirondacks and her influence on public welfare. It also notes Crown Princess Marie of Roumania's charm in London, George V's routine, Chicago’s aviation meet, and societal reactions to fashion and royalty.
Cardinal Gibbons has named Rev. John M McNamara from the Baltimore archdiocese as assistant to Rector William T Russell at St Patrick’s Church raising the parish priest count to five. Rev. Father McGuigan remains first assistant and plans to return next month.
Lieut Charles Miller retired U N died at his Seacliff home after a long illness. He was 74, a New York native who joined the navy in 1861 and served with distinction in the Civil War era. He commanded the Wolverine in the Spanish American War and retired twelve years ago. His wife Cordelia Graham of Philadelphia survives him.
The August warm spell drew hundreds to Narragansett Pier for the national polo tournament with Meadow Brook teams in the Watch Hill cups series and a key points event against Point Judith. Newport guests include Meadow Brook leaders, prominent Philadelphia and New York families, and major social gatherings on Casino plaza and at Honey Suckle Lodge. Leaders and hosts such as Earl Dodge, Clarence McCormick, Col. John Jacob Astor, and the Tailers figure in dances, dinners, and luncheons as Newport gears up for Berkshire Hunt races and local tennis tours.
Social notes recount informal dinner at the Highlands residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cummins with Secretary James Wilson and Senator Borah. The piece lists multiple Washington visitors, engagements, travels, and upcoming events including weddings and ne ar future trips.
The article emphasizes diet as central in eczema treatment. It advises avoiding flesh and all stimulants and condiments, including salt and pepper. The suggested exclusive diets feature buttermilk fruits and unpolished rice, with bran added if constipation occurs, plus at least two quarts of distilled water daily.
The piece argues that women should train physically through regular walking to strengthen the body for motherhood tasks. It notes initial reluctance but describes a progression from habit to craving, urging daily walks, gradual distance and speed increases, and cites authorities calling walking one of the best constitutionals.
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