Woodward and Lothrop Store Hours Change
Woodward and Lothrop announces new weekend closing time during the heated term with stores in New York Washington and Paris closing at 5 on Saturdays at 1.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
11
Woodward and Lothrop announces new weekend closing time during the heated term with stores in New York Washington and Paris closing at 5 on Saturdays at 1.
A local advertisement promotes clearance on girls clothing in chambrays, percales, lawns, and swisses. It lists dotted Swiss dresses in tan and pink with embroidery, high necks, and various sleeve lengths, plus percales and sateen dresses with trims and sashes. Prices range from about four to six dollars, with many items described as roomy for general wear at home or seaside trips.
Catalog note lists womens black silk petticoats in rustling taffeta with bias bands and fringe details priced at 750 dollars. Also advertised are muslin undergarments and knits with trims, insertion lace, and ribbons at various prices plus gowns and kimonos with sleeves and embroidery, featuring decorative details and sale values.
Clearance sale offers low neck dresses for children in white and colored effects. Empire Russian and woolen styles trimmed with embroidery lace and insertion bands. some with appliques. Prices range from 1.40 to 1.50 and up to 3.00 per dress, with varied styles and sizes.
Toy department notice announces new Chaidrei light house boxes with weaving patterns. They come in many colors and can be steamed carried in a grip or suit case. Price listed as 10¢ each. Floor Eleventh Street.
A fragmented inventory lists toiletries and household goods including toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, soap bars, powder boxes, deodorant, salt, washcloths, and rags. Items appear with various brands and prices, reflecting a busy distribution display.
Interior ad lists various grocery items with prices including flour bags 12 lb and 4 lb, Nipja and Colonial brand products such as tea, biscuits, olives, ginger ale, grape juice, cider vinegar, maraschino cherries, vanilla, lemons. Items priced per dozen or bottle with cents and rebates noted for returns.
Washington society notes list Mr Paesra Whelan of the French Embassy visiting his brother Senator Tillman and Mrs Tillman arriving in Paris with entertainments planned in his honor. Mrs Richardson and Dr Richardson have returned from Europe, Irene Richardson wed Wilbur G Birch in a formal ceremony at 8 pm with a large guest list. Other embassies, naval attaches, and social figures travel between Washington Paris Newport and Lenox.
The piece chronicles society rivalries among widows Mrs Marshall Field and Mrs Chauncey at the Coney regatta and Royal Yacht Squadron dances, noting gowns, masks, and witticisms. It also compares Mrs Oliver Harriman and Mrs McKim, and reports on King Edward’s turf fatigue, racing losses, and public waiter grievances in Newport.
A crowded social log from Lenox and Newport notes Mrs James B Ludlow hosting a luncheon, Mrs Charles Carroll Jackson hosting a dinner, and numerous society figures traveling and staying at Curtis and Aspinwall hotels. Guests include Miss Valerie Hadden, Mr and Mrs E F Bell, Mrs Sherlock Swan, and many others attending leisure events, tennis and bridge, with weddings planned for October and August dinners.
West End Long Branch August 14 many invitations were sent for a flower dance at the Curlew in Deal. Guests came from Benbright to Sming Lake. Mrs William Miles and Mrs Louis Pelletreau hosted large dinners before the event. Nursing and charity aims frame the season as organizers plan amateur performances at Deal venues.
At Point Judith Country Club crowds gathered after polo and tennis events as moonlit ocean views drew visitors from hotels and villas. Notables at the lawn tea included Randolphs Murchisons Gar-Tatt La Montagne Kane Hitchcock Morrow Chase Jones White Voss and many others with registrations from Pittsburg New York Watch Hill Providence and Chicago arriving by auto to the Imperial Mathewson Green's Inn and others.
Beth Lloyd and Mr F W Liesd Jr of Pittsburg arrived at the Gladstone yesterday. Bar Harbor Me August 14 The annual vaudeville entertainment at the Casino last evening drew social leaders and a full gallery. The program opened with The Bells featuring young women led by Miss Christine Baker, followed by Tea and Toast a one act farce, a graceful Spanish dance, a cake walk, and a swing song. Performers included Misses Madeline Force Gladys Endicott Katharine Force Louise Frith Lilian Endicott Mildred McCormick Leta Sullivan Helen Frith Marion Bull Carol Prentice Harriet Ogden Priscilla Bull. Messrs Frederick Pearson Dave Hennen Morris Edward Shippen 2d H Kierstede Hudson John T Pratt. Mrs Douglas Wise. Miss Rozet. Miss Viola Townsend and Reginald Townsend. Boxholders listed among many society names.
Funeral services for Ainsworth Spofford, chief assistant librarian of Congress, were held at his family home on Massachusetts Avenue. Rev Ulysses G B Pierce officiated while pallbearers included Herbert Putnam, Bernard Green, Francis Leupp, Dr Cyrus Adler, O H Guttmann, and Rosa Perry. The deceased’s remains arrived from Holderness NH and cremation followed.
Dr Andrew J Barchfeld of Pittsburgh reports to President Roosevelt on the Central American court of arbitration at Cartago Costa Rica and Panama affairs mentioning Costa Rica as a quiet republic and Panama elections as a clean-politics victory. John Donovan invites Roosevelt to a St Joseph Military Tournament on September 26 describing it as a bully show.
Night trips along the river aboard the Jamee town draw hundreds seeking relief from heat. The vessel sails from West Wharf at 7 o clock and returns around 9 pm with music and illuminated grounds. Chevy Chase Lake hosts Marine Band concerts and family-friendly attractions draw attendees despite crowded conditions.
War Department and Post Office staff announce extensive vacation leaves for many employees across offices including Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and Postmaster General ranks. Entries list extended absences, extensions, and reassignments as staff take time off through August and September.
Press division notes multiple staff leaves ranging from three to twenty one days. Several workers in the press and unimplyed divisions are absent on vacation or awaiting leaves, with others reassigned or promoted within the lighthouse service and immigration bureau. Brownsville church supper draws over 200 attendees with a 300 dollar receipts report. committee members named.
Advertised remedy claims to relieve nerve irritation and various pains without stomach upset or after effects. It asserts many users rely on Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills and mentions a first package sale by Miles Medical Co. in Macon.
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