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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
11
Continuation of August sale promotes the fur stock with guaranteed quality and free storage. The display features Black Lynx Eastern and Natural Mink Caracal Freagom Seal and more with styles pre-made for special orders and discounts off regular prices. A small deposit reserves pieces with flexible payment before delivery as the sale runs into the third week.
The sale offers nearly perfect wool blankets at substantial discounts from regular prices. Minor defects do not affect wear or value. many sizes from three quarter to extra wide beds in white and plaid remain. Regular prices range broadly with steep markdowns to about two hundred dollars a pair in some listings.
A earthquake struck central Japan on Saturday afternoon causing extensive damage across Shiga and Gifu, killing about 30 people and injuring many more. Mountain activity near Giza emitted smoke then collapsed, flattening structures and altering the landscape. Flooding followed the Ihada River breach, with Ozaka in Gifu suffering heavy losses as residents fled to the open night air.
The peach resembles the apple yet spoils to ferment and should be eaten alone when ripe. In hot weather a morning peach or apple fast can curb appetite. children can learn self control by thinking of something else when physiological need is unclear. A healthy child may eat peaches in the morning with no further food until noon.
Miss Bertha Ottenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Imane Ottenberg of U Street wed Mr David Pressler in Freund's Hall last evening. Dr Youle Sterne of the Eighth Street Temple officiated as guests from New York Baltimore and nearby communities attended. The couple will reside in Washington before plans to California and Atlantic City travel after a home in Woodley Park is prepared.
Mire Anne Thorburn Van Buren and Mir Nelson Read Johnson of this city in Quebec Canada wed on July 28 officiated by Rev G Scott of St Matthews Church. Lady Herbert, visiting New York, draws attention as widow of Sir Michael Herbert former British ambassador to the country and aunt of Mr Robert Godet, husband of former Miss Bisie Whelen of this city.
A list of social figures and families planning travel from New York aboard the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm includes Mise Mary Isabel Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs B Kelly and other society members. Several residents will spend months or the summer in Europe or at resort locales, with engagements, weddings, and social arrangements noted among the attendees.
A lively feature describes Miss Hess of the West End hosting a fashionable dog party at Westminster Place, with elite pets on display. The article notes exotic collars and trappings while detailing consumer zeal and cross store shopping by wealthy owners, especially Indian and Persian influenced habits, amid bustling social scene.
Long Branch New Jersey hosts a two day Mardi Gras carnival on the ocean front with a children parade a pageant a mask ball and prize races. Governor Fort will judge events, with prizes for best costumes and notable decorations, as 109 cars join an auto parade along the boulevard.
Newport summer residents express deep gratitude to Commodore Arthur Curtiss James and others who organized liberal entertainments. The Newport Casino Lawn Tennis tournament attracts large entries, with races from thirties and fifteen footers ongoing. Commodore Morgan visits Graves Point for fishing and Southern cooking while local families host dinners for Baronesa Festetics and a push for an international polo match in Newport gains momentum.
Saratoga Springs continues to attract summer visitors with racing and automobiling as the main amusements. The race course remains the social hub with private boxes and club parlors filled nightly as New York and regional guests mingle at luncheon parties, motor trips to Saratoga Lake, and dinners. A balloon park project aims to use the race track for ballooning and possible balloon and aeroplane races next year, contingent on gas inflation solutions and local facilities.
Cape May buzzes with visitors from every section as hotels fill for a summer season. Mi and Mrs Wu Choa with their daughter Mia stay at a resort, recalling ten years past when Cape May summers first drew the Wu family. Guests include Aulick Palmer, a U S marshal, and John A Baker of Washington, with CC Arosemena, first secretary at the Panama legation, also noted among the arrivals.
Bar Harbor buzzed with a busy schedule as guests crowded into events from noon to late night. The town hosted a water sports gala at the Swimming Club, the Cobain players pageant The Canterbury Pilgrim, a grand flower show at the Building of Arts, and a bogey contest at Kebo Valley Club, plus dinners and bridge games.
Imported coats list prices and lengths for Persian, Russian pony, French, and seal coats. Prices range from 9 to 295 dollars, with lengths from 36 to 56 inches and winter sales noted. Listings include goat, sable, and Russian pony fur options with varying trims and sizes.
The week centers on the New Fore Yacht Club Seawanhaka Yechttub and Philadelphia Yacht Club visit with harbor sail and flag displays. It highlights Ber Warbm seame event, Thursday Harbor activities, and a paddock of social gatherings as boats and people gather for the season showcase. The tennis championship opens on Monday with five singles matches toward the State Championship.
The Washington and Philadelphia florist delegations travel from Union Station to Cincinnati for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists event. Philadelphia is due at Linton Station around 4 PM, met by Washington representatives, with decorated cars and floral escorts. George Shaffer and Mrs Shaffer join Washington as does William F Gude of the Chamber of Commerce. William H Smith of the Botanic Garden is expected to be part of the Washington group. No bid for the next convention. Rochester NY anticipated to be chosen.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Aug 16 A fire of incendiary appearance today destroyed a row of unoccupied houses at Burzgin Roost adjacent to meetings of families and many children. Several earlier alarms had been raised to guard the line of houses. Swift & Company reports sales of fresh beer in Washington DC for the week ended Saturday Aug MM averaged 72 0 c per something.
A confused report about Lee Pong a Chinese boy seeking schooling. His uncle appeals for deportation or transfer to a reform school while Judge Callan weighs educational merit and poverty. Officials note Lee Pong is bright and prays nightly, but local committees decide on admission amid crowding and funding limits.
A damaged OCR fragment references auto cloth license and domestic goods. It mentions Ash Fane and Alopreces Splend with unclear phrases about women’s outfits and rates. The readable items include stray names and garbled terms, offering little coherent fact or context for a full obituary, event, or report.
A historical ad fragment notes mohair products offered at low prices with striped mohair fabric options. It lists mohair items in wide pelts and white striped patterns, with prices around 39 cents and related clearance language. The unreadable portion suggests a retail context with Kann Sons as a possible seller.
Fragmentary OCR text references an event or item connected to a second effect, paint and light appeal, possibly a gown or garment. Names or specifics are unclear, hindering precise identification of people, places, or organizations.
The United States and other nations plan a major congress on natural preservation. Delegates from Canada Hawaii and many states will attend the international conservation conference to be held in The Hague. Officials including Secretaries and Senators will speak, with many colleges and commercial groups sending representatives.
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