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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
8
A list of discounted apparel items with multiple suits and coats. Copenhagen and Jasper linen and blue serge suits, black and white check options, sleeveless slips and coatees, silk tricolette coat, brown velvet and rainecoats. Prices shown with original and sale figures, including assorted sizes and a third-floor location on G Street.
Friday clearance features regulation Peter Thompson dresses for misses ages 14 to 18 in linen and poplin, rose, green, white, navy, lavender, pink and Hecht blue. One piece styles with plaited skirts, sizes 14 to 18, priced $10 and $12.50. Also four white organza gowns with tucks lace and crochet, sizes 14 to 15, $12.50 each. Navy Georgette dress with beads, slightly damaged, size 4? to $25, was $35. On fourth floor G street.
Society notices announce Virginia Cannon engagement to Capt. William Houghteling with ties to Rep. Joseph Cannon and Miss Cannon. The piece also lists several society weddings and visits from diplomats, officials, and prominent Washington residents, with details on attire and venues, plus upcoming summer travel and family connections.
A humorous reflection on loving a imperfect husband, listing his faults yet praising him as a regular man. The speaker admits his lateness, clutter, stubborn habits, and quirks while noting three sins he never commits and affirming her affection. Helen Rowland captures early 20th century domestic wit and attitudes toward marriage.
The district food administration fixed higher maximum prices yesterday. Best grade eggs rose to 57 cents a dozen, up 2 cents from last week. Oleomargarine advanced 4 cents, nut oleomargarine up 1 cent per pound, while bacon stayed at last week’s level though some dealers claim higher costs. Milk prices were not quoted as milk committee inspections remain ongoing.
A committee raised wholesale sugar prices by 50 cents per hundred pounds while retail rates stayed steady from last week. The move follows ongoing inflation pressures and aims to stabilize supply chains amid fluctuating market conditions.
Prices for food climbed across the United States with Washington showing a 16.8 percent rise and a nationwide average up seven percent for the year ending June 15. Round steak led gains at 36 percent, while milk, butter and eggs surged 44, 45 and 25 percent respectively since 1913.
The Department of Agriculture reports Washington state is far ahead of several cities in meat and bread costs. Washington shows about 43 percent higher prices for all fresh meat and notably higher prices for bread substitutes than Cincinnati.
A short reminiscence about post theater life and a modest supper. Jim, a polite husband, enjoys cheese sandwiches toasted with Al Sauce enhancing flavor, turning a simple meal into a small, homey moment of magic.
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