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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
21
During the heated term the store will close at 5 o'clock, Saturday at 1. Mrs Nourse Mrs Evans and Mr Mack back from Europe praise their fall and winter purchases in French lingerie bridal trousseaux corsets infants clothing layettes leather novelties stationery jewelry bric a brac dress garniture fine table and toilet linens and more.
Lot of girls white India linen guimpes with hemstitched yokes and bishop sleeves priced at 1.00 each. Includes girls fine white India linen dresses with lace yoke, embroidery, bertha styling, and varied skirt trims in all sizes. Third Moor 47 st.
Advertisement style notice announces a midsummer clearance of boys and children clothing. Emphasizes substantial suits, washable sailor outfits for ages 3 to 10, two for one deals, and discounts on hats caps shirts ties and bathing suits. Includes prices from 25 to 6 dollars and mentions third floor at Tenth Street.
Summer goods clearance offers reduced prices on Dressing Lacques including Lawn and Dimits Sacques, Negligees, and Long Kimonas. Items feature white and printed fabrics with embroidery and borders, formerly priced up to $2.00, now as low as 25c and 50c, third floor Eleventh St.
A large selection of Women's Black Chiffon Hose with double soles and high spliced heels and Black Lace Lisle Hose in several effects. Very popular summer hosiery. Priced 35¢ a pair or 3 for $1.00. Regular stock quality. Main floor F street.
The advertisement promotes remaining stock of Little Children's Summer Coats in three-quarter and full-length styles in pique linen and duck, with lace and tucks, priced at 2.50 to 4.50, reduced from higher original prices. Also White India Linen Dresses with low-neck styles and trims sold at 1.00 to 1.50, and White Pique Sun Bon nets finished with hand-embroidered seal at 1.00, down from 2.00 to 2.50.
A sale of women's oxford shoes in patent coltskin and patent vic skins with lace and button styles. Webbed soles, most sizes available, all new season styles. Priced at 1.50 per pair, previously 3.50 to 4.00.
Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Cortelyou depart Washington for Chicago and Milwaukee signaling a quieter August social season. Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey travel to Saratoga after Manhattan Beach and New York visits, while ministers and society figures roam between Indiana, Washington, and various East Coast resorts. A wedding at Overbrook Seminary marks the season, with many society figures and families noted among guests and travelers ceding Washington’s social spotlight to coastal retreats.
Washington social notes list many residents and visitors at Bretton Woods Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. Dr Alonzo Bliss, 59, wed in Atlantic City with a secret bride whose name remained unknown until their arrival in Washington. The ceremony was performed by Police Magistrate Donnelly with court witnesses.
The Vermont Avenue Christian Church Endeavorers celebrate a completed tennis court project delayed by rain and absence. Reports cover naval policy reactions to the Connecticut christening, river trips on the Potomac, a missionary conference update, and memorials to Congress for an international peace congress. Numerous church societies across DC and beyond are adopting the memorial and supporting mission work.
In Chicago and Hyannis Mass on August 19, the Western golf championship narrows to Egan Exmoor and Sawyer Wheaton for a 36 hole final after rain soaked rounds. Semi finals see Sawyer 6 up on McElwee and Egan 2 up on Ingalls as Travis and Lockwood advance in Massachusetts.
The fifty foot sloop Aspirant owned by H W and A G Hanan of New York won the Astor Cup at Newport with corrected time 21 minutes 46 seconds over the Yankee in a seven sloops and two schooners fleet. A F Luke's Corona won the schooners cup defeating Katrina by wide margin in elapsed time. Sir Thomas Lipton visits Wyde amid talks of fourth Shamrock with designers favoring previous rules for a likely cup victory.
The Newport Nine singles championship narrows to semifinals with Larned Wright Clothier Bell and Leonard Niles in contention. Ward defeats Collins in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-2. Clothier beats Behr, and Alexander, Leonard, Niles also win in four players. Georgia State doubles crowns Payne and Logan triumph, with Payne taking singles title in straight sets.
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