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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
6
The August Special Sale of Furs continues this week with a large stock of rare garments and skins. Customers may choose from top furs such as Russian Sable, Russian Mink, Eastern Mink, Black Lynx, Persian Lamb, and Labrador Seal with prices quoted on selected items. Consumers may also order custom fur made to measure, with sale prices applied to both ready made and custom pieces.
A note lists several scarfs with listed sale prices and original values including items at 9.50 with value 12.50 11.50 with value 15.00 14.50 with value 18.50 18.50 with value 25.00 7.50 with value 12.50 and 20.00 as the final price. Deals vary by item and discount.
Social notes detail dinners and arrivals of diplomats and relatives in Europe and the United States. Ambassador Barrett Mrs Reid, Mr and Mrs Bliss, the Straus party, and numerous Washington and New York social figures are listed with travel, host, and residence patterns across Scotland Maine Paris and London.
CHAT OF WELL KNOWN PEOPLE From Various Exchanges discusses the marriage of Mrs. Stetson to Count Santa Malalla and the model behind the Queen Amelia statue. It notes the model was a refined widow and that her identity was kept secret by the artist amid speculation about wealth and status. The piece links the statue to Lisbon and the royal gallery, referencing the assassination event that preceded the work.
On return from Marienbad the Drexels will occupy their Grosvenor Square residence. Wedding of Jack Churchill, son of Mrs. George Cornwallis West, stirs English society with royal attendance talk. Duke of Marlborough’s regiment salutes, while fashion shifts from high to broad heels. Mak Georges Law, arriving at Dinard, denies engagement and plans to live in England, as Duchess of Avzia endures illness.
Lenox social notes detail dinners lunches and visits among notable guests. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Baty Blake with Mr and Mrs John Bolt of Washington and Miss Helen Parla at City Nook. Several New York London guests arrive and depart, with local hosts hosting at Elm Court Pine Needles and Wiselow Grove.
At the Point Judith Country Club fancy dress clambake on August 23 Rev Waroo Marrow won originality for dressing as Cy Perkins arriving in a hay wagon. Society guests wore farmhand outfits and a miniature barnyard table decor. Notables include Miss Gladys Smith and Miss Olivia Hitchcock of New York as Indian princess and Spanish dancer, Mrs Alfred E Norrie as Little Red Riding Hood, and Mr Harry La Montagne as a chef. A villa party hosted by Mr and Mrs James H Sullivan featured 24 children with hosts Billy and Banigan Sullivan and a center display of an orange tree and a large duck containing party favors.
Bar Harbor Maine Aug 2 Younger set and elders attend a hop at the Swimming Club after several dinners. Guests include New York residents Mr and Mrs Robert Endicott and numerous others. notable attendees include Miss Edith Pulitzer and Count Alexander Torol among a guest list of 30.
Medical ad copy explains pain as a nerve discord and claims Miles Anti-Pain Pills restore harmony. It asserts nerve-based treatment cures distress when harmony is regained, supported by a dubious medical company attribution.
A subscription dinner last evening at the Deal Golf Club honors visiting golf players in West End Long Branch N J Nearly 20 guests enjoyed elaborate decor and golf week souvenirs Mrs H Nicholas Crusius hosted a large party with guests including Mr and Mrs William Miles Jr Mr and Mrs G Franklin Hillenbrand and others Several women received brocade and silver jewel cushion boxes while men were given cigarette cases Other dinners were hosted by a list of locals and visitors including Mehdames and Messrs Shuman and Rathshesky News notes mention Mr William W Vaughan returning from a fishing trip and visitors from Boston for a wedding at Takawassee Judge and Mrs Helsley also visiting Lake George
Six local garrisons of the Army and Navy Union in the District of Columbia plan a general reunion at Grand Army Hall on Labor Day evening under Col Theodore Roosevelt Garrison Mo 74. Invitations will be sent to all members and former members. A musical and literary program will feature local talent and plans to form a veteran division for the forthcoming inauguration day parade are discussed by union leaders.
President Roosevelt attended a morning address at Christ Episcopal Church in Oyster Bay on the China mission field. He spoke on educational and industrial efforts by missionaries and noted attendance by Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Ethel plus the President's sons Archibald and Kermit.
Elizabeth Sousa widow of Antonio Sousa and mother of famed bandleader John Philip Sousa died at 5 35 pm at her home 3 Seventh street southeast Aged 52 she had lived in Washington fifty four years and was active in church and charitable work She survived by four sons and two daughters including John Philip Sousa George W Sousa and Louis M Sousa Funeral arrangements pending body to be kept in Congressional Cemetery vault John Philip Sousa was last home four months ago and is touring in Pennsylvania
Readers seek pension guidance from the Pension Editor on qualification rules for dependents and widows. Questions cover legitimacy, increases, frontier service, and acts of 1907 1908. Answers reference Federal rules, dates, and agency actions with practical steps for claims.
A Pennsylvanian painter and family of coffee drinkers describe nervousness headaches sleepiness and heart palpitations from coffee. After switching to Postum they report improved appetite sleep and energy with no headaches or nerve symptoms, praising Postum as a healthier alternative.
The record lists guests and their hotel assignments across major U S cities including Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and Alabama California Georgia Kentucky Michigan Louisiana and more It names individuals and spouses along with hotels such as St James National Willard Ebbit and Regent and venues like Shoreham and Metropolitans reflecting a cross country travel note of arrivals and lodging for prominent figures.
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