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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
21
Entire stock of Boys Summer Wool and Wash Suits separate trousers blouses shirt waists hats caps bathing suits ties etc offered at reduced prices for rapid clearance. Two garments in some cases for the price of one. Sailor suits, unbleached cotton, white galatea and linen combos, washable Sailors, and 2 piece all wool bathing suits with sizes and prices listed. Third floor Tenth street.
Practical inexpensive summer clothing for children. Muslin gowns with tuck yokes and embroidery sized to 12. Chilean waists gathered with lace beading and ribbon. gingham aprons with pink and blue designs. Rompers in tan and blue chambray piped with red. sizes 2 to 4. Third floor Eleventh St. Back.
An old advertisement lists Misses' and Children's White Canvas Lace and Button Shoes with extension sole priced at 1.50 to 2.00, Misses' and Children's Tan Russia Calfskin Lace and Button Shoes with solid sole at 1.50 to 2.00, and Children's Tan Slippers with Welt extension sole priced at 0. (ages 3 to 4) The copy emphasizes comfort and play readiness for summer.
Lightweight travel goods ideal for summer and women customers. Satchels and suit cases shown at Fifth Fourth Eleventh Street with prices from 25 cents and up for satchels and 35 cents for telescopes. Cases priced from $100 and up.
A catalog item notes glass molds for jelly and dessert service, recommended over tin for acid flavors. It lists round and oblong shapes in four sizes and prices, plus a Fifth Floor sale with glossy article features and fashion pattern offerings.
Sale offers bulk discounts on Women’s Dressing Sacques and Lawn pieces. White and colored linens feature yoke backs, belts, and trim with laces and insertions. Prices drop from 50c to 25c, Dimity styles at 30c, White Lawn 75c, and Long Kimonas 50c.
New stock arrives featuring duplicate items from two weeks ago. Black taffeta Petticoats with accordion-plaited ruffle and dust ruffle offered at underpriced rates, likely selling quickly.
A compact listing of medium and low price corsets praised for style fit and durability. Includes Girdle Corsets satin ribbon shades, J. B. Corsets straight front, Thomson's Glove vetting models, Bon Ton Corsets with elastics, and P. D. Corsets with dip hip, all priced from $1.00 to $3.50. Third floor Seventh street department display.
A Newport luncheon honored Miss Alice Roosevelt hosted by Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Arch Bishop of Canterbury to speak at Mount St Alban cathedral site in New York. President and Mrs Roosevelt to host visit by the archbishop and wife. Platts of New York travel to Adirondacks for a short stay. District society notes travel and weddings across Washington and nearby areas.
Alma Goodman and Hannah Berliner with Ruth Barnard Jeanne Frank of Norfolk join Messrs Joe Sanders and Martin Berliner of Germany. Rev J Wdvar Smith returns to the city after a brief stay at Ocean Grove New Jersey.
John Barrett, the American minister to Panama, under State Department instructions, assured the Panaman government that the United States will not rush actions on the port question. He said the U S will act in line with treaty honor and mutual interests and will not adopt any permanent policy without full consultation with Panaman authorities. The message has improved sentiment in the Isthmus.
Government plan transfers ocean meteorology control from navy hydrographic office to the Weather Bureau to improve storm forecasts. Prof. Willis Moore says uninterrupted wireless links 300 miles offshore will let the bureau warn ships hours in advance and keep coast points informed as Pacific conditions improve.
Brigades from the Blues and Browns prepare for a large movement to Thoroughfare and Minasang as 200 field batteries depart Fort Meyer. Brigadier Generals Grant and Bell command the divisions with militia arriving by week’s end and rail transport planned for most units.
Three monitors Nevada Arkansas and Florida which brought midshipmen to Washington will sail today for Indian Head to inspect the government proving grounds and witness big naval gun testing. Afterward they will move to the Potomac mouth to join the Atlantic Training Squadron and all vessels head to Annapolis by Wednesday with a delegation of 100 Naval Academy boys visiting the navy yard yesterday.
Newport News Va Aug 25 The battleship Louisiana is ready for its initial launch tomorrow with the launch party including Lieut Gov J Sanders and dignitaries. The ship will be released from the ways at 10 am after precautions to avoid a repeat of the Maryland launch mishap. Mr Darling and Navy officials witnessed the ceremony from Norfolk.
A naval board reports the Turbina steam turbine shows excellent performance with no vibration and minimal noise. Reduced engine room crew, lower center of gravity, and greater coal capacity promise improved scout ships and the largest warships to be equipped. A practical reversing device enables progress toward turbine-powered vessels.
A compilation of military notices: leave of absence granted to Second Lieut. Frank T Thornton and Pirat Lieut. Allen Parker. Maj. Henry D. Borup resigns, and First Lieut. Robert M Jackson’s disability leave extended. Patton resigns as assistant surgeon. Chaplain Dallam assigned to Twelfth Infantry. Crabbe to Chickamauga Park for quartermaster work. Retiring board to meet in San Francisco for Maj. Aaron H. Appel. Secretary Morton resumes charge amid Navy budget talk. New target ordered for proving grounds at Sandy Hook. Court martial planned at Annapolis for Private Carr. Civilians hired as powder inspectors. Chadwick visits Johannesburg with US squadron.
Arrived ships include Yankton at Newport Villalobos at Tsington Marcellus at Lambert Point and others listed with routes. The Mindora commissioned at Cavite on the 1st instant and the Concord decommissioned at Bremerton on the 35th, with orders affecting officers and personnel.
Advertising copy describes children's seamless rib cotton stockings in black with double knees heels and toes in sizes 5 to 81-2 and 19 15. mentions infants' fine rib cotton stockings in black and white seamless sizes 4 to 612. location First Floor.
Handkerchiefs offered at 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 cents with options including Swiss Cambria, scalloped edges, hemstitched borders, embroidery, lace edges, and inset lace. Pure linen laundered initial handkerchiefs priced at 13 1/2 cents, with hemstitching and initials in corner.
Advertises ribbed vests with Jow necks and taped seams in sizes 4 to 3, priced 124c. Includes women's extra large umbrella pants with lace trimmings and French side bands in sizes 7, 8, and 25c. Also lists light and medium weight jersey vests with long sleeves and silk finish, pearl buttons, plus matching knee and ankle pants with French bands.
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