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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
21
ESIRING to close out summer goods and garments this week the store ransacked stock for the best possible shape for new fall lines. Bargains include solid or defaced items and many fresh seasonable remnants sold at once. Strong bargains in merchandise secured under price from manufacturers and importers offered for immediate clearance. Every department represented.
A list of limited stock suits offered at clearance prices. Includes two and three piece Hart Schaffner Marx styles in blue, gray stripes, and plain blues with sizes 39 42 46. Lot pricing features 18975 and 12 765 values, with remnants of long trousers suits reduced from higher original prices.
A retail page advertises Friday bargains on men's collar buttons and hosiery, with prices 10 for 25 cents and 5 pairs for 1.00, plus discounts on neckwear and undergarments. Linen department offers double bed sheets, unstitched pillow cases, and Turkish towels at special prices, with bundles of six and sixteen priced to move.
Special purchase of cotton laces including torchon cluny and taty insh patterns. Ranging from four to four and a half inches, suitable for trimming dresses, underveils, curtains, and more. Prices per yard advertised with sales emphasis.
A small lot of Dutch collars with lace and embroidery is offered at a bargain price. The ad highlights neat workmanship and a value deal, inviting buyers to visit the Main floor for details and purchase.
An auction-like sale notice details numerous china items with marked price cuts. Items include salad bowls, mayonnaise dishes, cracker sets, sugar bowls, chocolate bowls, waste bowls, toilet sets, meat dishes, and covered linens from various origins. Many prices show steep reductions from higher amounts. The sale location references Fifth floor and a vague G street.
A clear sale listing of boys medium weight suits with knickerbocker trousers in sizes 7 to 17, offered at five dollars each. Also reduced prices on little boys Russian blouse wash suits, wool knickerbocker trousers, and wall-weight reefers in assorted sizes and colors.
A city department listing announces discounted merchandise across floors: boys wash blouses in sizes 7 to 16 with soft collars. 8 yards of 42 inch rose and white stripe wool. 7 yards 45 inch Ottoman Voile in white with rose stripe. Upholstery dept offers opaque cloth window shades on heartshorn spring rollers and single portieres in imported fabrics. Prices reduced from $12.50 to 7.00 per piece for fabrics and 50 cents for shades. store floors noted as Second and Fourth floors.
A Third floor sale features women shirtwaists in satin messaline and lace trims, with sizes 28 to 44 offered in pale blue and white, reduced from 1950 to 3609 and from 7 to 8260. French hand made and embroidered models, with high collars and mousquetaire sleeves, list reduced prices across many styles.
Costume department offers multiple gowns at reduced prices. Natural Rajah Silk Princess Gown apricot Latin Princess Gown black net yoke gold cloth braiding belted look. Tan Pongee Silk Princess Gown with filet net yoke. Lingerie gowns elaborately trimmed with lace. White Linen Princess Dress with filet net and crochet lace. All reductions from high original prices to lower sale figures.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop and Mrs Winthrop travel back to Washington after a week away. The First Secretary of the Japanese embassy Hanthara returns from New York, with other society notices including upcoming weddings and birthdays across Washington and surrounding areas.
Lady Decies of England visited Bristol then stayed on the North Shore hosting dinners and bridge at the Essex Country Club. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clifford Walton, Mr and Mrs Samuel G Blythe, and Mrs Whitney among others as Newport society mingled with international visitors and suffrage debates.
Fragmentary text references imagination entertainment and safety with unclear context or identifiable people or events. The passage appears literary or editorial and lacks concrete details to summarize into a news item.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hoss Jones wife of Charles Jones of the Spanish War Claims Commission were held yesterday afternoon at Dr J N Rose's home 1412 Calvert Northwest The body was to be taken to Brookville Indiana for interment tomorrow Pallbearers included Gen Lewin Whtehner Dr Harris Taylor Judge Huston Dr Lawrence Hynson Chextes Wescott and Perry Mitchell
Mrs Erma C Hornthal files for divorce from Henry W Hornthal in Norfolk Virginia court alleging desertion. Hornthal was a longtime social figure in the city and is identified as the widow of a Virginia church member and former prominent social host.
The article analyzes how China aims to adopt a constitutional framework modeled after Japan, stressing that real sovereignty remains with the throne. It argues the Chinese parliament would be advisory, with the throne retaining control, while noting Japan’s still-absolute monarchy influence and the risk of superficial reforms.
Food Spgelaiter argues digestion governs health and disease from retained waste. Oversized, undigested food harms body and mind through auto intoxication and salt poisoning. Proper chewing and mindful eating prevent colon putrefaction and ease digestion, linking mental state to physical well being.
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