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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
21
Hundreds of bargain items across all departments offered at Half, Nearly Half, and Less Than Half. The store has been overhauled to clear summer stock and make way for new fall goods, with many fresh, seasonable remnants and small lots priced to move, some imperfect but most usable.
A sale of Men's Fancy Two piece Summer Suits in cassimeres worsteds and panamas in gray, snuff brown and olive green with striped checked and plaid effects. Priced at 19 of this season's production with 15 cut and finished. Also a small lot of three piece Summer Suits ends of broken lines at 1175 each, originally 18 to 25. Main Floor Tenth St.
The ad promotes 30 dozen neglige shirts in cheviot madras and percales with various collars and cuffs. Sizes range from boys 12 to 13 and men 14 to 18, offered at 65 cents each, with cuffs sold in half dozen lots at 35 cents and 65 cents per dozen, on the Main Floor F street auctions.
Four lots of boys wool suits with knickerbocker trousers in sizes 8 to 16. Made from fine materials and offered as very attractive, serviceable outfits. Special price five dollars each, down from seven fifty eight fifty and nine dollars. Third Floor Tenth Street.
A sale of Boys' Madras Blouses in plain white and colored effects with collar or laundered neckband in sizes 3 to 16. Special price 35c, 3 for $1.00, values 50c and 75c. Third Floor Teneth st.
Readable text shows a corset department sale with multiple items and dramatic price cuts. Parame Corsets with real whale bone and boning listed in sizes Hi 22 and 44 reduced from 49.50 to 0.50 per pair. P D Corsets in size 26 reduced from 0 to 80 per pair. J B Corsets in sizes 24 27 and ? reduced from 200 to 1.25 per pair. Bust Supports with elastic straps reduced from 100 to 50 each. Misses Ventilating Ferris Waists sizes 1 and 2% reduced from 1.00 to 0.60 each. Hose Supporters pink and black 35¢ to 10¢ per pair. Third Moor Eleventh st.
Silk Petticoats A lot of women's silk petticoats in black and colors made of heavy rustling taffeta with deep flare tucked flounce and sectional ruffle finished with stitched bands priced at 5.00 each value 7.50 located third floor eleventh street
A listing of women's white lawn kimonos offered at 50 cents each on the third floor of Eleventh Street store. Described as full and long with pink trim and deep hems. value cited at 1.25.
A lot of Boys' Tron-Clad Black Cotton Hose with double blades toes and knees in narrow medium and wide ribs sizes 6 14 to 10 percent. Special price twenty five cents a pair.
Bargain headline for 200 yards of 44 inch striped serge in blue and brown self colors. Suitable for children's school dresses. Price 55 cents per yard, value one dollar. Listed for sale on second floor in the goods department.
A special purchase of Linen Torchon Laces with matching edges and insertions in widths from 34 to 2 inches. Suitable for trimming underwear children's aprons and other garments. Special price five cents per yard main floor 6 st
Linen Department sale details list 50 hemstitched pattern cloths priced at 4 dollars 2.25 dollars each with value 2.75 dollars. 8 to 10 pieces at 2.75 dollars each valued 3.50. 15 pieces of 72 inch heavy silver bleached damask at 1.00 dollar per yard, value 1.25. 1,000 muslin pillow slips 23x34 inches at 1.24 dollars each. Second floor eleventh street.
Bargains on white goods with a 40 inch lawn at 124c per yard and five pieces of 47 inch mercerized batiste at 30c per yard. Value listed at 50c. Sale appears on the second floor near Bileventh.
In the Upholstery Department on G Street fourth floor, a sale lists items including 1 pair Red Mixed Portieres reduced from 87.50 to 50 1 pair Duplex Red and green Portieres reduced from 20 000 to 1500, 2 pairs Duplex Hose and green Portieres reduced from 12 50 to 7 50 per pair. Olive Silk Portieres reduced to 12 75 per pair. 3 pairs Ivory Marie Antoinette Lace Curtains reduced from 10 50 to 7 00 per pair. 4 pairs Arabian Lace Curtains reduced from 10 50 to 7 00 per pair. 8 pairs Renaissance Lace Curtains reduced from 6 00 to 1 35 per pair. 25 Sherwood’s Metal frame Adjustable Window Screens size 24x24x¢7 inches reduced from 40c to 33c each.
Social and personal notes detail a large party including Gen J Frank Bell and Mrs Bell, Admiral Dewey honoree at a Newport clambake, and a Westbound inspection tour to Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. Arrivals and departures feature Mrs Herbert Wadsworth Col Charles Treat and other society figures, with weddings, travels to Bar Harbor, Newport, and Washington, and a Maryland voyage aboard the Kronprin Wilhelm.
Democrats of Chevy Chase meet this evening at 8 to organize a Bryan and Kern Club. One object is to erect a Bryan and Kern banner in the hall adjoining the post office.
A Newport household reports three roasted chickens stolen from the ice box with padlocks set afterward. The upcoming Monday noon wedding of Miss Alice Grosvenor and Dudley Davis in Emmanuel Church draws grand attention as the town’s social calendar highlights.
Lenox Massachusetts August 27 despite rain the day proved lively with luncheons and dinners. Sophia Furniss and Mrs John E Zimmerman hosted the largest luncheon for Mrs H H W Eames of New York. Mrs George Winthrop Folsom entertained for Mrs Alleyne Haynes at Sunny Ridge. Socials continued at Valley Head Himcourt and Spring Lawn with noted guests including Mr and Mrs Grard Foster and the Newbold Morrises. A straw bouquet contest supported missions in New York. Notables arriving from Europe include Mr F D Winslow and son Carl Winslow at their villa Calawell on Mount Washington. Mrs Henry M Wield remains critically ill at Sunset Lodge. Several guests left for Newport while others planned Berkshire Hunt events at the Curtis Hotel on September 11.
A Northeast sweep across Narragansett Pier Rhode Island brings light activities indoors as surf peaks at the rocks. Mathewson fires warm parlors while guests play bridge and discuss palmistry. Notable gatherings include New York and Rye visitors at the Casino and luxurious spreads for a half dozen guests.
Adrien F Busick named private secretary to Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith and Charles Ray Dean resigns to become Leathe estate legal adviser in St Louis. Promotions include Morton Genova to associate physicist, A J Jennings to assistant Lighthouse keeper, Arthur Greenerson to carpenter, Arthur M Wood to assistant engineer, James B Myer to carpenter, Sam F Shrout promoted in corporations, William M Clark and R V L Stratton receive clerical raises and return to desk in the bureau of corporations.
Unseasonably cold weather prompts coats and fires as guests at the Clambake Club endure a rainy beach crossing. Mrs Haggin hosts at Arleigh with a reception to follow. Dinner guests include Mrs Nicholas Brown and guests of Miss Kate Brice. Visitors and arrivals include H V Hoppin, Pembroke Jones, and party members from Boston, New York, and Buffalo registering at local hotels.
Dinners and luncheons preceded a dance at the Malvern where Mrs. Hunter Brown hosted guests including Margaret Wright and several Sullivan Motley Brown attendees. At a villa, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison entertained doctors and social figures, while the Swimming Club hosted a luncheon with New York guests Mary and Alice Scott and a sizable guest list of society names.
West End Long Branch N J August 27 a northeast storm ruined plans for social entertainments. Mrs Frederick Gerken shifted a birthday dinner for her daughter Irene Gerken indoors at Scheesser Hall Deal. Guests and attendees listed attend a festive evening with informal dancing despite the bad weather.
A stiff northeaster and heavy rain at Newport on August 27 forced the cancellation of outdoor events at the Clambake Club. Indoor entertainments were halted as mariners feared the bad weather.
The piece argues that kidney disease or nephritis had no true treatments until John J. Fulton and his Renal Compound allegedly halted kidney inflammation. It cites medical writers noting late discovery and rising census deaths, promoting Fulton’s product as effective in both early and advanced stages.
Dr Le Roy B Chadwick of Cleveland filed bankruptcy claiming most debts stem from indorsing his wife Cassie Chadwick’s notes and checks. Personal debt about 1750,000, plus about 650,000 tied to her notes including 500,000 on J W Friend and 5,000 on J W Albaugh. Also notes for 90,000 to Herbert Newton and a check on late banker T C Beckwith. He has 175 dollars to pay, seeks exemption for medical instruments and books.
Numerous furloughs and vacations sweep through the Treasury, Census, and District Building offices. Names include Charles P. Woyshnan appointed second mate in lighthouse service, and George McDonald resigning as master of the lighthouse service. Many workers from monotype to internal revenue divisions take extended leave, with dates ranging up to seventeen days and beyond. George W. DuFrane and others plan to remain on vacation through August, while Col. Robert Williams Jr. and J. M. Hdgar prepare to return to desk duties after absences for travel and contests.
Boston report notes Captain Meyers will spend two weeks of his annual leave at sea aboard the Saltair. He believes the voyage will be beneficial, with travel by sea listed as his chosen mode.
The Chamber of Commerce invited local hotel association members to meet with its executive committee to discuss hosting next year’s conventions for the Railway Supply Manufacturers Association Master Car Builders Association and Master Mechanics Association. A recent letter outlined needed accommodations and entertainment, and officials believe Washington can attract all three if suitable support is provided.
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