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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
25
Woodward and Lothrop showcase fashionable men s Christmas neckwear with wide variety and prices up to 250 dollars. Also offering a sale on Women s Misses and Children s Trimmed Hats at half former prices to clear stock for Christmas goods, with many shapes and shades available.
The undergarment department offers silk fabrics fit for party frocks and home wear with many shades and reputable makes. New stock features dainty silk and tabbed garments suitable for women and girls, including drawers and slips. Two lots are available at special prices.
Advertisement notes inexpensive silks including stripes and weaves available at reduced rates. Mentions Erim mings and related items. Language is fragmentary but indicates sale of fancy silks at less than half regular prices with fashion and waistwear references.
A garbled advertisement lists fabric prices per yard and notes a range of wool and mixed textiles. It mentions color patterns and checks in various hues, with unit prices ranging from 50c to $1.50. The readable fragments reference horse waists and assorted color combinations.
Display showcases a line of imported embroidered shirt waist patterns in fine sheer materials. Descriptions highlight hand-embroidered floral designs with roses and marquetted lace, Irish lace accents, and tailor made patterns with tucks and back stitching for a refined appearance.
Picture framing for Christmas urged with advance bringing in of pictures to avoid rush and secure proper moldings. Store touts updated frame making department on the fourth floor as new patent devices ensure quick, accurate framing and guaranteed satisfaction.
Postmaster General and Mrs Meyer host a luncheon for Consul General and Mrs Wynne in honor of Cardinal Gibbons. A quiet parting ceremony for Minister and Miss Pardo. Details of weddings, engagements, and social guests at Washington gatherings with diplomats and prominent families.
Washington social scene detailed Margaret Brooks debut at 1724 Connecticut Avenue and Mrs Edward Cranston Brooks tea for her daughter. A luncheon and numerous engagements at residences of diplomats, ministers, and society hosts, with plans for charity sales at the Masam temple and various receptions hosted by Mrs Russell and others. references to guests from Argentina Mexico Spain and more, plus travel and family news across the capital.
A flurry of society activity follows Debutante Tenette Alexander at the Cobble?lacker Ball and Miss Roosevelt among guests. Attendees include Washington society figures, diplomats, and prominent families visiting from New York and Rhode Island, with many planning seasonal gatherings and travel.
A letter from Battle Creek Michigan describes a husband’s recovery from severe stomach trouble after two months on a diet of Grape Nuts and milk. He regains weight, sleeps well, and avoids future digestion issues. The report claims similar gains for a six month old infant fed the cereal.
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