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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
7
Woodward & Lothrop displays many new men s neckwear styles with prices up to 250 and fashion notes on merino weights and weather suitable fabrics. Also offered is a large collection of trimmed hats for women Misses and children at half former prices to clear stock for Christmas goods.
Readable text from an old ad describes silk fabrics for party frocks and evening dresses, promoting undergarments and home dressmaking needs. It highlights variety of shades, reputable makes, and special prices in rounds of fabric and drawers, with a focus on affordability and selection for the season.
A fragmentary ad notes silk fabrics offered at less than half regular prices. Mentions stripes, urocake and noveus weaves with descriptions of waist fabrics and related items. Details are incomplete but indicate a promotional textile sale.
Pieces show fabric price ranges from 50c to 1.50 per yard, repeating 50c and higher rates, with garbled foreign phrases and scattered color pattern mentions. Mentions include wool, belts, and checks, but readable details are limited to price bands and fabric descriptions.
A display features line of hand embroidered shirt waist patterns in fine sheer fabrics such as trench Brocade and linen. Designs include dainty floral motifs with roses and marquettes, real Irish lace, and hand made tucks. Tailor made plain patterns with back and front tucks are also shown for stylish outfits.
Picture framing for Christmas urged to bring frames early to avoid rush and ensure choice of mouldings and fittings. New machinery in the Picture Frame Making Department promises quick, accurate work and perfect satisfaction. Fourth floor Tenth st.
Postmaster General and Mrs Meyer hosted a luncheon in honor of Cardinal Gibbons. The event followed a parting ceremony for Minister and Mrs Pardo. The guest list included Consul General and Mrs Wynne, officials, and society figures, with Mrs Warder’s daughter Alice Warder set to wed Baltimore’s John W Garrett on December 4.
Mrs Edward Cranston Brooks hosted a charming tea in Seven teenth Street to introduce daughter Margaret Brooks. The event followed a sequence of dinners and receptions at the Arlington Hotel and at home, with ambassadors, ministers, and social leaders from Argentina Mexico Spain and other nations among the attendees.
Washington society notes recount a high society reception with debutantes and guests including Mrs Henry Tanden, Miss Roosevelt, and Miss Landon. Attendees from prominent families attended at residences and embassies, with feasting at venues like the Columbia Theater and the Lafayette Arms.
A reader letter describes a father’s long stomach illness and weight loss, his recovery after a diet of Grape Nuts with warm milk, and a baby’s improvement on the same diet. The note claims the cereal aided health and growth, with a call for more testimonials.
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