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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
25
Woodward and Lothrop withdraws discontinued Circassian patterns from stock and cuts prices by one third. Imported Italian pieces in Louis XIV and XV styles, hand carved, upholstery done in house, with options to form full suites. Includes chairs, lounges, armchairs, stools, and sofas in natural or gold leaf finishes, with several items listed at reduced figures.
The store promotes a grand holiday display with better combinations of festive goods from Paris to London. All departments contribute to a superior holiday experience with faster cash and delivery service. Shoppers are urged to begin early to avoid last minute hustle and bustle.
Retailers announce fifty-five new women suit arrivals in broadcloth worsted and cheviot varieties. Styles feature dome coats, directoire revers, satin linings, and varied trims. Prices include overstocked items from $35 and $37.50, offered at concessionary rates alongside the main sale.
A local retailer expands its handkerchief section by enlarging the Main Handkerchief Department and adding a new Handkerchief Department adjacent to the Book Department to ease selection and sale. The store emphasizes a broad, affordable linen handkerchief range including French and real Duchess lace designs, aiming to attract thousands of holiday shoppers with value and variety.
Imported American model coats for children in season’s fabrics broadcloth cords serges and novelty cloths white and colored with fur braids and fancy buttons. Priced at 4.75 to 18.50 with many items reduced from higher tags. Infants’ department on third floor features these gift ready coats.
I WAVE offers 30 dozen pairs of women’s pure spun silk hose in black with cotton soles for comfort and durability. Neatly boxed, suitable for Christmas gifts, on the main floor H street.
Our Arch-Rest line adds a shoe designed for flat feet and broken down arches. After years of study the last supports the arch and relieves pains in the limbs and feet. Made of dongota kidskin with a Goodyear welt sole and a weight bearing heel.
Display features leather desk sets and personal articles for men and women in mission and imported leathers. Includes folios, writing pads, engagement calendars, address hooks, desk pads, and call lists with prices from 75 cents to $25.00.
A gift for mother or sister, a large assortment of shawls for the holiday trade. Womens silk shawls in white and buck, all-wool crepe and cream shawls with fringe, and several patterned styles priced from 2.00 to 8.60. Also cream silk shawls, pile blue options, and spotted designs, each finished with fringe and offered in various square measurements.
UK showing of waists for women features styles and effects popular this season. Net waists with pols, embroidery, and tucked sleeves in white silk and satin. loose mutton sleeves and high-end finishes. Prices range from 5.00 to 15.00, with various materials like messaline satin and Irish point blouses noted.
Mrs Townsend hosts in honor of President elect Taft as society lights fill Belasco for Carmen. Prominent guests include Ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce and ministers von Moltke and Hale. Mme Jusserand eyes benefit for St Roges School at the British embassy. Bazaar at Rauschet’s showcases debutantes and luxury gowns, with key attendees like Miss Newberry and Miss Goldsborough. Continued on ninth page.
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