Woodward & Lothrop Opens Tonight at 9 O'clock
Woodward and Lothrop announce opening tonight at 9 o clock and continuing until further notice. The stove will operate from 8 30 A M to 5 30 P M daily.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
15
Woodward and Lothrop announce opening tonight at 9 o clock and continuing until further notice. The stove will operate from 8 30 A M to 5 30 P M daily.
A sensational dress goods sale advertises rich mixtures and serge patterns cut to any length, boxed for gifting. Highlights include 45 inch wide semi rough weave at $1.25 value, self striped serge in blue brown 42 inches wide 65 cents, Homespun Cheviot 54 inches wide $1, and 45 inch serge effect $1 with higher values up to $8.75 per pattern.
A wide display in the Up holstery Department highlights Lace Kerk Sets in double and single bed sizes with free center motifs and bolster pieces. Also featured are imported Irish Point Lace Curtains at low prices, hand embroidered Japanese Silk Waist Patterns, various aprons, and a large basketware selection from basket departments.
A fragment notes shirt waists priced at 1.00 to 1.60 with varied styles including embroidered fronts and tucked shoulders. It mentions subscriptions for magazines, a carpet sweeper as a suggested gift, and brass/brass-tone items and dinner bells offered in department-store displays.
An assortment of gift steins, all imported with fine decoration and coloring. They offer practical and ornamental value and are priced at 25c each and upward. Display on the east floor of the store.
A Christmas ball given by Miss Draper drew a distinguished company including foreign ministers and notable officials. The ballroom featured a gold and pink theme with Marguerite in gold letters, pink rosebuds and pink satin ribbons. Guests included London and Swiss ministers, Mme Ritter, Mrs. Glover, former Gov. Merriam and other prominent figures.
Pink tulle and pink carnat ions adorned the men and women in Paris styles. Miss Draper wore white silk tulle gown with marguerite blossoms and pearls. Mrs Draper in Watteau green velvet. The Machine Band lit the scene as guests danced past midnight. A procession of notable attendees included Capt Todd Curtis Giuntore and many prominent families. CONTINUED ON SLEVENTH PAGE.
The text advises limiting intake to a fair average amount and eating slowly to curb overeating. It contrasts hurried meals and quick lunches with deliberate eating, suggesting moderation as the path to a balanced appetite and healthier living.
A new shipment of popular Doll Coaches arrives. The coaches are well made and finished, offered at 3.50 each, down from 5.00. About 100 on hand for the sale.
The readable text presents a sales oriented fragment offering reliable merchandise and gift options. It mentions varied gift choices and the idea of getting value, but the full meaning is unclear due to the fragmented OCR.
Gift certificates prepared for those who cannot solve the Gift Question. Send recipients certificates or checks for any amount and they can convert them into merchandise of their own selection at any time. For sale at cashier's desk on second floor.
Keystone Hand Cars that were recently placed on sale arrived damaged during shipment. The firm now offers about 109 units in two sizes at prices of 3.95 and 4.95 dollars, with display on the fourth floor.
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