Woodward & Lothrop Opens Tonight at 9 O Clock
Store announces doors will open at 9 00 PM starting Monday and continue until further notice. Stove store hours listed as 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM daily.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
45
Store announces doors will open at 9 00 PM starting Monday and continue until further notice. Stove store hours listed as 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM daily.
A sale offers splendid chances to secure dress goods at low prices. Highlights include 45 inch semi rough weave serge in blue and brown, 42 inch self striped serge, Homespun Cheviot, 54 inch suitings, and 45 inch serge effect, with patterns in serge mohairs cashmeres batistes and more priced from 3.50 to 8.75 per pattern.
In a wide display on the main and fifth floors, a large lace bed set line, embroidered silk waist patterns, and a broad range of aprons, curtains, baskets, and Christmas gifts are showcased. Prices span 25 cents to $7.50 with imported lace curtains at 5 dollars a pair and corset covers from 1.50.
A newspaper note outlines affordable shirt waists priced mostly at $1.00 with some $1.60 items, offering numerous styles and materials for women. It promotes gifts like a carpet sweeper and a brass and chime items, plus magazine subscriptions cards and Japanese dinnerware, all framed as ideal Christmas presents.
A reader notices an assortment of imported decorated steins offered as gifts. The selection emphasizes coloring and design, noting practical and ornamental value with a price around 25 cents and up. Located on the building's upper floor, the display promotes these steins as suitable presents.
A holiday debutante ball hosted by Miss Draper drew a distinguished crowd of dignitaries and foreign ministers. Ambassadors and spouses from London, Switzerland, and the Netherlands attended, including officials and neighbors in formal attire amid gold and pink decor in the ballroom.
Pink tulle gowns and floral decorations highlight an elaborate Washington ball. Miss Draper wore a white silk tulle gown embroidered with pearls and marguerite flowers, while Mrs. Draper appeared in Watteau green velvet. The Macine Band added color as dancing continued past midnight, with a famed guest list including Capt. Todd Curtis Giuitore and numerous dignitaries. Continued on S eleventh page.
The passage argues that overeating stems from abnormal conditions and should be prevented by determining a necessary amount of food, setting it aside, and eating no more. If the amount is a fair average it may be slightly too much or not enough but generally satisfactory. Slower eating reduces the urge to overeat while haste fosters feverish living.
A new shipment of popular Doll Coaches arrives with about 100 units in stock. The coaches are well made and finish is described as unusually swell. Regular price is five dollars, but a special price of three dollars and fifty cents is offered for a limited time.
Fragmented OCR text discusses options for gifts and quality, mentioning reliable merchandise and a range of items. It references choices between expensive and inexpensive gifts and notes variety and usefulness, but lacks complete sentences or clear events. The readable parts imply a shopping or promotional context without concrete facts.
Gift Certificates prepared for those who cannot solve the Gift Question. Send recipients certificates or checks for any chosen amount to convert into merchandise at their discretion. Available for sale at the cashier's desk on the second floor.
Keystone Hand Cars now ready for sale after a damaged shipment disappointed customers. Two sizes available on the fourth floor at 3.95 and 4.95 dollars each. Local shop aims to restock swiftly with about 109 units slated for release.
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