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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
10
A large sale offers women’s hosiery, colored wool dress fabrics, hats, and silk remnants at deep discounts. Main floor features 60 dozen black cotton and lisle hose, dress fabrics in Cheviot and Serge, and trimmed hats. Second floor clears silks and cotton dress goods, with low prices on crepe and lawn fabrics and Irish damask linens.
President and Mrs Taft attended an evening at the National Theater with Prof Louis of Cincinnati and Maj Archibald Butt. a holiday visit by Maj Stevens of New York is noted as well as a chaperoned youth party at the Academy Theater. Several Taft family members and guests are listed among attendees and receptions at the White House and nearby events.
The German Ambassador and Countess von Bernstorff hosted a large dinner with guests including Turkish Ambassador Yoursout Zia Pagha and prominent officials like Frank Hitchcock, Viscount Alre, Senator Cullom, Gen Miles, and Admiral Selfridge among others. A receiving line followed at the Treasury Department reception with many notable figures present.
Friday special lists imported Yan Cape gloves with minor defects and 12 shade options in sizes 7 to 9. Also offers mens garter and suspenders, four sleeve suits, self striped Madras pajamas, white linen dress shirts, and a coat style bosant shirt with attached cuff in single line, all at reduced prices for main floor sale.
Readable sale listing notes Friday specials on boys madras blouses and wash outfits in sizes 8 to 16 with plain white and striped patterns. Items include blouses with collars or neckbands, pajama sets, and wash suits at about one third off, with prices around 69 cents to several dollars. Third Floor Tenhth street storefront indicates reduced prices from higher tag amounts.
The advertisement highlights chiffon cloth silk and lace waists in broken sizes with exclusive seasonal effects. Prices range from 2 at 2250 to 20 at 895 and 1 at 395 with many items reduced from higher original prices to clear inventory. The note references third four G Street as the location.
The article argues weight control begins with practical steps not willpower alone. It recommends discreet scales and a simple diary: weigh after waking and before bed, record for two to three weeks, then begin reduction. It notes overweight harms health, vitality, and youthfulness, urging steady management.
A small stock of Women's Shoes from various lines is reduced for clearance. High grade gun metal and patent coltskin models with tipped toes and Cuban heels, sizes several ranges, now priced at 2.50 per pair. Also patent leather evening slippers in multiple sizes are cut from 6 to 8.50, with other pairs offered at reduced rates.
Fourth floor sale highlights upholstery items with reduced prices. Fortieres, lace curtains, pillow tops, and cushions see cuts from 1850 to 1, 16 quotes and percent savings on several velvet and rope portieres. Cretonnes and curtain fabrics offered withized remnants and stock updates for immediate purchase.
The Minges Carbo entertained last night with a card party and informal dancing. About three young people attended including younger members of the diplomatic corps. The house was decorated with Christmas greens and new year visits were planned at residences on New Year’s day.
A student weighs the value of entire wheat and olive oil as a full ration for intense study. He argues wheat supplies most nutrients, fat coming from olive oil, recommending 1.5 pounds bread and 2 ounces olive oil daily for average physical and mental work, noting butter often used with bread is not inferior but mixing fat with starches may hinder digestion.
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