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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
10
A fragmented Woodward and Lothrop catalog snippet notes New York Washington Paris sources and describes overcoats in black oxford gray and fancy browns with velvet collars and self material trims. Items include Chesterfields ulsters and button-through styles, emphasizing correct dress for shoppers.
Sale promotes brown and blue cloth coats with turn-over collars and satin lining, brass buttons, and a range of hats including French felt velour beaver and mushroom shapes. Prices shown such as $800, $4, $7.60, and $8.00 reflect a diverse boxed display.
The Tafts host a White House New Year’s reception on January 1, 1912. The program lists times and attendees from the President to cabinet, Supreme Court justices, military officers, diplomats, and various associations. Citizens may attend starting at 12:30 pm, with specific entry and exit directions provided.
President and Mrs Taft hosted a White House dance for about sixteen guests including Miss Helen Taft and Mr Robert Taft. Attendees listed span military aids Col Cosby and Lt Timmons, former naval aide Comdr Palmer, and many young society guests with gowns in satin and brocade. decorations featured ropes and carnations and music by the Matinee Bend.
Col Robert M Thompson and Mrs Thompson hosted a Sheridan dinner with about 200 guests including the Russian ambassador and Mme Bakhmeteft, Justice Holmes and Mrs Holmes, and Rep. Longworth. A brilliant program by Mme Schumann Heink and musicians followed at the final cafe.
A reflective column examines the past year, asking whether time was used profitably or not. It urges considering life's purpose beyond wealth, promoting personal growth, kindness, and a clearer vision for what to do next. It questions impatience, jealousy, and unkind thoughts toward others.
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