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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
14
A sale features the well known Banker and Poet Mr Stedman with American and Victorian Anthologies bearing his book plates autographs and inscriptions. The lot offers unique association value making the books objects of special interest. Books and Letters on sale this morning in the Book Department at Main floor Tenth St.
The advertisement promotes a February sale to clear out small and odd lots including dropped designs. It assures high quality, fresh-season pieces with Persian and floral patterns in sizes from 3x6 to 11.3x15 ft, offered at about a third off original prices. Highlights include Wiltons and Axminsters with substantial savings. Floor location: Fifth floor G Street.
The annual February sale highlights brass beds with continuous posts in various sizes priced from 9.73 to 29.75, with value ranges up to 40.00. The sale includes Ostermoor mattresses, couches, couches and divans, springs, and related bedding items offered at reduced prices on the second floor.
Washington society notes host officials with Vice President Sherman and Secretary Knox entertaining at their K Street home. Attendees include ambassadors, senators, ministers, and many social figures. Several teas, luncheons, and receptions follow with prominent hostesses and noted guests across diplomatic and political circles.
President Charles Van Hise of Madison University visiting Mr and Mrs George Becker left Washington yesterday for home Miss Louise Treacy of Helena Mont who had been visiting Senator and Mrs Carter has returned to her home Mrs Marshall and Miss Maitland Marshall wife and daughter of General Maree-
Society notes on Jay Gould's engagement to Miss Graham daughter of Douglas Graham and Miss Anna Graham of New York. The couple plan to marry in June while Miss Graham is linked to Hawaii through her mother Mrs. Hubert Vos. The piece traces Gould family dynamics, recent society notices, and the long social calendar surrounding the event.
The piece describes gowns worn by Mrs. Meirs Mrs. Penfield and Miss Riggs at a formal event with Mr and Mrs. Wilson and Lord Carmoys and Capt Edward Lamb as ushers for Lord Decies and Mrs Helen Gould. It also recounts a failed dinner at the Ritz Carlton and a wish to attend a baseball game, noting the bold remarks about the suffrage movement and the arrival of the pantaloon gown in a Fifth Avenue display. Ministers of the British party express amusement and concern over American questions while awaiting spring sports.
During periods of intense mental strain it is advised to reduce the ration temporarily and compensate later. Easing digestion frees nervous energy for brain and muscles, preventing digestive system weakening and allowing full performance when normal conditions return.
The piece argues that true good motherhood deserves equal recognition whether in quiet home life or public achievement. It notes society pedestalizes famous mothers while quietly honoring everyday home mothers less, influencing children’s conduct and values. It questions why women seek public acknowledgment to be truly valued at home.
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