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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
17
We display the first shipment of Women's Spring Footwear including new oxfords and sailor ties for spring and summer of 1906. Styles include dull kidskin tan Russia calfskin patent caltskin and kid skin in up to date models with top workmanship. Also the famous Peerless shoes in kidskin with lace and button options.
Final reductions on all Boys and Young Men's overcoats including dress and general wear in Yourist styles cheviots home spuns and fancy mixtures with belted backs and strapped sleeves all full length. Each coat priced at 13.50 down from 20. 12.50 down from 18.50. Boys 38.75 down from 15.00 7.50 down from 12.50 5.00 down from 8.75 3.75 down from 5 and 6. Third floor Tentlist.
An advertisement extols Guaranteed Sewing Machines praising their luxury, ease of use, and full cabined automatics. It notes models with ball bearings, automatic features, and a five year warranty while urging customers to visit a showroom to compare models and see demonstrations.
Our February Furniture Sale offers 25 to 50 percent off regular prices on high grade, practical and decorative furniture. The sale features carefully selected pieces from reliable manufacturers, many unduplicated, with freight charges paid on purchases over one hundred dollars within a hundred mile radius. Elevators provide quick access and sales staff offer prompt service.
Senator and Mrs Hopkins host a large dinner for the Ti tnois delegation at the New Willard. The column lists countless guests from Longworths and Roosevelts to Andersons and D Ow ers in Washington and Boston. Also notes Sen Cul lom's Florida recovery and upcoming weddings and society events with Auguste rooms and theater boxes filled.
Receiving today are Mrs H M Hodge wife of Commander Hodge Highlands assisted by Miss Helen Nettleton. Also listed are Mrs Charles Darwin Pennebaker Mrs Walter Wells Mrs J R F Magruder and Miss Ida Magruder Mrs R P Bishop and Mrs W S Smith Buckingham Mrs William Alden Smith assisted by her sister Mrs Jewell Mrs Haton Jackson Bowers wife of Mississippi Representative Bowers assisted by Mrs Alexander Stevens Clay of Georgia and Mrs Arsene Paulin.
Underwear department presents an attractive line of train skirts in cambric lawn and India linen to wear with evening dresses. Styles feature dainty trimmings, tall fluffy hang, and varying embroideries. prices range from $1.75 to $3.50 with lace, ruffles, and hem details.
A long list of named congressional wives and widows attends social events at the Capitol and nearby residences, including Mrs. Tirrell, Mrs. Garner, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Madden, Mrs. Snapp, Miss Lyman, Mrs. Koon, Mrs. Sperry, and many others, with locations noted like the Highlands and Connecticut Avenue. The report notes some individuals not receiving today.
The document lists wives and relatives of U S Representatives from Pennsylvania and other Washington figures. Names include Mrs Sims wife of The tus W Sims Miss Elizabeth Sims Mrs Fassett Mrs Haskins Mrs Underwood Mrs Bower Mrs Jean Wilson Dwight 1745 R Street and others linked to congressional people.
The Ohio delegation decided to buy a solid silver loving cup, eighteen inches tall, displayed in Gen Charles H. Grosvenor's room, as a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt. It cost $250 from a local jeweler and will be engraved. The committee includes Representatives Ralph D. Cole E L Taylor and W A Thomas. A rattan chair will be given to Miss Alice Roosevelt by Wakefield MA citizens. craftsmen William A Thrush and D A Malone of Wakefield, reed chair company staff, have worked on it for months.
Berlin February 6 Emperor William plans a ceremonial gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt on her wedding day a finely crafted bracelet. Shaffer's Flowers Grow Popular at notable social affairs with blooms at 14th and U streets.
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