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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
45
Woodward and Lothrop announces a temporary early closure at 5 0 P M until further notice. The move affects all departments and locations as staff adjust operations and customers are advised to plan accordingly. Further updates will be provided by the retailer.
A local upholstery shop on G Street promotes special estimates for draperies and wall hangings with sketches welcome. It features all silk brocades and water color window shades, portieres, and assorted fabrics, offering low February prices on slip covers and suite upholstery including armures and damasks.
A retailer states they have ample imitation printed denim to cover several couches and will supply some covers at no extra charge, offering customers a costless upgrade option while supplies last.
An advertisement for a February sale lists many domestic rugs in various sizes and patterns at reduced prices. Highlights include Wilton and Brussels rugs with substantial markdowns, imperial Smyrna and Beauvais pieces, and Bigelow Wilton options. Also presented are discounted mattings and by the roll prices, emphasizing season’s merchandise and limited lots.
During the annual February sale, the store lists cooking utensils woodenware tinware japanned ware brushes and a wide array of small household needs. Special values include hall covered steel edge dust pans five string corn brooms and Brilliant Bullet metal polish offered at substantial discounts.
Cut Glass Salad Bowl in 8 inch size priced at 2.75, down from 3.50, with other sale items: imported thin blown table tumblers at 45c per dozen, Greek star patter tumblers at 5c per dozen, imported white enamel molds 25c and up, brown Japanred tin flour cans 45c each, and 12 inch long handle floor sweeps at 50c each.
Import of 14 inch round Papier-mache trays from Adt Bros Europe offered in gold star pattern on black. Regularly 50 cents each, bought for February sale and priced at 35 cents while supplies last.
A February sale promotes an extensive display of Weathered Oak and Mahogany rockers, side chairs, settees, tables, and writing desks. Prepaid freight on furniture purchases of one hundred dollars within one hundred miles. Prices span eight to thirty-five dollars with many items offering substantial value against higher list prices.
The Dressmakers' Protective Association of America held an exhibit with Mrs Mitzgabeth A C White, president, speaking on materials and dress accessories. She focused on corsets for stout women and presented gowns suited for automobiling, writing, and mountain climbing as models were displayed by notable dressmakers.
Mrs Stevens national president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Miss Anna Gordon of Chicago left Washington for Fivans ton Alabama after three weeks of urging Congress to pass temperance bills. They discussed repeal of the anti canteen law and the push for prohibition in Indian Territory. A triennial convention is planned for Boston next October with delegates from fifty states. A reception was held at the local union headquarters with over 40 attendees including ex Gov Perham of Maine. Mrs Stevens praised temperance progress in the District and the growing interest in total abstinence.
Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America met at Miss Boardman’s Dupont Circle residence. John W. Foster praised the season as the society’s most successful. Prof. Karl P. Harrington of Wesleyan spoke on Cicero and his villas. Next lecture by Dr Tozzer on Central American civilization on March 3 at Hubbard Memorial Hall.
Sale price patterns are mentioned with unclear details and only partial readable text remains. The readable bits refer to a sale and price variation but lack concrete entities, dates, places, or official sources.
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