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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
10
An early showing of spring fashions offers Southern resort goers the chance to acquire the latest outfits suited to warm climates. The display highlights exclusive pieces not duplicable later, with options aimed at Palm Beach and other Southern locales.
A catalog-style display touts girls suits in Cheviot and Panama cloth, with braided trim, blouse jackets, and plaited skirts in sizes 14 to 18 priced 15 to 34 dollars. It includes Broadcloth ensembles, vest and skirt combos, and navy serge options. New spring Rain Coats for girls and misses in all-wool blends are presented with multiple styles and prices from 5.50 to 12.50.
Correct Shoes for Young Folks highlights complete lines of leather school shoes for children and youths. It promotes Kidskin Shoes in lace and button styles with patent tips, offers sizes 6 to 8 through 11 to 2, and notes Youths O11 Grain Leather Shoes in tan and black with near waterproof quality, priced at $2.50.
Advertises women’s bedroom slippers without heels made of kidskin in red tan and black with large pompons. Sizes 3 to 8 priced at $1.00 a pair. Located on the third floor at Tenth Street.
A large display of spring corsets in foreign and domestic designs. Notable makes offered include R. G. Corsets, P. N. Corsets, P. D. Corsets, B. Corsets, J. B. Corsets, Nemo-Self reducing, and Bon Ton Corsets. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.50 with various fronts, hips, elastics, and dip hips. Third floor Eleventh street.
Silk petticoats in various elegant styles priced from 3.95 to 7.50 with flounces and ruffles. A Millionaire Baby, The Secret Woman, The Mysterious Disappearance, In the Arena, and The Silence of Mrs Harold Gardenaire are highlighted as popular new reads on the Eleventh Street floor, with prices listed next to each title.
Book display announces The Return of Sherlock Holmes by A Conan Doyle ready February 25. The Marriage of William Ashe by Mrs Humphrey Ward ready March 6. The Princess Passes by Williamson ready March 11. Orders placed now deliver on publication day. Main floor Tenth St.
Our stock for spring is nearly complete with top hat styles including stiff hats with high crowns and narrow brims. Brims vary from flat-set to classic shapes and Opera and Sik hats are in the latest styles. Main flour-F st.
A catalog style notice for a department store Toy Department on the fourth floor offers a full range of Flags for the 22d Washington's Birthday. It lists Silk, Cotton, Bunting, and Sheeting Flags in multiple sizes with gilt spear tips, Flags of all nations, flag holders, and accessories. Prices are shown for small to large flags and related items with a focus on complete, low-cost stock.
The Toy Department showcases a complete stock of staple toys and newest novelties. Highlights include the $1.00 Kestner Doll with flowing hair and jointed body, a full line of doll furnishings, and the Automobile Sisters mechanical toy. Also featured are Butterfly Wheel Toy, Kindergarten Lotto, Kan-U-Katch, Mechanical Train, Rubber Stamps, and new games like Tumblein and Peggy Puzzle.
Souvenirs of St Louis in Leather half price with Exposition designs decorated with buildings and stamps. Items include card cases purses pocketbooks cigarette cases and mirrors offered at 25c to 2.25 each on the main floor Eleventh Street.
Prominent circles host gatherings at six homes including Vice President elect and Mrs Fairbanks. Diplomatic guests, church leaders, and lawmakers attend dances at the Mexican and British embassies. Mrs Keim and Mrs Chinn at home dates, Fort Myer drill honors Fairmont students, Linthicum Club ball, and numerous private receptions noted with attendees from New York Philadelphia and Virginia.
A list of donors and amounts to the Associated Charities fund as acknowledged by John Joy Eolson treasurer, including individuals, churches, merchants, and societies. Amounts range from $1 to $200 with many entries for food, fuel, and shoes purchases. A separate Citizens Relief Association note lists additional gifts for food and clothing.
Blackistone at 14th and H focuses on horn decorations for dinners and related table adornments, offering specialty items and finishing touches for social meals and events.
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