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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
15
Advertising circular lists a wide range of undergarments and styles including Nainsook and Muslin gowns chemises corset covers and skirts. Prices span from 25 to 45 dollars with numerous lace embroidery and Valenciennes details. The sale highlights bridal trousseaux cambric waists and children's garments with sizes from toddlers to teens.
A January sale offers entire lines and parts of lace curtains portieres draperies and upholstery fabrics including muslin curtains net curtains tapestries and brocades. Prices shown per pair or piece feature deep discounts from regular values aimed at households hotels and seasonal buyers in Washington.
Short lengths of silk velours offered in this season's richest colorings, available from 1-2 to 31-2 yards. Suitable for table covers, cushion covers, short curtains, bookcase scarves, portieres, and fancy work. Priced at $2.50 per yard, values $7.50 and $4.
Two qualities from a prominent manufacturer offered in rich Oriental designs. Each cover is 60 inches wide. Prices listed as 3.75 each with value 5.50, and 4.50 each with value 7.50. Limited surplus stock.
Our January Special Sale of Chinaware Glassware and Housefurnishings features best grade household wares at reduced prices. We offer new lots from manufacturers including two Haviland Open stock patterns with pieces sold individually or as 100-piece sets. White Dinner Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets are offered at low prices, plus English Blue Earthenware plates and bowls at 4 for 25c on the fifth floor.
Imported stemware samples present a wide selection of thin blown glassware including goblets wine glasses champagne glasses cocktail cordial sherry and claret glasses among other patterns. A marked tableful is offered at 10c each with regular prices of 25c.
Cut Glass Salad Bowl special at 2.75 for 8 inch bowls and imported brown tumblers at 45 cents per dozen. January Jardiniere Sale starts today with Jardinieres value, including jardiniere displays at 50 cents each.
Advertisement notes advance styles of Go-carts and Baby Carriages for 1906. Highlights folding carts to English coach models from top manufacturers chosen for durability and style. Go-carts priced 2.95 to 33.00. Baby Carriages 15 to 60. Seventh floor G ft.
The Humphrey Sectional Bookcase wins favor with solid construction ease of setup and dustproof sections. Its reinforced steel shelf prevents sagging and binds less. Available in various finishes and configurations including drawers music cabinets and corner sections priced at 13.75 per stack vs 16.25 regular. eventh floor-G ft.
Special purchase offers All-silk Taffeta Linings in many shadings including black. Quality fabric guaranteed to wear well. Price 373 cents per yard. Regular price posted on second floor store location.
An advert touts a complete office furniture line from top American factories. It highlights roll top and flat top desks, typewriter desks, filing devices, bookcases, chairs, stools, and revolving office chairs. Describes a rotating oak chair with steel spiral screws and a carved back chair costing $12.75 to $17.50, located on the seventh floor.
The article notes a high society lineup for a White House reception honoring the Diplomatic Corps with Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks hosting. Out of town guests include London ambassador and Mrs Whitelaw Reid and Miss Reid, plus Gen Horace Porter visiting the Secretary of State and Mrs Stoot. Details cover gate times 8:50 PM, carriage checks, and parade routes, with other social events and attendees listed from Washington society circles including Miss Alice Roosevelt and Mr Longworth.
A fragmented price list shows various perfumes colognes and health items with regular prices. Products include Yale's Hair Tame 60c per bottle Ed Pinaud's Eau de Quinine 69c per bottle Park & Tilford's Bay Rum 35c per bottle and Listerine 9c to 40c per bottle. Additional items mention Wor one-half gallon Ammenia and Pray's Rost juice per jar.
A Washington social roundup lists a private wedding at the groom’s home with only a best man, the groom’s brother William Campbell Gilmour. The couple heads to Alabama for a bridal trip. Other items note Mrs. Mary Stone arriving in New York, various receptions and home days in January, a retirement to Mexico for Gen Chaffee and wife, and multiple society visits and musicales including Arturo Tibaldi.
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