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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
7
Lot 1 describes 125 boys reefers in fancy mixtures and plain colors with gray and red flannel linings, sizes 2 to 12 years. Lot 473 offers boys all wool sailor and Russian blouse suits in attractive mixtures, sizes 2 4 to 10 years.
The notice advertises a January sale of muslin underwear in regular and extra sizes with emphasis on high standard of cloth, shapes, sewing, and trimmings. It catalogs cambric gowns, chemises, and other muslin garments with necklines, long sleeves, tucks, and embroidery priced from 50 cents to 1.00, claiming complete lines and comprehensive assortments.
An antique advertisement lists Nainsock and Nainsock style corset covers with full fronts, lace insertions, beading, and ribbon in various trims. Prices show 0.50 to 1.00 dollars, with multiple listed styles including lace edging and German lace accents.
Catalog style listing of infants and children muslin drawers gowns skirts waists and slips with trims such as tucks lace embroidery and ruffles. Includes sizes from 1 to 14 years and prices ranging from under 1 dollar to about 1.50 with many items described as trimmed or finished with umbrella ruffles or beading.
Very sort of shoes for young people's wear is here. Shoes for school, general use, hygienic, dress, and special purposes. Misses and children Dongola Kidskin Lace and Button Shoes priced around 1.60 to 4.00 per pair, various sizes. Misses and children Box Calfskin Lace Shoes, White Buckstein, Patent Kidskin, and Button Shoes listed with specific sizes and prices. Boys and youths Dull Calfskin Lace Shoes offered at 3.00 to 3.80 per pair. Third floor Tenth st.
Lincoln in the Telegraph Office by Bates and The Congo and the Coasts of Africa by Richard Harding Davis are highlighted. The notices describe the works as distinct contributions with illustrations and valuable historical material from the Civil War era and a voyage along the African coast with missionaries, officials, and traders. Available for $1.50 on the main floor at Tenth Street.
The notice lists Colonial brand and other items including Jams Pure Honey Marmalade soups peas sauces and canned goods with prices and packaging details. It also notes the Fifth floor Tenth Street Social and Personal table with numerous high society guests and events.
Col Charles S Bromwell and Mrs Bromwell hosted a dinner with Viscount and Viscountess de Martel Dr Cary Langhorne Mr and Mrs Murray Cobb Miss Etkins Miss Foraker Miss Marion Oliver and others Also Mrs William F Draper gave a luncheon with a long guest list The Bolivian Minister's daughter hosted a tea with dignitaries and a chandelle display The piece also notes a denial by Miss Marjorie Allen of engagement rumors with Count von Moltke and mentions a Newport district gift of a billiard table for servants plus a large dinner at Pastretd with 22 guests
The King sends more presents than any royal relative and remembers hosts and friends at home and abroad. Queen Alexandra gives to personal friends and the poor, while the King also covers guests, hosts, and foreign relatives in his generosity. CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGE.
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