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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
10
High quality textiles from stock offer savings on silk damasks in Italian and French brocades. Items include Tapestres and Armores in green gold and mulberry tones at 2.00 yard, silk damasks 3.00 yard, and French brocades 4.50 to 6.00 yard with values up to 10.00.
At a Lakewood New Year's Eve dance an exclusive guest list of prominent society figures saw a dramatic handbag disappearance. Mrs. Jasper Lynch claimed a diamond-studded bag containing over $200 vanished during a waltz, prompting searches of guests including two New York visitors. Police and agency staff investigated but found no trace as frigid party chatter spread.
A compact discussion notes that body weight varies with distribution and that reduction comes from diet and exercise. Exercise both burns fat and strengthens muscle, with balanced overall fitness deemed attractive. The piece cites a quote about athletic form from an author mentioning models and a Yorkshire man.
An assortment of French Jasper Tap estry double warp printed cretonnes and Frau silks Armurea and Reps odd pieces offered at very low prices. Many items priced lower than material cost with extensive designs allowing matching pairs in some cases.
Gretonne covered cushions priced at 1 and 2 dollars each. Cushions are well upholstered and covered with fine imported and domestic cretonnes. Made to fit round and square back chairs.
Large assortment of portieres offered at reduced prices drawing attention to velour and velvet options from 10 to 28.50 per pair. Silk portieres priced at 15.00, with values up to 18.00. Other fabrics available 3.00 to 10.00 per pair, with values between 6.00 and 15.00.
Scrim curtains offered as an attractive value in trim med with imitation filet lace. Shown in white and cerulean tones and 214 yards long. Was $1.50 now $1.15 per pair.
An advertised china sale offers decorated covered dishes at 50c, cake plates at 18c, and assorted imported and domestic china with gold tracings and blue stoneware mugs. The promotion touts low prices and high quality across various shapes and patterns with clearance pricing.
Mrs Clarence W Watson will receive today at her home 1320 Eighteenth Street. Mrs Rayner wife of Senator Tayner will be at home today. Mea Curtis wife of Senator Curtis will be at home the first and third Thursdays in January at 1742 8 Street. Mrs Guegenheim wife of Senator Guggenhelm will not be at home today but will receive on the following Thursdays of the season. Mrs Heyburn wife of Senator Heyburn will not be at home today but will receive the remaining Thursdays in January at Stoneleigh Court.
Adee will be at home informally Wednesdays during January. Mrs. Iles W Richardson and Miss Amy Richardson will be at home formally Mondays during January. Mrs. Charles Harper Walsh and the Misses Walsh will be at home tomorrow afternoon.
Miss Wilson Mina Helen Wilson and sisters Mrs James Durant plan home visits at Thipont on Wednesday January 3. Mrs Hamy Taylor hosts first and third Saturdays in January. Mrs George N Ray and Miss Ray will not be at home today but will formally receive on remaining Thursdays in January. Mrs Elizabeth Burlingham has sent wedding cards announcing a marriage.
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