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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1912
Page
10
Lanthome Tailored Coats offered at 7.50 each, down from 10.00, in blue gray tan and brown with black velvet collars including some with a sheltered back and red through out. Fine Worumbo Chinchilla Coats priced at 19.75, originally 25.00, in warm lightweight double breasted belted styles with large storm collars in tan navy ndt tan and gray blue.
A buyer notes a purchase from a maker who produces only yap shirts cut from Hua season's best shirting madras short ends. The shirts are valued highly in mass production and feature various high grade tipped patterns on white grounds. A Vien neglige coat style with cuffs attached is noted, priced unlike typical offers.
Potted short OCR fragment mentions Wool blanket at estate pergo with scattered words. Readable names and locations are WY and ASS. Details are unclear but hint at a local item listing or notice and may reference a sale or inventory from a western region.
President and Mrs Taft entertain about 300 guests at a luncheon in Washington with numerous diplomats and officials present. Notable attendees include ambassadors to Britain and France, government ministers, and several Chicago and Louisville figures, with social events continuing at Fort Myer and the National Theater.
An elegant Sheridan circle reception honored the American Ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs Whitetlow Rela with Marine Band music and a buffet. Notable guests included cabinet members ambassadors and ministers families of Congress and Washington society figures.
Mrs Clark attended a Tuncheon hosted by Mrs Joseph James Tipanl at Misamar featuring Mrs Richard Bartholtd, Mrs Dorsey W Shackelford, Dr James Tollush, and many Missouri and Virginia guests. The reception introduced Miss Anne Seymour Jones with yellow crepe de chine gown and white satin outfit, elaborate decorations, and a buffet supper until late.
Miss Caroline Hunt argues that limiting women’s education to homemaking harms talent discovery and life work, notes risks if she marries or remains single, and cites President Thomas of Bryn Mawr on women entering the workforce. She urges equal enlightenment and preparation for women to contribute to home and society.
The Shelly's Society Ball featured elaborate costumes and names like Mrs. Walter B Brooks and Mrs. George Luninman Williams in Egyptian and Turkish themes. Mrs. Caroline Weldon Keeling's divorce and rumored remarriage to attorney William M. Sullivan drew attention as guests wore gems and silks, while reports of a sensational novel and other fashion notes filled the page.
Guests feted at Congressional Club dinners and teas as Mrs Fr C Johnson and Mrs Roberts presided. Notables included Col Anders Garrard Maj Foltz Col Johnson Lieut Col Galvin and Mrs Frederickt Plaisted. Ambassadors and officials from Brazil France the Netherlands and the Attorney General returned to Washington after three weeks away. Frances Putnam engagement to Lieut Donald Armstrong announced by Col Warren Putnam Newcomb.
Mrs. Dent will receive January 16 at the Rochambeau from 3 to 5 with guest Mrs. J. P. Castleman of Kentucky. Capt. Mahlon Ashford and wife return to Washington living with the Beales. Mrs. Beale and Mrs. Ashford host Tuesdays. Mrs. Cline Borden will receive Saturdays at 191 California. Miss Rathbones Smith at 103 L Street. The Rev. and Mrs. Blake host January 16 with Miss Blake and Mrs. Bradley of Rockville. Miss Johnson of the Highlands will host informal Saturdays later. Mills Saunders returned home from the Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. Olcott now at the New Willard. Senator Paynter and wife at the Arlington for winter. Gretchen Hood sails January 8 from New York to Brussels for studies under J. Demest.
A whimsical meditation on delaying pleasures and the value of seizing small joys. It argues that waiting for “jam” tomorrow leads to perpetual postponement, urging immediate acts like a trip, a visit, or a night out to brighten life and nourish spirit. The tone echoes a Victorian or early 20th century essay promoting living in the moment.
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