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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
7
The advertisement lists Crochet Bedspreads in various sizes priced at 1.75, 1.00, and 1.25 dollars each, including Pilgrim Tripati and Colonial patterns. White Satin Quilts with satin finish, full double beds, are priced at 2.50 and 3.50 dollars each.
In the second week of a January sale, the store offers heavy discounts on lace curtains portieres and draperies. Featured items include Net Curtains, Scrim Curtains, Irish Point Lace, Point de Arabe, Brussels Net, and Saxony Brussels with prices from 2.00 to 25.00 per pair and many sets in stock. Floor sale lists 25 to 34 percent reductions on portieres and window hangings with a range of velours, gobelin tapestry, damask, and rep styles.
A January sale promotion highlights reduced prices on chinaware, glassware, and house furnishings. The offer includes French china tankards at half price, cut glass sales with items like salad bowls carafes and decanters, silk candle shades, electric shades, and sugar boxes with multiple size discounts.
Local housewives are fitting up kitchens with aluminum cooking utensils as they outperform enameled ware by eliminating chipping and food particles. Boiling milk prevents scorching and teakettles can burn dry without damage. Griddies require no greasing, appealing to those avoiding grease. Utensils priced 25 cents to 4 dollars, with a demonstration on griddle cakes today.
German and Japanese china offers highlight two piece sets and Imari style coupe plates. German sets priced at 12.95 per full two piece unit. Japanese Imari plates offered at 35 cents each. Shop emphasizes low prices and decorative pink rose borders.
A local store promotes a Blue and White Chocolate Set Special featuring dragon design. The 14 piece set includes a covered chocolate pot and six chocolate cups and saucers priced at 1.35 dollars.
Six styles of daintily decorated German and Japanese china ramekins with plates offered for $3.00 per dozen. Ramekins suited for baking serving and individual portions of vegetables and other dishes.
A feature sale offers a variety of Imported China Sugar and Cream Sets in several shapes and decorations. Prices are listed at 35 cents per set, with items described as daintily decorated.
Stress on felt mattresses as the sanitary, durable choice over feather beds. Describes Kurpis cotton fiber strength, manufacturing steps, and assurances of lasting comfort, dryness, absorbency, and resistance to vermin. Contemplates Fat Mattress eventual supremacy in sleep furniture.
A bustling sequence of receptions and dinners graced Washington society. Hosts included the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, and prominent figures from Ambassadors to Senators. Miss Jeannette Harris wed Phil King at Rauscher's with a white and gold ballroom decor and a large reception. Notable guests ranged from the Italian ambassador to Mrs. Hobart, with U.S. Navy and diplomatic circles in attendance.
A party scene recalls Mrs Brooks and Mrs Loose hosting dinners for the Secretary of War and Mrs Taft. Mrs Henry Kirke Porter and her daughter host tea to a brilliant crowd assisted by Mrs Hobart and others. Mrs Charles Wendell Fenton arrives in San Francisco after Manila. Mr and Mrs Rochester prepare for her stay in Washington. Gen Bates travels to Lima, Peru. Mrs Fiora Adams Darling is ill at 1907 N Street. Nora Sichener and Barry Mohun marry January 30 with a small reception. The Allegretto club meets at 203 Seventh Street NE for an oyster supper, prizes, songs, and voice piano selections.
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