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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
21
A brief notice announces a clearance sale of calendars for 1909 priced at 5c 10c and 50c each with many originals marked at 2 dollars. The fragment ends mid thought with a stray line indicating someone named Moneer ate wt.
Special sale offers lace curtains portieres and couch covers at special low prices. Items include couch covers and single portieres with values listed and discounted prices, reflecting a local catalog promotion.
Our store unveils a new stock of Willow fabrics in a wide range of designs and rich color shades. Prices span from 730 to 1300 in various units, with several lines advertised around 1050 to 1100. Strong entities include Willow designs and price points, reflecting a midmarket fabric sale.
A new stack of ruffled muslin curtains in medium and large sizes arrives. Swiss curtains with hemstitched ruffle trim are offered at a special value of 1000. pul
Distinguished guests attended a dinner at Rauscher's honoring President and Mrs Roosevelt, with aides, ambassadors, and lawmakers present. The event showcased a Newport style Washington social circuit, featuring diplomats, cabinet members, and prominent families amid elaborate floral decor and formal introductions.
A catalog of new year sale items featuring various Oriental and Persian rug sizes and designs. Prices cut from high original amounts with many pieces from 9x12 to 14x11 feet plus smaller Cashmere, Afghan, Muskabod, and Mahal pieces. Notable discounts and a range of collections including Anatolian Kudhews and Shurvans offered with reduced prices.
A local notice advertises cleaning and washing services for Oriental rugs and carpets. It highlights an Armenian company’s discreet workmanship and promises removal of germs, restoration of color and sheen, and an estimate on repairs or pest issues.
Coverage details a Monday night gathering in the Metropolitan Opera House box seating with numerous society figures including Mrs Wiffney Warren Mr and Mrs Ogden Wills Mrs Philip W Vanderbilt and Miss Shepherd. It notes a cotillion at the Vanderbilt mansion with debutants and guests, plus a ballroom supper and decor in white and gold. Also referenced are society weddings, duchess postings, and a snake ball hosted by Mrs Jock Gouraud in Martins New York.
The District of Columbia WCTU held two sessions at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church with remarks by Mrs Ellis of New Jersey. A social reception for Mrs Mary Harrie Armor opened the evening. Speakers urged prohibition and highlighted national state and municipal work, with plans for a local Lenton crusade and district campaign events through January and early February.
The narrator recalls a social gathering with guests in Egyptian costumes, praising Mme Valet as guest of honor and noting plans for future entertainments in Paris. The piece blends reflections on costumes, etiquette, and personal fascination with snakes, hinting at upcoming events and social aims.
Miss Verne delivers American debut with Beethoven and Schubert pieces. Critics praise her control of difficult passages in variations and sonatas. She earns standing applause after three pieces, encore includes Traumerei and Wave from Ruins of Athens.
The 40 hour devotion began at St Marys Church Sanda with morning services and a German sermon by Rev Father Dannenham of the Redemptorist Monastery Annapolis. Solemn benediction was given by Rev Father Wunnenberg.
A fragmented report lists pallbearers and officials around a private secretary’s final rites. Names such as Alexander La ont Jub WC rtf lugene Bertin Ue and Tess Heskell appear amid references to a public ceremony and railway service roles.
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