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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1905
Page
7
A broad display promotes aluminum kitchen ware with solid golden oak furniture and sewing machines for sale. It highlights various sewing machines with features like ball bearings and automatic lift, plus an array of shell and amber hair ornaments and soaps from W. & L. The ad notes demonstrations on the fifth floor and on eleventh street, with emphasis on durability and value.
Our Mail Order Department reminds customers that mail orders will be filled accurately and promptly. Orders for advertised articles are filled while supplies last, and regular stock orders are filled at any time. Exchange and reimbursement privileges enjoyed by city customers apply to out-of-town patrons as well.
An advertisement details stout traveling trunks made of basswood with canvas coverings, Excelsior linings, and multiple sizes from 28 to 40 inches priced from 3.75 to 15.00. It highlights W. and L. Special trunks with added strength, six to fourteen dollars higher, plus steamer trunks with iron clamps and locks. Also lists Genuine Cowhide Leather Oxford bags in sizes 13 to 18 inches priced from 3.75 to 6.25.
A grand afternoon in Washington featured Senator and Mrs. Elkins hosting guests of honor General and Mrs. Grant. The House of Mercy wrapped a four musicale and tea in the Willard ballrooms with phonograph renditions, violin numbers, and cake auctions, drawing notable patrons and patrons’ wives from McLean, Wadsworth, Slater, Lodge, and Townsend circles.
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