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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
7
Our annual January sale showcases useful, practical articles for everyday home needs at low prices. Over the next four days before stock-taking, shoppers will find groups of merchandise offered at greatly reduced clearance prices to move small lots and avoid taking items into stock.
Our January sale presents high grade household wares including decorated China, pressed and cut glass, and other needs. Large discounts on French China Tankards, German China sets, ramekins with plates, and sugar and cream sets. Limited stock, closeout prices aim to clear before stock-taking.
A local ad touts Decorated French German and Japanese china cups and saucers at special prices. Includes 8 inch salad bowls at 3.25 each carafes water bottles decanters and blue and white Japanese butter plates at 0.25 per dozen. Special emphasis on January Cut Glass sale and best grades at low prices.
A local shop announces reduced prices on silk lamp shades from a top maker. Rich styles previously twenty dollars now fifteen. other rich shades priced five dollars and up. Assorted shapes and colors offered as sample line to attract buyers.
Advertises large Silk Candle Shades for Princess lamps and single candles at 75c each, with some shades previously priced up to 2.00. Also promotes odd Electric Light Shades at 25c, previously 50c to 75c. Describes a selection of remaining stock and lower prices.
The advertisement touts Gold-decorated Japanned Sugar Boxes in two sizes with 45c boxes selling at 25c each and 55c boxes at 35c each. Oak Japanned Round Cake Boxes offered in three sizes with prices reduced to 30c, 40c, and 50c respectively.
Three lots of Imported Decorated Plates offered in assorted shapes and colors. Lot 1 German and French china plates 25 cents each. Lot 2 German and French china plates 35 cents each. Lot 3 German and French china plates 50 cents each. Fifth floor.
A demonstration on the fifth floor showcases aluminum cooking utensils prized for durability and sanitation. The ad notes aluminum won’t scorch or chip, lasts longer than enameled ware, and costs less than traditional copper. Hospitals and hotels increasingly use aluminum utensils for safety and economy.
W Wissotzky Co offers genuine Russian teas renowned in Russia and Europe. Supplied to the Royal Household. Visit the demonstration booth in the Pure Food Department on the Fifth floor Tenth street, tea sold at 2.25 dollars per pound.
A January sale touts seasonable curtain values for homes and hotels in Washington. It features dotted muslin, Nottingham, bobbinette, Irish point, and tapestry curtains, with many sets and single pieces priced from $1.50 to $9.50 per pair or yard. Also offered are couch covers, portieres, and upholstery fabrics with extensive stock reductions and an in-house upholstery shop for refinishing and parquet flooring.
Washington society recounts Monday and February 6 gatherings hosted by Cabinet members and the President. Notables at events include the French Ambassador Mme Jusserand, Justice Brown, Senators Allison Wilkins Fairbanks Foraker Warren, and Miss Corinne Douglas Robinson. The piece notes Mrs Hobart’s return to Washington and various entertainments at the Willard, the Hirbitt, and the New National. The report details multiple dinners, teas, and a large theater party, with hospitalities extending to staff and guests from embassies and government.
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