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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
33
Palm Beach and other Southern resorts display numerous spring articles and accessories in many departments. Broader variety than usual for early season with exclusive novelties not to be found later.
We display a wide range of exclusive fabrics including Kvota Silk Satin Brodie Poplin silk and chiffon varieties. The new 1900 styles are dainty and fashionable for evening gowns, Palm Beach travel, and Southern resorts with rare designs often not duplicated.
To order for the inauguration, the shop offers made to order portieres lace curtains and window shades, reupholstery and repair of furniture, mattress renovation and reconstruction, and polished floors. They advertise professional in-house workmanship, on site measurements, and quick estimates from four men and four G street location.
A crowded social itinerary unfolds in Washington as Prince Rospigliosi of Italy visits and dines with the Italian ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Planches. Attendees include Belgian minister Moncheur, Marchesa di Montagnari, and other diplomats and U.S. officials. Gen Corbin departs for Puerto Rico and numerous receptions and luncheons at Chevy Chase Club and the New Willard are noted. The piece lists many engagements, theater parties, and upcoming events among high society figures and foreign dignitaries.
King Edward announces four courts for the coming season with invitations by the lord chamberlain. Attendees face stricter rules, with women limited to attendance once every three years unless compelled by special circumstances. Lady Paget heads to New York as society quivers for events, while navy officers brace for mushroom hats and flirtation risks at debutante teas.
Miss Edith Totten of 1718 I Street Northwest sees her $2,500 great Dane Wotan recovered with help from Detective Grove and Paul Thompson. The dog, missing about two weeks, was found near Herndon Virginia and brought back to Totten’s home after a farm retrieval the day before.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley presided as Arctic Club honored the Greely relief expedition. He recalled the 1881 to 1884 rescue, while survivors Brainard, Liederbick, Long, Connell, and Gen Greely attended, with Dr. Greene recounting امد. Brandy and bear legends emerged as part of the anecdotal recollections of the perilous Arctic rescue.
A camper recounts how a bear threatened the group and how Mr Long, after tracking with Exiimo, shot the bear at the ice ridge as it neared the water. The shot saved the party, allowing them to bring the bear to camp and survive until Schley arrived.
The Women’s Relief Corps of the Grand Army will meet at the Grand Army hall in this city starting February 18 for several days. Mrs. Julia Roberts, president of the Department of the Potomac, leads arrangements. Mrs. Mary L. Gilman of Boston, national president, will attend as guest.
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