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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
10
An old advertisement lists affordable women’s undergarments with prices around one dollar. Items described include various muslin drawers corsets and bodices trimmed with lace embroidery and insertions.</s>
A local notice notes a sleigh riding activity for boys and girls with a 150 dollar entry and a group of participants led by Portat and associates. Organizers emphasize safety and community fun amid winter weather.
The White House last night welcomed about 200 guests for a dancing reception in the Blue Room and State Room. The Magine Band provided music after a formal dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Bell for their son and daughter in law and notable attendees included diplomats, cabinet members, and foreign ambassadors.
A string of social events in Washington highlights hosted by Mrs Wickersham and Mrs George W Wickersham with guests including Whe Warr t Andonon Wise Murth and Mary Winslow Mise Mat garet Catlon Smith. The Navy secretary hosted a reception for Mich diplomates, while the Hahan Ambassador and Cusani attended a breakfast for the new Italian envoy. Russian and French attache gatherings feature Col Laren de Rode ad Daranesa and Vis Count Henoist dAzy among others, with numerous debutantes and hostesses at teas, luncheons, and dinners reflecting a bustling diplomatic social season in the capital.
A stream of phrases reflects a child’s view of visiting Washington and the Capitol. It emphasizes education, seeing the Capitol and Washington Monument, and the idea that students should wrestle with the atmosphere of national history and politics. The piece contrasts past lessons with present reality and notes children’s reluctance to stay in the capital.
Report describes a grand New York gathering with princes and duchesses, elegant gowns, and paparazzi amid festive crowds. The princess near an exit vehicle was knocked down by photographers as crowds surged, prompting commentary on the intensity of public interest in elite visitors.
A long, imperfect record discusses a reader’s observation of a child born after a period in which the mother relied on wheal. It notes tongue protrusion, strawberry cravings, and a shift toward a simple diet as a corrective measure. The piece argues against dasing varied foods and urges temperance in eating for children.
Elizabeth Reid Rogers staying in New York due to illness while New Year society events unfold in Washington. A reception committee hosts a Pebrusky ball with Misses Burleson Wise Nam Jotmon and others. dinners planned for January 30 at Toront tapt BB Hayden LoS.
Mrs Adams will not receive due to a family death. Mea JE Craig will be away. Mrs MOH Gibson and Mrs Robert Patchin will entertain Saturday at the Du Pont from 2 to 6. The Misses Williamson plan home hours today and February 11 at 2006 R Street. Mrs Otis Johnson will be at home Fridays in February. Mrs Willits and Miss Wilts with Mrs Crowell will host February 4 at 1819 Street. Mrs Walter E Hilton will be at home informally on February 2.
An open letter argues against instantly labeling every friendly bond between a married man and woman as romantic or immoral. It defends sincere platonic companionship, notes social gossip, and urges a broader, more tolerant view of cross gender friendship within marriage. It calls for measured judgment over knee jerk suspicion and highlights the need for clarity in public discourse.
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