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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
12
A dealer discounts remaining seasonal women's garments with long kimonos in crepe and empire styles priced around 1.00 to 1.50, nainsook gowns at 0.50 to 0.75, corset covers and bodices at 1.00, net lace waist pieces at 0.50, all under regular values. Numerous colors and lace details highlighted as fresh and desirable bargains.
The store announcer states continued reductions on men's suits and overcoats divided into two jets on the second floor. Garments are sold if the fit and pattern satisfy the buyer, with no compromise on style or quality. Prices drop from 14.75 to 22.50 and 19.75 to 35.00, encouraging quick purchases.
Fifty odd pairs of lace curtains and related drapery remnants offered at half to nearly half of former prices. Imported and domestic styles in white and ecru, lengths from 2.12 to 3.44 yards, with numerous discounted items including Irish Point, Florentine Lace, Marquisette, and Notting ham pieces. Fourth floor clearance sale promises substantial savings on net, muslin, and upholstery materials for home use.
Women’s trimmed hats from our own work rooms offered in a splendid variety. Many hats were originally priced much higher, now reduced to $1.50 and $3.00 each.
Hats for children are reduced to 25e with trimmed and untrimmed options in felts faced with corduroy and mixed cloth. Small sizes available in black blue green brown and red. Some hats originally priced at 30 dollars. A third floor display notes felts and corduroy varieties for school and everyday wear.
A vivid social note recounts dinners hosted by Cabinet and diplomatic guests in Washington and New York. Leaders from the White House, Congress, and foreign embassies depicted with attendance by Mrs Wilson, Justice Pitney, and many other notable figures. Vincent Astor and Miss Huntington’s wedding plans are noted, along with stage arrivals of Beck y Gardiner and Met Opera society sightings. Also covered are art discussions by Sir Hugh Percy Lane at the St. Regis Hotel and remarks on American art collections.
Senator and Mrs Martine hosted a reception at the Burlington with more than 200 guests including Miss Wilcox of Plainfield New Jersey and many Senators and wives. A Chinese mandarin dinner followed at Sixteenth Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Wheeler. A Swedish legation christening occurred for Laura Cristina Clara Ekengren. Various other dinners and luncheons were noted with notable guests.
Mrs Richard Harlow hosts a luncheon in honor of Miss Helen Walcott with many guests named. Several society figures announce engagements and entertain at homes or hotels, with teas and receptions noted for February events and visits by diplomats’ spouses.
The skin is very susceptible to winter winds, yet velvety softness and fairness can be attained by a simple magazine lotion. Use night and morning after cleansing. dissolve an original package of magatone in one half pint of hazel. Low cost solution to banish sallowness blotches roughness and discolorations.
Flowers presented by Mrs Wilson to the Episcopal Children's Home fundraiser sold at a premium during the Raleigh luncheon tea and bazaar. The gift box contained roses orchids carnations and hyacinths. Mrs Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson were seen attending the event. notable organizers listed include Mrs Scantlebury Bayne Harnish Frisbie Parker Wetmore Duncanson Lewis Riley Pullin Tice and Pulius.
The Crazy Mountain Montana schoolhouse, a 10 by 12 shack with holes in roof and floor, won first prize and the blue ribbon for the best mounted wild flower collection at the State fair in Helena. Nine students pressed and mounted flowers by sitting on books due to lack of a flower press, desks, and books, yet earned national commendation from the education bureau.
Practical notes on impromptu afternoon tea with cheese sandwiches using cream cheese olives pecans and crackers. Fashion commentary introduces home garments called vestes and a radiator grill foot warmer. Kitchen tips urge using scissors for cutting peppers celery fruit and packaging tasks.
In a continuation of the famed tale that spurred federal penitentiary probes, Hawthorne vividly depicts how the American spy machine relentlessly harasses a newly freed convict. It drives him from place to place until he becomes an habitual wanderer and dependent.
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