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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

7

Tawa in Pretty Color Effects Made in Ve Jtresses

Readers describe a laborious process of creating vibrant color effects in dresses with pale pink batiste fabric trimmed by recat adders, noting intricate detailing and handwork.

Special Sale of Women's Shirt Waists and Mantles

Special sale offers new lots of women's shirts waists at lower prices, featuring tailored styles and embroidered laces with delicate finishes. Includes Mull Wefts, handtrimmed items, and elegant mantles, with values ranging up to 1.5 dollars and notable discounts on set and single pieces.

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Muslin Sheets and Pillow Slips Special Prices

Muslin sheets and pillow slips offered in several lots with special prices. Sizes range from 4 to 72 inches with prices from 19c to 83c per piece. Notable items include 2 inch 19c, 3 inch 23c, and a special: 1200 mush pillow slips in various lengths at 1c each. Second floor TP st.

Weddings and social notes fill Washington summer scenes

A long wedding notice details the marriage of Mary Ellen Lute to William F Lemon at the Lute home with a jewelled display of flowers and a reception. Additional items announce other weddings, travels, and social plans of prominent Washington residents including Jayne, Hubbard, Bristal, Peterson, and Petty families, with summers in Maine, Virginia, and Newport outlets. The column notes several guests, attendants, attire, and future travel to Chevys Chase, Jamestown RI, and Kennebunk Beach.

Representative Mrs. Hubbard Iowa J L Jayne Jon Commander “Jayne Jamestown, RI 8. S Stearns Maine Mary Ellen Lute Willam F Lemon Francis Agbury Lute Stirling Frank M Bristol Mr Luty Eertrude Lutz Hany M Leman Wis Lemon Washington Fieweidng Copenhagen Lpon Chevy Chase Francis A Lutz Washngton Distret Liberty Hubbard Hebbard Soux City Jayne Wastington Junestown Charles L Bifss Kennebunk Beach Mio Newport Wasses Brive Oie Lite Leneon John Ward Wileretan Ponce Amare Rive Ridge Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania John Freeman Kasin West Virginia Virginia Springs Blue Ridge May Montgomery Meigs U 8 Arthur Orr Evanston Berlin Ecole Libire Des Sciences, Politique Paris Meigs Montgomery C Meige Chicago Germany Orr Eleanor Orr Greenwood Boulevard

Yachting Officials Inspect Private Vessels Amid Safety Checks

Government inspectors boarded private yachts including the Katherine and Helen RK Mnelstrate to check compliance with federal safety rules. Violations were noted on several boats and owners warned of court action if needed repairs and adequate life preservers are not provided.

Fada Ang Ita J P Morgans Corsair Matthew MM Coneys John Jo Timmins Inspetus Katherine Web Ellsworth Hoy Ellsworth Baird Bosworth Coneys Helen RK Mnelstrate Gishe Flushing Hellen Rocke Owneas Clgfd Evumsion Seimers Government Tu Hord

Purdy Reappointed Judge by President in Minnesota

The President through the Department of Justice named Milton I Purdy as United States district judge for the district of Minnesota to succeed retired William Lochren. A recess appointment bypassed Senate action, with opposition from Senator Nelson. Purdy, linked as a national trust buster, will assume duties pending future Senate confirmation.

Sternay Department of Justice Milton 1 Purdy United States District of Minnesota Wiliam Lochren Purdy Senate Congress Department Minnesota Nelson Judiciary Committee Wold

Southern rail rate hike eyed for fresh meats to Carolinas

The Interstate Commerce Commission was informed that Southeastern lines plan a general rate increase on all commodities from Ohio and Mississippi crossings to southeastern points, with fresh meats rising by 3 cents per hundred for Class B, 2 cents for Class C, and 4 cents per barrel for Class A, reflecting a shift from current 10 cent over Class B. The change signals a likely higher price for fresh meats.

Southwastern Carolinas Ohio Mississippi Interstate Commerce Commission Southeastern

Difficulty in securing neutrality law evidence in Mexican raid

Federal authorities face a tough task obtaining sufficient evidence to convict alleged rebels involved in a raid into northern Mexico. Justice Department dispatches indicate officers at Del Rio struggle to piecemeal proof of neutrality law violations. Creel, Mexican ambassador to the United States, is expected to visit Washington later this week to aid efforts.

Mexic Department of Justice del Rio United States Metico Enique Creel la Theomited Slties Eid Washington

British American fisheries commission to meet at Eastport

A joint commission to study inland food fisheries between Canada and the United States will convene in Eastport, Maine, tomorrow. The British member is T. Basted of Ottawa, joined by David Starr Jordan of California, with American specialists BW Evermann and A. B. Alexander assisting.

Canada United States Eastport Great Britain Senate of & T Basted Ottawa David Starr Jordan California Jordan American Fisheries Bureau BW Evermann Alexander

Printing Office workers begin new vacation leaves and returns

A Washington report details government clerks from the Printing Office and various federal bureaus taking annual vacations. Col Thomas Cook returns on leave from the canal zone as others, including J F von Wimpffen, Charles Schafer, and Nannie Barney, start or extend leave, with dates ranging July 1 to August 8 and returns staggered into mid August.

J. F. von Wimpffen Hydrographic Office Frank B Mills Naval Observatory Mills John K Willis Bureau of Construction and Repair Willis N M. Hopkins Bureau of Yards and Docks Nannie DD Barney Office of the Librarian of the Navy Herbert E Fleischner Trans'acor Bureau of Naval Inteligence Fieschner ED M Moore the Iudita Postoffice Wass Moore Vavali P Neilson Ofice Post Office Department Mo M Mason Internal Revenue Wo MeLauxime Office of the Auditor Interior Department Katie Roys United States Treasury Thomas McQuade Power Prese Bureau Robert Tambe Printing Office Virgina Charles & Ktenperger Jr Hag Itacy Government Printing Office Atlantic City New York City

Bureau clerks and staff changes noted in post office division

Several staff movements shown include John W Sherwood returning to duty after leave and Alice L Crane promoted with a salary increase. Numerous transfers, vacations, and absences across divisions are listed along with temporary clerks being moved to the main Documents office. DuPont de Nemours wins dynamite contract for Panama Canal with Colon delivery by September 1.

Annapolis John W Sherwood Wallington Stamford Conn

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