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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
12
Gloodward and Lothrop advertise men’s summer clothing suitable for hot weather. Palm Beach and Mohair suits priced from 8.50 to 12.50, flannel and serge coats and trousers, auto dusters, and light weight fabrics promote comfort and breeze through wear. Prices vary by item and style.
An old time advertisement touts Colonial Glass for summer use, highlighting durable, neat pattern glassware from open salts to complete sets. It promotes a Colonial Ice Tea Tumbler at 60c per dozen, clear regular size glassware, and an artistic etched ice tea set with six glasses, lemon fork, dish, and sugar bowl, claiming exceptional value.
A list of new books and catalog entries including titles on Spanish California, Asia, Balkan history, presidential nominations, and instructional guides. Notable items include The Theory and Practice of Editorial Gymnastics, Ames and Dances, and a compendium of regional histories with maps and diagrams.
The article details a Washington social noting dinner at the heavy hase Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Ansberry in honor of Secretary of War Newton D Baker. It lists numerous attendees including senators representatives and their spouses, diplomats, and prominent guests. It also mentions travel plans and other society movements, such as Mrs Mueh Lott leaving for Long Island and various summer placements at Newport and Beverly Farms.
Mr and Mrs Kauffmann entertained Tuesday at the Purple Iris Tea House. Frederick Rowe of Brooklyn has returned to Washington and is at the Hotel Lafayette. Others at the Shoreham include A Mitchell Palmer of Stroudsburg and J J Crane of Chicago with George Kittredge Yonkers and Pedro Cabrera of Managua.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Wiley in Ontario and Mrs John Wiles of 1725 Hatreet. It references a fortnight at the Clifton Niagara Falls Ontario, a Commander and Mrs George E Gelmire, a home on Wyoming Avenue, and travels from Washington. Also notes Miss Frances Melver, daughter of To and Mrs George Wo Melver, spending weeks at Ubarlea.
Special to The Wrablegton Post Bar Harbor Me July 12. Notables plus Miss Celestine Eustis hosted a tea at Mare Vista to aid crippled French soldiers. Tea sales and donated Jane articles totaled $690 for the cause. Guests included Harold A Howard and Helen Jones among Washington Chicago and Hopedale guests.
London July 12 Announcement of the engagement of Mrs Joseph Chamberlain widow of the British statesman to the Rev William Harriey Carnegie rector of St Margarets and Westminster Before marriage Mrs Chamberlain was Miss Mary Hubbard of Massachusetts daughter of the ex Secretary of War under President Cleveland A cabinet official noted in the report as part of the social announcement
Newport July 7 unseasonable weather with April like temperatures. Newport society notes describe fashion at health and fashion assemble and seaside visits at Fairholm. Drexel and Caperton families appear in social rounds with mentions of Rear Admiral Caperton and Mr Caperton, plus Belmonts hosting dinners and Vincent Astor's plans for the weekend.
Mrs Steven B Ellans will travel to White Sulphur Springs Saturday aboard the Washington Pom line. The report notes fashionable outfits at Haldehurst and mentions Misses Jean and Anna Aydon of Cincinnati riding to a rival event, with Mrs William Yater of Norfolk among attendees.
Special to the Washington P describes Sweet Pea Night at Lenox Flower Show with Lenox Torticultural Society in Town Hall. The event features last flowers from the gardens of Mrs Robert Winthrop Wesars and includes numerous attendees and notables such as Mrs Townsley and Mrs George A Wildrick.
Special to The Washington Post Beverly Masa reports on hot July weather pushing bathing beaches to peak crowds. Motorists sped along shore roads using high power cars to splash water, creating a popular wind up for younger colonists as they dried off after the drive.
J H Wheelwright and family travel by private car through Boston on their way to York Harbor Me. H Wheelwright of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad and Haviston A Beal, long in London with the American delegation at the St James court, have arrivals in Boston.
Special to The Washington Post reports a convention of the National Fertilizer Association in Hot Springs with speakers including Schwedtman of National City Bank New York addressing the gathering. The event drew hundreds of attendees and focused on fertilizer industry issues.
A reader reports severe facial irritation after using Resmol products. The condition spread across the face with burning scales and itching. After trying various remedies, including Resinai soap, the burning eased within three weeks and the patient recovered.
Eighty manufacturers attend the New York convention with many from the industry. The event runs through Friday with arrivals including Mrs Tantel Manning Silvany, Mr and Mrs Hartes Copeland of Ambert, and L J Freift of Wilmington.
Admiral Harris and Mrs Harris spend the summer at Narragansett. The couple enjoyed perfect golfing weather at Point Judith Country Club with guests including Mr and Mrs Isaac Edward Emereon of Baltimore. Wilkinson and his mother Mrs Frnest Wilkinson were seen at Rosalind, while Admiral Harris, retired from service, and his wife attended leisure events near Washington.
Dr and Mrs Rommet of Washington among today arrivals as Atlantic City hosts guests. Dr Stevens a resident of the Peake and Cho Pailroad arrive for an indefinite stay. Friday bridge party organized to aid shipment of carload troops. Emergency society sponsors event as elite guests plan summer resort visit.
Cardinal O Connell departs Saratoga Springs heading to Boston after a visit to ease the heat wave’s toll. The trip follows a brief stay where relief from the press of the season was sought amid Adirondack breezes and summer crowds.
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows retail prices mostly fell or rose modestly in 1915 after a long rise since 1907, with meat and potatoes down while sugar and some grains held higher. War abroad drove shifts in demand, keeping some prices elevated despite overall easing. Wheat and beer prices advanced, while beef spiked briefly at war onset before normalizing.
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