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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
10
New stock from Loodward & Lothrop and partners features light colored voile dresses in blues greens and lavenders with navy options and various sleeve and waist styles. One and two piece ensembles include vest effects draped waists and tucked skirts with plaited overskirts, plus black and white sets and durable launderability highlighted.
The notice promotes cotton fabrics in multiple colors and patterns 38 inches wide priced 35 to 50 cents per yard. Designs include stripes plaids checks florals and conventional motifs. Located on the second floor G street.
An ad notes a large and complete stock of linen items such as table linens towels handkerchief linens and pillowcases, promising continued supply at any price while wartime shortages push flax toward government use in Britain. It invites inspection of pure linen lines including table mats bureau and buffet scarfs scrubs and more, on Seventh Street.
A New Lot of Mohair Ginghams For Skirts and Dresses promotes lightweight material ideal for skirts and sport wear. Bright patterns offer cool dresses with long wear, featuring large plaids stripes and small checks in two tone effects. 2 inches wide at 81.00 per yard, second floor G street.
A catalog note describes Bandeau and Bandeau Brassieres in white and flesh tones, crafted from various fabrics and lace trims. Prices range from 50 cents to 8 dollars 50 cents, with Nemo models highlighted for shaping, plus brands DeBevoise Model Bein Jolie Pansy Nemo. Third floor-F street.
Reed Fiber and Willow furniture offered for summer homes and year round use. A large display includes Reed furniture in blue shellac nut brown and other finishes, plus light brown Reed Fiber pieces upholstered in tapestry. French Willow items include chairs settees rockers and tables with prices from five fifty to twenty three dollars and Reed Fiber swings and chairs priced up to twenty two fifty.
French Ambassador Frénch Funserand hosted a large reception at the embassy to celebrate French independence day. Guests included the French high commission, embassy staff and spouses, and local residents. Mme Jussserand and the ambassador then left for New York for a Madison Square Garden celebration. Secretary of War and Mrs. Baker visited Martinsburg from Washington. Mrs. Baker performed solo at a Calvary Methodist Church celebration. Mrs. Lane and Miss Nancy Lane, wife and daughter of the Secretary of the Interior, return to Washington this week from Hawaii. Swiss envoy Dr Carl Huebscher joined Mme Huebscher at Nonquitt Mass, returning soon. Lt Col and Mrs James L. Walsh have returned home after their June 29 wedding. Mrs. Blodgett plans to return Tuesday while Mrs. Chase announces the engagement of Suzanne DuVal to Ross D. Thompson. A Geneva, NY, wedding saw Miss Mary M Doran wed to Raymond F Maryman in St Francis de Sales Church with a large attendance. The Maryman couple will reside in Boston after a short trip. Out-of-town guests included S A Maryman, George Matthews, Irene Deegan, and others. Dr and Mrs Walter Parker have moved into the Rochambeau house on Wilwan Street. Mrs Parker visited from New England. Serbian Minister Lioubimir Michailovitch spent the weekend in New York. M r and Mrs William F Clapp of Cambridge, Mass, visited Washington. they are hosted by Mrs Charles Grayson Dulin at her E Street home and joined by Mrs John B Henderson for a dinner. The Clapps will visit New York with Mt Clapp, connected to Harvard University.
Special to The Washington Post New York July 14 Frederick Rand US Dept of Agriculture plant pathologist arrived at the Mavarre Hotel. He discussed work on plant diseases including cucumber and sugar corn threats. Washington society guests frequenting New York hotels and encounters with a traffic officer at Thirty second Street are noted, alongside visits by French mission members and other officials.
Miss Brinkley announces the engagement of Virginia Sothern Brinkley to Lieut Robert Otis Cupp of the aviation section six tall corps. Several Washingtonians plus hotel society details fill a long social page with travels engagements and guest lists at Lakeside Ohio and New London Conn.
A humorous critique contrasts modern beach fashions and the 1918 bathing beauty. The piece describes a beachgoing woman as a spectacle of silk complexions, sunshades, and hair, likening her to a one-woman cabaret while warning of guile and danger.
A fragment lists numerous Washingtonians and accompanying spouses staying at Manhattan, Algonquin, Aber deen, Breslin, Continental, Cumberland, Empire, Flanders, Grand, Markwell, and other hotels in New York City. Notables include J J Dimon, M R Cherlaon, D P Hickling, F H Spencer, Dean Caldwell, M H Stewart, N Hewlett, J E Galligan, Miss Clara H Olsen, George J Goodwin, C H Congdon, and many more, seen among guests at multiple Gotham hostels. The note highlights wide attendance of society figures and travelers across several estab lishments.
Navarre W K Aubuchon F R Wilson Mrs F Dotan FP J Mitchell P C Wadsworth C Du Bose L J Stevens and W Chapman at the Park Avenue Mrs H J Martin at the Richmond J Namm and Mrs Heston at the St Francis W F Carroll and E Farwell at the Sherman Square B J Burna at the St Louis A Roe at the Union Square C H Saffen and Mrs F Camp at the Wellington C H Batchelor B J Graham and F J Murray at the Woodward H Johnson and W Warren M O D Wich S A Leav and C W Reid at the Wallich Mr and Mrs G R War then and Mr and Mrs C Gehring at the Ansonia Mrs FE Church P C Johnson and H Denegre at the Heritage.
The First Church of Christ Gerentist was dedicated yesterday at Columbia Road and Euclid Street with morning and evening services. The building cost 160000, paid on June 30, and a brief history and analysis of the church were given by First Reader Arthur L Hitchcock.
The Jarrs debate cutting costs and launching a men’s magazine parody amid wartime society. Mr Jarr imagines issue ideas, including stories and fashion pages, while Mrs Jarr worries about slang and household finances. The Dialogue-style piece lampoons gender roles and publishing trends with humorous, satirical exchanges.
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