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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
23
Our Weekly Bargain Day offers an unusually attractive assortment of remnants and odd lots. The sale features one of a kind articles, incomplete assortments, and miscellaneous items at special prices. Regular stock is also available.
Sale notes a large line of single portieres with sample stock from a prominent importer offered at special prices. High grade damask and crepe remains, suitable for couch covers and dens, priced at 3.75 to 25 dollars with bulk and menswear accessories also advertised.
Bargain prices on women’s hose with various styles and sizes advertised. Highlights include prices around 14 75 each, 4 for 100 dollars, and mentions of double soles heels and toes. Also notes men’s hosiery options at 19 75 each and bulk offers.
A compact ad notes a Friday sale on 26 inch Blick Sun Glena umbrellas with steel frame, loose roll and handles, and natural shade. Price listed as $2.00 each, with offer likely targeted to shoppers at the tenth street area.
Page offers men wash ties in white linen parasols and assorted accessories. Displays include Greco Suk parasols with wood handles, discounted to $14, plus women knit pants and Hamburg Department notices. Sizable reductions feature boys wash suits, umbrella styles, and fashion items with sale prices and display notes.
The corset department advertises medium corsets with elastics and adjustable sizes from 18 to 20, featuring firm boning and attached bows. Priced from 5 to 7 5, and includes several models with new arrivals and size options.
Readable fragments show furniture department notices with many price reductions. Items include a Davenport and sofa sets, a tan or oak frame table, a cedar style weathered oak piece, and assorted desks and tables with marked downs. Some entries mix misspellings and unclear amounts but indicate discounts from original prices.
Cardinal Gibbons visited the White House for lunch with the President after golfing at Chevy Chase Club. The Attorney General and Miss Helen Taft with her brother joined in social events with various figures, while ministers and officials moved between Washington and summer retreats amid a week of political and social engagements.
The article lists numerous Washington residents and relatives preparing summers away from the city. Mentions frequent destinations such as Niagara Falls, Portland, and various coastal spots, with many families planning extended visits and relocations through late summer. It records several marriages and hosting arrangements, along with movements of retired or civic figures between homes.
A fragmented society page recounts lectures, local charity, and notable Newport figures. It details a British government counsel linked to a Venezuelan matter, a sermon amid caustic remarks, and society chatter about Mrs Sherman and her devoted servant Martin. It references the Princess of Wales’ charitable image and embroidery work, plus a portrait of long-standing community residents and their modest legacies.
Charles H Magness the sailor musician who deserted from the navy and married the late Senator Arthur P Gormans daughter is to be released from naval prison Monday. His wife Mrs Magness has traveled to Portsmouth to arrange rooms and bring dresses for his homecoming.
A Paris rumor spread by intimate circles claims Duchess de Chauldes, formerly Theodora Shonts of Chicago, is secretly engaged to Prince Joachim Murat. Denials come from the prince’s father as details tie into a year end social season marked by lavish balls and masked events at Parisian and country estates including Chateau de Lurevile and Chateau de Boursault.
The body of Ensign Hugh Kerrateen of the North Carolina was brought ashore at Naples on July 15 after injuries from an explosion at sea. Wrapped in an American flag, it was escorted ashore by Italian and American launches as warships fired a salute. The body was later taken to Perugia of the Anchor Line for shipment to New Orleans.
Fragmented OCR tale follows Whispering Smith and Marion as gang turmoil erupts near Medlema Band Bani with hold ups and a tense defense. Characters include Merion Snelair, Charles Scribiper, and Diazia, amid hopes for safety and a distant call to courage.
A disjointed scene unfolds with a family crisis and implied danger. Characters discuss covert actions to help Mim while armed men guard a crossing, planning moves at dawn and reflecting on past duties and a missing engine memory. The tense atmosphere hints at crime and suspense in a rural setting.
The article argues dry foods strengthen teeth better than mush or soft items by promoting natural chewing. It opposes salt and flavor enhancers as unhealthy. It cites hard foods like nuts and dry bread to stimulate appetite and jaw exercise, noting chewing keeps teeth strong for both humans and dogs.
Whispering Smith and Du Sang plot to cross the country via Willems Cache to reach the Canadian pass. The tale recalls a murder at Viasran Valley, a tense envoy from Whispering Smith to Melorreke, and a looming showdown with Du Sang as the escape route through the Cache tightens the noose on authorities and outlaws alike.
King Frederick of Denmark and Queen visited St Petersburg aboard Daneborg docking at Peterhof. They were greeted by Emperor Nicholas and empresses along with the Queen of Greece. The royal visit spans about one week as a family affair with the Danish sovereigns staying in Russia.
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