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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
25
A catalog style sale offers woolen suits in sizes 2 to 16 and boys summer wear at prices down from 3.00 to 7.50. Selections include reefed vests, sailor blouses, and wash suits in white and color, plus knickerbocker trousers and duck hats. Remaining stock marked down further for quick sale.
The advertisement highlights a large stock of dresses for misses and girls including lawn dresses, white ground lawn outfits, jumper dresses, English suits, coats, and a variety of washable garments. It promotes a clearance of colored lawn dresses and plated skirts with prices listed such as 1.95, 2.25, and 1.50 to 2.50.
Attended by Attorney General and Mrs Bonaparte and Gen and Mrs Grant in Lenox and with many guests at the Cairo and Hotel Wolcott. A Johannesburg of society, diplomacy, and travel details weddings, visits to Paris, Berlin, and Lakewood, with numerous Washington, Baltimore, and Chicago figures listed among the summer hostesses and travelers.
Readable fragments describe a sales item for children’s summer undergarments and skirts with emphasis on quality materials and affordability. The notice mentions a raffle with prizes and a promotional event date, highlighting local shop offers and promotional rules.
Readable catalog snippet describes various women’s undergarments and gowns with trims such as insertion lace, beadwork, and embroidery. Mentions knee length and long gowns with necklines, sleeves, and decorative corset covers. Includes pricing and finishing details.
Readable fragments show a special sale with hammocks priced at 150 to 250 dollars, along with related accessories and women’s corsets. The ad mentions marked down items, 如 quality spares, Diabolo sets, and floor displays on the fourth floor with various price reductions and combinations.
The article notes President Roosevelt stopped at Philip Kahns cobbing shop during a ride at Oyster Bay to pick up two repaired boots. Kahns, veteran shoemaker for the President, recalls the heavy wear on Roosevelt’s shoes and his habit of extra repairs and nails, while the President jokes about future hunting boots and plans to return to the White House after four years.
Unusual naval training station ceremony drew Rear Admiral French E Chadwick of the USSN with Admiral Sir Lewis Beaumont of the British Navy reviewing apprentices. A luncheon followed with notable guests including Brig Gen Witham, Mrs Emory, Mr Woodward, and Mrs Whitney Warren. President Roosevelt is expected next Wednesday for business, not a social visit, landing at the training station and then leaving for the Mayflower.
New London Connecticut residents resume outdoor leisure after a Tuesday heat wave. Social events flourish at the Casino and Miramar with dinners, bridge parties, and a planned Branford House dinner. Notables include Mrs Sackett, Wr and Mrs von Bruning, Miss Nish, Mr Nelson Whitney, and Mrs Moton Plant. A new motorboat and a children's dancing class are noted among summer diversions.
Tax notices reveal Berkshire summer residents facing substantial bills. Alice Byington estate taxed 372 dollars at Brockbridge. Amy Instgi 2743 on Clovercroft. William Douglas Sloane 2639 on Elm Court. Spencer P Shotter 2321 on Shadowbrook. George Westinghouse leads with 3287 to Lee and Lenox. Capt and Mrs John Barnes travel to Vermont and New Hampshire while others named include Mr Joshua Davis Miss Eloise Davis and Lieut George H Stanton.
The Royal British Navy departed by motor on Wednesday toward the Massachusetts coast resorts. Mr and Mrs George Baty Blake, long staying on Wellesley hills, have returned to Pine Needles. Miss Heloise Meyer hosted at Overlee, while Mrs David Turner Dana hosted luncheon at Osceola cottage. Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte and Mrs Bonaparte are at the Hotel Aspinwall. Mrs William Osgood is at the Curtis Hotel. In Stockbridge, a brilliant mixed doubles final saw Mrs Newman, Mrs Perry, Syd ney Henshaw defeat Mrs Dugene, Rice and A Dubois 6-4 7-9 6-1. The Stockbridge tennis team beat Great Barrington 3-2 with players Hen shaw, Peabod, Hague, Morse and McCreery.
Bar Harbor Me announces its annual horse show set for August 18. The executive committee includes J Hetterlines of Philadelphia Philip Javingston of New York and Arthur Doddson of Washington Kanara Morrell is president with a board featuring John Kane and Dr J Madison Taylor. Mrs J Biddie Porter hosted a large reception at Wyandotte cottage with help from her daughters Catherine and Margarette Porter as Balance Rock hosts, and guests Warner N Leeds and family from New York have arrived for the season.
Eastern Lodge Ro 7 100T held a regular meeting with strong attendance. Knott and Roben were installed as supporters to the vice grand by Grand Representative J F Bown. Rich Intro introduced a recess with informal talks and social time. Brother Petty spoke on wartime experiences. A July 43 session will feature Petty reminiscing about the Civil War and a musical program is planned.
Two wills filed for probate detail John McKeon dies July 2. He leaves main estate to daughters Elizabeth Worren and Eva Schmidt for their lives, then to survivor and heirs. Higa Wrenn receives household effects. Dranci A Schmidt gets gold watch and chain. Robert McReynolds and Eliza Wrenn named executors without bond. Catherine O Hara's 1890 will divides estate among nieces and nephews. Anne C O Hara named executrix.
Secretary Grant calls a Tuesday 6 30 pm meeting at the Chamber of Commerce for the entertainment committee of the approaching tuberculosis congress. Acting Chairman Dr Charles W Richardson says it will be the only committee gathering until September and urges full attendance of listed members including Drs Richardson Bovee Thomas Wright Hagner Glazebrook Carmichael Pimchot Woodward Bone Lisner and others.
Evening trips aboard the Jamestown boat offer popular pleasure with moonlit dances and an exceptional orchestra. Sailings include weekday and weekend options with round trip tickets covering steamer and hotel costs, leaving Friday or Saturday and returning Monday morning.
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