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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
12
The Protected Edge Glass Tumblers feature an outward curve before the rim to shield the edge from chipping and breakage. Symmetrical, aesthetically pleasing, and economical, the design is marketed as a practical advance in tableware at 60 cents per dozen.
The Wizard Mop now sells for 1.25 dollars with the SEW 1 model featuring an improved adjustable handle. The mop, praised for cleaning efficiency and ease of use, uses a triangle shape to reach hard spots and a human elbow adjustable handle to enhance performance.
An advertisement promotes a mop reduced from $1.50 to $1.25 and highlights The Wizard Polish and Floor Oil as an unusually fine cleaner and polisher. It promises a rich finish and acts as a food to surfaces. Items priced 25c 50c 1.00 and upward on the fifth floor.
We offer 12 piece toilet sets at 3 dollars 95 cents each. These porcelain sets are regularly carried but priced as a great bargain due to a large order. Available in several patterns and colors on the fifth floor.
A Washington social column notes engagements and forthcoming weddings across Missouri to St. Louis, Shelbyville, and Williamsport, with receptions at congressional circles and summers in Shellyville. The list includes courtship announcements for Miss Ethel Lloyd and others, plus travels of diplomats, military families, and society figures visiting from New York, Virginia, and Ohio.
A colorful Newport scene shows Mrs Effie Pearson and Mrs J Gordon Douglas in bold yellows amid a crowd watching the mixed doubles at the Newport Casino. Governors add stands to seat spectators for August National Lawn Tennis matches as tennis week expands.
Special to The Washington Past from Chicago July 2 reports fierce debate over a claim blondes are disappearing from public life. Scientists cite a prehistoric cold spell bleaching skin and hair while others cite perceptions of beauty and notions of genius to explain blondes’ decline.
An advertised beauty remedy claims a delta tone paste with Seifone and water can remove hair from face neck and arms. The method involves applying a thin paste to the surface, rubbing it away, and washing the skin to complete hair removal.
President Poincare visits Russia with Premier Viviani and French ships. He asks Tsar to rebuild the fortress at Warsaw and garrison it, a move opposed by Russia but likely to be granted, risking friction with Germany while French and Russian warships welcome the party at Kronstadt.
In Asbury Park New Jersey July 2 a gas stove explosion in the Ocean Grove bungalow of Paul F Richmond a government employee from Washington DC started a blaze that destroyed five other cottages before being checked. The Richmond family escaped with no effects saved. Loss fixed around $10 000.
Ambassador to Spain Joseph Willard urged the President to receive him during a personal visit to the United States. He plans to go to New York on Saturday to bid farewell to his daughter, Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt, who will soon sail with her husband for Brazil. Willard framed the trip as personal business.
Samuel Swift, music and art critic, died in a New York hospital after an operation. He was 41 and had contributed to magazines on music and art, serving as critic for The Mall Tribune and Son of this city. Born in Newark, New Jersey.
News notes from Falmouth July 2 report the Cup challenger sailing with convoy to the United States. The vessel expected to call at Agores before entering U S waters, with its destination and route briefly outlined amid shipping chatter. In local happenings, Carroll Council of EK of C. meets at Knights of Columbus Hall with entertainment and a business session led by Joseph J. Desnan and Grand Knight William McGee. Also reported is the death of Samuel Nickerson, longtime banker and former First National Bank president, noted by relatives.
On August 14 a small family party will honor John Jacobstor's second birthday anniversary. Attending are family members and a few young friends. Jr. and Mrs. Herry Payne Whitney answered the call back to Newport for social functions with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Iselin and others aboard the steam yacht Warrior.
Official appraisal of the late Benjamin Altman merchant’s estate places gross taxable value at 11 084 108 dollars and net at 9 005 617 dollars. Gifts to the Altman Foundation, partly for employees, were held exempt from the inheritance tax.
The Argentine government plans a $55,000 annex to the legation at New Hampshire Avenue, elevating its status to ambassadorial. The two story, ornamentally styled building will house a ballroom, billiard room, and root garden, with iron balconies and Indiana limestone mantels designed by Clarke Wargamba.
Teheran July 21 amid pomp young Sultan Ahmed Mirea was crowned Shah of Persia seated on the peacock thrones and wearing the Great Mogul diamond in his head covering. He took the constitutional oath at the palace of the national council then proceeded to prayer at a mosque. A glass coach procession through decorated streets, guarded by police and troops, accompanied the ceremony with diplomatic representatives present.
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