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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
39
The listing promotes Damith pattern cloths with several 2x2 yard sizes priced at $2.00 to $3.60 and a 2x3 yard size at $3.60. A dozen 58 inch damask napkins is shown at 82.00 per dozen, with a regular price of $2.50.
Advertises an assortment of Brillantine bathing suits for women girls and misses in black navy blue cardinal and brown. Highlights two piece suits with sailor collars full skirts and trim details. Prices range from 2.75 to 7.50 reflecting sizes from children to misses.
Old catalog style list details children's sandals and summer footwear with ankle strap, patent leather and canvas uppers, Goodyear stitched soles, and prices from 1.25 to 3.00. Also advertised stationery including writing papers, envelopes, post cards, and albums with various prices and box quantities.
New Thermos bottles feature a jointed nickel case with 13 detachable shoulder joints and are ideal for travel, camping, yachting, and outings. They keep beverages hot for a day and cold for over three days. Pint size priced at 3.00 and 3.75, quart sizes 4.00 and 5.75. Tea or coffee kettles priced at 7.50.
The article lists several Washington families and officials embarking for summer travel or staying abroad. It notes Mr and Mrs Reid, the American ambassador to London, will visit the United States in August and stay at Wild Air in the Adirondacks. It mentions Maj John Park Finley and Mrs Finley announcing the engagement of their daughter Flora Vilette to William H Nobie of the Twenty-third Infantry, with a wedding planned in Zamboanga. Various others, including Mrs George Peabody Wetmore, Mrs John E Hanway, and Rev Frederick Power, are noted for summer tours, relocations to Newport, North Beverly, and Chautauqua, with several families sailing or driving to destinations like Nantucket, Atlantic, Goshen, and Highland retreats.
A column recounts Sanita Stewart's engagement prospects with Prince Miguel of Braganza amid Paris and London gossip. It covers European marriage ambitions, royal likelihoods, and a grand Lake Forest horticultural show with prize awards and notable attendees, including guests and society figures.
The ad touts the Eddy refrigerator as an enduring, trusted brand for sixty years, emphasizing food and ice savings. It notes moderate prices and stock in varied styles including apartment sizes, and claims DC agency representation with complete line, including nursery items and fixtures, though some text remains garbled.
The social season highlights a high society wedding in Rome as Miss Martyn wed Dr Edward Livingston Trudeau after a failed attempt to delay. The ceremony at the Church of the Oratory drew intimate guests before the couple planned to spend winter in Morocco and later reside in London. Mrs Trudeau, widow of the late Dr Trudeau, returned to Chicago with her daughter Alice Livingston Trudeau.
Invitations pour in for Miss Taft as social season unfolds in Newport. Mrs Roelker hosts luncheons and a Hawhurst reception awaits Miss Roelker, with President Taft's daughter among the guests and Mrs Roelker and Miss Roelker hosting in the drawing room.
In a tense western sequence Whispering Smith faces Reckless trio, using quick wits and a drawn revolver to deter them. He taunts Fatty Filer and Bax ter while plotting to outmaneuver the ambush, maintaining nerve as danger escalates during a high stakes stand.
A blurred tale centers on Whispering Smith and Sinclair in Oro Vila as they clash over stolen funds. The pursuit unfolds through a tense street encounter, hotel hideouts, and threats, with Smith planning a long night ride and Kennedy’s Tower AW money as the key prize.
In the Medicine Bend region the pursuit of Sin clair and his quarry intensifies as townsfolk, cattlemen, sheep men, and railroad workers align for or against Sinclair. Dicksie fears for Marion and himself as Sinclair presses toward Crawing Stone, with danger looming over all in the Crain ing Stone valley.
The makers display a full midsummer sample set of waists in charming styles and novelties. Imported Swiss ingertings and medallions from German and Italian sources decorate pieces with pin tuck and beading. Some have round necks, square yokes, or varied back and sleeve trims. Most fasten at the back, long sleeves, and show minor handling wear. The sample sale was priced to attract buyers despite high production costs.
A health note by Dr T J Allen discusses rye as an alternative to wheat. It notes rye and other cereals share minerals, but rye starch digests more easily, making rye bread lighter to digest. The piece highlights breadmaking, traditional peasant use, and long European cultivation.
King Edward plans a visit to Whites w Rei the Earl of Greys long seated in Wrest park. Bedfordshire prepares a public welcome with village gates and school officials present. A guard of honour from local boy scouts will greet the king at Silsbo church on Sunday. The Lord Lieutenant is invited to dine with the king and guests.
Children enjoyed a day at Marshall Hall with free transport and amusements provided by boat management. Adults accompanied the youngsters as crews welcomed them aboard on Seventh Street alert for a special event day yesterday.
In hot weather locals seek amusement and comfort at suburban resorts. The Marine Band and assistant leader attract crowds on most evenings except Sundays for dancing. Boating shooting and boning draw many devotees. Two other big draws are the Illuminated riding track and the motion picture theater.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a church service schedule with stray phrases about other services and topics. Core items mention a meeting tomorrow and a sermon outline titled The Hidden Miacere. Decoding yields uncertain details but confirms a faith community event plan and upcoming service.
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