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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
10
Woodward and Lothrop offer New York Washington Paris fabrics described as the season’s finest sheer weaves. Highlights include imported printed tulles and nets in lavender pink and blue, bordered voiles with self-covered borders, gingham, embroidered voiles, and bordered voiles at special yard prices from 0.50 to 1.75.
The text describes fabrics with polka stripes coral patterns and new colorings. It highlights practical lawns 10 cents per yard Reg regular 18. It notes second wear and a standard weave with floral figured and striped patterns in fresh colorings.
Silk Hosiery in a good assortment of fashionable two-tone shades offered at a sacrifice price due to slight imperfections. The notes promise no pair will snag, with rare weave flaws undetectable in wear and the maker’s silk hose reputably desirable. Special price set at 25 cents per pair.
A selection of affordable outdoor goods includes Indian Tepee Tents and Khaki canvas with bright decorations priced at $2.00 and $3.50, sturdy Boy Scout Tents at $3.95, and collapsible sidewalk sulkies for children at $2.50 to $3.95. The items promise economy and practicality for summer outings and vacations.
Miss Sally Garlington, daughter of Brig Gen Ernest A Garlington, and Lieut Dwight K Chamberlin, Seventh Cavalry United States Army, were married at St Johns Church Lafayette Square. Guests included the President and Gen Leonard Wood. The couple planned a wedding trip and Philippines posting.
Mysterious disappearance of a bow knot diamond brooch from Mrs. Roy B. Pierce's gown during a Casino dance at Narragansett Pier puzzles the season’s fashionable set. Mrs. Pierce offers a substantial reward with a no-questions asked clause as the Pierce family spends the summer at Narragansett. The tale follows social fixtures and the high society crowd amid Newport’s summer events and other courtly notes.
An extended visit to Georgia is noted as guests plan to join Mr Fite at the Brighton during a long motor trip. Mr and Mrs Emmons Smith of Florence Court and their young son, who left Washington in June for a northern tour, have arrived at Saranac Inn for an extended stay on Upper Saranac Lake. Mrs John E Wilkie travels from Washington to Springfield Conn to visit before heading to Maine for the summer with Mr Wilkie. Edith Ellington, Georgia Normal and Industrial College graduate, returns to Thomson Ga with her aunt Mrs Bennett. Mrs Victor Blue arrives at Newport as a guest of Marsden J Perry at Ble House. Mr and Mrs W A Little stay in Swampscott Mass until mid August then go to Asbury Park N J before returning to Washington. Mrs Irving Porter and daughter Catharine, after Atlantic City weeks, head to Rectortown Va for the summer. Mrs David Adler of Pittsburgh visits her mother Mrs Fannie Atel at 619 K Street NW. Miss Bertha Livingston, Miss Irene Livingston, and Miss Lilian Bobys depart for a two week stay at Ocean View Va.
The first ladies aviation meeting at London Aerodome Hendon will feature Baroness Schenk of Germany and several French reps including Mme Franck. English entrants include Mrs de Beauvoir Stocks and likely Mrs Maurice Hewlett. Events include cross country flights, a speed race, and a Special trophy for carrying a lady passenger twice around the aerodome, with international participation anticipated.
Recipes for drinks and desserts feature pineapple cherry shrub peach sal ready drawn from a household guide. Advice spans soothing ailments with pineapple juice nasal and throat relief remedies and comfort tips such as heated salt bags and light lotions for fever fatigue and rheumatic joints.
Mrs John Hays Hammond, a prominent woman, offers ten practical tips for marriage. Do not marry for money or ancestry, choose independently, seek health advice, and ensure honesty and competence in life affairs. Her counsel argues such precautions would reduce divorces and unhappy marriages, though may limit weddings.
A reader asks how to whiten hands and soften rough dark skin and another seeks a double chin reduction and foot care. The column suggests a saxolite wash with hazel and mercorized wax nightly to reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, and fade freckles, noting gradual skin renewal over a week or more.
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