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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
13
Inventory includes varied blouses and linens with multiple sizes from 34 to 46. Prices range from 1 to 4 dollars, with several items discounted from higher figures. Excerpts note color options like white, stock remnants, and clearance stock from regular lines.
Friday special offers on women's gauze vests from Interestorf for Lamor Ty a oF necked sleeveless style. Specially priced at 15c each, feature ribbed and Swiss Lisle fabrics with various trims. Limited quantities and sizes available.
Readable catalog notes list various garments including flesh and white silk underwear, nightgowns, hospital gowns with short sleeves, empire necklines, and lace edging. Prices shown range from 95 cents to about $1.48, with references to novelty styles and trims.
A fragmented report notes a menace connected to a special prize worth S200. The readable text mentions lingering danger and a notable third plan, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Reductions during July on standard Crex and Deltox grass rugs with wide color range including green brown blue and gray. Item now priced at R10.95, previously 14.75. Other rug price cuts noted with figures reflected as substantial discounts.
Friday sale highlights De Bevoise Brassieres known for design and comfort. Models shown tomorrow feature embroidery and lace with front hooks in sizes 24 to 44 at 50 cents. Satin waistline corsets, boned with elastics, and long line bust support offered. several pairs priced from 2.50 to 6.00, all displayed on the second floor.
Hosiery section advertises Friday sale of 50 dozen pairs Womens White Hose at 35 cents per pair and 50 dozen pairs of Full Fashioned White Cotton Hose with double soles and spliced heels. Also featured are Pink Flesh, light blue, nile emerald and yellow hose in several sizes priced 50 cents a pair. Irregular weave hosiery marked at $1.25 per pair.
Listing of girls clothing items including quilts, pullover drawers, crepe pajamas, tops, sweaters, gowns, and canes with various colors and sizes. Notes multiple price reductions from original amounts, describes stock like white art cloth, navy serge, beaver, and tan serge capes. Targeted for girls from toddler to 14 years with items grouped by type and size.
Historic listing for infants wear on the fourth floor offering handmade pillows slings slips skirts and shirts. Prices range from 50 cents to 2.75 dollars with former prices noted and items described as hand scalloped or finished with tucks and hems. Likely a department store clearance entry.
Mrs Jarr and Mr Jarr chat about neighbors and news as Elmer pleads for his saxophone loaned by Dinkston. Elmer explains paying $1 weekly for a $60 instrument, while Dinkston’s pawned sax leads to uneasy jokes about romances and a suffragette era widow. The scene ends with Elmer hoping for a job with a jazz band.
A description of a summer evening gown featuring a cream elk fabric, chiffon addition, and a belt of the same shade with long pads weighted by crystal tassels. The item emphasizes luxurious materials and decorative crystal elements.
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