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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
6
Today only at Loodward & Lothrop New York Washington Paris a sale of white dress fabrics and household linens features 100 pieces English longcloth 12 yards per piece at 1.50 and English nainlook at 2.00, plus 100 dozen Old Bleach Pure Linen Huck Towels at 3.00 per dozen. Second floor Eleventh St.
Special sale of Turkish bath towels labeled seconds with minor oil spots or dropped stitches that do not affect wear. Manufacturer offers limited stock this season, encouraging early selection. Six for 1.25 dollars on second floor Eleventh at.
Bar Harbor Maine hosts a busy summer with tennis, dancing, and golf events at the Country and Swimming clubs. A major fundraiser for Bar Harbor Hospital features a cabaret at the Casino on August 12 with leading locals and visiting elites.
A well dressed woman values clothes as expression of character and comfort. The article showcases two Ladies Home Journal golf patterns, including a striped cotton Russian blouse with drop shoulders and a two piece skirt with sash. Designs come in multiple sizes with yardage and prices listed for pattern lovers.
President Wilson attended services at Central Presbyterian Church then, with Dr. Grayson, took a long country ride and dined on the west terrace. Diplomatic visitors, including Ambassador von Bernstorff and the Chilean minister, moved through Washington society with meals at Shoreham and the New Willard, while other envoys and families planned travels and arrivals around late July events.
Lady Duff Gordons guests include Miss Nell Fletcher and Mrs Kemp daughters of Senator Fletcher of Florida while Rep and Mrs Rouse depart Champlain for Kentucky. Richard Metcalfe new Panama Canal commissioner and Mrs Metcalfe will host a Nebraska Association gathering next Wednesday at 8 with Panamanian minister and high officials. Mrs John W Green and daughter Ada depart for Buffalo Chicago San Francisco then Manila for husband in secret service. Miss Lanette Smith heads to York Long Island for visits. Charles McCarthy and others from Washington are at Atlantic City and Otto T Simon of Washington and his wife stay at Carlsbad.
London reports that deposed King Manuel I of Portugal will wed Princess Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern in Sigmaringen on September 4. An earth token from Lisbon will be placed on Manuel’s bare soul during the ceremony. Prisoners in Portugal sent a leaden ring bearing royal arms, forged from stolen utensils, and smuggled out after being blessed by imprisoned royals.
Last Wednesday in New York, Newport summer plans unfold with the Martins hosting entertainments for Mrs Fish and kin. Notables including Wetmore, Twombly, the German ambassador, and Butler attend dinners at Morrell cottage and nearby homes as leaders and socialites gather in Lenox and Hot Springs for theatre, costume dances, and open-house events.
At Babylon Long Island Saturday night a South Side hospital fundraiser featured a fancy dress ball. Prizes in tango waltz and one step went to couples in Brazilian, blue and white satin jockey, and various Oriental and period costumes. The crowd filled the casino and boosted the hospital fund.
Noted actress Mary Anderson de Navarro known as Our Mary turns 64. Debuted at 16 in Juliet, spent early career in the South and West, first New York appearance at 18. Renowned for beauty, she faced criticism as crude and stiff but improved with Charlotte Cushman’s support and became a leading favorite in England and America. In London at 26 she refused to meet the Prince of Wales, defending her reputation over royal favor.
The piece notes English tolerance for royal behavior and Mary’s rise in popularity in both England and America. It covers her 1889 breakdown from overwork, a 1890 marriage to Antonio de Navarro, and her subsequent withdrawal from public life after a brief, secretive Catholic wedding in Hemstead England.
The Mackay family dominated a Paris ball on July 2 as grandmother Mrs John W. Mackay, daughter Princess Stighang Calonna, and granddaughter Countess Jules de Bonevouler danced together. Notables in attendance included the Duke and Duchess of Deauville, Princesa de Pgio Suage, de Broglie, and many counts, marchionesses, and viscounts. The trio led the flower of French society with grace and unity.
A weekly report notes Swift and Company's Fresh Beer operation in Washington DC averaged 12.39 cents per barrel for the week ending Saturday July 26. Three cranes ERS tallies included.
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