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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
10
Woodward & Lothrop presents a varied stock from New York to Paris featuring both imported Paris lingerie and domestic dresses. Highlights include exquisite $45.00 dresses, $29.50 and $37.50 options, and white wash and linen skirts at special prices. Fabrics include striped voile and lawn designs in black and white, pink, blue, green, lavender, with lace collars and embroidery accents.
A sale features black and navy tailored suits dominating the assortment with black and white striped and cream shades also present. Items include whipcords serges diagonals and fancy weaves with satin lined coats and several black and tan silk options.
Mgr Bonaventura Cerretti said the papal decree does not alter American Catholic marriage law. The order refers to mixed marriages in Germany and Hungary, allowing a priest to act as legal witness when couples refuse to follow strict rules. He awaits official guidance on effects for the United States and England.
Cameron Forbes governor general of the Philippines who had been ill on the island of Nashaweng is making satisfactory progress toward health. Forbes expects to return to Manila in October at the expiration of his six months leave.
The article notes Helen Taft participated as a rider in a country fair horse show at the Montserrat Golf Club Beverly Farms, with Miss Taft in back and thoroughbred class. It mentions a broad roster of social and diplomatic visitors in Washington including Gen Clarence Redwards, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Guggenheim, and other prominent figures on extended summer travels and postings.
A Newport Sunday at Ailwy's Beach drew 100 plus automobiles to the bathing club. Mrs J R Drexel and other society women wore daring hats and vivid dresses. The Meadow Larks polo club expands with plans for a new field, clubhouse, and rising membership. A London party hosted by Mrs Cremet featured royalty and notables, ending with dancing and late suppers. A vigilance committee targets a “pious lady on the telephone” seen as Sabbath violators, sparking social chatter ahead of Berkshire Hunt events at Lee Pleasure Park.
Mary Ellen and Mr. Mary Ellen invite the Wellingtons to dinner to show their unpretentious home. They discuss roads, drainage, mosquitoes, and neighborhood change, noting dust, odor, and social ambitions. The visit ends with talk of moving to a more suitable property.
Dorothy Hazard, Syracuse society leader and suffrage activist, and Edwin C Witherby, general superintendent of Solvay Semit Company, have announced their engagement. Hazard’s mother leads Onondaga County’s Woman's Political Union. Hazard family ties include Caroline Hazard, longtime dean of Wellesley College. The couple are connected to Syracuse clubs and social circles. Hazard summered at Narragansett Pier with the Hazards.
Christian Endeavor leaders with a 4000-person membership in the District chaired a dinner in the WoCA last night to map an aggressive winter campaign. Members voted to make the dinner monthly and to gather 75 city teachers to discuss issues. Two outdoor services were planned for next Sunday at Stanton Park and the Georgetown canal, with Miss Myrtle Schofield to open a normal class for the mission in autumn.
The Normal Camp near Sycamore Island and Glen Echo Heights station is nearly finished with a house warming to be held soon. The 1912 Normal School class donated funds for lumber and equipment replacing traditional class day exercises. The camp will be a permanent institution for graduates and future students to enjoy.
Venus governs today bringing merriment, cheerfulness, and gains for women, mothers, and merchants. A fiery sign favors balanced minds and eloquent speech while intuition sharpens. Saturn Sun align against deceit, aiding honest trade and real estate, noting a sign for sympathetic, truthful youth.
A movement to preserve Louisa May Alcott's old Concord house faces loss of its once lively rooms and decaying surroundings as progress, including nearby electric transit, reshapes the historic site. The piece links the house to the author of Little Women and Little Men, noting its role in inspiring generations of readers.
Dr Frank R Starkey of Philadelphia claims an elixir of life from gland extracts and glyc erin injection, but says it is not a medicine. He argues true health lies in harmony of internal secretions and warns mono diets disrupt this balance, urging balanced nutrition to maintain vitality.
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