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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
14
Society items recount arrivals at the White House where a notable guest recovers from illness. Ambassadors and dignitaries from Chile Bulgaria Serbia Croats and Slovenes visit New York and Washington, with plans for travel to Boston and Europe. Courtesies at the Chase Club and personal ties in Savannah and Newport appear among varied social events and weddings.
A moral warning on using children as spies in marital breakdown. Parents spy through kids, creating mistrust and harm. One woman recalls a ruined childhood from a mother watching the father’s drinking, teaching jealousy and wrecking affection. Such petty espionage deserves condemnation.
A 1920 prose column by Sophie Irene Loeb portraits a scrubwoman who finds purpose and happiness by engaging with children. She values youth, remains optimistic at 60, and believes love and giving to others bring fulfillment more than wealth. Fashion notes mention fur trims on chiffon gowns and georgette dresses with rhinestone accents.
Friday sale features White and Colored Rompers in beach style with collars cuffs and contrasting belt for ages up to 6 years at 145 each. Also 20 pairs of rompers in white rep gingham or poplin with embroidery or smocking sizes 7 and up at 245 each, previously 750 to 20. Dresses in white lawn or voile waist styles with pink, blue or yellow smocking priced 345 each, previously 35 and 6. Infants Section Third floor.
The Fourth Floor Children's Shoe Section offers clearance on boys and girls white footwear including oxford and pump styles. Ongoing discounts show multiple sizes from 8 through 10 and 12 through 13, with many pairs reduced from prices like 4.40 to lower sale figures.
Hosiery sale item listing: women's silk and cotton hose in black, navy, and pearl gray. Sizes 8 and 9 available, two styles full fashioned and medium weight. Special prices cited: $1.65 per pair for silk and cotton, 27 pairs at $6.00 per pair, and 609 dozen in some listing. First floor hosiery section.
Silk umbrellas offered at 6.50 plus tax in sizes and colors including black navy purple and green. Features include club handle and bracelet wrist ring. Colored parasols in black white and Dresden plain effects priced 98.90 each plus tax. Located at Umbrella Section first door.
Frugal catalog style sale lists 24 bathing suits in navy gray green and heather with stripes at 685 each. Also 25 straw hats Panamas and Bangkoks priced 2.50 each, 87 pairs of silk socks and various shirts and ties with noted sizes and former prices.
Advertised sale lists six and seven size ranges for Nealin sole Oxfords in dark tan and gun metal calf materials. Notes include round toe last, neat fit, and serviceable condition with multiple width options from 6 to 11. Marketed to attract buyers with extensive size availability and value.
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