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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
25
During the heated term the store will close at 5 o'clock with Saturday hours at 1. Customers shopping by phone should call Main 5300 and ask for the Mail Order Department. Orders will be executed with the least possible delay.
Upholstery stock for town houses and seaside cottages offers light curtains drapery fabrics and screens. Many items reduced due to rising fall prices. estimates show lace curtains crossstripe Madras and figural jate fabrics at various, lower prices per pair or yard.
Decorative porch blinds in Belgian cotton stripes offered in several sizes 6x7.8 feet 2.75 each 8x7.8 feet 3.50 each and 10x7.8 feet 5.00 each Made to order washable fabric with about 25 yards needed for a standard five piece suite Special price 87 50 per set.
Willow Furniture for the house and porch offers Rockers Arm Chairs Reclining Chairs Settees and Hall Seats in natural color green and red at very special prices Cushions made to order for same Measurements requested for complete items publicized prices include 125 150 200 and 8250 each
Numerous summer necessities shown at low prices. Lanterns complete 23c and up as well as lamp parts and fittings. Wicks for lamps and lawn mowers offered with steady service. Gourmet butter flavors named Gold and Whitey, Devil, Angel Food, and special cakes claim unique quality unavailable elsewhere in Washington.
Washington society notes detail the departure of Mexican diplomat Canseco for Rio de Janeiro and postings in Paris and London. Persian Minister plans travels to Mexico and the California coast. many guests attend Miss Milzabeth Harmer Reeside’s birthday in Washington.
A family gathering precedes a debut in society as Misses Rat Eli and Paxton join relatives at Mount Elliott in Virginia for the summer. Several members, including Mrs. Raymond Pilsen and Mr. and Mrs. Brooke Hunter, travel to locations from Atlantic City to Virginia mountains for August plans and social events.
The Post reveals Lieut Algaves Grant and Miss Edith Root engaged, with coverage of their families and social circles. It notes Grant’s Army War College study and Edith Root’s family connections, alongside other society rumors about Mrs Delancey Kane and Mrs Verrault, plus fashion and art pursuits of Mrs Whitney.
The column describes egg shortages at the Casino in Newport with a youth ordering an omelet without eggs. It notes rising milk prices, high rents for cottages, and rail disruptions affecting Vanderbilt interests. It mentions an army worm invasion, pleas for rain, and a social note about Mrs Harrat Ridgely visiting Virginia Hot Springs and plans for her daughter's marriage.
In a frank public statement Miss Jessie Abott, famed prima donna, confirms rumors of engagement to James G. Blaine and declares she will never sing again without her sister’s support. She says she will marry, explaining marriage broadens view and is necessary for a great artist, while her sister’s role remains pivotal to her success.
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