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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
7
During the heated term the store will close at 5 o clock on weekdays and 1 o clock Saturdays. Shoppers by phone should call Main 5300 and ask for Mail Order Department. orders will be executed with the least possible delay.
In town and seaside homes, light curtains drapery fabrics and window screens are offered. Willow furniture items, porch blinds, hammocks, and cushions feature reduced prices with German assortments and crossstripe Madras curtains in popular colors. Short lengths portieres and upholstering fabrics sell at 35 cents per yard with various values listed.
Advertises washable Belgian cotton striped blinds in sizes 6x7.8 ft, 8x7.8 ft, and 10x7.8 ft with prices 2.75, 3.50, and 5.00 each. Special price 87.50 per set for a five-piece suite, includes 25 yards for making.
Willow Furniture for the house and porch offers Rockers Arm Chairs Reclining Chairs Settees and Hall Seats in natural color green and red at special prices Cushions made to order for same Measurements are requested for complete fit and finish Prices listed 125 150 200 and 8250 each
Local store advertises summer household aids including lanterns and lamp fittings at low prices. It promotes labor savings for housekeeping and mentions waxes, mowers, and cake mixes with emphasis on quality ingredients and moderate prices. Store claims exclusive availability of certain butter brands in Washingvon and urges customers to see the range.
Social and personal notes recount a Mexican diplomat’s promotion to first secretary and departure for Mexico, the Persian minister’s Washington visit and travels, and a long list of society guests at Newport and Washington gatherings. Birthdays, weddings, and engagements mingle with visits by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Dickins, Captain Bowyer, and other notable figures, highlighting Washington society’s seasonal round of travel and hosting.
A large family visit precedes a debut in society for a member amid shared travel to Mount Eliott and Atlantic City. Numerous relatives including Ratolitte Ewing Paxton Mitchell and Mrs. Raymond Pilsen plan extended visits and attendance at social events, with trips to Virginia and the coast noted.
A cluttered society page recounts Lieut Algaves 8 Grant and Miss Edith Hoots engagement, with families of Secretary of State Ruth Root and other notable figures amid rumors of weddings and match prospects. It mentions future travels to Mexico, the Army War College, and social circles including Mrs Delancey Kane and Mrs Verrault, with reflections on romance and wealth.
The piece mocks social chatter about scarce eggs and rising milk prices affecting Newport cottages and farmers. It mentions Vanderbilt and other notable names in despair over crops, rain shortages, and worm invasions, with a blend of gossip and rural hardship. It notes Mrs Harrat Ridgely visiting Virginia Hot Springs and return plans to Washington.
Miss Jessie Blaine emerges amid rumors of engagement to James G Blaine as she performs with Miss Bessie Abbott. Abbott declares she will never sing again and questions marriage as essential to a singer's breadth of view. The article notes fashion, English society, ice cream cravings, and a string of social anecdotes from Newport to Chicago, including engagements and aristocratic ties.
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