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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
12
Elegant Lingerie and Silk Dresses offered at marked down clearance prices. Pure model dresses in sheer fabrics with hand embroidery and lace, sizes 36 and 38 at 50 dollars, previously 75 to 95. Silk gowns in Crepe Meteor and Charmeuse, in black and blue, sizes 36 to 40, reflecting newest styles for refined occasions.
A display of hats for women and misses presents the greatest variety yet, with styles for every need and occasion. Many charming models feature exquisite flowers or plumes, light and dark effects, and becoming shapes. Tailored hats show the season's smartest modes with clever ornamentation, all at substantial savings. Second Moor Length Street.
President and Mrs Taft return to Washington from Hampton Roads after a covered visit with the German Ambassador and the Navy Secretary aboard the Mayflower. A series of official entertainments in their honor are planned, including luncheons, dinners and visits to Annapolis Mount Vernon and New York with German officers and society guests.
The article instructs wise housekeepers to remove hangings and curtains for cleaning, pack textiles with lavender to deter pests, seal boxes, and protect items with paper, tar, and camphor. It details brushing, cleaning, and packing curtains, cushions, linens, bric a brac, rugs, and furniture, and highlights safe storage for sterling silver and plated ware. It emphasizes thorough sunlit cleaning, elimination of moths, and careful labeling for easy re-use.
A historical menu and housekeeping guide outlines cleaning the kitchen thoroughly after use, including scrubbing jars, bread jars, and sinks with washing soda. It also details summer recipes like Potatoes Baked With Steak Frizzled Beef Dumplings Honey Pudding and an Orange Coke layered cake with orange filling and frosting.
Social pages report the Duke and Duchess Westminster remaining apart, with Grosvenor House dark in Park Lane as the pair split their time between Europe and Eaton. Meanwhile Newport welcomes Mr and Mrs Thaw back to Baley's Beach residence, and Secretary Franklin MacVeagh frequents a quick lunch at a F Street counter. A Newport polo season opener at Piping Rock draws 500 spectators as White and Blue teams contest a close match while society figures attend.
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