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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
12
A leaflet advertises rustless window screens with insect proof mesh and reinforced lock-strip frames. It highlights observation screens with solid bronze grilles, quality awnings, varied fabrics, and extensive window shade options. It also touts slip covers and a 5 piece parlor suite at 12 dollars 50 cents, with numerous fabric choices and rollered shades.
Reupholstering refinishing and general repairs offered at low summer rates. Prompt collection and storage available until winter furnishing needs arise. Wide fabric lines with many patterns to choose from. Free samples estimates and suggestions with no obligation.
Advertisement notes metal frame screens suitable for all climates, moisture resistant finish in black japan, adjustable to convenience. Lists sizes from 18 to 44 inches with prices from 30 to 5de, indicating stock and availability.
Special selection of Ruffled Muslin Curtains in dotted and plain muslin with tucks. Styles practical for summer homes and excellent values. Includes Flat Muslin Curtains with neat edge, 245 yards long, at 1.00 per pair. Cross-stripe curtains in desirable summer colorings, light and airy, 1.00 to 1.50 per pair. Values up to 2.00.
Extra fine AA Mosquito Netting with very small mesh prevents mosquitoes and pests from entering. Strong durable for seaside or mountain trips and offers plant protection. Available in black white and green at 90¢ per eight yards.
Cretonne covered pillows in a good assortment for couch hammock porch and canoe. Bright artistic colorings. Priced from 1.00 to 2.00 dollars each. Fourth floor G st.
A small lot of khaki canvas couch hammocks with wind shields and steel springs are offered at a special price of 3.95 each. Ideal for porch or lawn, on the fourth floor of the store at Eleventh Street.
Screen doors available with ready-made screens and optional slight alterations. Cars have hardwood frames filled with black japanned wire. Prices include fixtures in sizes 2.66.6 2.8x6.8 2.10x6.10 2.87.0 3x7 135 and 150 dollars each.
A large assortment of drapery fabrics with prices listed. Curtain Swisses Muslins Serims Marquis sets Fancy Curtain Nets Svoteh Madras New Silkelines Domestic and Imported Cretonnes Taffetas and more priced from 12 15 cents to 63 cents per yard and up to 4 dollars per yard.
Mrs Sherman attends a luncheon given by Miss Gillett at Mrs Campbell's residence with guests including Mrs John Dowight and Mr F C Copley. Other society figures and diplomats hosted events and summer travel plans dominate Washington social notes.
Mrs William Belden Noble plans a summer in Manchester Mass with Mrs Sherman Miles and her child. Gen John C Black visits son in law Lieut Stephen Abbot at Denver Colo. Mrs Albert Ordway and Miss Valerie Padelford travel to White Sulphur Springs once Stoneleigh Court closes. Senator W Murray Crane and family retire to Berkshire villa for summer. Maj Gen A W Greely heads to London for coronation duties then spends summer in White Mountains. Chilean Minister Eduardo Suarez Mujica travels to Washington from Mexico. Mr Justice Moody leaves Washington for New England.
Miss Florence Mae Boesch daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Boesch marries Dr Roy Cleveland HesebowerU S A at Keller Memorial Lutheran Church in a ceremony led by Rev C T Wiles. The bride wears duchess satin with duchess lace and lilies of the valley teils. reception follows at the bride’s home. The couple plan to sail to New Orleans then Fort Bayard New Mexico before settling home after June 20. Other notices include Mrs George P Lawrence summering in North Adams and the forthcoming marriage of George M Phillips and Adelaide Westermayer with a wedding at 100 Lenox Road Brooklyn and a future extensive Canadian trip.
London society chatter centers on an alleged engagement between Mrs. Joseph Stickney, New York heiress, and Louis Bruguiere, San Francisco Newport and New York magnate. Reports cite extended visits, theatre outings, and public fades, with no confirmation yet.
The famed scientist rarely hires women as assistants, employing men except for one exception. A Norwegian girl, highly skilled in radio activity and top of her class, won a traveling scholarship after passing exams with highest honors. Mme Curie met her, praised her talent, and urged her to become an assistant.
A large naval gathering from Newport Jamestown and the summer colony attended a reception aboard the battleship Connecticut in Newport Rhode Island. Rear Admiral Schroeder former fleet commander and Mrs Schroeder were honored by officers of the Atlantic fleet with decor on the quarterdeck and dancing after the formalities. Rear Admiral Osterhaus succeeds Schroeder and is in Washington.
The piece urges deliberate brief breaks for workers especially business people and mothers to offset summer grind. It recommends daily outdoor time, evening park or trolley rides, weekend country trips, and small family outings to renew body and spirit and avoid mood decline.
Walter Blake Norris an instructor at the Naval Academy in Annapolis wed Frances Harrison Hollyday of Easton at Christ Church Easton. Bride’s sister Margaretta Hollyday was maid of honor with Carroll S Foster as best man. Ushers included Col Henry Hollyday Hughlett Hollyday and C F Foster. The ceremony by Rev Henry Davis preceded a bridal tour.London coronation planned. John Dillon rally news from Dundalk Ireland reports him seriously injured but improving. Fine June weddings and Downey's stables hired.
A General Practitioner argues against spring medicines like sulphur or greena. The remedy lies in lighter meals and more fruit eaten separately, preferably in the morning, plus more outdoor living to lift vitality and thwart pneumonia risk. A few days of lemon and orange juice fasting is suggested as a bioca purifier.
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