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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop promotes Wo tite powders that allow home electro plating of gold silver platinum or nickel with durable heavy coatings. A wet rag dipped in the powder deposits a metal plate instantly and evenly, surpassing metal polishes in buildup.
Pure silk knitted four in hand ties in English hand frame knit with varied plain colors and cross stripes. Priced 86c each or 3 for 82.50, formerly 200 and 2.50 each. Also remnants of summer-weight Balbriggan shirts and knit underwear, Madras pajamas, cretonnes, tickings, and dun stems cloths offered in discontinued patterns at deep discounts, many slightly imperfect, divided into lots at a third to half off. Fourth floor.
A long clearance sale announces pricing on children's lisle socks in various shades and sizes, plus handmade French lingerie dresses, afternoon dresses in crepe meteor and chiffon, evening gowns, and waists. Notable reductions include an evening gown from 125.00 to 95.00 and a lavender gown to 73.00, with third floor clearance of odd styles and chiffon waists, skirts, riding habits, and neater accessories.
Mrs Taft attended a luncheon at the New Willard hosted by Mrs White to celebrate the Women's Nations Democratic league first meeting. Attendees included Mrs J Charles Linthicum and other notable figures. guests from government and foreign service enjoyed a day of receptions and travel plans followed.
Washington society notes describe Mrs George Dunn wife of the American embassy attache at Rome leaving with children for Boston and sailing to Italy to join her husband for a summer in the Italian mountains. Others plan Europe summer trips including Miss Grace Temple Dr John C Boyd and families.
The store sits midway between the Capitol and White House offering a busy restaurant and grotto with low prices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wide display of souvenir post cards and other goods is available along with free package checking and a ladies rent room with free stationery. A substation post office, private phone booths, a free information bureau, a large soda fountain and a telegraph station are also features.
At Epsom Downs Queen Mary and King George attended the Derby with royal observers in the stands. Lily Langtry drew the crowd in a black pannier gown while Mrs. Irving Twombly spoke of promoting flying as a social sport for women. Arthur Balfour hosted a debutante ball for nieces at Carlton Gardens, drawing attention among London society.
Mrs. John S. Crosby, guest of Miss Monroe for several weeks, will return to her New York home today. She came to Washington for the Dolly Madison breakfast and attended the single tax conference. Crosby helped organize the Women’s National Democratic League last Saturday. Mrs. Charles Linthicum of Maryland hosted a luncheon on Wednesday.
Chief McWeeny announced Chicago will organize a twenty member beauty squad drawn from society and club women to aid in enforcing the harp in ordinance claiming officers are too bashful to enforce it. The plan invites offers of assistance from city clubwomen amid numerous complaints about offenders.
In the Word facts column diverse notes describe Malay mound incubators where birds nest in dirt and brush piles for warmth and ventilation. The piece also extols auto tire trunks with folding tables for roadside lunches, collapsible aluminum cups, and practical home life tips from lighting to laundry.
The text urges stressing that certain foods aid digestion and are good for all, while avoiding warnings that foods can be harmful. It notes adults and children should be impressed that preferred foods are best and that sick patients should be advised that their chosen foods are particularly good, while not ignoring desires.
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