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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
13
An extraordinary Friday clearance offers women's, misses', and girls' outer garments at 5 and 10 dollars. Stock is imperfect in style and size but priced to move, with items like voile, crepe, silk, and velvet dresses in varied sizes and finishes, some slightly soiled, suitable for summer wear and economy.
Multiple listings describe various ladies suits in crepe and wool crepe fabrics. Items include land sh 1St 9 Pingo Cloth Suit size 38, Suit size 36, and Crepe Cloth Suits in blue and navy. Prices centered around $10 with several color options noted.
Readable items include Misses suits and dresses in various sizes and colors with prices around 5.00 to 1960, coats for Misses, and girls and women’s white dresses across multiple sizes. The ad presents a catalog-like assortment with navy, reseda, tango, Copenhagen linen, and blue ratine options.
Friday reductions offer two lots of men s oxford shoes in black and tan. Lot 1 features 144 pairs of tan Russia calfskin oxfords in a semi English cut with two broad heels, sizes 6 to 16 D, priced at 2.75 after a 4.00 original. Lot 2 offers black gun metal calfskin oxfords in a neat semi English fit with low heels, sizes 7 to 18, 6 to 10 C and D, on floor.
Large clearance on women’s high grade dress trunks and wardrobe trunks in sizes 32 to 42 inches. Full riveted construction, black canvas covers, hardwood slats, six to eight hangers and five drawers. Damaged text lists leather cases and brief cases with various deep discounts from $22.50 to $30 down to $15 each. Also mentions wardrobe trunks and leather goods with steep sale prices and special gifts.
A local appliance dealer marks down a range of refrigerators including porcelain lined models with white exteriors and hard enamel finishes. Units shown include household and hotel or restaurant sizes with varying capacities, several two and three door configurations, oak cases, and ice compartments, all heavily discounted from original prices.
The Capitol luncheon hosted by Speaker and Mrs. Clark drew judges, representatives, foreign envoys, and city officials. Separate events include guests departing for Europe, weddings in Baltimore, and fashion notes on Mrs Astor's wardrobe.
Miss Margaret Thomas and Mr Titert Loveless wed at noon yesterday in Washington. The Bride wore blue crepe and a white hat, was given in marriage by her father. After a reception they left for a wedding trip and will reside in Washington. Mr Paul Mitchell of Birmingham and Mrs Mitchell, formerly Ethel Leach, visit while locating a home. Mr Mitchell will join soon after closing offices in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Brewer of 250 Fourteenth Street return to Washington from Willoughby Beach.
Postmaster reports strong interest in house to house parcel post collection by the Post Office Department. About twelve packages per day are gathered from private homes as the service grows. Extension of the program is promised as acceptance increases. Inquiries go to the main office for prompt replies. The President also accepts honorary presidency of the International Longfellow Society, honoring the poet's birthplace at Portland, Missouri.
Catholic faithful in Washington observe the Sacred Heart feast with nine days of novena devotions and multiple masses. At St Aloysius and Shrine of the Sacred Heart prominent services include high masses, all day exposition, and sermons by Rev Gaven and Rev De L. McDonnell. A reception for 50 new promoters and diplomas is planned.
Cambridge Massachusetts June 18 Romulos Naon Argentine Minister to the United States and David Franklin Houston Secretary of Agriculture were among those who received doctor of laws degrees from Harvard University at its commencement exercises today Mr Naon, one of the A B C mediators, and whose government recently authorized his elevation to Ambassador, received the same degree from Harvard yesterday
Philadelphia June 18 the President sent a letter to Rev William E Roberts stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America expressing sympathy with the movement for unity among Christian churches He notes gratification that American church delegates will attend the world conference on faith and order in Europe next August He praises Bishops Rhinelander and Anderson and urges conveying his full support to the conference The second deputation plans visits to London St Petersburg The Hague Berlin Rome and other cities.
Miss O Toole contrasted Wyoming women voters with Boston men as the Washington Woman Suffrage Council held a bimonthly gathering at 8735 Oliver street Chevy Chase. She cited 30 percent of Wyoming women voting and 49 000 Boston men not voting, noting reforms in equal suffrage states and urging a stronger campaign for constitutional enfranchisement.
An article offers gentle home remedies for removing blackheads using green soap and warm facial cleansing, followed by cold cream. it also describes kitchen hacks with a single-prong fork and notes on onion peeling as a female occupation in London. It includes a banana custard dessert recipe and fashion commentary praising slender spring boots with buttoned tops and curved heels suitable for social dancing.
A delatone paste removes hair by applying a Gelatone based mix for 2 to 3 minutes then rubbing off. Wash the skin to remove residue. No harm is claimed, but ensure you buy the original small package to avoid disappointment.
The Independence day committee at Brightwood reservoir reports numerous entries for hunter and polygony events and for the work horse parade. Troopers from Forever headline the entries. The general entertainment committee seeks about 100 more dollars in funds.
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