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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
7
Woodward & Lothrop offers all wool flannel blouses with striped effects priced at 1.59 and boys two piece all wool bathing suits from 2.00 to 3.00. Also listed are boys two piece cotton bathing suits, jersey sweat ers at 7.25 and 4.50, cotton jersey athletic shirts 0.50, and boys pajamas in sizes 4 to 18 ranging from 1.00 to 2.00. Third floor Tenth St.
The ad lists GIRLS and INFANTS clothing and shoes with prices includes blue serge outfits up to $18 and $15 for smaller sizes, fine lawn dresses $3.50 to $5.00, white dresses up to $10, and a range of rain coats, cheviots, and guimpes. Footwear covers various sizes of boots, sandals, and moccasins in tan Russia calfskin, patent leather, and white canvas from $1.50 to $2.95, plus boy and youth shoes in different leathers.
An in-store listing describes children’s hosiery options including plain and openwork socks in pink blue tan white and black. Prices range from 25 to 35 cents for plain socks and 36 cents for fine ribbed black cotton hose with double knees heels and toes in sizes five to ten, with 3 pairs for one dollar. Also noted are lisle thread hole lace ankle and all-over lace effects in white tan and black at 50 cents.
Summer wear kimonas offered in white and figured lawn with borders. Long kimonas priced from 1.00 to 1.50, plus 2.00 for finer white lawn styles. Cotton crepe kimonas in blue pink lavender white and black priced at 1.50 and 2.50. Figured silk kimonas with satin borders listed at 8.00. Third floor menswear department.
Hints at vacation needs in a men's shop notice a wide range of summer garments and accessories. It lists neglige shirts, two piece suits, summer underwear, various socks and neckwear, night shirts and pajamas, collars and cuffs, hats, bathing suits, suspenders, and small haberdashery items with starting prices and notable varieties.
A display of dainty summer neckwear features chemisettes lace pique and lawn priced from 125¢ to 3 50, stir turn-over collars 50c to 6 60, and coat sets hand embroidered linen priced 80c to 4 50. Main floor showcases the best shirt waist and skirt supporters for a secure fit and freedom of movement.
The advertisement lists Pure Food Department offerings and a summer line of outdoor goods. Featured items include Walter Baker cocoa and chocolate, various gelatin brands, olive oil, coffee and tea blends, baking powder, fresh pineapple and Palermo lemons, with prices. The second section promotes Fifth floor summer outfits on Tenh Street with hammocks, lawn swings, tents, croquet sets, garden tools, toys, and games, plus lawn accessories and decorative items. Special hammock and toy product lines are described with prices and variations.
A retail listing highlights Mennen's Talcum Powder Strodent Powder Paste and Liquid Universal Cleaning Fluid W and L Carboll Mouth Wash Thermo the Milk Warmers Witch Hazel and various Oxidant products Including Woodland Violet and Zeta Powder Borated Antiseptic Talcum All priced and displayed on the main floor at the shop.
Corsets in latest materials for summer wear including batiste net and light weight coutil. Styles cover neg igee street lounging and evening wear with dainty girdles for young ladies. Various corset models priced from $1.00 to $3.75 on the Eleventh Street, Third Floor listing.
Washington society trades summer plans with Mrs. Kean and daughter heading to Lenox while Mrs. Bates opens a Windsor villa. Mrs. Moore plans Squirrel Island, Me. for summer as Bonaparte family heads to Buena Vista weekend. Officials and spouses scatter to summer homes from Long Island to Warren, Va. and Rockport, Mass. Sequences of arrivals and departures mark the season with a Pen Women reception and various social visits noted.
Congress man and Mrs Longworth left London for Kiel en route to visit the German court. They praised England and King Edward, spoke of a generous reception by about 2000 Americans at Dorchester House, and said they would return to London for a court drawing room. The Navy yacht Alice Roosevelt was moved to Kiel for Admiral Bendemann’s use and anchored opposite the castle.
A permit was filed for a new Norwegian legation at 2219 Massachusetts avenue by Minister Hauge. The four story stone residence, costing about 50 000 dollars, will be among the area’s finest. George Oakrey Totten drew the plans. John MacGregor won the contract.
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