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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
7
A dealer announces drastic price cuts on trunks direct from a major manufacturer. Lot listings detail Steamer Trunks, Dress Trunks and Women’s Dress Trunks with sizes from 34 to 40 inches, reduced to $8.00–$11.00, with original values shown, at the basement Equitable Building.
A special sale of summer furniture showcases Crex parlor suites, bungalow cane and imparted cane furniture, Rustic Old Hickory and Adirondack birch for lawn use, with prices cut by a quarter to a third. Featured items include Bentwood lawn pieces, oak folding settees, Tron lawn sets, and various rocking chairs and tea tables priced from $0.50 to $4.50.
Advertisement details a wide range of toilet articles and perfumes offered by Woodward & Lothrop. It lists eau de cologne, toilet waters, sachets, powders, creams, skin treatments, hair tonics, soaps, brushes, sponges, bath linens, and Castile soap with pricing and packaging notes, plus brands like Houbigant and Piver.
Bundant summer pleasures shown in our Summer Goods Department with extensive lines of Outdoor Goods. Lawn swings tents hammocks croquet sets garden tools wigwams and a full assortment of small toys and games for children.
A compact catalog blurb advertises rod holders and 150 tackle boxes with compartments for all accessories and striped cork fronts with ball tops. The teaser hints at new gear across multiple components.
Washington society details a series of weddings including Miss Evelyn Orrison and Mr Harry Rider Stanford at Ashburn Virginia with a large local attendance, and Miss Emma Gerner to Mr Harry Freund in Washington. The report notes attendants, gowns, bouquets, and post ceremony receptions.
A bridal party and guests celebrate a refined wedding breakfast with gifts including a century old silver heirloom. Mr and Mrs Boush depart for a northern trip and will visit Doty after September 15 at 197 College Place Norfolk. Mrs Wynne plans to send daughters to Paris and London as she joins relatives on travel to England. Annie notices of weddings, engagements, and travels appear, highlighting social ties among prominent families and clergy members.
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