Last Day Resolution: Anniversary Merchandise Sale
The notice notes final day of a sale with items including anniversary merchandise not sent on approval or C O D. and not returnable. Orders cannot be mailed or phoned.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
12
The notice notes final day of a sale with items including anniversary merchandise not sent on approval or C O D. and not returnable. Orders cannot be mailed or phoned.
Women’s spring serge suits feature box and semibox models with braided trim and prominent buttons in sizes 33 to 44, offered at anniversary prices. Also arriving silk dresses in Georgette combinations with Georgette and sable tones, valued at anniversary prices around 15.75 and 19.75.
A long list of women’s skirts, dresses, coats, blouses, and accessories described for spring. Items include plaid and plain skirts, serge and wool garments, Oxford gray and Chesterfield styles, overcoats, sweaters, and blouses with trimmed lace and mesh details. Anniversary prices cited for several pieces and departments feature ranges across departments on multiple floors.
The advertisement highlights chambray and gingham dresses for children in pink blue green and yellow sand colors. Styles include smocked Empire cuts with black and white stitching, white dimity collars and cuffs, and hand embroidery. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Anniversary price $2.75. Infants’ Department Fourth floor.
Lingerie, house dresses, petticoats and related garments on sale with various styles and trims. Items include kimonos, crepe de chine gowns, camisoles, pantaloon sets, and Bungalow aprons with anniversary prices ranging from 36 cents to 4 dollars and 75 cents.
At the Japanese Embassy a Doll Festival celebration honored the Doll festival. Attendees included Viscountess Ishii and embassy staff in traditional dress. The event featured miniature displays of decades of Japanese clothing, tea service, and a formal receiving line. Numerous social hosts and guests attended dinners and luncheons surrounding the emsal gatherings, with society figures from Washington and beyond participating in ball and charity events during the season.
Reflections on love and modern debutantes by Helen Rowland. The essay surveys how men seek to control relationships and the social game of romance highlighting flirtations, marriage, and the dangers of courting etiquette. It critiques dependence, independence, and social expectations with witty, pointed observations.
A deficit of six thousand dollars looms for the Washington welcome home parade. Committee chair EH Raleigh appeals for public support to cover expenses, with donations directed to Fudviph at the Second National Bank. A regional committee led by Joane Gans plans a netting event to honor overseas veterans with medals from the people of the district.
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