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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
11
Woodward & Lothrop Washington introduces a comprehensive spring collection for girls and young ladies. The section highlights tailored jacket suits, coat suits in blue serge, reefers in tan and gray, and assorted long coats in striped and check fabrics with trim details. Prices range from five dollars to mid-thirties, with multiple sizes and styles on display.
A fragmentary ad lists assorted groceries and fining items from pies to lard to biscuits. Freshly baked cakes are promised on the tenth floor at Fifth Avenue and Tenth Street with several brands and imported goods highlighted.
This Saturday marks the last day of the Whitely Exerciser demonstration. Mr Max Brettner will not be present after today. Shoppers in the Sporting Goods Department can learn to use the home gymnasium, said to be simple enough for a child. The Whitely Exerciser is highly recommended by physicians and users, offered at about a 20 percent discount from regular prices on the fourth floor at Tenth street.
The catalog highlights gingham dresses for children in Russian and box plait styles with trims of pink blue and belt details. Also showcased are silk and other petticoats in black white apricot brown navy and pink with deep ruffles and full widths. Prices range from four dollars to twenty five dollars.
A retail display advertises a large stock of domestic corsets with Parisian novelties and named makes. It also promotes Altamont Spring Water’s washing and sterilizing machinery, offering demonstrations and sale at Woodward & Lothrop and other locations in Washington with exclusive agency.
ROM announces the confectionery range of Wilhelm and Gustav Heller Vienna. Delicate shells asparagus tips chestnuts acorns raspberries currants peanuts and peach kernels with fruit and nut centers. New and suited for luncheons and special occasions. Go to the Ib Fifth floor.
Social and personal items describe Spanish Minister Mr Pina as guest of honor at a dinner hosted by the First Secretary of the Legation and Mme Pastor. Attendees include ambassadors, ministers, and society figures amid dances, receptions, and plans for travels to Canada and New York.
John King Dyer, cousin of Mrs Clarence H. Mackay and member of the 400, leaves railroad ambitions behind. He opens a shop at 644 Madison Avenue selling flowers and mushrooms to general patrons, promising not to be exclusive and aiming to profit by selling posies to all social ranks, from shopgirls to Mrs Astor, while remaining open to society decorations.
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