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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
12
Spring styles in boys apparel feature materials in bright colors with short sleeves and high necks. The collection emphasizes loose fits at the knees and affordable pricing from two to several dollars.
The season offers varied hats from white straws with tan and black trimming to two toned draped shapes in navy, red and tan. Younger children receive small high crown hats with simple trim, while striking dress hats feature lace, embroidery, taffeta silks and colorful facings. Mushroom shapes and garlands of flowers appear, providing diverse yet simple, flattering options for all tastes.
Women’s undermuslins offered at one dollar with varied styles. The display features silk and cotton slips trimmed with lace or embroidery, long petticoats with cut fimmes, and nainsook and cambric drawers with insertion embroidery, all priced around one dollar. The page highlights combinations and fabric details to attract buyers.
Reports detail MISS HELEN TAFT returning from Bryn Mawr and plans for visits by and to several high society figures. Diplomatic corps members from Norway Netherlands Austria Hungary Germany and Switzerland host dinners and travel between Washington New York Florida and Europe. Multiple social guests, residencies, and short trips are listed, with attendance at White House events and dinners noted.
Boston society page highlights Jianol Sears praising female progress and a shift toward leadership roles. It mentions travels to Coronado, a 20 mile walk in costume, and reflections on equality, with other social updates about receptions, dances, and notable guests in New York and Washington.
Mrs James Patten acted as hostess yesterday at the New Willard for a fourteen cover reception. Attending were Mrs James Marton Johnston, Miss Sop Johnston, and Miss Margarett Symons, daughter of Mrs Thomas Symons. The party planned travel to New York and Paris with Mrs Symons joining her brother Mr Thomas Wooshmous Jr, for a four week trip.
Lieut Homer A Bagg of the coast artill ery corps married Miss Marie Lincoln Grady at the Naval Academy residence in Annapolis. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George S Bell of the First Presbyterian Church. The bride’s sister Miss Nelle Grady attended the bride. the groom, a Naval Academy graduate, transferred to the Army at his request.
Washington alumni association of Delta Kappa Epsilon holds its annual meeting at the Raleigh Hotel this evening at 8 o clock. Ambassador Vincount Chinda Pal 81 from Japan will be guest of honor and speak on DKE in the East. James Anderson Hawes, general secretary, will describe fraternity policies and recent work accomplished.
The piece argues that attraction counts before marriage while mind and character sustain marriage. It notes many marry for beauty and figure, then regret when charm fades. It urges choosing for lasting traits mind and character, citing divorce records as warning signs.
The writer recalls a voyage to New York with vivid scenes of shipboard life and dockside arrival. He contrasts Atlantic voyage orders with the bustling streets of Manhattan, noting polite customs officials, costly hotel meals, and the surprising calm of Fifth Avenue. He critiques city noise and taxi fares while praising hotel service, oysters, and orderly streets versus London. He also comments on subway guards and the overall experience of New York as seen through a skeptical, questioning lens.
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