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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
39
A sale offering new Cheviot suits with bright braid trimming and contrasting collars in sizes 14 and WW at 22.50, blue Prnauma cloth suits in 14 and 16 at 20.00, figu red brilliantine and broadcloth suits in 14 to 18 ranging 25.00 to 30.00, and navy serge maces 12 to 20 with embroidery. Rain coats for girls and misses in several all wool styles priced 6.00 to 12.50 with varied features and belts.
A small lot of 10 dozen new silk petticoats offered today at one third below the usual price. Made of good quality taffeta in navy brown lavender light blue pink and other changeable effects, this presents an excellent value.
The article promotes stamped linens for Lent with patterns for Shirt-waist Sets Collars Cuffs Table Linens and more. It highlights home use, personal adornment, and stamping to order with a range of price points from 5c to 81.25 and items like tea cloths napkins and laundry bags.
New arrivals showcase two fresh styles of women’s spring oxfords. Kidskin uppers with patent tips and the Elain turn sole offer comfort and style. The Quaker shape last features a round toe and low heel in black and chocolate chrome tan kidskins. Prices are 3.50 and 4.00 a pair. Third floor Tenth st.
The advertisement touts Guaranteed Sewing Machines as superior in construction and easy to use, with features like light operation, noiseless threading, automatic bobbin winder and ball bearings. It lists prices for several models from W. & L. and Eldredge, all fully guaranteed, with a demonstrator available for instructions on embroidery and sewing.
A retail feature of trunks bags and suit cases in leather and canvas with extensive sizes up to 42 inches. Includes W. & L. Special French Trunk models with armor-plate clamps and linen finish, prices ranging from 12 to 21 dollars. Also alligator and cowhide bags, and suit cases with long list of straps handles and trimments. Trunks and accessories offered with free strap and repair services.
Steamer rugs or traveling shawls, once a traveler’s staple, now serve home use as wraps for lounging on couches and chairs. Available in pretty plaids and rich stripes, they are in demand for dens and cozy corners. Men’s Dept., Main floor, Feb. prices range from 5.00 to 15.00.
The rosette iron is a distinct novelty in cooking with one handle and two molds that bake fresh crisp rosettes in minutes. It makes forty cakes for 10 cents. Visit the House Furnishings Department on the Fifth floor to try a sample.
Aluminum oven utensils claim to be better and stronger than all others. They require little greasing, bake evenly, and make breads lighter. They do not chip, are easy to clean, and last a lifetime. The ad lists a location on Floor Eleventh Street.
Sale of Pictures at About Half Price. We have secured and offer at about half the usual prices several lots of Pictures. Subjects suitable for the den, the bedroom, the living room, and other parts of the house. Lot Sepia Pictures in broad brown frames. toc each. Usually 25c. Lot 2 Ballet Dancers various fancy effects in black frames. toc each. Usually 25c. Lot 3 Colored Pictures landscape marine and figure subjects in black frames. Also a new lot of Aluminum Toasts several varieties. io eac h. Usually 2ge.
Cosmos Pictures presents as the sole Washington agents a collection of world noted pictures. The prints are inexpensive, water color friendly, and come in large and small sizes. They cover many subjects and educational value, with potential watercolor suitability and strong tonal quality.
Special exhibition and sale of New Art Leather Goods burnt and hand-stained in various colors and designs. Collection includes banners, skins, mottoes, toasts, libation and quotation motifs, table covers, lamp mats, pillow covers, bags, music rolls, glove cases, and more with monograms at no extra charge. Sold 25c to 10.00 each. Fat. Art Needlework Dept. Main floor.
The 400 Mothers Congress delegates were hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House with a state tea in the dining room. Italian Embassy hosted a dinner for prominent guests including ministers from Japan and Portugal and noted figures such as Gen Merritt and Senator Warren. Mrs. Gardner attended a Washington musicale hosted by Mrs. Slater, with performances by Mrs. Slater and pianist Cornelius Rubner. Baroness Speck von Sternburg opens three German Embassy receptions, while changes in the diplomatic service bring Mr. McCormick to Paris and Dr. Hill to The Hague. A Connecticut Avenue bridge charity event is planned with Rear Admiral McGowan in charge.
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