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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
14
Our Upholstery Shops are splendidly equipped for prompt orders in making window and door screens awnings window shades slip covers draperies box couches and odd furniture parquetry flooring. Also for reupholstering repairing and refinishing furniture painting willow furniture and making cushions. Also installing weather strips and papering and decorating homes. Estimates cheerfully furnished.
A sales notice highlighting made to order window and door screens. It lists rustless wire, white pine frames, painted finish, mortised joints, waterproof glue, full length guides, top or bottom ventilation, secure wire lock-strip, non sagging wire, solid bronze hardware, and doors in oak or pine. It offers free estimates and a representative available for demonstrations.
New stock of imported cretonnes from England France and Austria plus domestic fabrics on sale. 30c to 50c yard for 31 to 36 inch prints and organics. 1.50 to 4.50 for 50 inch imported cretonnes and printed linens. Also 81 inch English striped damask 30c yard 30 inch Belgian linen 45c yard and 24Anch cotton stripe 15c yard. Free estimates for slip cover making. postal or phone contact available.
Rich lustrous colorings and dainty airy effects define Sunfast drapery materials. They resist fading in sunlight and suit windows, doorways, and all rooms. Wide range of colors, 46 and 50 inches wide, priced at 50c 75c and 1.00 per yard. Fourth floor St. W displays this attractive house beautifying line.
The New Anco Pottery offers pots and saucers, ferny dishes, jardinières, and hanging baskets in a faux ivory look. Prices range from 10 to 55 cents for various items, with ferns 15 cents each. Located on Fifth Floor, Street.
Garden seeds offer Everything for the Garden Tluser Seeds three packets and Vegetable Seeds two packets. Colonial Grass Seed promoted, noted for Washington area suitability, priced per pound.
A list of horticultural goods with prices leaning toward hoses two types 7-ply and 6-ply per foot and accessories including Sand Cast Brass Nozzles regulating springs and various garden hand tools priced from a few cents to a few dollars. Items include hose reels pruning shears spades rakes hoes trowels wheelbarrows and garden sets with multiple discounts.
Exclusive Washington distributers offer moth bags kept in stock year round. These are the most desirable device for absolute protection of garments and blankets against moths dust and soil. Easy to load and unload contents, garments placed inside are ready for use with no odor and no wrinkling. Size No Fifth four-Eleven st.
An old timey advertisement offers moth preventive goods including sulphur candles Camphor in various forms and sizes Medicinal Camphor Japanese Camphor and synthetic Camphor plus Manahan’s bags for suits and overcoats Ulster bags and Marine Moth Sheets with prices ranging from 5 to 65 cents per item or pack.
The Tafts and numerous social leaders attended the embassy event last night to honor French Admiral at the Columbia Theater hosting Adelaide Thurston in Miss Ananias while other guests filled boxes at the New National Theater. The attendance included Mrs Hollister and many prominent figures with boxes and high society associations, plus counts and ambassadors noted in attendance.
Miss Frances Nye daughter of Representative Frank M Nye will wed Mr Andrew Berkhal on Monday March 27 at the Nye home in Minneapolis The Rev F Banks Nelson will officiate The event marks the anniversary of her parents wedding Also noted are visits and letters from society figures and updates on weddings and social events across Washington and New York including the Raymonds Das families and the Wylies silver anniversary celebration at 214 First Street NW with guests and music
A diplomatic dinner hosted by the French Ambassador and Mme Jusserand entertained Admiral de la Jerte and a large cast of naval, diplomatic, and social figures at Annapolis. Attendees included Gen Leonard Wood, Mrs Wood, and many high ranking officers and envoys. The evening featured a large reception with cabinet and naval officials, plus related social events around Washington.
Society circles in Washington await an engagement announcement between Miss Mary Southerland daughter of Admiral and Mrs Southerland and Mr Frank Hitchcock Postmaster General. The article notes Hitchcock as the cabinet’s lone bachelor and highlights Southerland’s prominence and close ties to Helen Taft and the Anderson sisters. It also covers other probate and social items including Mrs Nevins Bull's will and New York court actions against John A Qualey, plus hotel bookings for coronation week and a mystery portrait for Mrs Belmont’s Political Equality Association.
Dr. T J Allen argues longevity blends heredity and habits. He cites Metchnikoff on buttermilk and harmful gut germs, advises acid fruit like apples at separate meals, and stresses mental well being as a factor in a long life.
The Post announces a contest to send twenty persons to Europe in July. Read the rules, start the contest, with entry opening Sunday and instructions to participate.
An astonishing encounter ties James R. Roosevelt to M. & King of Daytona as he and J. R. Merritt evade a forest blaze while boating near Indian Lake. The pair, related to the Astors and Roosevelts, faced burns and a dramatic escape after a gasoline explosion as they fled the flames.
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