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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
21
Opening of imported novelties designed for Easter gifts features hand painted miniatures ivory porcelain and cabinet ornaments desk sets clocks Vienna bronzes picture frames cloisonne Sevres Teplitz pottery leather novelties and sterling silver table and toilet articles including brooches hat pins and art needlework. Many items are unique and should be chosen promptly for Easter gifting.
The Nour Millinery Salon on the second floor of Tenth street presents elegant Paris modiste models by Georgette Meyer Camille Reboux and others plus American adaptations. The exhibit features Flowers and Foliage, Ostrich Feathers, Laces and Superb Ornaments showcasing fashionable millinery trimmings and bright original creations.
The Millinery Department showcases untrimmed hats in spring shapes including Toques and Turbans for quick wear at Southern resorts. Ready-to-wear hats range from 4 to 6 dollars, with violets flower hats at 6 dollars and a full spring assortment of Flowers and Foliage priced 25 cents to 1 dollar. Main floor G street.
A sale notice describes thousands of pounds of writing paper in rough and smooth finishes, various sizes, plain white and colors. Envelopes are unavailable but paper is offered at 5c a lb or 4 lbs for 56c, with prices well below typical 50c per lb value. Located at the Counter Main floor, Eleventh Street, opposite elevators.
A local shop announces new spring importation of Women's Chiffon Lisle Thread Hose in gray navy cardinal champagne tan bronze white and black. Plain and silk clocked styles priced 50 and 75 cents per pair. Described as light and comfortable for tender feet on main floor Fat.
Special Values in Pure Food Department offers Charter Oak New York State Corn three cans for 25c and Singapore Pineapple Chunks in three-pound cans at 23c each. Fifth floor Tenth St.
Advertises 1000 yards 36 inch Pure Irish Linen in all white at 374 per yard and American Linen Salting all cotton fabric 38 inches wide. White Duck Oxford finish 12ke and 3c a yard. Canney Cloth Concord North Carolina fabric 3¢ to 1&c yard. Also features initial hat pins on sale in gilt and gun metal in various shapes at 15¢ each.
Spring and Summer bed coverings listed with sizes 54x90 through 90x99 inches and prices from 50c to $1.80 per dozen. Some entries show garbled text and odd symbols. standard items include 63x90 68c, 63x99 75c, 72x90 75c, 72x99 80c, varying 90 inch sizes, and a regular value of $2.00.
Washington social pages report Miss Isabel Mauro to wed Mr. French with a large bridal party at St Thomas Church. Miss Porter's marriage to James Edward Brown announced, along with Camp bell Porter nuptials. Guests from Belgian and German legations attend events as Mrs. Fairbanks plans a ten day Washington absence. Also noted are society visits, dinners, and a new Enterprise Social Club for Young Men.
Foulard 30 Oxy 12 pieces. all pure silk 20 inch wide, non slip and smooth. Patterns feature white polka dots on navy grounds with different jacquard dot designs. Limited stock, 32 patterns this year, many organdie patterns as well. Prices cut by 6c per yard. Wash Goods Section First Floor D and 8th Sts.Washington store promotes rare sale.
The widow of Capt. L. B. Cutler, Martha Cutler, was interred at Arlington National Cemetery after funeral services at her residence. Attending groups included A. & Grant Circle of the Ladies of the G A R and the Legion of Loyal Women. Pallbearers represented Kit Carson Post No. 2. She survived by her mother, stepfather, four brothers, and one sister.
In Pfeiffer's warerooms at 1228 EF Street all pianos are to be disposed of immediately to clear the space for workmen starting Monday April 8. Stock includes Baldwins Hazel tens Ines Brothers and other makes with prices 135 155 175 and 195. No reservations before Friday 9 am. cash or monthly payments accepted. all must be sold and taken away by April 8.
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