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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
12
Friday specials showcase 500 yards of cretonnes at less than half regular prices. High quality fabrics in various designs and light colors suitable for slip covers and coverings. Tamboured curtain muslins, fine patterns, slightly soiled edges, remaining stock from last week offered at greatly reduced prices.
A fragmentary listing shows prices for yard items 25c and 35c, yard goods 40c to 65c, remnant doors described as bereen warped and marred woodwork. Metal-frame window screens offered in four sizes at 25c to 30c each. Fourth floor items noted with various prices 40c 45c and 30c.
Local sale offers lace window panels with varied patterns and designs at deep discounts. Multiple Bern Wandew panels, white and cream panels, ream panels, and other styles listed with substantial markdowns from original prices. Limited quantities remain, with prices from 1 to 4 hundred dollars sections.
A Pillow Cases sale offers 20 dozen Pride of the West muslin cases sized 45 by 36 inches. Quality is described as good and well made with wide hems. Regular price listed as 300 dozen. sale price is 6 for 100 or 2.00 per dozen. Located on the second floor F street.
Two year gap since last frame sale prompts a clearance of about 300 frames from the shop. Gilt metal and hardwood frames in varied sizes and finishes, with prices from 5 to 35 cents depending on size, on the fourth floor in the new building.
Clearance sale features Scalloped Linen Luncheon Sets including 124 inch centerpiece and 12 doilies. Also 50 Linen Crash Sets with blue or green scallops at $2.00 each, 25 Crash Sets $2.25, and 23 white linen sets. Second floor Eleventh St.
Washington newspaper women, social representatives, visited Mrs. Wilson at the White House tea in the Red Room. Present were Mrs. Wilson, Miss Wilson, Miss Eleanor Wilson, Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, and Miss Isabella Hagner, among many guests including officials, diplomats, and members of Congress. A luncheon for Miss Wilsons and a Navy ministers’ gathering followed as Washington society celebrated the spring social season.
Mrs Longworth travels to Oyster Bay for sister Ethel Roosevelts wedding. Notables attend Florodora benefit at Belasco Theater. Christening of Phyllis Carver Patchin reported with ceremony by Rev Arthur Thompson. Mrs Cranes to Dalton, Mass hosted reception with silver cup planned. Numerous society names listed among Washington luminaries and guests.
The Japanese Ambassador was entertained at dinner last night by General Albert I. Mills and Mrs Mills at their E Street residence. The guests included notable figures and diplomats as the event focused on friendly exchanges and postwar reconciliation.
A season's fashions note describes a baptism with a black tam style bonnet worn by young children of Mr and Mrs Morgan Beach with godparents named. The piece mentions a reception, a social crowd including Miss Burleson, and a list of attendees and guests from Chicago England and North Carolina. It also lists forthcoming travel for representatives Mannheve Borland and Burton, and a musical recital at the National Library for the Blind by Mrs Clara P Giffin and Mrs E Griffin with Miss E Joslyn Giffin in charge.
Mrs Steven B Ayres heads a committee arranging an April 5 breakfast at Rauscher's for Mrs Wilson and cabinet wives. The wine question remains unsettled with no toasts planned. Seating is limited to 30 at $6 per cover. Mrs John W Kern toasts, surrounded by prominent society hosts and cabinet women.
Society notes from Berlin report Miss Nancy Leishman daughter of the U S ambassador and the Duke of Croy may wed in Paris in coming weeks. The duke, recently detached from his regiment, resigned and will reach his majority April 11 to inherit a large Westphalian estate. Berlin chatter contrasts royal objections with dynastic alliances.
A reflective piece argues that life without love is empty and useless, while love provides guiding light in daily choices. It urges readers to let love illuminate decisions in marriage, parenting, work, and friendships, claiming love is the universe’s foundation.
Sir William Grove notes rabbits on a hillside in Somerset in perfect condition while valley rabbits are diseased and dead from abundance. He argues abundance removes struggle and applies this to human feeding, suggesting excess food breeds weakness.
The Duchess vows to leave aristocratic tax exemptions and social Mayfair life for a hands on life on an Albertan ranch. She plans to feed pigs and milk cows and do things herself, signaling a dramatic shift from refined society to crude, freer country living. The Sutherlands will travel to Canada this summer with expectations of immediate news.
The Daily Horoscope warns that activity should be avoided in emotional affairs today though good for business, with Mercury in friendly aspect aiding travel and employment prospects in the evening. Short trips more favorable, but risk of car accidents and machinery injuries remains. Women should be especially cautious.
A historical chart predicts happy prospects in courtship and domestic life, with strong patriotic feelings and navy activity amid war rumors. Gout risks feet and ankles without precautions. household workers may be favoured. Evening configurations aid dancing and gymnastic lessons. canvassers and money handlers gain favorable influences. A child born that day is highlighted as bright and persevering.
Secretary Bryan of the State Department returned last night from a ten days trip to Lincoln Nebraska. He reported seeing a partly flooded area near Akron Ohio before departure, but that most of the floodwaters had subsided by night.
Fresh air and good ventilation keep cellars dry in summer with two opposite windows left open. Whitewash walls with lime, use copperas as a disinfectant, and have a clean floor. Regular cleaning, white curtains, and screen nets prevent dirt and pests. damp ashes should be used sparingly to avoid dust. Copyright 1913, McClure Syndicate.
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