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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
15
Friday Is Our Remnant Day features a large collection of remnants and short lengths. One of a kind articles and incomplete assortments are offered alongside bargain sets from regular stock at very low remnant prices for quick clearance.
Bargain page advertises silk petticoats in black and colors with accordion plissé, raffles and ruching priced at 4.73, marked down from 6.73. Includes Camille style lawn bimonos and long kimonos with edge trims, white lawn aprons with embroidered bibs, and cambric gowns with lace and bead details, reduced from higher prices.
A sale of Peter Thompson suits in navy brown black and check patterns for Misses and Young Ladies. Sizes 14 to 20 years offered at half original price twelve dollars and fifty cents each, reduced from twenty three dollars.
A special lot of Girls' Spring Coats in blue white and red schemes plus novelty fabrics for ages 6 to 14 offered at deep discounts. Remaining stock includes Misses' Dark Blue Serge and Brown Serge suits with varying coats and skirts, reduced from high prices to as low as 15.08 with several items listed at 19.75 and 3.00 for coats.
A list of children’s muslin drawers and related clothing items offered at discounted prices. Sizes range from 2 to 14 years with various styles and accessories mentioned, including hats and stockings. The ad references remnants, trims, and multiple garment types in a bustling shop catalog tone.
A Friday bargain notice advertises women’s white hose with pretty lace. Named items and prices are not fully legible but the sale emphasizes women's hosiery with decorative trim during the shopping event.
Fragmented display listing shoe items, sizes, and prices. Mentions reduced prices and patterns but readable details are limited. The legible pieces reference women’s and children’s footwear, patent leathers, and a price point around ten dollars, with scattered brand-like terms.
A local listing announces reductions on oil paintings and prints in various frames and styles. Landscape and marine scenes in gilt shadow boxes drop from 35.00 to 8.95, 2 mma crema and other items in brown or gilt frames see price cuts, with sizes and formats noted. Fourth floor Terth Street location hosts the sale.
Friday bargains headline a sale of womens handkerchiefs and Madras waists. items feature embroidered lace trims, linen and Madras fabrics, with special prices from one to a dozen or more for general wear. includes shawls and garb with reductions noted from earlier prices.
A third floor sale highlights reduced prices on women’s wear. White satin coats and chiffon taffeta pieces lead a selection that includes crepe da chino dresses, lace gowns, blue plaid silks, and cravenette raincoats. Sizes range from 24 to 44 with discounts from 12.50 to 60.60 and up to 50 dollars off.
Friday bargains highlight deep cuts on men s wear items including 15 dozen Open-end Four in-hand Ties navy with white pin stripes 3 for 1.00 10 dozen Batwing Ties in assorted colors 25 dozen Light-weight Cotton Night Shirts size up to 19 24 Silk Fourth-hand Ties 7e each reduced from 50e to 7e Suits Madras Pajamas $1.00 from 2.40 10 Stiff-hasem Shirts 50c each 10 pairs Hand-scam French Lisle shirts $1.00 pair Note main floor sales display.
Auction style sale copy lists reduced prices on boys suits and outfits including coats vests knickerbockers and wash suits in sizes 7 to 19 with ribs like pine norfolk and serge styles. Discounts show cuts from $15.00 to $1.95 and other price reductions across several lines.
Upholstery department offers damaged and slightly worn fabric remnants and drapery pieces with reduced prices. Items include portieres cushions draperies and fringe trim with fixtures, measurements requested and various yardage sizes and colors noted for sale in a local shop.
The listing shows numerous reductions on decorative items including Chinese and English china sets, teapots, sugar creams, vases, salad bowls, vegetable dishes, and soup tureens. Items from different origins drop from $4.50 to $1.60, $4.00 to $1.00, and similar cuts, with several pieces highlighted as richly decorated porcelain.
Readable slips mention quartered oak desks chairs tables and settees with price cuts from around 30 to 21 dollars for mahogany pieces. White maple rockers drop from 12 to 3 dollars and various tabourettes and pegs see small reductions on the sixth floor.
Housefurnishing Department offers discounts on a variety of items. A Nickelplace Suaven drops from 5.00 to 3.00, copper chafing dishes from 2.50 to 1.30 each, cooks knives to 1c each, an electric stove to 4.50, drip coffee pots to 1e each, a 3 burner gas stove to 1.25, enameled double roilers to 0.36 each, meat cleavers to 1e each, a damaged oak commode reduced from 2.50, a National Carpet Sweeper to 1.75, 20th Century furniture polish 14c per bottle, Krupp's silver polish 1e per can, on fifth floor eleventh street shopworn sale.
An assortment of society events recounts Maj. Harry Greenleaf and Miss Carrie McClellan wedding at the McClellan home with distant guests, Miss Augusta Stephenson and Welding Dennis Owen wedding in Washington, and numerous dinners, teas, and receptions hosted by Olcott, Leiter, and other prominent figures. Several attendees plan future moves to New York, Europe, and military posts as the social calendar remains active despite recent family losses.
Variana Exchange honored pianist Paderewski with a laurel wreath at the Music School Settlement benefit in the Plaza ballroom. He declined the gift, scolded murmurs, and pressed on for two hours, while guests and notable figures watched amid a tense finale as late arrivals caused distractions.
A royal train stop in a small town sparked a comic incident as Mayor restrained Ward from boarding. The King and attendants mocked the scene while Ward retold the moment. Reports speculate on a shift away from canes among elites amid lavish court pages in St. Petersburg plans.
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