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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
24
A large remnant day features short lengths and odd sizes from Woodward and Lothrop with one of a kind pieces. Bargain sets from stock or secured for the occasion are offered at low clearance prices, inviting quick purchase by shoppers.
A fragmented store ad lists bargains on silk petticoats in black and colors with accordion-plated founce and ruching at 4.73 each, marked down from 6.73. Also offered are Camille style lawn bimonos, long kimonos with button-hole edges, white lawn aprons, and cambric gowns with lace and embroidery, all reduced from higher prices.
A sale offers Peter Thompson suits for Misses and Young Ladies in navy brown black and black and white checks. Made of all wool French serge in regulation style in sizes 14 16 18 and 20 years. Priced at 12.50 each half of the original 23.00.
Special lot of girls spring coats in blue white red and novelty cloths sizes 6 to 14 years offered at 3, 7.50, 10 and 12.50 dollars per item with remnants of Misses and Misses plus size 12 to 18 serge and Panama coats and suits heavily reduced from 14 to 18 dollars up to 35 dollars.
Frayed OCR notice offers children's muslin drawers sizes 2 to 14 years plus hats, stockings, and belts. Mentions various garments, remnants, and trimmed items with unclear prices and a sale context. Includes scattered brand-like terms and partial descriptions across a cluttered listing.
A brief item notes a Friday bargain on women's white hose featuring white lace and related sale appeal. The readable text emphasizes a discount event and retailer offering, with no additional details on location or brand.
An OCR fragment from a shoe department listing shows scattered product names and prices. It mentions women's items, reduced prices, and references to sizes and styles though many words are garbled. The readable bits include price notes like ten dollars and references to locations or brands, but are incomplete overall.
Picture Department cuts prices on landscapes and marine oil paintings in deep gilt frames with shadow boxes. Reduced from 35.00 to 8.95. Also offers 10x10 and 11x12 athletic pictures in brown frames and 12 facsimile watercolors in gilt frames at reduced prices. Dutch subjects in black and yellow frames now 16 cents each. Fourth floor Terth street location.
Friday bargains on women handkerchiefs and Madras waists with embroidery and linen pieces. Special prices posted for assorted items including ten mil Madras waists and lace trim shawls, with discounts noted from regular prices.
A department store offers heavy reductions on women’s clothing and outerwear. Sale includes satin and lace dresses, crepe de chine outfits, white taffeta capes, chiffon coats, white satin coats, and cravenette raincoats with sizes and discount amounts listed. Emphasis on trims, embroidery, and Persian braids with prices slashed.
Friday bargains feature extensive discounts on men s wear including Open-end Four in-hand Ties Batwing Ties and Silk Fourth-hand Ties. Night shirts madras pajamas stiff-hasem shirts and lisle thread socks offered at reduced prices with bulk deals and size ranges noted. Main floor.
A local ad lists boys clothing deals across sizes 12 to 19 including coats long trousers and vests in gray and blue serge. Prices drop from 15.00 to 7.50 and from 6.25 to 1.95 for various knit blouses, sailor suits, knickerbocker trousers, and reefers. Child department at a Seventh Street shop advertises heavy markdowns.
Fragmented catalog text lists upholstery items and remnants with damaged wording. Mentions portieres draperies cushion covers and limited fixture notes with reduced prices from several dollars to one dollar per item. Focuses on measurement advice and wear not significantly affected by fur or wear.
A list of discounts on porcelain and china pieces from a department sale. Items include decorated teapots, sugar and cream sets, vases, plates, vegetable dishes, soup tureens, and covered dishes. Prices drop from several dollars to low amounts, with reductions noted for English, Japanese, French, and Chinese wares.
Quartered oak desks and chairs show price cuts from higher figures to modest amounts. Mahogany toilet table with dull finish loses part of its value, and parlor set pieces including a Davenport and settee see markdowns. Several tabourettes and rockers drop from about three dollars and up, while white maple pieces and bamboo items receive substantial reductions.
The Housefurnishing Department offers numerous cut prices on shopworn items. Copper chafing dishes cook knives and an electric stove are reduced, with other small goods like meat cleavers and odorless polishes discounted. one oak commode damaged, a 3 burner gas stove marked down, and a carpet sweeper plus trashy bottles discounted. Fifth floor eleventh street clearance shop.
A detailed society page notes Maj. Harry Greenleaf and Miss Carrie McClellan wed at the bride’s home with family present. Also recorded are the Olcott dinner for thirty four, various receptions, dances, travels of the Greenleafs, Stephenson Owen nuptials, and numerous notices of teas, concerts, and forthcoming marriages among Washington’s military and diplomatic circles.
In New York at the Plaza, Ignace Paderewski endured a lively benefit recital for the Music School Settlement. A wreath was presented by a student but the pianist refused the gift, citing safety and lack of desire for tributes. He paused often as murmurs and late arrivals unsettled the performance.
A past incident involving Mr Ward aboard a royal train halted in a small town when the mayor restrained him from entering the gangway as the King’s carriage halted. Officials and heated explanations followed before Ward resumed his seat, amusing the King with details.
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